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Full-Day San Antonio de Areco with El Ombú Ranch Visit
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Full-Day San Antonio de Areco with El Ombú Ranch Visit
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Full-Day San Antonio de Areco with El Ombú Ranch Visit

By Tangol
Price is £492 per adult
Features
  • 11h 30m
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Overview
  • Discovery of the 18th-century town of San Antonio de Areco
  • Visit to El Ombú Ranch for impressive gaucho performances
  • Demonstrations of traditional ring-racing & rodeo activities
  • Mouthwatering barbecue lunch over a folktale-inspired show
  • Chance to explore the beautiful ranch grounds on horseback

Activity location

  • El Ombú Ranch
    • Estancia El Ombú de Areco Ruta 31 Cuartel VI, Villa Lía
    • San Antorio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin
    • Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin, C1059 CABA Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin, C1059 CABA
    • C1006, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Full-Day San Antonio de Areco with El Ombú Ranch Visit
  • Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes11h 30m11h 30m
  • English
  • Food and drinks

You will arrange your exact tour departure time directly with the local tour operator after booking.

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
£491.52 x 1 Adult£491.52

Total
Price is £491.52

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn bus ticket Buenos Aires - San Antonio de Areco
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional bilingual guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedDay at Estancia El Ombú de Areco (Use of facilities: swimming pools, bicycles, football/ volleyball)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch, starters, and drinks
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuitar performance and horse taming demonstration
  • What's includedWhat's includedHorseback riding or sulky ride (30 minutes)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks outside of meal times
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCooking or dance classes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge and extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • You must go by your own to the meeting point at the Monumento al Libertador José de San Martín ( San Martín Square).
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

09:30 am: Join us at the Monument of Libertador José de San Martín (Plaza San Martín) to kick off an exhilarating full-day excursion through Argentina's gaucho region.

10:00 am: Departing from the Retiro Bus Terminal, we'll journey towards San Antonio de Areco by bus, treating you to a delightful two-hour ride northward through picturesque farmlands and the vast pampas.

12:00pm: As we arrive in the town, we'll make our way to Estancia El Ombú, where you'll be warmly welcomed with a reception featuring mouthwatering Argentine empanadas. Prepare to be amazed as local gauchos demonstrate their ranching skills, showcasing action-packed rodeo manoeuvres, thrilling ring races, and awe-inspiring herding abilities. After witnessing these incredible displays, it's time to saddle up and explore the ranch on horseback.

01:00pm: Get ready for the highlight of lunchtime as we immerse ourselves in a lively Fiesta Gaucha, accompanied by captivating music and mesmerising folk dance performances. Indulge in a typical gaucho-style barbecue feast, featuring succulent cuts of beef, grilled chicken, ribs, and an array of delicious dishes.

02:30 pm: After a satisfying meal, we'll dive into the multitude of activities available at Estancia El Ombú. Enjoy a serene horseback ride across the rolling pampas or take a leisurely sulky ride. For a more immersive countryside experience, explore the estate on foot, taking in the tranquil surroundings. Additionally, you'll have access to a beautiful, large swimming pool, ping pong tables, football (football), volleyball, and even bicycles for leisurely rides.

05:00pm: Departing from the ranch, we'll make our way back to the town, embarking on a guided tour that unveils the hidden gems of San Antonio de Areco. We'll visit the Plaza Ruiz de Arellano de Areco, named after the rancher who founded the town in 1728, and discover the vast history that lies within its charming streets.

06:30 pm: It's time to bid farewell to San Antonio de Areco as we journey back to Buenos Aires from the bus terminal.

09:00 pm: As we arrive at the Retiro terminal, we'll conclude our tour at Plaza San Martín, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your immersive gaucho adventure.

Join us on this captivating excursion that offers a true taste of Argentina's gaucho culture, picturesque landscapes, thrilling activities, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEl Ombú Ranch
    • Estancia El Ombú de Areco Ruta 31 Cuartel VI, Villa Lía
    • San Antorio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin
    • Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin, C1059 CABA Monument to the Liberator Don Jose de San Martin, C1059 CABA
    • C1006, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina