Polo Match, BBQ and Lesson Day-Trip from Buenos Aires
Overview
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- BBQ lunch and drinks
- Polo lesson
- Professional instructor
- Use of polo equipment
- Polo Match played by pros
- Entry/Admission - Argentina Polo Day
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Argentina Polo Day, Buenos Aires C1426BQE Argentina
Leave your centrally located Buenos Aires hotel in a comfortable minibus, driven by your friendly guide. During your roughly 45-minute journey, admire the Argentinian countryside as your guide explains the country’s passion for polo and the exceptional talents of the horses and players.
Arrive at a polo center and enjoy a welcome snack of empanadas and Argentinian wine during a fascinating talk about this niche sport. Hear how Argentina’s horses are bred and trained and how blood lineages are continued.
After learning about the time and energy invested in the horses, expect to be blown away by the pace of a live polo game! Watch a high-octane 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. Then, lounge by an outdoor swimming pool or soak up the rural views on a stroll.
After you've digested and relaxed, get ready for a polo lesson! Start with a safety briefing, and then climb onto a horse that matches your riding ability. 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! Feel the adrenaline pumping as you chase and hit the ball with your fellow novices — it’s a thrilling experience!
Afterward, reflect on your exciting day on your return journey and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Argentina Polo Day, Buenos Aires C1426BQE Argentina
Leave your centrally located Buenos Aires hotel in a comfortable minibus, driven by your friendly guide. During your roughly 45-minute journey, admire the Argentinian countryside as your guide explains the country’s passion for polo and the exceptional talents of the horses and players.
Arrive at a polo center and enjoy a welcome snack of empanadas and Argentinian wine during a fascinating talk about this niche sport. Hear how Argentina’s horses are bred and trained and how blood lineages are continued.
After learning about the time and energy invested in the horses, expect to be blown away by the pace of a live polo game! Watch a high-octane 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. Then, lounge by an outdoor swimming pool or soak up the rural views on a stroll.
After you've digested and relaxed, get ready for a polo lesson! Start with a safety briefing, and then climb onto a horse that matches your riding ability. 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! Feel the adrenaline pumping as you chase and hit the ball with your fellow novices — it’s a thrilling experience!
Afterward, reflect on your exciting day on your return journey and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.
Additional information
- Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to swim
- Wheelchair accessible
- No minimum age required
- Stroller accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (French and Portuguese based on availability)
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian option available, please inform
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Protocols are in place. Every space is sanitized frequently. Face masks for riding are specially made.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
designpickle
March 2022
Many, many, years later I have returned to Argentina, this time with my company and team and we decided to do this experience again. I couldn't have been happier. The company now has a beautiful new ranch (new since the last time I came) – and the experience is even better than I remember. Filled...
Many, many, years later I have returned to Argentina, this time with my company and team and we decided to do this experience again. I couldn't have been happier. The company now has a beautiful new ranch (new since the last time I came) – and the experience is even better than I remember. Filled with authentic experiences, conversation, and of course so much amazing polo, I couldn't recommend (AGAIN!) this experience more when you visit this amazing country!Junba_baba
February 2022
We had a great time. Even though we were only 2 people they still organised everything for us. Pick up from the hotel, all our questions answered, a nice asado with great wine, watching a practice game up close and personal and the highlight "playing" on our own. Even though we had no prior exper...
We had a great time. Even though we were only 2 people they still organised everything for us. Pick up from the hotel, all our questions answered, a nice asado with great wine, watching a practice game up close and personal and the highlight "playing" on our own. Even though we had no prior experience they taught us how to play and we had lots of fun trying to score a goal. People are complaining about the price tag, well there are so many people involved and even more horses, those things don't come cheap and everything was nicely maintained. For us it was the only chance to see some polo as there were no regular games, of course the level is not championship level but a great chance to see some action. If you're looking for a game on the highest level go to a real game. For us it was more than enough. We saw fast horses with some nice plays and the best of all you can try yourself and get to know a lot about the game. We could also talk to the players and see how the horses get prepared.Kim S
February 2022
We had an amazing day fully pampered by Marcos and his colleagues. Marcos picked us up from the hotel and after a nice conversation we arrived at the Carona club where wine and empanadas were waiting for us. We watched a practise match, drank more wine and the local Mate tea before having a nice ...
We had an amazing day fully pampered by Marcos and his colleagues. Marcos picked us up from the hotel and after a nice conversation we arrived at the Carona club where wine and empanadas were waiting for us. We watched a practise match, drank more wine and the local Mate tea before having a nice assado (BBQ) with meat and vegetables. And of courde, more wine! After the lunch we got our own horse and started practising polo. After some practising we did our own match which was hilarious! During half time there was ice cold water to cool us of. We did other ride around the club on our horses and ended the day at the pool with some drinks and icecream. Marcos was amazing, very kind and helpful, we had drinks and food all day and everyone was very nice. Truly an amazing once in a lifetime experience! Gracias!Tammy S
January 2022
What a great time we had. Marcos picked us up at our hotel and took us to the polo club. We were met with wine and empanadas. We were treated to a polo match. Marcos was great about explaining everything going on in the match. In between chuckers were given guidance on how to hold the mallet and ...
What a great time we had. Marcos picked us up at our hotel and took us to the polo club. We were met with wine and empanadas. We were treated to a polo match. Marcos was great about explaining everything going on in the match. In between chuckers were given guidance on how to hold the mallet and strike the ball as well as visit the horses. After a fantastic BBQ lunch with the polo team it was our turn to try. The horses were extremely well behaved and patient which was great. We also were treated to a leisurely ride around the property and finished our day with ice cream. It was the perfect introduction to polohappytraveleronward
January 2022
A major highlight of our trip, this was a wonderful well-organized event. We had a lovely time enjoying learning and watching the sport, relaxing over fabulous meals, playing a practice match on horses, and even having a little bonus trail-riding afterward before cooling off in the pool. Don't ...
A major highlight of our trip, this was a wonderful well-organized event. We had a lovely time enjoying learning and watching the sport, relaxing over fabulous meals, playing a practice match on horses, and even having a little bonus trail-riding afterward before cooling off in the pool. Don't forget to bring and reapply your sunscreen, you are outdoors all day during this activity. There are shaded areas for spectating and dining.1223432
January 2022
INCREDIBLE tour! Marcos was extremely accommodating with our schedule, and the full day watching polo - then playing ourselves - couldn’t have been better. Easily one of the most memorable days I’ve had in my travel experiences. Highly recommend!
INCREDIBLE tour! Marcos was extremely accommodating with our schedule, and the full day watching polo - then playing ourselves - couldn’t have been better. Easily one of the most memorable days I’ve had in my travel experiences. Highly recommend!