An exhilarating trip taking place twice a year to bring the cattle to and from the mountains. This is more than just a nature ride; here one encounters the true spirit of those who live in Patagonia and work with animals day by day.
Trip Details
Duration
6 Days
Location
Cuyin Manzano Valley
Season
November and April
Trip Type
Pack Trip
Nearest City
San Carlos de Bariloche
Physical Condition Required
Excellent
Destination(s)
The Lake District of Patagonia, Argentina
Elevation
1700 Mts
Type of Ride
Cattle Drive - Intermediate Level
Minimum Age Limit
Adult with Good Knowledge of Riding
Weight Limit
13kg
Guest Capacity
10
Camp Setup
Camp at riverbeds or lakes depending on where the cattle are.
Accommodations
The first and last nights are spent in comfortable three-star hotel in the town of Bariloche. On the trip itself, guests sleep in comfortable four-season tents, though many guests prefer the starry spectacle of the Southern Hemisphere. There is also a range of refuges in the mountains that can be used on the ride.
Dining
Gatomancha takes pride in cooking you delicious traditional dinners with authentic ingredients. The regular menu includes the tasty meat of Argentina, but you may request a vegetarian menu if you prefer.
About Liquor
All beverages are included. If you have a specific taste bring your own.
Additional Activities
Gatomancha offers shorter and longer trips throughout Patagonia. Please check out their website!
On private trips, Gatomancha offers additional activities: yoga, massage, Spanish lessons and painting lessons.
Rates
$1,000.00 - $1,200.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Price is for double occupancy. An additional rate applies in the case of one guest. Flights, travel and medical insurance, and sleeping bag are not included in rates.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from airport to San Carlos de Bariloche city. Lodging at the cozy three-star hotel near the center of town. In the afternoon, there is a meeting to give you all the necessary information about the trip.
Days 2-5: Leaving the hotel early, drive one hour by vehicle along the beautiful Limay River towards the northeastern part of Bariloche, where you will enter the enchanting valley of Cuyin Manzano (old Apple Valley). Here, horses are waiting as well as the local gauchos (cowboys) that will teach you all about driving cattle in the coming days.
During the summer season the cattle reside in their grazing fields high up in the mountains. The first days you spend looking for cattle and driving them together. The last day is the 'big run' where you drive the cattle all together. Depending on the time of year, you either have to bring the cattle up or down the mountain.
Daily activities include: learning to throw a lasso, opening and closing gates by horse, chasing cattle, working with the cattle dogs, and learning cattle tricks by horse.
The nights are spent either in tents in the mountain or in a cabin in the valley. All meals and drinks are typical from the region and most of them will be eaten next to a cozy campfire.
On the last day, you reach base in the afternoon and have a nice time telling stories to the local family before heading back to Bariloche where city life awaits. The night is spent at the hotel.
Day 6: After a good breakfast transfer to the airport.
This Package Includes
Airport Transport
Accommodations
Transfers To/From Horses
Equipment
Horses
Meals & Beverages
First Aid Kit
Bilingual Guides
Notes
Gatomancha Horseriding Patagonia provides shorter trips throughout the country. Please check out their itineraries!
Gatomancha takes the utmost care that you have a safe trip in many ways. Helmets are not required in Argentina, however you can obtain them free of charge at Gatomancha.
All guests are required to read and sign an Acknowledgement of Risk before departing on horseback trips.
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