Authentic Farm Day in an Argentine Countryside Estancia

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Buenos Aires, Argentina

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Once your cruise ship docks in Buenos Aires port, spend the day visiting an authentic estancia. During this full-day tour, watch gauchos (Argentine cowboys) display their horsemanship skills, watch a folklore show, eat Argentine barbecue, and go horseback riding. Pickup and drop-off at the cruise port included.

Full-day shore excursion to a local estancia
Walking tour of San Antonio de Areco
Horseback riding or carriage riding at the estancia
Snacks and typical Argentine lunch
Folklore show and gaucho demonstration
Round-trip transportation from the cruise port

What's Included

Lunch
Professional Local Guide
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Horse riding

Gratuities
Souvenirs (available for purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up and drop off at Buenos Aires centrally located accommodations and Cruise Port at "Gate 12" (Address: Avenida Ramón Castillo 13)

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Once your cruise ship docks in Buenos Aires, disembark and meet your tour guide. Climb aboard and set out for San Antonio de Areco, enjoying views of the sprawling pampas on the way. Listen as your guide talks about the history and geography of the area, as well as the gaucho culture. Arrive in San Antonio de Areco for a walking tour of the downtown before moving on to the El Ombu de Areco Estancia.

See a traditional estancia in action and take the opportunity to go horseback riding or take a carriage ride. Snack on cheese, cold cuts, and beverages and then sit down for an Argentinian barbecue, followed by dessert. Watch a folklore show and a demonstration of horsemanship and wrangling skills.

Return to the cruise port for drop-off at the end of your adventure.

Capital Federal District

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

San Antonio de Areco

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Antonio de Areco

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This is a kid-friendly tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 14 reviews

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An authentic day trip

Fulvia_D, Jan 2026

I loved the authenticity of this experience. Our group was small and the farm we visited was wonderful. Las Dueñas' owners were hands on and welcomed us warmly. The stop-over in San Antonio town was a bit short and the chocolate factory is closed on a Tuesday. The afternoon was relaxing and interesting at the farm. We had fun dancing with the local dancers too. Our guide, Natalia, was friendly and professional and very informative. I would highly recommend this day trip.

Best tour ever - farm experience in Argentina

Narelle_W, Dec 2025

The best tour ever. Fantastic guide and driver. The farm experience was amazing- really felt like a member of the family. The horse show incredible and dancing was fun with the group joining in. The food and drink 10 stars. Anybody wanting to experience real regional Argentine life, should do this tour.

Gaucho ranch experience.

Adam_P, Jan 2025

This was a great idea experience and an opportunity to learn a little about the history of the Gaucho. The food was delicious and plentiful. Everyone was extremely friendly. The horseback ride is not very long (about 20 min), nor strenuous. As you walk the perimeter of the property.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

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An amazing day out

karencarroll2032, Jan 2020

I’ll do this in point form as my original review didn’t go through and then it was ‘lost’. * A terrific day out!!! * Our guide, Rosa, was very informative and personable * The estancia was in a beautiful setting with an attractive, historic main building, a beautiful lawn and trees that you sat under to eat lunch *Very tasty food and delicious empanadas * friendly, helpful staff * a very enjoyable horse ride for at least an hour * entertainment after lunch was good... singing and dancing and group participation if you were interested. * The horse whisperer at the end was amazing. He had the horse laying upside down with its legs in the air as he was lying on top of it!! * only small groups.. maybe 70 people in all. No bus loads of cruise ship passengers. Much more intimate. * A great day out. I loved it.