Estancia Corrientes, Argentina
Programmes
• Los Troperos al Galope: Estancia to Estancia
• Estancia and Gaucho Experience
• Special Estancia to Estancia Ride: 4 - 10 March 2010
Reviews
“We had an absolutely fantastic time at the Estancia. Alicia and Fernando are marvellous hosts and we cannot speak highly enough of them and the effort they put into ensuring we were able to do all that we wanted. Thank you for all your help in organising our stay.”
Horses
Type of horses:
Criollo x Thorougbred (Mestizos)
Nature of horses:
Forward going but calm, very courageous
Height of horses:
14 - 16.2 hh
Weight limit:
110kg
Tack type:
Argentinian (Correntina) and English (although not recommended on this trail)
Weather
Current Conditions:
Unknown, 29 C
Forecast:
Fri - Partly Cloudy. High: 32 Low: 20
Sat - Sunny. High: 33 Low: 22
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Pricing
Los Troperos al Galope: Estancia to Estancia
2010 prices: Include accommodation with all meals in the four Estancia's, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), riding, transfer of luggage and transfer from and to Esquina.
Double: £1227
Single: £1464
Private tour double: £1595
Private tour single: £1881
Estancia and Gaucho Experience
Price includes transfer from and to Esquina bus station, accommodation as detailed, meals and drinks including alcohol, and all riding. This is a flexible package and the price is dependent on the number of days you stay.
Double occupancy:
Two days: £270
Three days: £444
Four days: £615
Full five day programme: £806
Single occupancy:
Two days: £329
Three days: £599
Four days: £845
Full five day programme: £1092
Tailor made programme
Daily rate:
£125 Based on two people sharing.
£155 Single travellers.
Children up to the age of 10: £95 based on shared room.
This includes full board accommodation and daily activities of your choice, please notes some activities are charged at an additional cost and Tango classes need to be booked in advance.
Special Estancia to Estancia Ride: 4 - 10 March 2010
"Special" a six Estancia to Estancia Ride from 4 - 10 March.
Price per person in double room: £1700
Price per person in single room: £1980
Includes all accommodation, all meals including drinks at meal times, 24 hour coffee service and all riding as detailed by the programme.
Polo Experience
The seven day Polo programme is dependent on the number of players:
One player: £2457
Based on double occupancy:
Two players: £1841
Three players: £1687
Four plus players: £1648
Please enquire for single travelling prices. This package is also flexible and you can take part from two - six days as well as the seven day weekly package, please ask the office for a quote.
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Ride Description
The team at this estancia are a group of passionate people who love their outdoor lifestyle and 10 years ago decided to use their knowledge to organise exciting outdoor activities. These activities allow visitors to get close to nature and to experience the possibilities given by Argentine countryside. The region has a subtropical climate- there are no temperatures below 0 degrees and rain can occur at any time of the year.
Each member of the team is an expert in their field and is trained to organise and guide their activity in a professional manner. You can go fishing in the famous Dorado, enjoy a polo match, live the intense countryman life, go horse riding and enjoy the country as an entertaining, relaxing and tradition-charged place.
Whilst offering a trail from Estancia to Estancia, which allows you to explore the amazing scenery Argentina has to offer, a stay at here also provides the opportunity to play polo or experience ranch work. This is the perfect place to share the life of a gaucho and to embrace his skills which are so important to Argentinian life. His lifetime of experience makes his knowledge of the land and horsemanship essential to life on the Estancia.
Here you will stay in a genuine Estancia where the accommodation provides a taste of authentic Argentinian lifestyle, complimented with the added twist of silver service waiters and luxurious comforts.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
The estancia built in the last century is typically Corrientes style with a low roof and wide terrace and is set in 2500 hectares and surrounded by eight hectares of gardens. The accommodation has been refurbished to a very high standard to provide comfort and hospitality for the guests.
To ensure that you get personal attention there are only seven rooms available, all with private bathrooms. There are two living rooms, one with a satellite TV. There is a swimming pool with solarium and a patio.
During the Estancia to Estancia trips you will stay in a variety of authentic Estancia's:
"Estancia La Amistad" - offers a colonial style and probably the most modern one on offer. A place where you can receive relaxing massages and great meals.
"Estancia Buena Vista" - A splendid colonial style house of the late XIX century. It offers premium comfortable accommodation to host you in superb suites with everything needed to enjoy the upper most comfort. It is located in one of the highest slopes of the area. You will enjoy a great service and comfortable rooms with wonderful view.
