Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

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About This Activity in Buenos Aires

Spend a day in the Argentina countryside on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch where you’ll enjoy a full 'fiesta gaucha' (gaucho party) experience. Loosely translated as the South American version of cowboys, gauchos are residents of the Argentina plains. The gauchos of Don Silvano will provide you will a fabulous day of ranch activities, horseback rides, snacks, a typical argentine asado lunch, dancing and a performance of their superb horse-riding skills. On this day you will learn about the tipical activities at the ranchs in Argentina, and you are going to live an entire day like them. You will try tipical Argentinian food, such as asado, mate, tortafritas, wine, among others. And you will enjoy music and dance tipical from this country.

Why Visit Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires, Argentina offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Buenos Aires provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Buenos Aires

The easiest way to reach Buenos Aires is by flying into Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) or Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Horseback riding
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown hotels only)
  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
  • IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for the scenic ride through the Argentine pampas (plains) to Estancia Don Silvano

Pick up transfer included from centrally located hotels.

End Point

Return point: Downtown Buenos Aires

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for... 1 hour

Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for the scenic ride through the Argentine pampas (plains) to Estancia Don Silvano.

When you arrive at the estancia (ranch), your... 5 hours

When you arrive at the estancia (ranch), your day of gaucho fun begins with a friendly welcome reception including empanadas, wine and juice. Visit some of the ranch’s attractions, and then, watch the gauchos saddle up the horses, and take off on a leisurely horseback ride through the countryside. Back at the ranch, tuck into a delicious asado lunch of grilled sausages, ribs and chicken accompanied by potato salad and ice cream. Red and white wine, soda, water and coffee are also all included. During lunch, be entertained by a folkloric song and dance show, and then work off your meal by participating in some traditional Argentine dances. Later, go for a carriage or tractor ride, and then watch the gauchos show off their incredible horse-riding skills with ring races and other performances. Before heading back to Buenos Aires, enjoy a glass of mate (an Argentine drink of yerba mate leaves steeped in hot water) accompanied by sweet cakes with quince jelly.

At 5 PM, after enjoying this amazing day,... 1 hour

At 5 PM, after enjoying this amazing day, and living a typical day on a ranch at Argentina, you will be returning to the city of Buenos Aires.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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