25min away from Salta city, embark on a journey to discover a new culture, that of the gauchos, and enjoy the stories your guide will share about their culture and the surrounding landscapes. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to gather interesting information about the region and its wildlife while admiring a variety of beautiful landscapes.
During this excursion, you will enjoy a day of horseback riding starting from a family ranch amidst scenic landscapes. This ride will give you the opportunity to venture into the mountains or cross a river, all on horseback. Regardless of your riding level, you will benefit from the best guides to teach you how to ride like a gaucho. The horses are very well-maintained and trained.
You will be welcomed with a countryside breakfast or afternoon snack (depending on the arrival time), consisting of herbal teas, milk, natural fruit juices, cold cuts, and homemade bread.
Different options are available, so you can be sure to find the one that suits you best! Depending on the chosen option, you can spend half a day, a full day, or even an entire weekend exploring the surroundings of Salta on horseback. You also have the opportunity to enjoy an overnight stay in little houses near the ranch where you can stay during your visit to the Province of Salta.
Option 1: Half Day
9 AM: Homemade breakfast
10 AM: Horseback ride
12 PM: Lunch at the ranch
Option 2: Full Day with Ranch Lunch
9 AM – We await you at the farm for breakfast.
10 AM – We start the horseback ride.
1 PM – Lunch at the farm.
3 PM – The horseback ride continues.
6 PM – Snack break
6:30 PM – Return to the farm
Option 3: Full Day with Mountain Lunch
9 AM: Homemade breakfast
10 AM: Horseback ride
12 PM: Lunch in the middle of the mountains
3 PM: Horseback ride
5 PM: Snack
6 PM: End of the tour
Option 4: Two-Day Trip
Day 1
6 AM – Breakfast at the finca
7 AM – Start of the tour
12-1 PM: Lunch
-PM: Arrival in Castilla and camp setup
Day 2
6 AM: Breakfast
7 AM: Hike or horseback ride to explore the surroundings.
12 PM: Lunch (criollo barbecue)
3 PM: Horseback ride
9 PM: End of the tour
Every day
Option 1 : 9h-12h : half day
Option 2 : 9h-19h Full Day with Ranch Lunch
Option 3 : 9h-18h : Full Day with Mountain Lunch
Option 4 : Two-Day Trip
Day 1 : 6h-16h : Excursion to Castilla :
Day 2 : 6h-21h : Return from Castilla to the estancia
Estancia
Depending on the chosen option
Option 1 : 60 USD/pers
Option 2 : 100 USD/pers
Option 3 : 150 USD/pers
Option 4 : 250 USD/pers
Spanish, English
Saddled and trained horses
Insurance
Barbecue lunch with beverages
Bilingual guide (spanish/english)
Private transfer (1-3 pers) : 20USD
Cancellations with at least 48 hours notice are fully refundable
Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour will be charged 20%
Tour dates can be modified at no cost
Cancellations due to weather will be fully refunded if the tour can not be rescheduled