"Estancia La Teresita" - This is an old cattle ranch set in Malvina Norte, 70 kms away from Esquina. After it's main house burnt down and only a few antique pieces of furniture were saved, other facilities were recycled to form the new countryside house. It offers large rooms and the perfect mixture between rustic and new style.
The estancia has a reputation for high class gastronomy consisting of exquisite dishes served by white gloved waiters and perfectly accompanied by excellent Argentinian wines. Included in your package are wines, beers and non alcoholic beverages. There is a 24 hour coffee service.
Menus include a first course, main course and dessert. International, Creole and regional cooked meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients resulting in first class cuisine. Your dinner may be served in the moonlight or by candlelight.
A drink before meals is accompanied with local appetisers and exquisite Corrientes 'chipa' (special cheese bread) which will prepare you for the sumptuous culinary experience which follows. Special menus are available for those with specific dietary requirements.
Activities
On the 2500 hectares there is much ranch activity and cattle work including branding, vaccinations and herding the cows and horses. You can also experience riding in moonlight and take some lessons in polo.
There is a swimming pool and solarium to enjoy. Your hosts can arrange cooking lessons, casino nights, visits to horse races, carnivals and regional festivals. You can also have a massage. There is much wildlife in this area and birdwatching here is quite an experience. The fishing here is superb. Other activities include canoeing on the lake and sightseeing by boat. There are Jesuit ruins and the Iguazu Falls to visit.
Trip extensions: Please ask for further details
Get inside the core of the Mesopotamia, “IBERA MARSHES”, to discover on horseback and in boats one of the largest marshes of the world, enjoying the diversity of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Finally, you will get to the other side of Misiones to reach a unique place in the world, IGUAÇU FALLS.
Fishing area and brief description: Please ask for further details on fishing.
An great place for fishing due to it's ideal geographical location as it is carried out in the three great rivers: Corrientes, Paraná and Guyquiraró Rivers. Fishing begins with the sunrise. A typical day beings with a good breakfast before going to the pier, where you will go looking for the Precious Dorado. You sail with experts who know the river perfectly well. At noon, you stop
for a break to recover electricity, having a good barbecue or maybe, if we were lucky in the morning, some fried fish. Lunch in on an island, enjoying the great flora and fauna of the area. At the end of the day you can relax and discuss the good days fishing.
Species Include:
Dorado (Salminus Maxillosus)
Pacu (Piractus Mesopotamicus)
Pati (Luciopimelodus Pati)
Surubi (Pseudoplarystoma)
Manduvi (Surubin Lima)
Among other large species
Further Details
Languages: English and Spanish
Health requirements: None
Age limit: None on the based option but 16 years and over on the Estancia to Estancia rides.
Tuition: No
Included: All accommodation based on two people sharing, all meals, drinks, all riding.
Not included: Transfers
Travel Information
For your complete tranquility and to avoid losing time during your stay in Argentina, we can arrange your transportation to the Estancia. You will be met by the people from the Estancia.
There are plenty of flights to Buenos Aire including Air France; Air Canadá; United Airlines; American Airlines; Al Italia; SwissAirlines; Lufthansa; British Airways; Iberia; Lan Chile; Aerolíneas Argentinas;
From Buenos Aires to the estancia, you have several options: Flights to the estancia from Buenos Aires are with Aerolíneas Argentinas, to Santa Fe and then 300km to the estancia in a private car. (flight is 1.5 hrs and 3 hrs by car + 1 hr before at the airport, total 5.5 hrs).
We advise the best way to travel is by the Luxury night Bus, it is quite a long journey (7/7.5 hrs) but you travel during the night and the service is very good and dinner is included on the bus. Departure from Buenos Aires 20:55 arrival 04:30. Departure from the estancia at 23:00 and arrive to Buenos Aires 06:30.
Bus: www.flechabus.com.ar (bed buses): Night Luxury Bus From Buenos Aires to Esquina (Bus station is 18km from the estancia, you will be transferred from there). The bus ticket is really cheap US$25 one way.
There are no regular flights directly to (Esquina city). They fly to Santa Fe or Corrientes Capital (300km from the estancia). If you go by plane you must be in the airport 1 hour before the departure, the flight takes 1.5 hrs to Santa Fe and then 3/3.5 hrs in a car to arrive to the estancia. The private flight is excellent but, of course, more expensive.
Rental car: The drive is 620km and takes 6 hrs.
