Private Gaucho Day with Estancia

Buenos Aires, Argentina

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of an Argentine gaucho on a private tour from Buenos Aires to the Pampas region. Comfortable private transportation with hotel pickup takes you to Estancia El Ombú de Areco. At the ranch, enjoy lunch with alcoholic beverages, empanadas, a traditional Argentine barbecue, and dessert. See a live gaucho demonstration, then choose between horseback riding or a carriage ride.

Discover Gaucho culture and history in Argentina
Feast on traditional Argentine barbecue
Relax with private hotel pickup and transportation
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires

Sample Menu

Starter

Empanadas

Typical fried turnover filled with meat and veggies

Main

Asado (bbq)

The most representative dish of Argentine cuisine with the best beef of the pampas (also pork and chicken).

Dessert

Flan or ice-cream

What's Included

Your own table at the Estancia (Ranch), there will be some other groups at the Estancia
Horseback riding or carriage ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages

Wine/beer are included just in Reception or Lunch. Not included out of these two meals.
Lunch

In your own table: Reception with "empanadas" & drinks, complete lunch of Argentine barbecue Asado: sausages, chicken, cuts of beef, salads, dessert, coffee/tea, half bottle of wine, beer/sodas/water
Private transportation
Gaucho`s demonstration: Skills of a gaucho on horseback

Towels, tips, phone calls, detours, extra services not described here: all of them are excluded
You are not going to visit the San Antonio de Areco town

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up in any hotel or apartment in the area of Buenos Aires City (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires), also at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Buenos Aires, or the domestic Airport "Jorge Newbery" in the City of Buenos Aires. If you are bringing luggage during the Tour: there is a maximum of available space in the vehicle of 1 case and 1 handbag per person.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Infant seats available
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 8 reviews

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Takes some time but is a good Tour

David_T, Feb 2025

We liked this tour but it does take quite a bit of your time. From the pick up at our Buenos Aires hotel it was a two hour drive out to the estancia. Our driver was good and was of English descent so understanding him was no problem. He was not however terribly forthcoming with information or history. Since this was a long drive, it would have been nice to have more commentary (just a helpful hint). We arrived at the estancia, and it was quaint, built in the 1880's, and surrounded by cooling trees. Our greeting was abit perfunctory as we were shown the bathrooms, given a glass of wine and an empanada. We were then left to our own devices for what seemed a long time. After other guests arrived we were offered a horse ride, which was a walk around the property, or a ride in a one horse carriage, which was interesting if a bit bumpy. We were then all served an asado on the covered patio surrounding the main house. The food was good with fresh salads, carrots and corn dressed with olive oil followed by the expected meat courses of sausage, beef rib, and beef steak (no lamb or chicken). The wine that they served was good and there was plenty of it. The entertainment that followed was the highlight with live music and traditional dancing, even inviting the several guests to join in at one point. This was followed by a "horse Whisperer" demonstration by one of the Gauchos that was very good and then it was back in the car for the two-hour drive back. Overall, not a bad tour but we wish that there had been more commentary and education about the birds around the property, the gaucho life, etc., especially for the price. I would only take this tour if you had done most of the others first and had the time and money to do this one. Also, it would rush you to get to the airport if you took this tour on the last day. Hopefully some of these comments will be helpful to the tour operators.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

David, Thanks for joining us and for your detailed review. This will help us to make some adjustments. And sorry about not warning you in advance about this possible situation of two hours ride. Just to let you know that the delay in the transfer happen but as an exception. As you experienced it is a 115km ride: 110 in a highway and just 5km of dirt, and sometimes there is more traffic and also your hotel is in the South part of the City while the Estancia is leading North, so you need to go through the almost entire City. In average the trip from a hotel in Buenos Aires to the Estancia is about 90 minutes. Sorry but as the population of the City of Buenos Aires is 12 million people, it takes some time to get out of the City. Have a great visit to Argentina. Cordially, Guillermo and Team Arecobus

Fabulous Gaucho Experience!

Irene_C, Dec 2024

Beautiful ranch, great food and service! Our guide Jose was fantastic! We rode horses, ate delicious empanadas and Argentinian asado and also enjoyed great entertainment.

Wonderful day outside the city

MiriamSal, Apr 2024

Alberto was an excellent driver and tour guide. The employees on the ranch were so welcoming and made our experience wonderful. We enjoyed the asado and the entertainment, especially the horse taming.

Worth the Drive and the Time

Rob_M, Mar 2024

Our driver from the hotel to the Gaucho Day and back to the airport. Was the best part. He was informative and very helpful. Watching the Gaucho and how he handled his horse was so beautiful. He had such a bond with the horse

Great fun for young and old

Cindy_M, Oct 2023

Loved how nice the people were about being a newbie rider. From pick up at our Airbnb to time we were dropped off we were very well taken care of. Lovely place. Would recommend highly!