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10 Best Gaucho & Ranch Day Trips In Argentina

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The 10 gaucho & ranch day trips worth your time in Argentina. The prices, the operators behind them, and what each day actually involves.

10 Best Gaucho & Ranch Day Trips In Argentina

Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch - Pickup at 9:30 and the Pampas Ride Out of the City

2.Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

4.0

Spend a full day at Santa Susana Ranch with downtown pickup, empanadas and wine, parrillada barbecue lunch, and gaucho plus tango shows.

“The trip was fun and our guide was informative and friendly. The small group experience made it easier to hear the information and to share experiences with fellow travelers. It was well organized and the food was great.”

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Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch - Getting There: Downtown Pickup, Pampas Drive, and a Real Time Commitment

3.Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

4.0

Don Silvano gaucho ranch day trip from Buenos Aires with empanadas, horseback riding, asado barbecue, folklore dancing, and mate tea.

“I paid more than $300 for this excursion. Unfortunately, I had to travel to an alternate location to be picked up (they wouldn't pick me up where I was staying, unlike other more quality excursions). I also had no idea traffic would be as bad as it was at that hour. Obviously we were running…”

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Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala - The boat cruise on Lake Argentino: icebergs, wind, and the sea-sickness reality

4.Estancia Cristina Mirador del Glaciar Upsala

4.5

All-day boat cruise to Estancia Cristina plus a 4x4 or waterfall hike for memorable Upsala Glacier views from El Calafate.

“Such a great experience! Boat ride to view the glacier from a distance but up real close to huge icebergs, quick tour of the Estancia Cristina museum, and an amazing lunch in a beautiful setting. Then the highlight, a 4x4 drive and little hike to the viewpoint overlooking Upsala Glacier. Friendly staff and incredible views.…”

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Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica

Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica - Tolhuin: A Quick Break That Keeps the Day Moving

5.Full Day Tour of Cabo San Pablo and Estancia Pirinaica

5.0

A small-group day from Ushuaia to Cabo San Pablo, shipwreck Desdémona, and Estancia Pirinaica with included food.

“This trip is a scam. I was not picked up and the operator would not return my calls. This despite communicating with me the evening before the tour. Very disappointed! My overall experience in Ushuaia has been fantastic.”

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Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch - La Carrera, Mendoza - 7-hour flow: pickup, ranch arrival, and settling at El Pico Palma

6.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

5.0

Private ranch horseback riding in La Carrera, Mendoza, with a 2.5-hour ride, empanadas, high-altitude wines, and Argentine asado lunch.

“This was one of the coolest experiences we did in South America. Gilda, Lucia, and Angel were incredible guides and made the experience unforgettable. Great views of the Andes along the entire ride and then a delicious asado and wine lunch to cap off the day. Cannot recommend this enough!”

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The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza - Don Daniel Ranch - Saddling Up: The Horse Ride Into the Andes

7.The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

5.0

Ride into the Andes with gauchos from Mendoza, sip mate, eat ranch asado at 2700m, and enjoy a small-group horse day trip.

“Fantastic experience riding through the Andes. Would highly recommend as the staff is beyond friendly, brings lovely conversation, and, of course, teaches you about local culture. As for the riding itself, it was an unforgettable experience with beautiful views… plus, the asado was fantastic! Highly recommend!”

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Estancia Gaucho Day at Buenos Aires

Estancia Gaucho Day at Buenos Aires - The gaucho education piece: what you get before the ranch

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