El Calafate
Horseback Riding Experience: Caves and Streams
$ 200,000ARS
Free transfer from airport
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The Horseback Riding Experience: Caves and Streams excursion is ideal if you want to explore the landscapes of Estancia 25 de Mayo on horseback, located very close to El Calafate, and discover Patagonia from an authentic perspective. During the ride through the Estancia 25 de Mayo Natural Reserve, you’ll cross canyons, streams, and geological formations that tell a story spanning millions of years, while learning about the stories and traditions of the gauchos of southern Patagonia. The horseback ride also takes you to explore caves and hidden streams scattered throughout the Patagonian landscape, before enjoying a traditional countryside lunch at Cueva del Arroyo. A unique horseback riding experience to connect with nature and Patagonia at a different pace.
Price
Adult12 to 70 years
$ 200,000ARS
StartEnd
9:30 am3:30 pm
Start at your hotel in El Calafate
Guide throughout the entire horseback ride
Countryside lunch
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Optionals
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Recommended
Availability
Highlights
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Included
Included
Food
Lunch in a cave
Included
Lunch offered in a natural cave with cold cuts platter, criolla-style steak sandwiches, cheesecake and drinks included.
Good to know
The activity is available for people 12 years old and over who have intermediate experience in horseback riding.
It is recommended to bring comfortable, warm clothing, several layers of warm clothing (shirt, fleece, and warm jacket), a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
It is recommended to bring comfortable, warm clothing, several layers of warm clothing (shirt, fleece, and warm jacket), a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
When booking this tour,
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
we'll give you a free airport transfer to your hotel
Free airport transfer
Book any tour with us and the transfer is on us, so planning your trip is much simpler.
How does the benefit work?This benefit applies to the arrival leg, covering the transfer from El Calafate airport to your hotel in the city. Please note that it does not include the return trip to the airport. You will be able to enter your flight details and arrange the transfer in the next step.
Description
Horseback Riding Experience is an excursion ride through Estancia 25 de Mayo Nature Reserve, located in the surroundings of the city of El Calafate, where you can feel the immensity of the Patagonian fields, discover canyons, streams and listen to stories of the southern gauchos while enjoying a country lunch in the Arroyo Cave.
The excursion begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate at 9:30 a.m. to head to Estancia 25 de Mayo, where a brief technical talk will be given and the necessary equipment, such as helmets and leggings, will be provided.
The ride starts from the corrals of the estancia heading south, crossing the canyon of Arroyo Calafate and travelling 12 km (round trip) with a total duration of 4 hours.
During the ride, you will cross streams and geological formations that show the passage of millions of years. The canyon formed by these rocks will protect you from the characteristic winds of the region, while gaining altitude along the way.
After an hour and a half of horseback riding, you will arrive at the Arroyo Cave, where the gauchos in charge of the tour will prepare a country lunch. To complete the experience, they will offer a toast with wine and then you will return to the hull of Estancia 25 de Mayo.
To finish the excursion, you will return to your hotel at approximately 3:30 p.m. after having visited a little-known area of El Calafate and where nature still shows all its Patagonian splendor.
The excursion begins when we pick you up at your hotel in El Calafate at 9:30 a.m. to head to Estancia 25 de Mayo, where a brief technical talk will be given and the necessary equipment, such as helmets and leggings, will be provided.
The ride starts from the corrals of the estancia heading south, crossing the canyon of Arroyo Calafate and travelling 12 km (round trip) with a total duration of 4 hours.
During the ride, you will cross streams and geological formations that show the passage of millions of years. The canyon formed by these rocks will protect you from the characteristic winds of the region, while gaining altitude along the way.
After an hour and a half of horseback riding, you will arrive at the Arroyo Cave, where the gauchos in charge of the tour will prepare a country lunch. To complete the experience, they will offer a toast with wine and then you will return to the hull of Estancia 25 de Mayo.
To finish the excursion, you will return to your hotel at approximately 3:30 p.m. after having visited a little-known area of El Calafate and where nature still shows all its Patagonian splendor.
Itinerary
9:30
Pick-up at hotel
Vehicle transfer
Arrival at Ea. 25 de Mayo
Horseriding
Visit to Cueva del Arroyo
Country Lunch
Return to Ea. 25 de Mayo
Return to El Calafate
15:30
Drop off at hotel
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.Are there any streams to cross during the ride?
Yes, depending on the terrain conditions and the time of year, there may be stream crossings at certain points along the route during the ride.
Does the cave next to the stream have furniture or facilities for lunch service?
In the cave next to the stream, the furniture is made of natural rock. The space also features a kitchen where steaks and vegetables are prepared and served hot during lunch.
What is the horseback riding route like?
The horseback riding route is 12 km long and linear, so the outbound and return journeys follow the same path. The difference lies in the scenery: on the outward journey, you will ride with views of the hills through the canyon, while the return journey offers views of the lake, providing a completely different perspective of the surroundings.
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