Horseback trail ride in BRAZIL : CANYONS & WATERFALLS IN THE GAUCHO COUNTRY

Brazil equestrian holiday

Destination

Brazil

Thematic

Winter equestrian holidays

A horseback trail ride in Brazil in breathtaking landscapes, between wild mountain peaks and canyons with many waterfalls for refreshing swimmings during the rides.
A tribute to the greatness of the gaucho's soul and his love of the horse. Don't conceive of a gaucho without his horse. "It is the horse that leads the way, and with a horse you blend into the" Rio Grande do Sul ". It is around the fire that the gaucho welcomes visitors with a chimarrão (a typical hot drink made from erva-mate).

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Itinerary

HORSEBACK RIDING TRAIL RIDE IN BRAZIL
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day 1: Meeting at Porto Alegre airport and transfer (5 hours) to the Sao Jose dos Ausentes ranch. You arrive in the lands of southern Brazil and you are welcomed in a typical Fazenda (ranch) with the hospitality and good food of the Gauchos. After tasting a local drink (made with cachaça and fruit), you are introduced to Paulo who will guide you throughout your stay. Dinner and overnight at Fazenda Potreirinhos, a traditional Brazilian farmhouse.

Brazil horseback ride Day 2: After breakfast, you meet the Criollo horses and start your horseback riding to discover the Cachoeirão region with a series of very impressive waterfalls. Then you head to the “rivers gap”: you ride between two rivers that run along each other at different levels. Then you continue on horseback through landscapes of rolling fields, which stretch as far as the eye can see. Dinner and overnight at Fazenda Potreirinhos. About 5 hours on horseback.

Horseback trail ride in Brazil Day 3: After a good breakfast, you leave for a long day on horseback. You cross an area of rare beauty, in typical Campos de Cima da Serra landscapes, which highlight the grandeur of the Araucarias forest, until you arrive at the Lopes family farm, which produces the the most famous mountain cheese from southern Brazil. Produced by the family for three generations and nationally recognized. You continue the ride to the Tio Tonho farm, where you will spend the next nights. About 6 hours on horseback.

Horse riding holiday in Brazil Day 4: After breakfast, you leave for a special moment: the passage through Pico do Monte Negro, which at 1,403 m above sea level, is the highest point of Rio Grande do Sul. At this height, with a horizon of majestic landscapes, one can only be swept away by a unique feeling of freedom. For lunch, weather permitting: a barbecue in the countryside with a spectacular view. 4 to 5 hours on horseback.

Horse riding vacation in Brazil Day 5: You leave after breakfast, traveling through the canyons, fields and forests of the region, suddenly interrupted by impressive rock faces reaching 1000 meters in depth and forming a corridor of rocks from the northeast of the state to Santa Catherine. Your lunch will be in a typical farm of the region. About 4 hours on horseback.

Equestrian vacation in Brazil Day 6: After a delicious breakfast we meet our horses and start another full day ride on rolling hills (coxilhas), reaching some of the impressive canyons of the area. We will ride traversing fields and forests. covering an area of outstanding beauty, in typical scenarios of Campos de Cima da Serra. In the afternoon returning to the farm we may see the mysterious fogs (called viracão by the locals), drift in. Around 5 hours on horseback.

Day 7: After a delicious breakfast , transfer – 3 hous to Porto Alegre

* The itinerary can change due to weather conditions and availability on the ranches.

MEETING/DEPARTURE

MEETING:
Day 1 afternoon: free transfer at 3 pm from Porto Alegre airport.

DEPARTURE:
Day 7 morning after breakfast: free transfert to Porto Alegre airport. Book a flight after 3 pm.

FLIGHTS:
Flights to Brazil are not included, as it is more interesting to book flights separately instead of paying agency commission on a full package. We are however at your disposal to help you find the best rates.

Riding

RIDING LEVEL:
To enjoy this ride, you must be comfortable with the three paces outdoors: walk, trot, canter. You ride at a walk, trot and canter. The pace of the ride varies from walk on the narrow forest trails and going up and down hills, to a faster pace /canter, where the terrain allows.
Maximum weight: 100 kg. Minimum age: 12 years accompanied by an adult.

RYTHM:
5 to 6 hours on horseback per day on average. The pace of the ride varies from walk, on narrow forest and forest trails, and to trotting and galloping as soon as the terrain permits.

GUIDES:
You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a local guide. Both guides have good knowledge of the local area.

GROUPS:
2 to 10 riders + guides.

HORSES:
Criollos and cross Criollos horses. "Professional" trail ride horses, safe and balanced. The horses are well mannered, forward going, sure footed and very obedient. The horses respond to neck reining and are used to a loose rein wherever possible.

TACK:
The saddles used on this ride are typical gaúcho saddles, with ship skin on top, very confortable. The horses respond to neck reining and are used to a loose rein wherever possible.

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION:
In pousadas, farmhouses in Brazil, comfortable bedrooms. One night in more rustic cabins.

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MEALS:
The meals are typical and varied, Brazilian cuisine. At noon, some meals are taken in small local restaurants, or picnics are taken from the saddlebags.

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
By assistance vehicle.

