Argentina · Rural Experiences

Polo Lesson Experience at Villa Maria with Argentinean Barbecue

8 Hours Round trip from Buenos Aires Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day polo experience at Estancia Villa Maria
  • 02 2-hour polo clinic suitable for beginners and advanced players
  • 03 Learn about polo rules, techniques, and horse breeding and training
  • 04 Practice your skills in a game with the polo players
  • 05 Traditional Argentine barbecue with local meat and wine
  • 06 Free time to relax, walk the fields, or play tennis
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Buenos Aires hotels
  • 08 Bilingual polo-specialised guide included

Escape the city for a full-day polo experience at Estancia Villa Maria, where you’ll be introduced to one of Argentina’s most iconic sports in a beautiful ranch setting. With guidance from bilingual polo specialists, learn the basics of the game, discover how polo horses are selected and trained, and enjoy a hands-on lesson designed for all experience levels.

After your clinic, put your new skills into practice with a friendly game alongside the players, then sit down to a traditional Argentine barbecue with local meat and wine. The day also leaves time to unwind at the estancia, whether you choose to relax, walk through the fields, play tennis, or enjoy tea, mate, and local snacks before returning to Buenos Aires.

Escape the city for a full-day polo experience at Estancia Villa Maria, where you’ll be introduced to one of Argentina’s most iconic sports in a beautiful ranch setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Buenos Aires
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Buenos Aires City Center

Be ready for convenient pickup at your Buenos Aires hotel at 10:30 a.m., where you'll climb in to a comfortable tour vehicle for the 31-mile (50-km) ride to the ranch (estancia).

Estancia Villa Maria

The team will welcome you with an informative talk about polo and the horses bred on the estancia. Learn about polo's rules and techniques from the instructors. The instructors will also talk about the horses used for the sport, their selection, breeding and training.  The idea is that you feel part of the team and it is designed for all levels, it is a very fun activity in which everyone can participate.   After the Poloo lesson, the Polistas will invite you to 'Play a game' with them to practice what you have learnt. Take a 2-hour polo clinic, suitable for both beginners and advanced players.   Refuel with a traditional barbecue, known as an asado, featuring local meat and wine.   After lunch, you can relax, play tennis, or walk through the fields. Sip tea and mate, or sample Argentinian snacks.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Buenos Aires 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3-course lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Polo class
  • Horseback riding
  • Polo equipment
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bilingual guide specialised in Polo

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • The pick up transfer is only from centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point.
  • Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • We suggest you confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.
  • Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour start
Buenos Aires, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Buenos Aires.

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