Pueblo Éden Adventure

Introduction
Uruguay Uruguay
Hidden in southern Uruguay surrounded by hills and amazing landscape, the Pueblo Éden Adventure offers an exciting combination of horses, fine wines and food, and adventure! Each day brings new and exciting experiences.

You'll have the opportunity to glide along the countryside on beautifully bred purebred Arabian horses. They are raised and trained with care and special attention. Set for intermediate and advanced riders, this trip takes you at all paces, allowing you to really feel the wind blow past. Groups are kept small so more freedom and attention can be given to each rider- it really is a personalized experience.

All nights are spent in beautifully built and unique accommodations. Meals emphasize local and organic quality foods that you'll want to savor. This area in Uruguay is quite known for it's wines. By the end of the trip you'll feel like a true connoisseur after visiting wineries and enjoying wine for dinners. Wines will also be paired with olive oils and cheese to really get your palette dancing. Dinners incorporate both International and Uruguayan dishes, sure to please every eater!

Accomodation


Accommodations
These are stationary rides, so you will be spending all nights at the same location (except for the first night on the 8-day program).

Description
There are no laundry facilities offered for horse riding guests.

Pueblo Mio
Located on 160 hectares of stunning land and lagoons and only 4 minutes from exclusive beaches, these accommodations are sure to impress! The cabins we stay in are situated right on the water. We will also have access to the pool and Jacuzzi.
-Private bath

Lodge at the Ranch
The Ranch is a 30 acre horse farm property. The main residence has a large communal dining / living room and wide veranda, which overlook the horses grazing in the field, the pool, and garden with native plants and trees. The Lodge has 4 separate studio-style Cabins for single / double / twin occupancy and 1 room inside main house with 4 beds. 
-Private bath with shower and toilet
-Hairdryers
-Air conditioning and heating
-Minibar
-WIFI

Room Occupancy
All single riders must pay the mandatory single supplement fee.
  


Meals
All meals are included in this trip as well as a complimentary bottle of Uruguayan red tannat wine per person per day at dinnertime.

We put a strong emphasis is on fresh home-cooked meals and light salad lunches.

Breakfast is buffet-style with toast, condiments, cereals, yogurt, fruit.
Lunch during our rides is often a light picnic.
Dinners incorporate International and Uruguayan specialties such as beef, pasta, chicken, roast dinner, and barbecue. 

Wine is paired with dinner to enhance your dining experience.
Soft drinks (coke and diet coke), water, tea and coffee are freely available on a self-serve basis. Beer and spirits are not included.


Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to vegetarian diets with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding


Riding Experience
This trip has been designed for good intermediate to advanced riders only. We ask all riders to have a firm and balanced seat, had formal riding lessons to master the basic horse riding aids and skills, be confident and capable to control a fit and forward going horse at all paces (including long stretches of posting trot and gallops) in open, varied, sometimes challenging country and to be able to mount and dismount unassisted. For safety reasons we reserve the right to prevent a client from riding if we feel they do not fulfill any of the above competence levels.
Guests can offer to help with the horses and get their horse ready in the morning, saddle / unsaddle and wash & clean up the horse and tack, if they want (always supervised), but this is by no means compulsory or expected.

Pace
Except for the first riding day (2-3 hours), all day rides are 3 to 5 hours long. This is broken up by lunch (minimum 1 hour) and sometimes an extra refreshment stop. Horses are unsaddled for lunch. After each stop, riders lead the horses for a few minutes to loosen the horses' (and the riders') muscles before mounting. Ride pace is varied and moderate and allows fast canters and galloping.
On the hottest summer days, we start the rides very early in the morning and return early afternoon to spend the afternoons relaxing near the swimming pool. Ride pace is adjusted to weather and terrain conditions (slower pace in hot, humid and / or wet weather, slippery trails).

Horses
We have 9 thoroughbred Arabians. Their ages vary between 6 and 18 years old. They live outside in the herd year-round and are occasionally stabled in bad weather. The horses are schooled and well trained for long distance trail riding. They are forward going, spirited, responsive and in excellent condition. Some of the horses are suitable for intermediate riders and some are only for advanced riders. Every effort is made to match horse and rider.

