Gaucho Day at El Ombu with Traditional Asado

Highlights

Explore the essence of the rural Argentine landscape: Discover San Antonio de Areco, one of the most historic communities in the nation.
Discover a genuine rural day on a historic ranch: Explore the 350 hectares of Estancia El Ombú in a carriage or on horseback.
Savor a classic Argentine lunch, known as asado criollo, which is a delicious country BBQ cooked outside or in the main hall while wine and good company are consumed.
Discover Gaucho culture in all its facets: Take in folk dances, horsemanship exhibitions, and workshops for rope-making and goldsmithing.

Tour Description

Step into the heart of Argentina’s gaucho traditions with a full-day excursion to San Antonio de Areco and the historic Estancia El Ombú. This journey offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and countryside charm.

Begin with a panoramic tour of San Antonio de Areco, one of the few towns that still proudly preserves its gaucho identity. Wander its picturesque streets without chamfers, a hallmark of Argentina’s rural heritage. Discover iconic landmarks such as the San Antonio de Padua Parish and the historic Bessonart grocery store. Visit the famous Draghi goldsmith’s workshop (optional) and the Navarro ropemaker, both internationally renowned for their craftsmanship.

Continue on to El Ombú de Areco, a traditional ranch nestled in the vast Pampas

Inclusions

Round Trip Hotel Transfers

City Tour of San Antonio de Areco, with a bilingual guide in English and Spanish

Horse, carriage or bicycle ride

Lunch with Drinks

Departure Timings: 08:30am
Duration: 8 hours
Starting Point: You will be picked up from your Hotel

You may present your mobile or printed voucher to the driver or guide who will arrive to collect you from your hotel.
In the event of a lost voucher or ticket, the company is not responsible for any refunds.
The ticket or voucher is valid for the travel date you select.

Please provide the name of your hotel when making the booking.
If you have not yet booked your hotel, our customer care team will contact you later to note down the hotel details.
Please ensure you are ready and waiting in your hotel lobby at least 10-20 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
The vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes for the guest, to avoid delaying other guests at the next pick-up location.
We recommend providing us with a local contact number, email, or mobile, as it is our customer service responsibility to reconfirm and provide accurate information.
Smoking is not allowed in any of our vehicles. Hotels in the vicinity do not offer pick-up and drop-off services.
Some hotels in the city are not included in our pickup itinerary. If this is the case, we will contact you to indicate the closest hotel to which you should go so that we can pick you up for the excursion. You must wait for your guide in the lobby of the indicated hotel.
The tour operator/ service provider reserves the right to alter, close, or cancel shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops, or ancillary facilities without prior notice due to city events or force majeure.
All tours can be modified or cancelled without further notice.
The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.

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You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.

The tour operator/ service provider reserves the right to alter, close, or cancel shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops, or ancillary facilities without prior notice due to city events or force majeure.
All tours can be modified or cancelled without further notice.
The itinerary can be changed without prior notice.

Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 1650 reviews

Rating Distribution

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Gordon M.

Excellent Service and Clean Buses

"Impressed by punctuality and cleanliness. Staff was courteous and helpful, making the trip comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish without any inconvenience."

Toby

Flexible Travel Experience

"Loved the freedom to explore at my own pace. Frequent buses and well-marked stops made it easy to plan and enjoy the entire sightseeing schedule."

Saffron

Enjoyable Ride with Small Issues

Clean buses and friendly staff stood out, but audio system had occasional glitches. Even so, the journey was pleasant and covered key city highlights effectively.

FAQ

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After completing your online purchase, you will receive a voucher by e-mail. You can present this voucher either printed or on your smartphone when boarding. The driver will exchange your voucher for the official ticket, which you must keep for the entire period of validity. Once the voucher is exchanged, it is no longer valid for future use.

Hop on hop off Tours: most of the buses have access ramps, but there are still some that don't

Yes, you can bring small pets on all our vehicles (panoramic buses, trams and boat), as long as they are transported inside appropriate pet carriers and do not occupy a seat. On tours operated with closed buses, only guide dogs are allowed, and they do not need a carrier.

Yes, it is possible as long as it is accommodated in a place that does not block the passage of other passengers.

fter completing your online purchase, you will receive a voucher by e-mail. You can present this voucher either printed or on your smartphone when boarding. The driver will exchange your voucher for the official ticket, which you must keep for the entire period of validity. Once the voucher is exchanged, it is no longer valid for future use.

Hop on hop off Tours: most of the buses have access ramps, but there are still some that don't

Yes, it is possible as long as it is accommodated in a place that does not block the passage of other passengers.

Gaucho Day at El Ombu with Traditional Asado

Buenos Aires, Argentina