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Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

132 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 132 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Don Silvano Ranch Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires
Don Silvano Ranch Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires
Don Silvano Ranch Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires
Don Silvano Ranch Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires
Don Silvano Ranch Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Spend a day in the Argentina countryside on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch where you’ll enjoy a full 'fiesta gaucha' (gaucho party) experience. Loosely translated as the South American version of cowboys, gauchos are residents of the Argentina plains. The gauchos of Don Silvano will provide you will a fabulous day of ranch activities, horseback rides, snacks, a typical argentine asado lunch, dancing and a performance of their superb horse-riding skills.

On this day you will learn about the tipical activities at the ranchs in Argentina, and you are going to live an entire day like them. You will try tipical Argentinian food, such as asado, mate, tortafritas, wine, among others. And you will enjoy music and dance tipical from this country.

What's Included

  • Horseback riding
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages
  • Gratuities
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The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

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Buenos Aires

Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for the scenic ride through the Argentine pampas (plains) to Estancia Don Silvano.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Touristic Argentinian Ranch Don Silvano

When you arrive at the estancia (ranch), your day of gaucho fun begins with a friendly welcome reception including empanadas, wine and juice.Visit some of the ranch’s attractions, and then, watch the gauchos saddle up the horses, and take off on a leisurely horseback ride through the countryside.Back at the ranch, tuck into a delicious asado lunch of grilled sausages, ribs and chicken accompanied by potato salad and ice cream. Red and white wine, soda, water and coffee are also all included. During lunch, be entertained by a folkloric song and dance show, and then work off your meal by participating in some traditional Argentine dances. Later, go for a carriage or tractor ride, and then watch the gauchos show off their incredible horse-riding skills with ring races and other performances.Before heading back to Buenos Aires, enjoy a glass of mate (an Argentine drink of yerba mate leaves steeped in hot water) accompanied by sweet cakes with quince jelly.
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5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Buenos Aires

At 5 PM, after enjoying this amazing day, and living a typical day on a ranch at Argentina, you will be returning to the city of Buenos Aires.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
  • IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 132 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Horseback riding.
  • Afternoon Snacks.
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown hotels only).
  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Horseback riding
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown hotels only)
  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
  • IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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