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Ride Uruguay

9 days - Montevideo to Montevideo

Sally Vergette, who operates our Ecuador rides, has grown a great affinity with Uruguay and her knowledge of the country will ensure a memorable experience.

As well as glorious beaches, this ride takes in a variety of landscapes and activities, making no two days the same.The horses are well schooled and adept whatever the terrain and are expertly matched to suit each guest, giving a responsive and fun ride. The charming Gauchos that accompany the ride are fascinating, steeped in tradition and skilled in their work.

Accommodation is provided in working estancias, where you will have the opportunity to meet and dine with the owners.

Day 1
Arrive on Montevideo. Here you will be met and driven to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
The ride begins on the Brazilian border in the beautiful province of Rocha, a four-hour drive from Montevideo. As you reach the stone built Fortress of San Miguel, built in 1734 by the Spaniards, you can admire the views across one of the largest fresh water reserves of South America. After lunch, enjoy a thrilling ride across the rolling hills of San Miguel offering stunning panoramic views over the Brazilian border. You return to the fortress for a sumptuous dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 & Day 4 (B,L,D)

Accompany your guide towards the Brazilian border, riding for several kilometres in Brazil and across wide flat expanses of pasturelands. Many an enjoyable canter is to be had here with locals and horse carts to be encountered along the way. After a picnic lunch, ride onto the long deserted beaches until you arrive at La Coronilla, your base for the night.

On day 4 you ride into Santa Teresa National Park to view Santa Teresa Fort. This immense granite fort was for over sixty years the battleground between the Spaniards, Portuguese and the newly formed Uruguayans. The fort is surrounded by a 3,000 hectare forest and lies next to shipwrecked coastline. At times whales and dolphins can be seen from the saddle.
Day 5 & Day 6 (B,L,D)

A short drive to meet the horses at Laguna Negra. This beautiful lake may tempt you for a bareback ride and swim. This area is fantastic for wetland birds; blacknecked swans, spoonbills, ibis and many migratory birds. After a lakeside lunch, ride towards the Don Bosco hills through tropical palm groves and forests of strangler figs. Overnight at Estancia El Sauce for two nights.

Estancia El Sauce offers guests the opportunity to experience an authentic working estancia and gives a special insight into the gaucho way of life. There is plenty of fast riding across the property viewing the cattle, rice fields and other crops. Much wildlife and bird life is to be seen, including capybaras, rhea, otters and several duck species. After an enjoyable ride, why not relax by the swimming pool before a sumptuous dinner.

Day 7 & Day 8 (B,L,D)

Today's ride takes you along the coastline to the enchanting fishing village of Cabo Polonio. By the lighthouse you can admire the largest sea lion population in the world sunning themselves on the rocks and sand. Between October and November whales can occasionally be seen close to shore. Continue the ride over huge sand dunes to find another wonderful working estancia, El Charabon. You are based here for two nights.

Another scenic ride across the estancia lands, traversing eucalyptus forests and vast grasslands. Expect the pace to quicken with plenty wildlife sightings from the saddle. Return to the estancia in the afternoon to take advantage of the pool, or perhaps the nearby beach.
Day 9 (B,L)
Enjoy a final ride alongside the local gauchos, helping them herd their cattle and admiring their way of life. After lunch, return to Montevideo.
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  • Cost per person:
  • Ride Only: £1,125
  • Includes: Return transfers from Montevideo, accommodation and meals as indicated and all riding.
  • All Inclusive: From £2,070 depending on the season.
  • Single Supplement: None if prepared to share. If unwilling to share or there is no-one with whom to share £200
  • Departure Dates: 06, 22 Marc, 05 Apr, 01, 15 Nov. Departures from the UK are one day earlier and one or more additonal nights may be required at Montevideo.
  • The Accommodation: Accommodation in Montevideo is in a comfortable hotel. Elsewhere accommodation is in traditional working estancias, beach hotels or country ranches. Rooms are clean and comfortable.
  • Food & Drink: Food is hearty, filling and not over-spiced. Dishes are international with the options of choosing a traditional local dish. Delicious tropical fruit such as papaya, mango and custard apple are often available. At dinner, the starter is often a hearty soup made with prime local ingredients including beans, pulses and vegetables. Picnic lunches are freshly cooked and never consist of just a sandwich. Guests are offered a mixture of traditional Western food alongside local dishes.
  • Laundry: Not available.
  • Children: No children under 16.
  • Non-Riders: Not suitable.Uruguay

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