Portions of this trip are featured in the Equitrekking Uruguay episode on PBS and Create TV.

Experience beach horseback riding and coastal trail riding vacations in Uruguay. Start your trip in Montevideo and ride to arguably the most beautiful province in Uruguay, Rocha, with its pristine beaches, emerald shores and network of lagoons to coastal hills, sand dunes and pine forests.

Each day is specially designed to let you experience the various landscapes of Uruguay for an amazing equestrian vacation. The founder of the company, a native of Uruguay, wanted to share her passion for nature, horses, and Uruguay itself, and decided to start a company so international visitors may get to know, understand, and enjoy the country.

Learn about the gaucho culture, customs, and natural wonders through this genuine horse vacations. There are options for 9 days/8 nights, 7 days/ 6 nights and special holiday rides for this horseback tour.

Activities

Each day's ride lets you experience riding through wetlands, along virgin beaches, through the hills, to just hours later feeling as if your are in the middle of the desert surrounded by sand dunes that lead you to a sea lions reserve just next to the wild ocean. The guides have been very carefully selected.

View wildlife, including a variety of birds in the various habitats. Hummingbirds, flamingos, kingfishers, flycatchers, and rheas (similar to ostriches) may be seen on these Uruguay holidays. The riding pace will be quite fast at times as you navigate the grassy pastures and firm beaches, on strong and well-trained criollo and criollo cross horses, so you need to be an intermediate to advanced equestrian. You'll skirt diverse landscapes, try surprising wines, excellent food, and experience the hidden treasures found on paths less traveled.

Accommodations

While staying at charming seaside inns and working ranches – Uruguay  estancias – you will be able to feel connected with the traditions of this unexplored country. The accommodations provided in this trip include charming hotels, lodges, and ranches available in the areas visited, all of which include a private bathroom. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in pleasant surroundings. The weather in Uruguay is variable, but you can expect somewhat warm spring and autumn temperatures, with some wet and cool days, especially early in the morning or at night.

Food

After a full day riding, it is comforting to know that you can return to fully prepared meals that reflect the local cuisine. All meals are prepared with completely natural and fresh products of the region. Red meat, fish and wine are local and recommended, but vegetarians can be easily catered to.

Area Attractions

During the months of September through December, guests are sometimes able to see whales off the coast. During February, there are two carnival parades and it is also the height of the shrimp season. Guests are invited to participate in the shrimp fishing experience. Other activities include surfing, biking, trekking, canoeing, and bird watching.