“View the last remaining wild Andes condors”
4 Day Mountain Stay and Horseback Riding Holiday in Mendoza
Silver Cord B&B, Valle del Sol, Potrerillos, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Argentina Horseback Riding Holiday
Enjoy pony trails & horse riding in the mountains of Mendoza. Don't miss the chance to have fine wine and good food along with an excellent location of the snow cap peaks of Condon del Plata! Come and join Silver Cord for the complete Argentine experience, authentic gaucho asado, and view the last remaining Andean condors in the wild.
Key Information
- Rider Weight Limit: 264 pounds / 120 kilograms
- Horse Height Range: 14 hands
- Tack Type: Western tack
- Horse Breed: Mestizo
Highlights
- 2 days of horse riding
- Authentic Argentine experience
- Relax and enjoy natural outdoor activities
- 3 nights accommodation
- Roundtrip land transfers
- Daily meals and drinks
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Airport transfer included:
Gov. Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (El Plumerillo)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The bed and breakfast is immersed in one of the most beautiful spots in Potrerillos with rustic and cozy rooms; inviting you to relax and enjoy all outdoor activities with complete natural surroundings such as horseback riding and trekking. The wine cellar offers the charm to share drinks and moments with other guests. This family-run bed and breakfast offers warmth and personalized attention that will make you live an unforgettable moment. The rooms have a separate entrance to the main house and all have private bathrooms with the idea that you will have a quiet and peaceful stay while taking advantage of and visiting important tourist attractions.
Premium Suite
The Premium Suite has a large room with a king size bed, a workplace, a satellite TV, and a large closet, as well as a bathroom with jacuzzi. There is also a full kitchen with an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishes for five people. The apartment has three single sofa beds in the living room and a satellite TV, wood, and gas heating.
Program
For three nights, enjoy a special deal for two people. Silver Cord B&B is the perfect setting for relaxation with all the comfort and peace you are looking for. With the majestic snow cap peaks as your host for horse riding, enjoy two full days of horse trekking while viewing the last remaining Andean condors and enjoy an authentic gaucho asado in the heart of Cordon del Plata.
Sample daily schedule
Day 1
Arrival day. Pick up at airport Mendoza. Drive up to the mountain region of Potrerillos. Breakfast,lunch & dinner is incluided depending on time of arrival.
Day 2: Riding Day 1
Horse riding in the Andes, Mendoza. We go through different trails crossing streams and ridges viewing condors, guanacos, hawks, surrounded by the snow cap mountains of Cordon del Plata.
Enjoy the authentic gaucho asado with roasted vegetables in the middle of the wild with fine premium wines, cheese, salami home cooked bread
Day 3: Riding Day 2
Learn to saddle criollo style and to herding horses and cows. We take a different trail through the mountains connecting with other valleys, arriving for lunch break at a waterfall where we enjoy wine tasting ( award winning different wines like bonarda. cabernet franc and malbec ) plus a criollo-style lunch is included like grilled chicken and pork with roasted vegetables
Day 4
Departure day. After breakfast you will be driven into town Mza for some sightseeing before dropping off at airport depending on time of departure.
Location
Cordon del Plata is a dense formation of more than 50 peaks. Silver Cord B&B is located in the Cordon del Plata Provincial Park, above 2000 meters, therefore it is a protected area. The old ski resort, Vallecitos, currently works as a mountaineering school. The fauna in the area are foxes, hares, condors, eagles, hawks, hummingbirds, guanacos, and more than 50 varieties of birds. The seasons are usually well marked, cold winters with frequent snow and hot summers but with cool evenings, golden autumn emerging everywhere, and spring, long expected, with warm days and cool evenings.
Features
Activities
- Horse riding
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Restaurant
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
Daily meals and drinks are included in the package. You will get to taste authentic gaucho asado and a wine tasting of the award-winning Bonarda Guarda in Silver Cord's cellar is also included.
Closed-Door Resto-Bar and Wine Cellar
Exclusive to Silver Cord's guests, they offer the chance to buy local and boutique wines. An intimate atmosphere invites visitors to the best choice for a drink in the quiet evenings. The restaurant is exclusive, with prior reservation for guests, it only serves dinners, wines, premium beers, and soft drinks.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Hiking and trekking are also available, as well as the High Andes tour, boutique wine tour, and Valle de Uco and Villavicencio 4x4 scenic drive and photo safari.
What's included
- 2 horse riding days
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and drinks
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Asado criollo ( BBQ) with premium wines
- Bilingual guides
- Wine tasting in wine cellar
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MDZ
Gov. Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (El Plumerillo)
51 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Gov. Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), Silver Cord B&B will pick you up from the airport.
Airport: Gov. Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (El Plumerillo)
Airport transfer included: Gov. Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (El Plumerillo)
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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