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The Half-Day Horseback Ride at La Fragua excursion is ideal if you want to discover the Patagonian steppe near Bariloche in an authentic and peaceful way. The experience begins with a traditional criollo breakfast at Estancia San Ramón and continues with a 2-hour horseback ride through canyons, grasslands, and views of the Andes. To complete the tour, you’ll enjoy a traditional countryside lunch: Argentine barbecue. This tour is a unique way to connect with nature and experience Patagonia’s rural traditions.
Price
Adult13+ years
$ 240,000ARS
StartEnd
10:00 am3:00 pm
Traditional criollo breakfast
Lunch with barbecue
Guide throughout the excursion
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Optionals
Transfer from Bariloche
$ 10,000ARS
Availability
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Included
Included
Food
Breakfast and lunch menu at Estancia San Ramon
Included
At Estancia San Ramon, a traditional Argentine breakfast will be served with tea, coffee and fried cakes. Lunch will include barbecue, sausages, salad, pancakes with dulce de leche and beverages.
Good to know
This excursion is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back, spine, or neck problems, hip injuries, recent surgeries, chronic pain, or mobility limitations that may prevent them from mounting, riding, or dismounting a horse, as well as those weighing more than 110 kg or who are unable to understand and follow the guide's basic instructions.
It is recommended to bring comfortable, warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
It is recommended to bring comfortable, warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, trekking boots, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Description
The Half-Day Horseback Ride invites you to discover one of Bariloche’s purest and most peaceful landscapes while riding through the immensity of the Patagonian steppe. Just 45 minutes from the city, Estancia San Ramon opens its doors for a day in which nature, tradition and rural life come together in a 2-hour horseback ride with breakfast and lunch included.
If you book the excursion with transfer from Bariloche, you must arrive at the downtown meeting point at 9:30 a.m. Those traveling in their own vehicle must arrive at 10:00 a.m. at a meeting point near the estancia, at 16 km from the city.
Upon arrival at Estancia San Ramon, the adventure begins with a traditional country breakfast, sharing tortas fritas and hot beverages, while the local gaucho guide gives an introductory talk about safety, how to handle the reins and the history of the estancia. Then, each participant is assigned a gentle, well-trained horse to begin an approximately 2-hour ride, following trails that wind through canyons, rolling hills, grasslands and streams born from the surrounding rocks.
The landscape is the true protagonist: wide golden plains, volcanic formations and open views towards the Andes. During certain seasons, it is common to spot Andean condors soaring above the ridges, or even see local wildlife such as guanacos and deers that inhabit the area. The feeling of freedom, combined with the horse’s steady rhythm, turns the ride into an intimate and contemplative experience.
Back at the estancia, the tour continues with a typical countryside lunch: traditional Argentine barbecue with fresh salads, regional wines, drinks and a homemade dessert that completes the experience.
The return to Bariloche takes place in the afternoon, concluding a tour that captures the essence of Patagonian rural life. The Half-Day Horseback Ride is an ideal option for those seeking a nearby, unique outing deeply connected with the land, an experience that showcases another side of Bariloche: rural, serene and authentic Patagonia.
If you book the excursion with transfer from Bariloche, you must arrive at the downtown meeting point at 9:30 a.m. Those traveling in their own vehicle must arrive at 10:00 a.m. at a meeting point near the estancia, at 16 km from the city.
Upon arrival at Estancia San Ramon, the adventure begins with a traditional country breakfast, sharing tortas fritas and hot beverages, while the local gaucho guide gives an introductory talk about safety, how to handle the reins and the history of the estancia. Then, each participant is assigned a gentle, well-trained horse to begin an approximately 2-hour ride, following trails that wind through canyons, rolling hills, grasslands and streams born from the surrounding rocks.
The landscape is the true protagonist: wide golden plains, volcanic formations and open views towards the Andes. During certain seasons, it is common to spot Andean condors soaring above the ridges, or even see local wildlife such as guanacos and deers that inhabit the area. The feeling of freedom, combined with the horse’s steady rhythm, turns the ride into an intimate and contemplative experience.
Back at the estancia, the tour continues with a typical countryside lunch: traditional Argentine barbecue with fresh salads, regional wines, drinks and a homemade dessert that completes the experience.
The return to Bariloche takes place in the afternoon, concluding a tour that captures the essence of Patagonian rural life. The Half-Day Horseback Ride is an ideal option for those seeking a nearby, unique outing deeply connected with the land, an experience that showcases another side of Bariloche: rural, serene and authentic Patagonia.
Itinerary
9:30
Meeting in Bariloche
45 minutes
10:00
Estancia San Ramon
Creole breakfast
Horseback riding at the estancia
2 hs duration
Return to the estancia
Barbecue lunch
15:00
Return to Bariloche
15:30
Return to meeting point
Included ActivitiesOptional ActivitiesTimings, order, and activities may vary based on the day's organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Discover the questions other travelers also had before booking.Can children do the activity on their own horse?
Yes, the children ride their own horses. If they need assistance or for added safety during the ride, the guide can accompany them, leading the horse with a rope.
Are there stops during the ride for taking photos?
Yes. During the tour there will be a stop in the middle of the steppe where the guides will take photos. To ensure the safety of the group and maintain the dynamic, the photos are taken while you remain mounted on the horses.
Is prior experience necessary to participate in the horseback riding tour?
No prior experience is necessary to participate in the horseback riding tour. The activity is designed for both experienced riders and those riding horses for the first time.
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