Airport: Buenos Aires
Programmes
Los Troperos al Galope: Estancia to Estancia
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This ride was designed for those who believe that horseback and comfort can come together in natural and beautiful scenery. This trail is aptly named after the Argentinian countrymen or "tropero" who, many years ago, herded cattle along the paths which stretch for many miles through Corrientes. At this time the horse was Argentina's most important working tool. The estancias encountered along the way provided the tropero with accommodation and a hearty meal. This trail allows you to follow the paths of the Tropero, cover the same diverse landscape and view the same breathtaking scenery with the welcome addition of luxury comforts and sumptuous cuisine. This trail leads you through the most diverse of landscapes including lagoons, forests, pampas, marshes, rivers and dunes. In addition to this Corrientes offers an array of flora and fauna, the attentive observer will see nandues, capybaras, foxes, rabbits, alligators and a great variety of birds. Itinerary Day 1: You will be greeted in Esquina by a representative and transferred to the Estancia. You will have time for breakfast and some free time. Before lunch you will meet the horses and have a short test ride to ensure you are happy with the horse chosen for you. Lunch and tea whilst you meet the people who will be joining you on the trail. The perfect chance to get to know each other and share in your excitement of the adventure that lies ahead. There will be free time for you to spend as you wish before, also with the option of playing some polo before dinner is served in the evening; which, without doubt, will be a culinary celebration of Argentinian cuisine. Day 2: Estancia base to "La Amistad" After breakfast you will embark on the first stage of "Los Troperos", taking you from the Estancia to La Amistad (around three hours). On the way you will stop for lunch and a rest. Lunch today will consist of roast lamb and vegetables whilst sitting by a big lagoon. Following this delicious meal you will rest in Paraguayan hammocks. You then saddle up your horse and continue crossing the vast open plain for around three hours to arrive at Estancia La Amistad. The evening consists of a massage session, dinner and accommodation in Estancia La Amistad. Day 3: "La Amistad" to "Buena Vista" After breakfast you will ride from La Amistad to Estancia Buena Vista. You embark on a three our journey with the main landscape being big lagoons. Today it is possible to see capybaras and alligators. You will stop for lunch en-route for a picnic in an abandoned cattle station and rest. Your ride continues for around two hours before arriving at Estancia Buena Vista. You will be welcomed by tea, free time and a chance to relax by the swimming-pool. Dinner and accommodation in Estancia Buena Vista. Day 4: "Buena Vista" to "La Teresita" After breakfast you will embark on a three and a half hour journey to “Estancia La Teresita”. Today offers rides through forestations, sandy grounds and picturesque rural routes having the chance to see the genuine local life, crossing groups of cows and meeting gauchos from the local area. You will stop for lunch in a traditional “Boliche de campo Correntino” (type of country bar in Corrientes). There is also a local Pulpería (type of general store where you can also have something to drink and eat). You will continue your ride for approximately three hours before you arrive at “Estancia La Teresita”. During the evening there are two options: 1) Ride on horse a sulky under the moonlight or 2) Visit to a “boliche de campo” (type of country bar) where local people buy their basic supplies or have something to drink. Accommodation and dinner is at La Teresita. Day 5: "La Amistad" - back to base From La Amistad you will go out to the Corrientes River. You will stop for lunch at the bank of the Corrientes River “Carrera de sortijas”. You return back at La Teresita. You will then take a return journey back to base by van. You will receive dinner back at base accompanied by a regional folk group. Landscape of the day: native forests, lagoons, pampa (extensive plain) and the Corrientes River. You will ride for approximately 1 hour 45 in the morning and 1 hour 45 in the afternoon. It is now time to say your goodbyes and thank your host and horse. You will be transferred out of the base to Esquina where you will emabark on your overnight journey back to Buenos Aires. Please note this itinerary may vary subject to availability and other factors that may affect your route. |
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| Minimum group size: | 4 |
| Maximum group size: | 10 |
| Ability description: | Riders must be comfortable and secure at all paces including gallop |
| Type of ride: | Trail |
| Total riding time: | 5 days riding covering 140km |
| Departure dates: | Please enquire for 2010 dates. |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Estancia and Gaucho Experience
