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Argentina
Estancia Ride
Ride world-class horses and enjoy the comfort of luxurious accommodation on this exclusive small group holiday. Ride beautiful criollo cross horses across the Argentine steppe in the shadow of the Andes and get to know the life and culture of the gauchos as they lead you through their cattle ranches. Enjoy the luxury and warm hospitality of Patagonian family-run estancias. How active?
This trip is suitable for good riders who are fit enough to canter for extended periods. Expect to ride for between three and seven hours over several consecutive days. Horses are criollo crosses, part anglonormand, around 16hh. All are bred and trained on the estancia. There are 60 horses so there is plenty of choice to make sure you get the right one for you. They are all sure-footed and well behaved. Horses are neck reined. Riding style is western and saddles are `montura de monte' which is essentially an old English army saddle topped with a sheepskin.
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World class horses are complemented with luxurious accommodation and delicious meals. Ride across the Argentine steppe in the shadow of the Andes whilst riding beautiful criollo cross horses in the company of gauchos. · Day 1 Travel to your estancia at the heart of a huge ranch. Meet your small group. · Day 2 Ride into the working cattle ranch with gaucho guides. · Day 3 Ride to a luxurious estancia with views of the Andes. · Day 4 Join gauchos from your ranch to explore the area. · Day 5 Ride to your next estancia, stopping for a long lunch. · Day 6 Help out on the ranch, riding out with the cattle. · Day 7 Ride to a tiny town to eat at a famous restaurant. · Day 8 Complete your circuit by returning to your first estancia. · Day 9 Travel back home or extend your stay in Argentina.
How comfortable?
Stay in very comfortable, exclusive estancias in twin or double en suite rooms, and for one night in a pleasant hotel in a small town. Every other day you ride round an estancia and return to the same lodge in the evening, which allows you rest days if you wish. Rides start in the relative cool of the morning with a long break for lunch, before arriving at your destination in the late afternoon. Lunches can be lavish affairs: spit roast lamb cooked over an open fire and fine wine followed by a siesta in the shade curled up on your sheepskin.
Sounds perfect?
For details of what's included and more information see the detailed itinerary on our website or call us for a copy. For dates and prices see the enclosed sheet. To check availability please call us on 0845 22 55 058 or email info@pura-aventura.com.
Not quite right?
It's well worth extending this holiday with some time in Buenos Aires. You might also like to add a visit to Antarctica (p22). For a more challenging ride, try our Cross the Andes holiday (p16) or for a slightly longer ride in Chile, see our Patagonia Mountain Ride (p18).
WhY Pura
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We work directly with estancia owners to bring you this exclusive ride, with special permission to cross from estancia to estancia. Your visit benefits a variety of small, family run businesses. Horses are treated with enormous respect, although gauchos display tougher love than you may be used to in the UK.
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Call 0845 22 55 058 to discuss our Estancia Ride holiday
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