5 night estancia Itinerary
Day 1
Our transfer will meet you at the international airport of Córdoba. Just under an hour from your pick-up you will arrive at Estancia Los Potreros in time for a late lunch.
An introductory ride to get used to the ‘gaucho’ style of riding – long legs, deep seats and neck reining, whilst enjoying the comfortable sheepskins on the saddles. After your ride dine in what has been the Begg family home for over 100 years.
day 2
Ride to the ‘Top of the World’, the highest point on the estancia, to appreciate the spectacular views out over the Sierras Chicas. The trail along the ridge is perfect for condor and eagle spotting, before returning to the estancia in time for lunch on the veranda.
Demonstration and introduction to the very special Peruvian Paso horse. Learn more about this amazing 5-gaited horse, before trying out their super smooth paces yourself. All our horses are home-bred on the estancia and are forward-going and extremely comfortable. Tonight, our chefs open the farm kitchen doors and invite you to join them in preparing some traditional local dishes whilst sampling some fabulous Argentine wines.
day 3
Ride across the farm, enjoying a morning coffee break in a spot with panoramic views out to Córdoba city and the Sierras Grandes. Return to the estancia for lunch cooked outside in the garden by one of our chefs and a siesta in a hammock.
Head out again in the afternoon exploring another corner of the farm enjoying the low evening light and more incredible views out over the rolling hills. This evening take part in a ‘malbec’ wine tasting and another delicious dinner.
day 4
Cattle day! Discover your inner gaucho as you help the boys round up our herd of award-winning Aberdeen Angus, collecting them and moving them across the hills to our cattle station. Following lunch ‘gaucho style’ under a shady tree, see if you can master the art of the lasso in the corrals, before some lovely long open canters along the top of the hills as you return to the estancia.
Day 5
The ride this morning drops down to our hidden waterfall where you can take a dip or just take a few moments to relax in the cool shade. From there, a wonderful long canter takes you up to ‘Potrero de Niz’, the original family home of the Beggs, and a picnic lunch on the veranda. Perched on the top of a hill, the house has stunning views over the valleys, and we warn you that once there you will never want to leave! In the afternoon we ride back via the ‘Bellstone’ which will have the geologists amongst you scratching your heads.
DAY 6
After breakfast, depart for your onward travels.
Additional notes:
The itinerary is a sample of the activities available and is flexible and subject to weather.
Additionally there is outstanding trail riding available every day (morning and evening or day rides with the exception of Sundays when there is only a morning ride). There is a strict maximum weight limit of 15stone/95kg/210lbs .
Farm guests and riders take all meals together, and in many cases they can also meet up for the morning and afternoon activities/destinations.
The pool at the estancia is open from around mid-October until mid-April.
