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The Short Ride to Round Bay excursion is ideal if you want to discover the landscapes of El Calafate on horseback and enjoy a peaceful experience in contact with nature. During this 1-hour-and-40-minute ride, you’ll cross the Patagonian steppe of Bahía Redonda and Punta Soberana, just a short distance from the city, with the chance to observe birds and enjoy panoramic views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino from the hills. A short and authentic experience to discover Patagonian landscapes at a different pace.
Price
Adult5+ years
$ 80,000ARS
StartEnd
12:00 pm1:45 pm
StartEnd
3:00 pm4:45 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start
Guide throughout the ride
Optionals
Transfer from your hotel
$ 15,000ARS
Trekking boots
$ 29,600ARS
Availability
Highlights
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Included
Optional
Good to know
The excursion is available for people with a maximum weight of 100 kg.
It is recommended to dress in layers with comfortable and warm clothing (shirt, fleece, warm jacket), a hat, sun protection, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear.
It is recommended to dress in layers with comfortable and warm clothing (shirt, fleece, warm jacket), a hat, sun protection, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear.
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
This tour is a short 1 hour and 40 minutes ride through the area of Round Bay and Punta Soberana, located on the outskirts of the city of El Calafate, where you can see Patagonian birds such as flamingos, black-necked swans, seagulls, herons, among others. It is an ideal activity for those looking for a quiet adventure in the open air and close to El Calafate, being able to appreciate the Andes Mountains, Lake Argentino, Solitary Island and the Round Bay.
During the horseriding, you will cross the unmistakable landscape of the Patagonian steppe formed by the typical shrubs and squat, such as the coiron, the black forest, neneo, gray forest, paramela, etc. You will have very good panoramic views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino from the surrounding hills while enjoying a horseback ride through the Patagonian steppe.
The tour includes transfer to and from your hotel and 1 hour and 40 minutes on horseback, making it the shortest horseback riding activity in El Calafate area. As you can choose several daily departure times, it is perfect for the arrival or departure day from El Calafate.
This tour is a breeze as it is aimed at beginners. If you want a different ride pace, we suggest horseback riding in private.
During the horseriding, you will cross the unmistakable landscape of the Patagonian steppe formed by the typical shrubs and squat, such as the coiron, the black forest, neneo, gray forest, paramela, etc. You will have very good panoramic views of El Calafate and Lake Argentino from the surrounding hills while enjoying a horseback ride through the Patagonian steppe.
The tour includes transfer to and from your hotel and 1 hour and 40 minutes on horseback, making it the shortest horseback riding activity in El Calafate area. As you can choose several daily departure times, it is perfect for the arrival or departure day from El Calafate.
This tour is a breeze as it is aimed at beginners. If you want a different ride pace, we suggest horseback riding in private.
Itinerary
Pick-up at hotel
3 km distance
Arrival at stables
1:40 hs horseback riding
Return to stables
Return to El Calafate
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.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.
Is prior experience required?
No prior horseback riding experience is required. Before starting the activity, the guide provides the necessary instructions for horse handling and safety rules, allowing people without experience to participate.
Is the tour cancelled due to bad weather?
Generally, the tour is not canceled due to weather conditions. Activities proceed as normal.
What does La Pulpería's proposal consist of?
La Pulpería is a gaucho-style, rural establishment. After the horseback ride, passengers can enjoy food, drinks and regional products in a typical Patagonian setting. Food and drinks are paid for separately from the tour.
Does the guide take photographs during the horseback ride?
Taking photographs by the guide is not included in the activity. However, when time and the flow of the tour allow, the guide may assist by taking photographs of the passengers during the tour.
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