Learn to play polo at Estancia Los Potreros in Argentina
Getting there : There are flights to Pajas Blancas international airport in Cordoba (COR) from Buenos Aires (AEP) almost every hour (duration one hour). There are daily flights to Cordoba from Santiago in Chile and Sao Paulo in Brazil. The estancia is one hour away from the Pajas Blancas Cordoba airport by car.
Estancia Stay : available all year round with the exception of four weeks over May/June when the estancia is closed
Riding consists of between 4-6 hours riding daily on the estancia consisting of either a morning or afternoon ride or a day picnic ride. On Sundays there is a morning ride but no afternoon ride. The estancia is open year round. Most guests stay at the estancia for one or two weeks, the riders returning to the comfort of the estancia each night. Single overnight expeditions can be arranged at most time of the year and involve camping. Rack rate is applicable for one night out.
Distance rides Longer rides with nights spent on the trail operate with fixed dates for “The Bellstone ride” itinerary.
Polo You can always “stick and ball” at the estancia. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to try this noble sport. With notice professional polo tuition is availableA distance ride with polo along the way and a tournament in the village is also offered in November. Please request an itinerary.
Country polo is played once a week on the farm there is no additional cost for this. On “polo weeks” polo is played once a day. All visitors can ride in the morning and the afternoon. (If there are 4 in a group they will teach beginners polo every day if booked in advance)
Group Exclusivity is available from 5-32 people with tailored itineraries to suit requirements.
Rates include: Full board accommodation, drinks including wine, beer and spirits. All activities, guides, porters, equipment, support vehicle, horses and saddlery and transfers. 30% of standard rate sometimes applicable if not prepared to share twin bedded accommodation (not available on trail ride)Child discount (under 16) 20% Minimum stay : 3 nights (Christmas, New Year and Easter 5 night)Exclusions : The rate does not include travel or medical insurance, personal phone calls, or gratuities. Payment : A deposit of 50% of the total cost is required to confirm your stay. The balance is due 30 days before the holiday starts.Cancellation : Outside of 90 days, any monies will be refunded less USD$ 250 per person administration fees. 30-90 days Deposit is non refundable. Less than 30 days full payment is retained. .To check availability please call American Round-Up UK Tour Operator 01798 865946 or e mail : nigel@americanroundup.com - click request quote
Rack rate per guest per night (non riders & home rides)
Polo Weeks 30 March-6 April, 21-28 Sept, 16-23 Nov 2009
US$ 400 per person per night
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