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La Barra to Garzon Ride


Itinerary for La Barra to Garzon Ride





Sample Itinerary: Luxury accommodations - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Montevideo to your accommodation in La Barra. Start your horseback riding adventure by meeting your horse!  Today we will ride along the vineyards of Aguaverde and enjoy lunch.
Meals included: Lunch 
Accommodation at Fasano Locanda Hotel


Day 2: Sculpture Park Ride

After breakfast, ride along private trails, bordering local estancias and countryside until reaching the Sculpture Park and exhibition Centre of the Atchugarry Foundation founded by Pablo Atchugarry, a renowned Uruguayan artist. 
Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the lake. Then, continue riding to Medellin Polo Club where our horses will spend the evening. Transfer back to your accommodation. 
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 
Accommodation at San Vicente


Day 3: Olive oil, Wine & Ride
This morning, we ride on trails that will take us along the countryside to vineyards, olive plantations and grasslands, a unique landscape. We will enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to Estancia VIK where we will spend the night! 
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 
Accommodation at Estancia VIK


Day 4: Garzon
The day begins with a drive to Bodega Garzon. After a visit to the winery with tasting, we will ride along hilly trails surrounded by landscapes of slopes and vineyards. We will ride towards the sleepy town of Garzon and discover this area known as the “Tuscany of Uruguay”. In 2004, the renowned Argentinean chef Francis Mallmann and the Argentinean winemaker Manuel Mas, founded the Garzon Restaurant and Hotel which brought a new “hippie chic” spirit to the area. Word began to spread about the town’s old-time charms: gauchos riding on horseback along tidy gravel streets, residents greeting one another by name, and children playing in a flower-filled central plaza. We will enjoy lunch at the local old train station.
Short transfer back to your accommodation. 
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 
Accommodation at Estancia VIK


Day 5: Uruguayan countryside
Today begins with a ride along private trails of local estancias and into the deep Uruguayan countryside.  We will cross streams and go past various gates of neighbor estancias hoping to see deer, capybaras or American rheas. Once we get to the perfect spot, we enjoy a picnic lunch.
Our afternoon includes more riding along the countryside to Anastasio Lagoon. Short drive to your accommodation.  
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 
Accommodation at Bahia VIK


Day 6: Water Ride
After a short drive we get back in the saddle, enjoying beautiful views over the lagoon. We will enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing our ride on the beach. We will ride up to the lakes of La Marquesa, looking for capybaras and deer.
Short drive to your accommodation.  
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 
Accommodation at Bahia VIK


Day 7: El Caracol Ride
The day begins with a drive to the protected area of El Caracol where we will meet our horses. We will ride across the forest towards the most eastern point of the Garzon lagoon and along the lagoon shore towards a secluded spot where we will enjoy a typical Asado lunch. In the afternoon, we will ride back along the beach to the circular bridge and then into the countryside. On arrival, we will say goodbye to our horses before heading back to the hotel.
Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation at Bahia VIK

Day 8: Departure 
Private transfer to Montevideo’s Airport or Port after breakfast.



Non-riders are more than welcome to attend! Non-riding activities: Sight-seeing; hiking; fishing; surfing; biking; trekking; canoeing; bird watching.
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La Barra to Garzon Ride
Tour Code: IT-URRT03
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : All year round

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
A 2024 03/15 - 11/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Luxury Style 2 /8 Reserve
B 2024 12/01 - 12/31 8d / 7n 8 day trip - Summer Rates (p... 2 /8 Reserve
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Tack: South American saddles w/ sheepskin (s...
Horses: Uruguayan Criollo and crosses of Urugu...
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Airport: Punta del Este Airport
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