8 hours · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Full-day gaucho experience at Estancia Santa Susana: horseback riding, folk show, traditional asado with open bar, and gaucho skill demonstrations.
Experience authentic Argentine country life at Estancia Santa Susana, a traditional ranch located 80 km from Buenos Aires in the heart of the Argentine Pampas. This full-day gaucho tour is one of the most popular day trips from Buenos Aires for travelers looking to step outside the city and connect with Argentina’s rural heritage.
Your day begins with a warm welcome of homemade empanadas and drinks, followed by free time to explore the ranch grounds, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit the historic founders’ house. At midday, sit down for a traditional Argentine asado (barbecue) with open bar, followed by a live folk music and dance show that builds to an exciting display of gaucho horsemanship, including the traditional «entrevero de tropillas» (horse herding display) and «carrera de sortijas» (ring-spearing race).
It’s the ideal excursion for discovering the customs, culture, and traditions of the Argentine countryside, combining history, gastronomy, live entertainment, and hands-on rural experiences in a single day trip from Buenos Aires
- Length
- 8 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Spanish / English
- Departs
- Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays
Itinerary
How the day runs
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Step 1
8:45 HS - Hotel pick up
- Start your day with total ease. We’ll pick you up from hotels and private addresses in the main areas of Buenos Aires City, so you can begin the excursion worry-free.
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Step 2
Welcome at the Estancia
- Upon arrival at Estancia Santa Susana, gauchos welcome you with homemade empanadas and drinks. You’ll then have free time to explore the property, visit the estancia’s museum, and enjoy horse-drawn carriage or horseback rides.
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Step 3
Traditional Asado Lunch
- Enjoy a classic Argentine asado featuring a selection of meats, chorizo, chicken, salads, and an open bar, set against the natural backdrop of the Pampas.
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Step 4
Folk Show
- After lunch, take in a live music and dance performance that brings you closer to Argentine culture and folklore.
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Step 5
Gaucho Skills demonstration
- Watch an exciting display of horsemanship, including the “entrevero de tropillas” and the classic “carrera de sortijas”, two long-standing gaucho traditions.
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Step 6
Traditional Afternoon Tea
- To close out the experience, enjoy coffee or tea with a delicious quince pastry (pastelito de membrillo) before heading back to the city.
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Step 7
17 HS - Return to the City
- After a day filled with tradition, gastronomy, and gaucho culture, we head back to Buenos Aires City, taking with us an authentic taste of the Argentine countryside.
What's included
- ✓ Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires
- ✓ Welcome reception with empanadas and drinks
- ✓ Horse-drawn carriage ride
- ✓ Traditional asado lunch with salads and open bar
- ✓ Gaucho skills demonstration (entrevero de tropillas and carrera de sortijas)
- ✓ Afternoon tea with coffee or tea and quince pastry
Not included
- — Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks not specified)
- — Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- — Personal travel insurance
- — Gratuities
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the countryside
- Closed-toe shoes (recommended for walking and horseback riding)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Camera or phone for photos
Know before you go
- The experience takes place outdoors, so it is weather dependent
- Guests using a wheelchair must notify us in advance; the wheelchair must be foldable.
- Basic horseback riding experience is not required
- It is recommended to inform in advance about any dietary restrictions or allergies
- Tour duration is approximate and may be affected by traffic conditions
- We recommend bringing cash in case you'd like to make any purchases during the excursion.
- We'll contact you 24 hours before your experience with all the information and details you'll need.
Meeting point
Buenos Aires
Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
US$160 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.
How long does it take?
8 hours.
What's included?
Round-trip transportation from Buenos Aires, Welcome reception with empanadas and drinks, Horse-drawn carriage ride, Traditional asado lunch with salads and open bar, Gaucho skills demonstration (entrevero de tropillas and carrera de sortijas), Afternoon tea with coffee or tea and quince pastry.
What's not included?
Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks not specified), Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.
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