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The Estancia and Gaucho Lifestyle programme is specially designed for those people who want to experience the real life of the gaucho and Argentine Estancias. This programme combines Country Labor, trail rides, Polo, and an excursion to the Paraná River. Example Itinerary Day 1: You will be greeted in Esquina at the bus station by a representative and transferred to the Estancia. In the morning you will ride across the Corrientes gaucho plains in the area surrounding the estancia. A time allowing you to become accustomed to the horse that has been chosen for you, and of course, to ensure that you are happy with the choice. You will also go in search for spare horses to be used during your stay. You will relax for lunch with some free time. After lunch you will have a short ride of around two hours to the nearest Estancia during which you will have your first canters and exhilarating gallops. Once you arrive at the lagoon you will enjoy tea at sunset. This is followed by dinner and free time. Day 2: Following breakfast you will embark on an early morning ride, going out to a forest of native trees to gather a group of cows and drive them back to the estancia yard this takes around 3 hours. Once you arrive back at the estancia you will enjoy lunch. Lunch will be followed by a demonstration of the use of the lasso and a practice session. The afternoon will be spent working on the Estancia yard with the gauchos. Duties will include; vaccinations, bathing, branding cattle, etc. After finishing the work on the yard, cows are returned to their pasture, this takes around 1 and a half hours. Dinner back at the Estancia. Day 3: Following breakfast you will head out by horseback to the town of Esquina, this takes around two hours. Lunch is in a restaurant that is typical of the area. Going out by barge to sail through the islands found between the Paraná and Corrientes Rivers and return at sunset. You will return back to the Estancia by van. On arrival you will have some free time before your delicious evening meal. Dinner will be accompanied by a regional musical group (only for three or more guests). Day 4: After breakfast you will ride out to a near rural town called “Libertador”, around three hours away. You will have lunch and time to relax in a picturesque “boliche de campo” (type of country bar) by an arm of the Barrancas River. In the afternoon you return to the Estancia by horse which takes around three hours. On arrival you will receive tea, free time and dinner. Day 5: After breakfast you learn the basic rules and hits of Polo. This is followed by a practice session and Polo match. This adrenaline rush is followed by lunch to refuel before another practice session and polo match. You will enjoy tea by the Polo field. There is free time to discuss your Polo abilities with the other guests before dinner. It's now time to say your goodbyes and thank your host and horse. You will be transferred out of the base to Esquina where you will emabark on your overnight journey back to Buenos Aires. |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 10 |
| Ability description: | Riders must be comfortable walk, trot and canter. |
| Type of ride: | Trail, Gaucho work, cattle work and Polo |
| Total riding time: | As per Itinerary and number of days chosen |
| Departure dates: | To suit |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Tailor made programme
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The “Tailor-made” programme is an excellent option for those people who want to plan their holidays as they wish or who prefer planning them day by day. It offers a variety of different options for families who want to spend their holidays together, in close contact with nature. By having a variety of choices, it is easy to satisfy everybody without forgetting the idea of going on a family holiday. In the case of couples, it often happens that couples or groups have a liking to a specific activities or their are non riding members of the group. Here you are offered a lot of activities giving you the opportunity to choose what you prefer to make an individual itinerary, so that all enjoy their stay. Among the options they offer, you can choose from: cavalcades, labour with cows, watching birds, fishing, hunting, tango classes, massage sessions or simply enjoying the undisturbed peace and tranquility that only the countryside has for you. Remember that here you will always have the possibility to organise the activities with the Estancia owners. You can ask us to prepare a “tailor-made” holiday for you by telling us the purpose of your trip or those activities you are interested in or once you are in the Estancia you can decide how many days you want to spend doing a particular activity and so, together with the owners, you can plan what you do day by day. Please note, some activities need to be booked in advance. Activities: Working with the gauchos: (included in the price) Having 2500 hectares of cattle production, the work with horses and cows is a daily activity. During your stay you may enjoy and even take part in the abilities of the “gauchos correntinos” (Estancia workers). Some of these activities include; driving cows and horses, branding, bathing, vaccinating them. You can also move away cows on horseback among other rural activities and sanitary labour. (There is no work with cows on Sundays). Flora and Fauna: (included in the price) The vast area of the region offers a great variety of wild life living together with cattle production. The province of Corrientes has 350 species of birds, that is, more than 30% of the total of birds you can see in Argentina. For those people who love birds we have specific programmes of bird watching. Rides on horse or sulky – Cavalcades: (included in the price) There are plenty of horses and they can offer you a horse to suit your needs and requirements from beginners to advanced riders. There are cavalcades for every taste, of different duration, through different landscapes and even under the moonlight. Cavalcades can last from 10 minutes up to almost all day long. Landscapes are diverse with forestation's, lagoons, mounts of wild trees and pampa (extensive plain). It is not necessary to know