Rates

Infos tarif

2024 PRICE / PER PERSON *:
Price calculated for a minimum of 3 riders. Ride possible from 2 riders with supplement
2850 € in 2 person bedroom for 3 riders and more
3250 € in 2 person bedroom for 2 riders
single bedroom supplement: No supplement if you're ready to share.
Booking fees: 15 €
* The price is calculated on the basis of $, so it can vary up or down at the time of your reservation.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON *:
Price calculated for a minimum of 3 riders. Ride possible from 2 riders with supplement
2860 € in 2 person bedroom for 3 riders and more
3300 € in 2 person bedroom for 2 riders
single bedroom supplement: No supplement if you're ready to share.
Booking fees: 15 €
* The price is calculated on the basis of $, so it can vary up or down at the time of your reservation.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse rental, guide, accommodation, meals, return transfers from / to Porto Alegre airport at set times, booking fees, financial guarantee of your payments by our travel agency deposit.

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, tips, personal expenses, drinks, possible visits, flights to Brazil, all that is not indicated in "the price includes".

INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) are compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information

Dates

ALL THE YEAR - FLEXIBLE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DAYS

Other dates may be available for this product, contact us if you cannot find the desired date.

Dates	From	Infos	Contact
25/11/2024 - 01/12/2024	2850€	LAST SPACES	Information request
03/12/2024 - 09/12/2024	2850€		Information request
27/12/2024 - 02/01/2025	2860€		Information request
21/01/2025 - 27/01/2025	2860€		Information request
18/02/2025 - 24/02/2025	2860€		Information request
25/03/2025 - 31/03/2025	2860€		Information request
22/04/2025 - 28/04/2025	2860€		Information request
18/06/2025 - 23/06/2025	2860€		Information request
15/07/2025 - 21/07/2025	2860€		Information request
15/07/2025 - 21/07/2025	2860€		Information request
16/08/2025 - 22/08/2025	2860€		Information request
23/09/2025 - 29/09/2025	2860€		Information request
21/10/2025 - 27/10/2025	2860€		Information request
18/11/2025 - 24/11/2025	2860€		Information request
12/12/2025 - 22/12/2025	2860€		Information request
26/12/2025 - 31/12/2025	2860€		Information request

Booking

How to book

By booking with Cap Rando, you get the benefit of the French travel agency law, one of the strictest in the world: an unlimited financial guarantee for all your payments !

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT:
Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us through the availability & quote request form or by phone +33 (0)483431321, whatsapp +33(0)609520324, or e-mail: contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu
If you already have received the confirmation of the availability and the price, you can proceed directly to your booking:

2. BOOKING:
Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/booking-form
If you are registering and paying for several riders, you can add riders on the form.
If you have difficulty with the online form or if you prefer:
- Download the Excel file for 1 rider
- Download the Open Office file for 1 rider
- Download the Excel file for 2 riders
- Download the Open Office for 2 riders
To be completed, saved on your computer, and sent by email as an attachment.
Your personal information (birth date, height, weight, riding level & experience, health information, etc.) are contractuals. The facility / guide / instructor may exclude on site and without compensation, any person whose information is different from the information provided on the registration form, and/or who does not correspond to the conditions of participation.

3. INSURANCES:
Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010.
To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of cancellation for a reason covered by a cancellation insurance).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents (only) to subscribe the "Cap Security" insurance from Chapka Insurance. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, repatriation, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only subscribe a "Cap Cancellation" cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks.
See all information about our cancellation policy and Chapka insurance offer.
For other country citizens: if you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract.
The US citizens can subscribe directly an insurance for instance on: https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/

4. PAYMENT:
- For a stay starting at more than 60 days: It is requested at registration: 50% of the price of the stay, the payment of the insurance possibly subscribed, the transport possibly requested, the booking fees. The balance is to be paid 60 days before the start date of the stay.
- For a stay starting at less than 60 days: Full payment is requested upon registration.
- For a stay starting at less than 21 days: Full payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
- If these are the last places available: Payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
You can pay:
- By credit card on our secure payment website: You will be directed to the payment link after completing the online booking form.
- By bank transfer: Our bank information will be sent to you after reception of your booking form.
For a quick processing and to secure your registration, receipt of your confirmation file within 24-48 hours: choose a payment by credit card. In addition: payment by credit card can allow you to benefit from its possible insurance.
Please note: your reservation will only be confirmed after receipt of your payment.
Your payments are guaranted by our GROUPAMA travel agent bond.
If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment.
The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.

5. CONFIRMATION:
You will receive a confirmation file and contract with the invoice and all useful information within 24-48 hours after reception of your registration form and payment.

6. TRANSPORTS:
Before booking your transport: we advise you to wait for the receipt of the confirmation file and check that your transports feet with the meeting/separation times of the offered transfers. We recommend booking refundable transports.

7. CANCELATION POLICY:
Please note: Any stay may be canceled if there are insufficient bookings to ensure the stay up to 20 days before the date of a stay of more than 6 days, 7 days for a stay of 2 to 5 days. In this case, you may be offered a replacement stay or a departure with a supplement, if these proposals do not suit you: a full refund (unless you have accepted a possible supplement upon registration), excluding booking fees and possible non-refundable transport, is guaranteed without compensation.
See the cencellation policy: cancelation conditions.

8. SALE CONDITIONS:
You can consult the sale conditions: see the conditions.

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