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Traditional Gaucho Festival Full Day Tour from Buenos Aires

About this experience

A field day to share with the family, while enjoying an authentic Argentine experience in a country house.

Get to know the life and traditions of the Argentine Gauchos.
During the excursion you will be able to try typical specialties such as empanadas and Argentine wine.
You'll have free time to participate in included activities like horseback riding, bike rides, or carriage rides while you explore the estancia.

The sound of a bell will alert them to participate in a lunch (roast, salads, native sweets and drinks included).
After lunch, you will be invited to watch the ring race and the square race, two typical shows where gauchos show off their equestrian skills. Horse shows, races and demonstrations of gaucho skills are subject to weather and terrain conditions.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr

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Santa Susanna Ranch
Santa Susanna Ranch
Pickup included
Don Silvano Ranch
Don Silvano Ranch
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Our guide will pick you up at the hotel to start the excursion to one of the traditional ranches around Buenos Aires

The ranch is located in the heart of the province of Buenos Aires (within an approximate radius of 90 km from the center of the city of Buenos Aires).
Along the way you will be able to appreciate the suburbs of the City of Buenos Aires that will give rise to cattle fields as we get closer to the ranch.

Arriving at 11:00 am - after a two-hour journey, passengers will be greeted with traditional empanadas, wine and juice of their choice.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - passengers will have time to tour the typical Argentine ranch and take horse, carriage or tractor rides, in addition, if they want, they can also use the bicycles available at the ranch.
From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. you will enjoy a typical lunch (parrilla with roast, chorizo, vacio and chicken, a variety of traditional salads, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and dessert)
At 3:00 p.m. the show of Creole skills will begin (demonstration of activities on horseback)
16:00 pm - Snack with cooked mate, cakes and traditional cakes.
4:30 p.m. - we will begin the trip back to the city of Buenos Aires

Meeting and pickup information

  • We collect all passengers from downtown Buenos Aires hotels

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Luna Roja

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We collect all passengers from downtown Buenos Aires hotels
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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