how to ride and those people who prefer it, may enjoy their ride on sulky. You can also take part in the care and management of these horses by bathing the horses after every cavalcade. Polo - Tapping/Stick and Ball: (included in the price) The Estancia has its own polo field for those people who want to practice this sport during their stay. They will provide you with horses, long-handled mallets, balls and protective helmets. If your desire is to learn how to play polo with a professor, we have special programmes with professors of 3/5/6 goal handicaps. Bird Watching: (additional cost) This excursion lasts all day long. For this activity they recommend to use a day and a half in order to watch from the three possible and different landscapes they offer. Birds of water, pampa and native forests. Watching birds with a guide has an additional cost. Fishing on barges: (additional cost) This is carried out in the Rivers Paraná and Corrientes. This excursion lasts all day long, they can also provide fishing equipment. Other activities: You can try your luck spending a night at the Casino (18 km from the Estancia). You can visit a nearby rural town, attend “carreras desortijas” (typical country race on horseback, where riders have to take a pending ring), visit typical regional parties, visit a cattle auction, a Carnival night, take tango or regional cuisine classes. Other alternatives are: spending relaxing moments in the swimming-pool under the sun or sharing a board game. A massage session is ideal to complete intense days. Live nights accompanied by a regional musical group at the estancia is another way to get to know the moments in Corrientes. Tango classes: (additional cost) Please note: It is necessary to book this activity in advance. Polo classes: (additional cost) You can take advantage of Polo classes much better if you take them individually. |
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| Minimum group size: | 1 |
| Maximum group size: | 14 |
| Ability description: | All riding abilities catered for |
| Type of ride: | Based with a choice of other activities |
| Total riding time: | To suit |
| Departure dates: | To suit, including the Christmas and new year period |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Special Estancia to Estancia Ride: 4 - 10 March 2010
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This trail leads you through the most diverse of landscapes including lagoons, forests, pampas, marshes, rivers and dunes. In addition to this Corrientes offers an array of flora and fauna, the attentive observer will see nandues, capybaras, foxes, rabbits, alligators and great variety of birds. Itinerary Day 1: Estancia base At 04:45 you will arrive at the Esquina bus station where you will be met by a representative and transferred to the Estancia. You will have time for breakfast and some free time. Before lunch you will meet the horses and have a short test ride to ensure you are happy with the horse chosen for you. Lunch and tea whilst you meet the people who will be joining you on the trail. The perfect chance to get to know each other and share in your excitement of the adventure that lies ahead. There will be free time for you to spend as you wish before, also with the option of playing some polo before dinner is served in the evening; which, without doubt, will be a culinary celebration of Argentinian cuisine. Day 2: Base - "Don Jaoquin" After breakfast you will embark on the first stage of "Los Troperos", taking you from the estancia to Estancia Don Joaquin. In the morning you will ride for approximately three hours before stopping to enjoy a lunch of barbecued lamb and vegetables in the middle of the Corrientes pampa. For those who wish there will be time to have a nap in a Paraguayan hammock. In the afternoon you will ride again for approximately two and a half hours before arriving at Estancia Don Joaquin where you will spend the night. You will, of course, be served dinner which you can be assured will be delicious. Day 3: "Don Jaoquin" to "Buena Vista" After breakfast you will embark on the second stage of the trail, taking you from Estancia Don Joaquin to Estancia Buena Vista. In the morning you will ride for approximately three hours before enjoying lunch in the forest consisting of a variety of regional jams and sausages - not necessarily eaten together! Feeling rested and refreshed, you will ride for approximately two hours in the afternoon before arriving at Estancia Buena Vista for a refreshing cup of tea. Here there will be free time for you spend as you wish, maybe just relaxing after your long day in the saddle or perhaps having a swim in the pool. Dinner will be served in the evening, another chance to sample fine Argentinian cuisine. Day 4: "Buena Vista" to "La Teresita" After breakfast you will embark on the third stage of "Los Troperos" which will take you from Estancia Buena Vista to Estancia La Teresita. In the morning you will ride for approximately three and a half hours before stopping for lunch and a well deserved rest in a "Pulperia" - an authentic countryside store with some local Gauchos. You will arrive at the store by an old carriage powered by three horses. Feeling refreshed, you will ride for approximately three and a half hours in the afternoon before arriving at Estancia La Terista where you will spend the night. Dinner will be served in the evening followed by free time to relax. Day 5: "La Teresita" to "La Pelada" After breakfast you will ride along the Corrientes river amongst forests of wild trees, lagoons and pampas until reaching an arm of the river where you will experience the fun of a Ring