URUGUAY ESTANCIAS & BEACHES: abundant wildlife & pristine beaches!
Set date departures & also private rides, from October to April, see below for more details and see guests’ comments on the FAQ page.

ACROSS THE ANDES RIDE, CHILE TO ARGENTINA
Through northern Patagonia along old smugglers routes. A ride available November to March - set date departures & also private rides, see below for more details and see guests’ comments on the FAQ page.

TORRES DEL PAINE AND PERITO MORENO GLACIER, PATAGONIA,CHILE & ARGENTINA Two different itineraries for February & March in these dramatic landscapes. See below and have a look at the photo gallery.

ARGENTINA GAUCHO PARADES & ESTANCIA TO ESTANCIA RIDE
Set date departures from April to September, please ask for an update on rides available and details.

DATES & DETAILS
See the news page for details of next tours with spaces, contact us for full itineraries..

URUGUAY:

‘South America’s best kept secret’ Time Out guides.

More photos in the gallery!

A country the size of England and Wales with a charming, warm, friendly population of only 3 million, an ideal non-tropical riding climate, unexpectedly diverse landscapes – a little-known destination made for riding!

Cantering along miles of deserted sandy beaches, riding between sand dunes and into pine forests, around fresh water lagoons, guided by the gauchos through palm groves and across grasslands, we arrive at idyllic settings for gourmet lunches then journey on the comfort of traditional estancias and working farms. Working cattle with the skilled gauchos, seeing a large variety of wildlife along the way as we pass through an unexpected mix of landscapes.

‘…Uruguay is an absolute gem. The lure of galloping along deserted sandy beaches caught my imagination and the reality was just as good. As well as glorious beaches, the ride takes in a variety of landscapes and activities, making no two days the same.
Horses are well schooled and adept whatever the terrain. They are expertly matched to each guest and certainly all the horses I rode had character and sparkle, giving a responsive and fun ride. The charming Gauchos that accompanied us were fascinating, steeped in tradition and skilled in their work.
The accommodation and food were superb. It was a special touch to stay at a working estancia as guests of the owners. I have wonderful memories of humorous banter and smooth wine, as we dined with them around the family table. All the local people we met were unfailingly friendly and welcoming.
Clearly this ride has been meticulously planned and was run most efficiently, yet the atmosphere was relaxed and we had lots of fun. It was a great team that looked after us, taking care of every aspect and with nothing being too much trouble.’ Stephanie.

SIGHTED WHILE RIDING ON THE LAST TRIPS: Franca whales, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, capybaras (largest rodent in the world and very cute!), armadillos, rheas (South America’s ostrich), black-necked swans, roseate spoonbills, Maguari stork (a huge bird) and many species of herons and ibis… possible to see well over 100 species of birds during the tour.

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK & PERITO MORENO GLACIER, PATAGONIAN ADVENTURE

An incredible itinerary combining a visit to the active PERITO MORENO Glacier (with a 5km wide, 60 metre high scout) in an Argentina national park and riding in the TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK. The Torres del Paine scenery dominated by the pristine-smooth rock towers that give the park its name. Icebergs floating down rivers, azure lakes, soaring towers, beautiful woodlands are some of the sights in store for riders… Fast pace riding across wild plains and open pampas, through flower-filled meadows and beech forests; fording rivers, scaling the heights to look over the glaciers… Amid this dramatic scenery riders enjoy huge open spaces with no habitation, no roads, no one…

‘With regards to the ride, it was everything that I had hoped for. Wonderful organisation, incredibly surefooted horses, which was a relief considering some of the obstacles that we went down and through! Breathtaking scenery, huge landscapes dominated by the mountains and in particular the towers, lakes of all known shades of blue, extraordinary glaciers and beautiful woods and wild flowers; it must be one of the last wildernesses left on earth. We saw not a soul except at the refugio. We all had a thoroughly good time. Look forward to the next ride.’ Pip, Jan ´04

ACROSS THE ANDES RIDE, PATAGONIA, CHILE TO ARGENTINA

Ride across the Andes along the pioneer trail in the pristine northern Patagonian wilderness– a route once used by smugglers. An incredible journey with the local gauchos into hidden valleys, inaccessible by road, from the Chilean lake district to an Argentine national park.

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‘Surely , if at the end of a holiday you feel you could do it all over again without a second though or break, it's because it was just perfect. Riding through the Puelo Valley in the South of Chile and into Argentina was just that, perfection.
Everyday brought new adventures and spectacular scenery in this magic and remote area. Our horses, ‘baqueanos’ ( cowboys) and organizers were there to guide us up and down mountains and across rivers, lakes and valleys, I don't think I can exceed the wonders of this ride, but I'm going to try and match with another adventure with Ride Andes.’ GEM, Mar ’06.

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