
During these trail rides you will get to know on horseback some of the most fascinating and traditional ranches (estancias) of Uruguay, riding across the fields and on paths only the local gauchos know. You will enjoy the unlimited pampas, which invite you to gallop, the picturesque landscapes, the almost virgin and still intact nature and the innate hospitality of the people of Uruguay.
Included - Comfortable lodging, according to localities, double or single. - Full board (except alcoholic drinks), also vegetarian and special diets. - Horses and equipment. - English speaking guide and skilled gauchos. - Transfer bus. - Support vehicle, reachable all the time.
Itinerary - Daily riding distances: Max. 25 miles / 40 kmts. - Pace: Moderate, according to the given conditions. - Horses: Criollo or similar. - Tack: Western / South American. - Riding ability: Intermediate. - Group size: 4 to 12 riders. (Consult for smaller or bigger groups.) - Age limits: 16 vs. 80 yrs. (depends on the rider’s physical condition). - Weight limit: 210 lbs. (Consult for exceptions.)
Day 1 • Arrival and transfer from the port or airport of Montevideo to the Estancia hosteria EL CEIBO • 4.00 pm: Arrival and accommodation. Familiarisation with the horses and the team, who will accompany you during the ride5.00 pm : (optional): Exploration ride across the wide landscapes of El Ceibo ranch , recognition of the horses and saddles . • 8.30 pm Dinner traditional barbeque and/or Criollo Cuisine . • Overnight stay at Estancia El CEIBO
Day 2 • 8.00 am: Breakfast • 9.00 am: Morning Ride across the fields to El Pueblo de La Cruz there and back (approx. 15.5 miles), where we visit a “Cow Hotel” have a picnic lunch and after a rest return to EL CEIBO. • 5.00 pm: Arrive back at EL CEIBO • 8.30 Typical dinner w/presentation of folkloric dances and music. • Overnight stay at El Ceibo
Day 3 • 8.00 am: Breakfast • 9.00 am Ride towards huge cattle risen lands , crossing rivers and forest , riding along the shore of an internal river , have a picnic lunch or an asado on the path . • 5.00 Arrive back at El Ceibo • 8.30 Typical dinner w/ presentation of Tango dancers. • Overnight stay at El Ceibo
Day 4 • 8.00 am Breakfast • 9.00 am: Ride towards Estancia San Pedro de Timote, 1st part (approx. 11 miles). • 12.00 pm: Picnic lunch, prepared on the spot • 1.30 pm: We continue our ride towards Estancia San Pedro de Timote, 2nd part (approx. 11 miles). • After that, we return to Estancia El Ceibo in our bus, leaving the horses with the gauchos. • 8.30 pm: Dinner at El Ceibo and overnight stay at EL CEIBO
Day 5 • 8.O0 am: Breakfast • 9.00 am: We drive with our bus to the place where we left the horses and finish our ride to Estancia San Pedro de Timote (approx. 11 miles). • 1.30 pm: Lunch at San Pedro de Timote’s fine restaurant • 3.00 pm: Exploration ride across the estancia’s pampas (2.5 hrs.) • 8.30 pm: Dinner in San Pedro´s restaurant • Overnight stay at San Pedro de Timote
Day 6 • 8.30 am: Breakfast • 9.30 am: Excursion on horseback across the pampas to a neighbour estancia, where we visit the quarry of black marble, which was used for John F. Kennedy’s memorial grave. • 1.00 pm: Lunch at San Pedro de Timote • 2.30 pm: Excursion on horseback across picturesque landscapes to the neighbour Estancia “Venado Encato” of Mrs. Cecilia Gallinal, a very productive ranch w/cattle, sheep and Criollo horse breeding plus a cheese factory • 7.30 pm: Dinner at San Pedro de Timote • Leisure time, enjoying the estancia’s facilities • Overnight stay at San Pedro de Timote
Day 7 • 8.30 am: Breakfast • 9.30 am: Transfer to Montevideo (hotel, harbour or airport) • 1.00 pm (optional): Post-ride lunch in the emblematic Mercado del Puerto (not included) • Gaucho and leather shopping in authentic stores and a traditional handicraft saddlery, if possible (optional) Optional post-ride excursions: We can organize individual excursions and activities, for example: - Montevideo city tour - Montevideo hotel accommodation - Punta del Este city tour - Rent cars
Note: This itinerary is flexible. Changes may occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Participation is at your own risk.
Cost per person: $1850.00 US PLUS AIRFARE
To reserve a space please send a $1000.00 non-refundable deposit and the application to:
Ric Kessler 110 Cone Road Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
For more information: Contact us or call 386-677-3197 or 386-290-3054
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