Tack
Tack is of a very high standard and kept in good condition. All our saddles are American Western leather style. Small saddlebag to carry water bottle (supplied), personal items for the day, lunch on some days.

Weight Limit
Maximum weight is 85 kilos. Advanced riders up to 90 kilos will be considered depending on their height.
For the horses sake, it is important that you give us your accurate weight (even if you are not close to the weight limit) because of the size and light frame of our Arabian horses, the pace of our rides, the hot weather in summer and the partly steep terrain. We plan our groups carefully according to the rider abilities and weight so that is it suitable for the horses and more enjoyable for you!

Safety
Rides go into remote and isolated areas, with limited mobile phone reception and assistance from third parties not immediately available. The guide carries a special mobile phone for regional areas.
Riding helmets must be worn at all time while riding.
In case of severe weather warnings (severe rain or storms) and local bush fire danger we may be unable to go out riding due to safety concerns. We will try to arrange an alternative program for you whenever possible (Wine Tasting Tour, Jose Ignacio tour).

Insurance
International guests must have adequate medical and travel insurance.

Non-riders
Non-riders are accepted but it is recommended that they have a rental car to explore the area. They can sometimes travel with the support vehicle to the lunch spot.

Itinerary



Sample Itinerary: 7-day program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival 
You'll be picked up from the Montevideo airport and transferred to the ranch (approximate 2-hour transfer). After settling into your private cabin, we then go through selecting horses for each rider and having an introductory ride around the area. We later enjoy a welcome cocktail. At dinner we will meet the guide and go over the trail's itinerary.
Riding: ~2-3 hours
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 2: First Full Day Ride 
We start our day with a delicious breakfast at the ranch (around 8:30-9 am). Today is dedicated to riding around the area and getting a first real glimpse of Uruguay's beautiful land, riding though pine forest and along stream with splendid views. We will stop for lunch in open country at a selected spot. We may have a chance to also visit a stunning waterfall to relax and enjoy.
Riding: ~4-5 hours 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 3: Ride to Viña Eden 
After breakfast, ride in the direction of Viña Eden Winery with a lunch stop at the typical restaurant Posta de Vaimaca on the way.
After lunch we continue our ride to the winery where we make a guided tour of their installations and enjoy a wine tasting.
Riders are then transferred back to the ranch.
Riding: ~4-5 hours 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 4: Viña Eden to Las Taperas
Breakfast at the ranch and transfer to Viña Eden Winery, where the horses spent the night. Today, we ride in the direction of Las Taperas restaurant.
Then, we ride back to the ranch (or optional transfer by car).
Riding: ~4-5 hours 
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 5: Picnic Ride
We will have breakfast at the ranch and then head off for a ride in the surrounding countryside. We stop at a scenic location to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.
Riding: ~4-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 6: Waterfall Ride 
In today's ride we will stop at a scenic picnic spot for lunch where, depending on the weather conditions, you may enjoy a swim in a beautiful waterfall while the horses rest.
In the evening, farewell dinner.
Riding: ~4-5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Ranch

Day 7: Departure 
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Montevideo.
Meals included: Breakfast


*Please note beach riding is not available in January and February.

**On the hottest summer days we start the rides very early in the morning and return early afternoon to spend the afternoons relaxing near the swimming pool. Ride pace is adjusted to weather and terrain conditions (slower pace in hot, humid and / or wet weather, slippery trails). In case of severe weather warnings (severe rain or storms) and local bush fire danger we may be unable to go out riding due to safety concerns. We will try to arrange an alternative program for you whenever possible (Wine Tasting Tour, Jose Ignacio tour).

Rates and Dates for Pueblo Éden Adventure

Dates Note:

Other Info
Meeting: Pueblo Mio
Airport: Montevideo
Transfer: Montevideo or Pueblo Del Este

Climate:
                                            José Ignacio area