Race. Lunch will be eaten on the riverside before taking a boat along the Corrientes river to Estancia La Pelada. Day 6: "La Pelada" to "La Amistad" After breakfast you leave La Pelada and head towards La Amistad where you will ride through native forests and by big lagoons. You will ride for approximately three hours before a stop for lunch on the way were there is also time for some Lasso practice or relaxation. You continue your journey to La Amistrad, taking around two and a half hours. On arrival you will be offered tea, followed by free time. A delicious meal will be served later in the evening with the option to unwind with a massage before bed. Day 7: "La Amistad" - back to base After breakfast you leave the Estancia, riding across the Pampas before stopping for lunch. Today's lunch will consist of exquisite, local lamb from the Corrientes. Following this mouth watering meal you can rest in the middle of the open countryside in Paraguayan hammocks. After lunch you saddle the horses back up to enjoy your last canters around the surrounding Estancia's as you head back to base. A superb meal will be served which will be accompanied by a Folk group. It is now time to say your goodbyes and thank your host and horse. You will be transferred out of the base to Esquina where you will emabark on your overnight journey back to Buenos Aires. |
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| Accommodation: | A variety of Estancia' where you will find excellent gastronomy and a personalised service. |
| Minimum group size: | 4 |
| Maximum group size: | 10 |
| Ability description: | Intermediate and above. Must be able to canter confidently and control your horses in open spaces. |
| Type of ride: | Estancia to Estancia trail |
| Total riding time: | Average 4 to 7 hours each day, as per itinerary. |
| Departure dates: | One date only: 4 - 10 March 2010 |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |
Polo Experience
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This programme is designed for those who already play Polo or for those who want to learn and take their first steps in this sport. Come and enjoy Polo, this programme combines learning polo together with other activities on horse. It is a suitable option for men, women, groups of friends and even parents and children. You can learn to play it individually at any time of the year. Day 1: Arrival. There will be an introduction of the professor, the grooms and the assistants. There will be a short ride with the purpose of choosing horses for the duration of the stay. This introduction ride is followed by a tasty lunch. The afternoon starts with the first technical talk about the game, basic safety regulations, handing over of the game rules. This is followed by the first practice of Polo. After your initial adrenaline boost you will enjoy a tea/ aperitif by the polo field. There is free time before dinner. Day 2: After breakfast you head straight out to the Polo field for a practice before lunch. There will be another practice session and formation of the teams. Now you have been put into teams you will be ready for your first match of your holiday. Implementation of the basic safety regulations (See explanations). Tea/ Aperitif by the Polo field. Free time. Dinner. Day 3: Today you will ride in search for a group of cows close to the Estancia to carry out some labour work. You will separate the cows from calves on horseback and carry out management duties before herding the cows to their cattle ranch. This work is followed by a welcomed lunch. The afternoon is set aside for Polo practice and a match. Again you will enjoy tea/aperitif by the Polo field. Free time is followed by dinner accompanied by a regional musical group. Day 4: After breakfast you will build on your skills for a practice session and match. Lunch is followed by further practice and another match for another adrenaline fuelled afternoon. Tea/aperitif by the Polo field followed by a massage session. Tonight's dinner is followed by a night at the Casino. Day 5: After breakfast the morning is free. You will have the chance to take part in different activities suggested by people from the Estancia. Lunch is followed by an excursion on a barge along the Corrientes and Paraná Rivers. You will return at sunset and head back to the Estancia. Free time is followed by another tasty dinner. Day 6: After breakfast you will expand your skills and knowledge in today's practice session, followed by a match. Lunch is followed by further practice and another match for another adrenaline fuelled afternoon. Tea/aperitif by the Polo field followed by dinner. Day 7: After breakfast you will have your final chance to show off the skills you have learnt during your stay. A practice session is followed by a match. Lunch is followed by your final practice and final match where you will be determined to play your best. Tea/aperitif by the Polo field followed by a farewell dinner. It is now time to say your goodbyes and thank your host and horse. You will be transferred out of the base to Esquina where you will emabark on your overnight journey back to Buenos Aires. |
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| Minimum group size: | 1 |
| Maximum group size: | 6 |
| Ability description: | Strong novice and above with or without prior Polo experience. |
| Type of ride: | Polo and other riding activities |
| Total riding time: | As per Itinerary and number of days chosen |
| Departure dates: | All year around to suit. The best seasons for play are: March, April, May, September, October and November. |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |