Transfer and Other Charges:

Day 1
You'll be picked up from Montevideo and transferred to the ranch (approximate 1 hour 40 minute 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 

Day 2
We start our day with a delicious breakfast at the ranch. Today is dedicated to riding around the area and getting a first real glimpse of Uruguay's beautiful land! We will have the opportunity to pick up the speed and ride at fast paces. We may have a chance to also visit a stunning waterfall to relax and enjoy. Dinner and overnight will be spent at the ranch.
Riding: ~5 hours  

Day 3 
Breakfast at the ranch. Our destination, Lote 8, which is an ultra-chic olive oil producer perched on a hilltop with a 360° view of some of the most beautiful countryside in Uruguay, called the Eden Valley. Once arrived, we will be offered wine, cold cuts, and olive oil degustation. If you wish, you can have a guided visit for all the installations. The horses will stay at Lote 8 while we return to the ranch for dinner and overnight. The transfer is around 20 minutes.
Riding: ~5 hours 

Day 4  
Enjoy a full breakfast at 9:00am. Before leaving for the ride you will need to prepare an overnight bag with a change of clothes and your bathrooms needs since you will be spending the night in another location. The bags will be transported by a vehicle. We head back to Lote 8 to pick up our horses. Today will be a slower day on horseback. After tacking up, we ride towards Pueblo Eden, crossing through streams and beautiful tree galleries along the way. For lunch, we stop for a picnic. After, we ride to the Vina Eden Winery where we will be offered a sampling of their excellent wines paired with cheese. If you wish, you can also have a guided visit to their wine producing installations. Our ride then continues to the cabins of Villa Eden, where we will be served a typical Uruguayan barbecue and then spend the night in the cabins.
Riding: ~5 hours

Day 5 , 
We will have breakfast at Villa Eden and then head off back towards Pueblo Eden. After two hours in the saddle we will have lunch at a famous pasta restaurant called Posta De Vaimaca. After lunch, we ride back towards the ranch through open country. The landscaping is ideal for a good run, so we pick up the pace and enjoy the feeling of the wind in our hair! Dinner and overnight at the ranch.
Riding: ~5 hours
 
Day 6  
Breakfast at the ranch. 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. Farewell dinner and overnight at the ranch.
Riding: ~4-5 hours
 
Day 7  
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Montevideo.

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8-day Itinerary with beach extension (subject to changes)

Day 1
You'll be picked up from Montevideo and transferred to Publemio (approximate 2-hour transfer). Here you start off your adventure getting to know the group over a delicious lunch. We then go through selecting horses for each rider and having an introductory ride around the area. We will stop at the Pablo Atchugarry Foundation, which hosts many sculptures that have been created with the theme of the diversity of expressive language. We will have dinner and spend the night in Pueblomio.
Riding: ~2-3 hours

Day 2
After breakfast, we will ride to Jose Ignacio, which is about 24 km away. We will break up the hours in the saddle with a lovely picnic on the beach. Once arrived to La Huella Restaurant, we are welcomed with a seafood tasting and a glass of wine (or two). We are then transferred to the farm by car (around 1.5 hours drive). We settle into the cabins and meet the guides and learn about the trail itinerary over dinner. Overnight at the ranch.
Riding: ~5 hours

Day 3
We start our day with a delicious breakfast at the ranch. Today is dedicated to riding around the area and getting a first real glimpse of Uruguay's beautiful land! We will have the opportunity to pick up the speed and ride at fast paces. Picnic lunch along the trial. Dinner and overnight will be spent at the ranch.
Riding: ~5 hours  

Day 4
Start off our morning with a full breakfast at the ranch. After breakfast, we mount up and ride through open country towards our destination for the day. If you are comfortable in the saddle, this is a perfect time to take advantage of a fast ride. On the way, we stop for lunch at a lovely picnic spot where your horse will rest. For lunch, a delicious picnic of sandwiches and cold cuts will be served. Our destination, Lote 8, which is an ultra-chic olive oil producer perched on a hilltop with a 360° view of some of the most beautiful countryside in Uruguay, called the Eden Valley. Once arrived, we will be offered wine and olive oil degustation. If you wish, you can have a guided visit for all the installations. The horses will stay at Lote 8 while we return to the ranch for dinner and overnight. The transfer is around 20 minutes.
Riding: ~5 hours

Day 5
Enjoy a full breakfast at 9:00am. Before leaving for the ride you will need to prepare an overnight bag with a change of clothes and your bathrooms needs since you will be spending the night in another location. The bags will be transported by a vehicle. We head back to Lote 8 to pick up our horses. Today will be a slower day on horseback. After tacking up, we ride towards Pueblo Eden, crossing through streams and beautiful tree galleries along the way. For lunch, we stop for a picnic. After, we ride to the Vina Eden Winery where we will be offered a sampling of their excellent wines paired with cheese. If you wish, you can also have a guided visit to their wine producing installations. Our ride then continues to the cabins of Villa Eden, where we will be served a typical Uruguayan barbecue and then spend the night in the cabins.
Riding: ~5 hours

Day 6
We will have breakfast at Villa Eden and then head off back towards Pueblo Eden. After two hours in the saddle we will have lunch at a famous pasta restaurant called Posta De Vaimaca. After lunch, we ride back towards the ranch through open country. The landscaping is ideal for a good run, so we pick up the pace and enjoy the feeling of the wind in our hair! Dinner and overnight at the ranch.
Riding: ~5 hours

Day 7
Breakfast at the ranch. 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. Farewell dinner and overnight at the ranch.
Riding: ~4-5 hours

Day 8
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Montevideo.


*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).

José Ignacio area

Seasons
The weather in Uruguay is variable, but you can expect somewhat warm spring and autumn temperatures, although we can also get some cool days (especially early in the morning or at night) and some rainy days too. Except for the winters (July to September) the climate is usually mild with rainfalls scattered throughout the calendar.

The best time for this trip is spring and autumn.

Haras Las Tordillas 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. Haras Las Tordillas 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

Villa Eden
Has 5 spacious double bedrooms with bathroom. Bed linen, towels, pool towels (in summer), hand and shower wash are provided in the rooms. 
-Private bath
-Hairdryers

There are no laundry facilities offered for horse riding guests.

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



Meals
All meals are included in this trip. 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 day rides: light picnic lunches (sandwich). Dinners incorporate International and Uruguayan specialties such as beef, pasta, chicken, roast dinner, and barbecue. All meals are included in this trip as well as a complimentary bottle of Uruguayan red tannat wine per person per day at dinnertime.

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

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

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Estonia who do need a visa (please note that nationals of Canada, Ireland, Malta and the USA are only permitted visa-free stays of up to three months);
2. US citizens travelling on diplomatic or offical passports require a visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist: £27. Business and Tourist: Enquire at consulate (or consular section at embassy) for cost as it may vary with the exchange rate. US visas: $42.

Validity
Visas are usually for stays of up to three months, but check with the consulate, as this is dependent on nationality. Extensions for a further three months are possible; apply at the immigration office in Uruguay.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Working Days Required   21.