Polo Match, BBQ and Lesson Day-Trip from Buenos Aires
Description
Immerse yourself in the sport of polo on a full-day tour in the Argentinian countryside. Travel from Buenos Aires to a posh country club, where you're welcomed with regional empanadas and wine as you learn more about the game. After, watch a high-energy match. If you're inspired by what you see, climb onto a horse and have a go yourself in a lesson for all experience levels! Add a hearty barbecue lunch, washed down by Argentinian wine, plus time to relax with a swim or a stroll for a day you’ll never forget.
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Itinerary
Leave your centrally located Buenos Aires hotel with our transports. We are only 80km away from the city. Arrive at our polo ranch and enjoy a welcome snack of empanadas and Argentinian wine during a fascinating talk about this iconic sport. Watch a match of four chukkas (time periods) involving 30 horses as your guide describes the techniques and rules. At lunch, savor an included Argentinian asado (barbecue) of scrumptious grilled meats, or opt for a vegetarian dish, accompanied by Argentinian wine. After you've digested and relaxed, get ready for a polo lesson! Don't worry if you've never been on a horse or played polo: this lesson is suitable for all skill levels. Grab your taco (polo mallet) and learn the essentials from an expert instructor in a practice session. Once you feel confident, take part in your own mini-game! Afterward, your return journey and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim
- No minimum age required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (French and Portuguese based on availability)
- Vegetarian option available, please inform
Reviews(450)
Our guide, Bahador, was funny, helpful, and educated us on how to play polo properly. The food was amazing, the polo team was great to meet and watch play, I highly recommend coming here. Plus, there are dogs that LOVE getting pet. They are also accommodating with allergies ( gluten, dairy, and nut allergies)
This was the best excursion we’ve ever done on any trip. Bahdor and his team ensured we had an amazing time. The food is incredible. The polo match was amazing to watch…and only became more amazing once we tried to play ourselves and discovered how difficult the sport truly is. The entire area is so beautiful that it’s worth the trip itself. Bahdor could not have been a better guide for us the entire them ensuring our safety and that we had the best time. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
This was the most incredible experience in Buenos Aires, from the food, to the beauty of the club to learning to play polo. Every part was a highlight!! Worth every dollar and will be back next time I’m in Buenos Aires.
We had an amazing day on the polo field. Welcomed with Empanadas and our great and lovely instructor ( and professional polo player) Bahador. We met some teamplayers before they started to play a match. Seeing it so up and close was fantastic. What a speed to see these horses work and what a performance! Really astonishing. We had a typical Argentina Bbq and nice conversations with the players who told us more about their life and their love for this sport. Now it was our turn! We geared up and did some practice. Your horse is adapted to your skills and needs. We played a game, did some excersises and just had fun! Bahador was so lovely, patient and a great professional teacher for this introduction of polo! We ended with a ride on their grounds. Just go! We had the best time! Thanks Bahador 🙏🏻
Thanks for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your day with us. Bahador is awesome and will be pleased to hear these words. We hope to see you back on the court!
It was an amazing experience!! Everyone was so nice. The polo match was breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the polo lesson was a highlight!
Hi, Zoe! We're glad you enjoyed the experience. Whenever you want to come back, we'll be waiting for you with open arms!!
Such a fun day, muchas gracias a annika y santos!! Would highly recommend:)
Hi, Anna! Thank you very much for your words and recoommendation! We're glad you enjoyed your day with us!
would highly recommend! santos is great and the day was so well organised
Thank you for your words, Rebecca. Santos will be happy to hear this!
When I got in direct contact with Argentina Polo Day I could not have guessed what a nice time we will spend 2 days later. We were in town for 5 days with my 15 year old daughter and also wanted to spend a day out of town. When I wrote to the ranch the scheduled day was unfortunately full for horseback riding but we were offered polo. "no departure without having experienced polo in Argentina" they wrote to me via WhatsApp. I booked... I was supposed to pay for everything at the ranch. The driver Reza came to pick us up. He drove us safely and in accordance with the rules about 75 minutes out of town. When we arrived at the ranch, everyone knew everyone. We got to know Bahador (polo international) and Annika (from Germany), they accompanied us throughout the day at the ranch. First we were offered drinks / wine and then we saw the private collection with old riding utensils from the past century. Bahador gave us important information about polo and the meaning in Argentina. Due to bad weather, the game took place on sand instead of grass. 4 Chukkers. During the breaks we could practice with short mallets and big balls. After the game of the pros, we had already gotten our taste and could not wait to get started ourselves. The horses were saddled and each was assigned his horse. We rode together on the grass field and were able to familiarize ourselves comfortably with the horses. Once on the pitch we got enough time to practice. After that we played polo on a crossfield for about 1 hour... You really got your money's worth. In the meantime, the Amado was already prepared and the table set. We were able to eat together with the polo players and still had a nice chat. The meat was the best in two weeks of South America. Annika and Bahador are very good hosts... they asked constantly if you want something more to drink or had enough to eat ... there were also several requests. For dessert we had Helado... Now I have unfortunately arrived back in Germany and regret that I cannot have such a nice day again. That's why I recommend everyone who is on holiday in Buenos Aires not to fly back without booking this experience with Argentina Polo Day with Bahador.
Vielen Dank für diese tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie und Ihre Tochter so einen schönen Tag bei uns verbracht haben. Bahador, Annika und Reza werden sich sehr über Ihre Worte freuen. Danke für Ihren Besuch und hoffentlich bis zum nächsten Mal in Argentinien!
Amazing experience! Staff super available and caring, food was amazing, wine very good and the polo lesson has been a lot of fun. Unforgettable day!
Hi Filippo, thanks for your review! Glad you enjoyed the food, wine and polo lesson. It was great having you with us — hope to see you back one day!
Great service and beautiful place Smooth 1hour 15min drive from recoleta. 1st time polo experience. Easy to learn, nice horses and great team giving indications.
Hi Philip, thanks for coming! Happy to hear you enjoyed your first polo experience and felt comfortable with the horses and the team. Hope you had a great rest of your trip in Argentina!
