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Argentina – Patagonia, Andesluna

7 night rides using simple farmstead, mountain refuge and camp accommodation. Shorter stays based at El Sapucai, a working farmstead, on request. Season October to April.
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Where is it?

In northern Patagonia, on the Argentine side of the Andes, from a small farmstead about 3 hours south of Bariloche.

What is it like?

Simple, authentic and warmly welcoming, El Sapucai is a family-owned farmstead nestled amongst rough open grassland in the foothills of the Alto Chubut mountains. The area is in the rain shadow of the Andes, so it’s generally drier than the Chilean side. Riding routes climb the hills to elevated grassland plains, cross rivers and lakes and follow winding paths through the native forest of ‘lenga’ and ‘nire’ (southern beech). These rides are no frills, connecting with nature in back-to-basics, refreshingly simple living.

Who does it suit?

Rides from El Sapucai are for anyone who wants to switch off, reconnect with nature and explore an unspoilt part of the Argentine Andes in simple no frills gaucho style, on a much loved, sure footed Criollo horse. Riders of all levels are warmly welcomed at the farmstead and the whole feeling is relaxed, peaceful and friendly. Enjoy the silence of the mountains in isolation by the river or, as the nomadic Tehuelche Indians did for hundreds of years, you can ride from camp to camp with a pack horse carrying your luggage.

Why we love it

There is little in Argentina to beat the Patagonian landscape and tuning into a more simple rhythm of life feels completely refreshing. These rides are also great value!

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In a Nutshell

Riding
5-7 hours a day or tailored to suit
Horses
Criollo and farm bred crosses
Pace
Slow to moderate
Riding Ability
Novice to experienced; families welcome
Weight Limit
About 90kg (14st), please check if you are close to this
Group Size
Maximum 8
Accommodation
3* camping / mountain huts / yurts / rustic homestead
2026 Dates
October to April; set date 8 night mobiles, flexible one base; see “Key Information” below
2026 Prices
8 night rides from USD 3,250 (approx £2,500) per person; see “Key Information” below
What you'll be doing

Itinerary in Brief

Alto Chubut Ride

Below is an example itinerary. Please ask us for other itineraries.

Day 1

Arrive Bariloche airport in Argentina. Meet your guide and transfer with the group to a hotel in Bariloche. Traditional ‘asadao’ (barbecue) dinner. Night at the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast and set off driving about 2 hours to El Sapucai, your hosts simple farmhouse. A relaxing day with a chance to try the horses and prepare for the journey ahead. Night El Sapucai.

Day 3

Breakfast and saddle up, following Chubut River valley to a remote homestead. Saddlebag picnic lunch before continuing on to camp on the Cerrucho stream. Dinner around the camp fire.

Day 4

Set off riding to the “Paso sin Nombre” pass, at 1,700 meters above sea level and after a lunchbreak head down away from the dry open country to an idyllic spot surrounded by native southern beech forests. Dinner and night in simple mountain refuge.

Day 5

Breakfast and the ride continues alongside the Pantanoso stream, descending through remote southern beech forests. Reach the junction with the Chubut river where camp will be set up. Dinner and night in camp.

Day 6

Continue riding along the Chubut River valley. Stop for a picnic lunch then a final 2 hours riding back to El Sapucai, where a hot shower is waiting. Dinner and night at El Sapucai.

Day 7

Today's ride demonstrates your horse's skill and agility on all terrains - wetland, rocky hills and forest. Climb high into the hills stopping for a picnic lunch with wonderful 360 views. In the afternoon ride back to El Sapucai by a different route for dinner and the night.

Day 8

The last riding day and a final ride following an ancient track through the hills to Puesto Viejo. Picnic with the gauchos before saying goodbye and depart by minibus for a 2 hour transfer to Bariloche. Dinner and night at a guesthouse in Bariloche.

Day 9

Breakfast and transfer to the airport or own arrangements for onward travel.
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What People Say

“The whole trip was a highlight of our holiday from start to finish. The people, the places, Tammy & Dominik's lovely house, the food, the horses... everything was just brilliant. We couldn't have asked for anything more. We visited the Lagoon on horseback but were also delighted to be able ride the horses up to the second, higher up lagoon. The horsemanship of Tammy & Dominik was excellent - they really do care for their horses and their and your comfort.”
(CM Hexham)
“Patagonia was stunning. Fabulous views, excellent food. Lovely horses. Dominik and Tammy were excellent hosts and looked after us so well, both during the ride and in their lovely chalet style home. We felt so welcome. Flora their cook and Manuel the gaucho were also excellent company. I couldn't fault them and felt totally safe during the whole ride.”
(SR Jersey)
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