5 Days Authentic Horse Riding Holiday in The Andes, Argentina

Your adventure will begin in Las Loicas, a very small village nestled in the Andes one-hour west of Malargüe. Gaucho Argentino will meet you in Malargüe whether you choose to drive or take the bus. After a warm breakfast, your day will consist of approximately five or six hours of riding with a mid-ride break for lunch followed by a hearty and delicious dinner with fine Argentine wines. By riding through spectacular scenery on steady, well-trained mountain horses, you will feel the magic of the mountains and come to understand why they hold such mythical power in the stories of the region. The itineraries will provide you with first-hand experience of a remote way of life that has not changed for hundreds of years.

Breed of the horses

The majority of the horses are Criollos. The Argentine Criollo is recognized for its steadfast character, intelligence, and endurance. As one of the hardiest breeds with a strong muscular body and broad chest, they have been the willing and sensible working companions for gauchos in Argentina. The breed has been carefully managed since the early 20th century. Gaucho Argentino breeds and uses Criollo and Criollo-cross horses for many of its horse riding adventures. Often trained by the same gauchos that accompany the guests on the rides, the Criollos are safe, well-trained, and smart.

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 imbedding 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.

• Horse riding sessions
• Use of horses and horse equipment
• Complimentary tents
• Pick-up from Malargüe
• Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
• Beverages
• 4 nights’ accommodation

• Transfers to the place of the departure of the cabalgata (horseback ride).

• 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 on arrival.