The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza - Don Daniel Ranch

What is a gaucho? Gaucho is an equivalent of the North American 'Cowboy'.

The Gaucho is a nationalistic symbol in Argentina. Gauchos became greatly admired and renowned in legends, folklore and in literature and became an important part of the regional cultural tradition.

A gaucho’s horse constituted most of what he owned in the world!

Why this tour is much more than horseback riding?

This exclusive Gaucho tour offers you a day in the life of our authentic gaucho, Daniel.

You will discover what it is like to cross the Andes on horseback with Daniel and experience the majestic silence that nature offers high on the mountain tops.

Daniel and his family have opened their small mountain cottage to create a unique experience and share with you simple pleasures in life working as a modern day gaucho.

With over 40 horses and 400 cattle, Daniel works daily to ensure his family and animals are safe and well cared for.

This tour is unlike any of the other popular and mainstream horseback riding offered in Mendoza, and is dependent on Daniel’s work schedule and weather conditions.

• Traditional ‘asado’ lunch in the mountains
• Hassle-free pickup and transfers from your Mendoza hotel
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 people

Experience life as a ‘gaucho’—an Argentine cowboy—at a traditional ranch in the heart of the Andes Mountains. On this tour, spend an entire day in the countryside, allowing you to immerse yourself in local culture and learn all about daily life on the ranch. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride through the mountains and enjoy a typical Argentine ‘asado’ (barbecue) along the way.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide<br>Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required<br>Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately<br>A minimum of 2 people per booking is required<br>Passport name, number, country is required at time of booking for all participants<br>Mandatory: Long pants, coats and/or wind break, small backpack, sunscreen, hat and sun glasses; In winter also gloves, scarf and woolly hat and spare socks.<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Infants must sit on laps<br>Infant seats available<br>Not recommended for travelers with back problems<br>Not recommended for pregnant travelers<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers