Patagonian Ranch Horseback Riding Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Nibepo Aike Ranch's stunning landscapes
- Enjoy a traditional Argentine barbecue lunch
- Experience authentic Patagonian culture
- Ride through picturesque Patagonian terrain
- Learn about local history and traditions
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from El Calafate
- Guided horseback riding tour
- Traditional Argentine barbecue lunch
- Gratuities for the guide
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for participants with basic horseback riding experience.
- The tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be available upon request.
- Vegetarian or dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for horseback riding and outdoor activities.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses to protect against sun exposure.
- Ensure you have a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and memorable moments.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Minimum age for horseback riding is 10 years
- Please note: The duration of the Horseback Ride is 3 hours in Full-Day option; while in Half-Day option is 1 hour.
Traveler reviews
Day at the ranch
Very good organization, extraordinary 3h horseback ride! Very hearty meals, welcome and very good quality framing. Not to mention the horses in very good health. Very nice experience
Wonderful.
The experience was wonderful, our guide Ana was very attentive and also explained many things about the Argentine culture, the food very well. Highly recommended
Best Activity to do in El Calafate
With all of my travels, this is one of the best activities that me and my friends did. Ana and all staff at Nibepo Aike are all experts in their respective field. Hats-off to Ana who is knowledgeable about the history of the farm; the same thing with Dario and Juan. Horseback riding and sheep shearing are the highlights of our activity at the estancia. Lunch served is one of the best with Malbec red wine. Furthermore, we like to extend our thanks to Hernan who made our ride from the town of El Calafate safe and showed us the animals that we saw along the way. Lastly, we would like to thank Sol Salute who shared her personal experience and blogs about Nibepo Aike Estancia.
Increíble experience
This was great day. A comfortable bus ride took us past nice landscapes, and we even saw rheas in the fields on the way. The ranch itself is incredibly beautiful. The food was fantastic, and the horse back ride along the lake was unforgettable.
Not great
Only do this trip if you want to spend 45 minutes each way in a van on a bumpy dirt road. They advertise wildlife sightings but that did not happen. There is a brief sheep shearing, not too exciting. The meal is lamb barbecued with no spices, very tough. They give a small glass of wine but charge extra for water with the meal. Overall not worth the time. We felt like this is an excursion to take advantage of tourists.