Gaucho Experience with Optional Local Cooking Class and Overnight Stay

This tour consists actually of two very different parts, which makes it attractive and cost effective since they are usually offered separately.
It is also unusual because the estancia you will go to is a working estancia, not a touristic one.
The experience, which lasts around 10 hours, starts from your hotel at around 8.30 am and takes you to The Basilica of Lujan after aproximately a one hour trip. The Shrine of Lujan is the second most important pilgrimage place in Latin America and the view of the Basilica upon arrival at the beginning of the Avenue is stunning. The construction, hardly a century old, is a feast for the eyes and has been a highlight of many travelers program for decades. After a short visit you will continue on to the Estancia where you arrive around 11.30am.
The activities in the Estancia include a typical Argentinian "Asado" (BBQ) , horse riding and contact with stallions. Martin , the owner ,will show you how he trains his horse for Polo and racing. If you do not wish to ride a horse, there are other activities to engage in, including a large swimming pool.
It all finishes at around 5-30pm but, before you leave, you will be served a 5 o'clock tea , coffe or " mate" along with lempanadas and other local products.
Groups who choose the option to stay overnight will be served a full dinner and breakfast. The following day customers will visit San Antonio de Areco.