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5 Day Cultural Adventure and Horseback Riding Holiday in Salta Area
Seclantás, Salta Province, Argentina
Enchanting Argentina Horse Riding Holiday
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Join Gaucho Argentino for this adventure in the mountains and valleys of Valle Calchaquies. They offer small group expeditions year-round to provide you with a unique experience - a personal encounter with the colors and cultures of this region.
Key Information
- Rider Weight Limit: 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Horse Breed: Peruvian Paso
Highlights
- Horse riding sessions
- Suitable for intermediate riders
- Ride through mountains and valleys
- Free use of horses and horse equipment
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
- Refreshing beverages
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
4 days with instruction
Accommodation
You will stay in small gaucho homes during this holiday in Seclantás and Amblayo with the first night in a cozy respite, the next two nights with the host family, and the final night in an old, rustic, and remote home.
Program
Itinerary
You will start early on your first day to enjoy the sights and sounds of a lush river valley. You stay in small gaucho homes on this excursion, and the first home acts as a cozy respite before you cross the high mountain pass the following day - so high so you will feel that you can touch the sky. Offering spectacular views, at times above the clouds, this is a journey you will not forget. The next two evenings are spent with your host family in Amblayo, a tiny and remote village in a valley surrounded by majestic beauty.
You will learn about remote rural life and culture in this village and take a day trip on horseback along the river and through the windswept, red stone countryside. After a ride along pampas-rimmed rivers and through cactus forests, your final night is spent in an old gaucho home, rustic and remote. Upon your return to civilization in Salta late on the fifth day, you will have an opportunity to join them at a traditional and authentic peña in Salta to toast your adventure and enjoy the folklore music of the region.
Horses
The horses used for this journey are Peruvian Paso crosses, with a unique and smooth gait. Well trained and steady, they know the high mountain passes as well as the gauchos who live here. Your job while on your horse is to admire the breathtaking scenery of both the red-striped mountains and the fascinating cactus forests of the valley. You will not pass the 4200 meters high in your ride.
Location
The holiday will take place in Salta, Argentina. Argentina, a country of beauty and drama, is renowned for its delicious beef, rich wines, tango, and its folk hero - the gaucho. Originally a nomadic horseman and cowhand of the Argentine Pampas, hundreds of years of history, legends, and ballads have helped define the cultural traditions of gauchos embedding their influence deeply into Argentine cultural tradition.
Because the gaucho played a major role in the county’s independence from Spain, he is respected as a symbol representing the nationalist feelings of Argentina. Gauchos were and remain proud and skilled horsemen. Typically, a gaucho's horse constituted most of what he owned in the world. Annual fiestas across Argentina usually include demonstrations of Gaucho horsemanship.
Salta
Salta, not only are the landscapes beautiful but the warm and generous nature of the people who inhabit this harsh landscape is also what gives the trip its joy and soul. Words cannot explain the beauty of Salta. High in the Sierras, more than 3,000 meters above sea level, there exists a rich valley surrounded by colorful mountain ranges and crisscrossed by rivers and history.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as beverages included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Horse riding sessions
- Use of horses and horse equipment
- 4 nights accommodation
- Tents
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Beverages
What's not included
- Transfers to the place of the departure of the cabalgata (horseback ride)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SLA
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport
93 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 3 days before arrival.
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