Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

Outty Ranking 58 4.2 · 148 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $189
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Outty Ranking

58/100

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Traveler rating

4.2/5

Based on 148 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch worth booking?

Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch is a 8-hour experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from $189 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 148 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
Rating
4.2/5 (148)
Duration
8 hours
From
$189 per person

Spend a day in the Argentina countryside on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch where you’ll enjoy a full 'fiesta gaucha' (gaucho party) experience. Loosely translated as the

What you get

  • Horseback riding
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown hotels only)
  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

About this experience

Spend a day in the Argentina countryside on this full-day tour from Buenos Aires to Estancia Don Silvano, a traditional ranch where you’ll enjoy a full 'fiesta gaucha' (gaucho party) experience. Loosely translated as the South American version of cowboys, gauchos are residents of the Argentina plains. The gauchos of Don Silvano will provide you will a fabulous day of ranch activities, horseback rides, snacks, a typical argentine asado lunch, dancing and a performance of their superb horse-riding skills. On this day you will learn about the tipical activities at the ranchs in Argentina, and you are going to live an entire day like them. You will try tipical Argentinian food, such as asado, mate, tortafritas, wine, among others. And you will enjoy music and dance tipical from this country.

What's included

Included

  • Horseback riding
  • Afternoon Snacks
  • Authentic Argentine Lunch with Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Downtown hotels only)
  • Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. Buenos Aires

    Depart Buenos Aires in a comfortable coach for the scenic ride through the Argentine pampas (plains) to Estancia Don Silvano.

    60 minutes here

  2. Touristic Argentinian Ranch Don Silvano

    When you arrive at the estancia (ranch), your day of gaucho fun begins with a friendly welcome reception including empanadas, wine and juice. Visit some of the ranch’s attractions, and then, watch the gauchos saddle up the horses, and take off on a leisurely horseback ride through the countryside. Back at the ranch, tuck into a delicious asado lunch of grilled sausages, ribs and chicken accompanied by potato salad and ice cream. Red and white wine, soda, water and coffee are also all included. During lunch, be entertained by a folkloric song and dance show, and then work off your meal by participating in some traditional Argentine dances. Later, go for a carriage or tractor ride, and then watch the gauchos show off their incredible horse-riding skills with ring races and other performances. Before heading back to Buenos Aires, enjoy a glass of mate (an Argentine drink of yerba mate leaves steeped in hot water) accompanied by sweet cakes with quince jelly.

    300 minutes here

  3. Buenos Aires

    At 5 PM, after enjoying this amazing day, and living a typical day on a ranch at Argentina, you will be returning to the city of Buenos Aires.

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pick up transfer included from centrally located hotels.

Hotel pickup

Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Ends at

Return point: Downtown Buenos Aires

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
pt, en, es
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Group size
Up to 9 travelers per booking
Operated by
Tangol

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, date of birth, expiry and country is required at time of booking for ALL participants
  • IMPORTANT: You must bring your passport at the time of the tour as there may be checks during the trip
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Price range
$189 to $642
Hotel pickup
Available for selected locations
Booked in 30 days
52
Verdict
Worth a Look

Who runs this experience

Operated by Tangol, who run 256 experiences we rank across 22 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.

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Why this scores 58

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)47
Review evidence (18% weight)63
Booking momentum (14% weight)58
Value for money (12% weight)51
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)3
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Buenos Aires.

How much does Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch cost?

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Prices start at $189 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Buenos Aires usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch take?

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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Buenos Aires is not rushed.

Is Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 148 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Buenos Aires, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch?

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Around 52 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Buenos Aires can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Buenos Aires and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Buenos Aires within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Buenos Aires?

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On Outty we rank every Buenos Aires experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Argentine Cooking, Wine & Beef Tasting at Argentine Experience, Historical Sherpa Food Tour of San Telmo with Street Food, Drinks, Cooking Class with Empanadas Steak & Flan by Argentine Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Buenos Aires?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Buenos Aires?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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