Full-Day Polo Excursion: Argentinian Countryside Polo Match, Lesson and BBQ from Buenos Aires
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310 Ratings
Buenos Aires
Experience the thrill of polo in the Argentinian countryside. Learn about the game, watch a match, and try it yourself in a lesson. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch and relax with a swim or stroll. Unforgettable full-day excursion!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Argentina Polo Day - 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

Afterward, reflect on your exciting day on your return journey and enjoy a convenient drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Polo Match played by professionals
  • Hands-on polo lesson
  • Polo equipment provided
  • Guidance from a professional instructor
  • BBQ lunch and drinks included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Riding boots
Additional Information

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.

  • 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
Location
Argentina Polo Day
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Claire_f
Mar 31, 2024
An equestrian must, unique in the world. - Incredible experience! Our guide Augustin Was kind and knowledgeable. He made every part of the day feel like we were friends visiting. The Asado was beautifully set and delicious. Then there was the polo…. It’s was an equestrian dream come true. The polo players were fantastic and jovial. Then when we played polo on the same ponies it was the experience of a lifetime. It was like being transported to a different world, full horses, history, friendship and wine. 10 out of 10.
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Sophiebw3042mt
Mar 25, 2024
A lovely experience! - We had a fabulous day with the team. The ranch is beautiful, and right from arrival the hospitality was amazing. Augustin even drove into town in the evening to get us ice cream. We got a real feel for what Argentinian polo is like and loved the opportunity to get stuck in. Couple of things I would tweak in future (very minor): - The pool could use a clean - It would be great if the team introduced themselves and the Polo players early in the day to make it easier to chat - We had little experience riding and none of polo so once we were on the horses it would have been helpful to have a bit of a riding recap and then some more coaching/challenges to get us into the swing of things - Our day had a lot of kids attending, it would have ben helpful to know this in advance as I think we would have opted for adults only.
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Q2601khjudyt
Mar 24, 2024
A Full Day of Fun - An exciting professional polo match was followed by a fabulous BBQ lunch. Once decked out in my own polo gear, I was atop a beautifully calm horse for my first polo match. It was hilariously fun. The day ended lounging around the pool with my fellow travelers.
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202francescae
Mar 2, 2024
Super fun polo day! - Fantastic experience! Our guide Agusten was very fun and knowledgeable about all the questions we asked about Argentina and polo. The horses were incredibly safe and perfect for beginner riders. Both my friends had never ridden a horse before and I was not worried at all about their safety. 10/10 would recommend
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Dantr6512ni
Feb 20, 2024
Thank you, Agusten! - We had an excellent time and loved our guide, Agusten who made our whole day memorable! The food, hospitality, and polo were all excellent.
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Cynthiah2074
Feb 7, 2024
Fantastic experience, feel a part of the polo family - A fantastic day outside of BA with the polo experience. The whole experience was well organized and professional but still felt very friendly. Agustin was our host and was so kind and helpful throughout the day. He drove us as well as gave a tour of the polo club, explained the game, helped us with our own “polo playing time” and generally just took great care of our group all day. He clearly wants to ensure everyone has a great time and we did!! Watching the match, getting on the horses and trying ourselves, the asado, the vibe, just lovely from start to finish. I would highly recommend!!
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Colin_l
Jan 18, 2024
100% recommend - Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone, no matter if you have prior riding/polo experience or not!
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H7536ndmartinp
Jan 11, 2024
Great fun - Amazing experience, me and my daughter we never had so much fun on a horse. Customer service is the best and the staff super friendly, we had an amazing asado and meet great new friends, we’ll definitely go back next time we are in Buenos Aires.
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Ivankc2077yf
Jan 11, 2024
Amazing experience!!!!!! - I came to Argentina last year looking for an estancia to play polo, stick and ball, and lessons and I had a bad experience with the place I picked. This year I brought my whole family to Argentina Polo Day and I don’t think I have enough words to described how amazing it was. The place alone is a dream, you have to pinch yourself, the staff was not just attentive to our every need but they just seemed to read our minds and know what we wanted to do. The food is unreal, incredibly tasty, fresh, and abundant. The owners Celia and Ruben make a great team, Celia handles your booking and details and Ruben (“El Turco”) is not just an experienced polo player but also an experienced hospitality expert. I swear, Ruben can just read your mind, before you say what you want to do, he’ll suggest that very thing plus even better things to do. Marcos was amazing teaching me and correcting my riding and polo, Camila was incredibly sweet to our young children and took care of them when we relaxed, and Toto (great polo player) just appeared every time we needed anything. If you are heading to this place, I envy you, we would stay there forever.
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Olivia_a
Jan 8, 2024
Un día de Campo de Polo! - My family and I had a day at the campo and I have to say, WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! To watching a Polo match, to watch and eat the barbecue of a variety of lomo (meats) So delicious 😋 The staff were so friendly and made our day at the campo enjoyable. I would definitely recommend for friends or families with teens.
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