to understand it, you have to live it! - cabalgatas valiceras
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Cabalgatas Valiceras is a family business of Active Eco-Tourism. Our services focus on guided horseback riding, based on Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Best Practices. Our project was born in 2004; the support and recognition from our clients towards our services make us, to date, the leading company offering horseback riding services in Rocha.
Our rides are conducted by local guides specialized in nature and history of the area, as well as the art of horseback riding. Our GOAL: Turn your ride into an unforgettable and safe experience, since we know what your well deserved vacation means! While also respecting the natural environment surrounding us, flora, fauna and local culture, as well as our traveling companions that have been part of our family for a long time…our horses! For these adventures, you don’t have to be a professional rider, we will give you all the necessary tools, as well as selecting the right horse for you. We will be willing to optimize your riding level. In short, we are young people with extensive experience, combining the coasts of Rocha with the equestrian life. WE PROPOSE:
Living the best horseback rides! Well maintained horses and selected for each rider.
Horseback riding for all levels. Ideal for family or group of friends.
Cheer up with this adventure! We take care of your safety. History, Nature and Local Culture. The best specialized local guides.
Great horses and the most comfortable saddles.
TO UNDERSTAND IT, YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT!
[email protected] www.cabalgatasvaliceras.com.uy +(598) 99 574 685
2016-2017 RATES:
CLASSIC HORSEBACK RIDING (Up to 1-day):
1: Cabo Polonio Horseback Riding (see itinerary on the web):
All day to Cabo Polonio. Beach, dunes, forest and creek. Ride Duration: Full day (starting at Valizas: 9:00 am; Return back in Valizas: 6:00 pm)
4 – 5 hours of Horseback Riding.
Free time in Cabo Polonio.
Round trip along different routes and landscapes. This is a horseback ride to Cabo Polonio that lasts throughout the day. We leave Barra de Valizas at 9:00am and ride along the beach and dune area (we make a stop on the hill of Buena Vista), continuing our journey on Calaveras beach until arriving in Cabo Polonio. There we make a guided interpretive walking tour around Cabo (entrance to the lighthouse, sea-lion observation, dolphins and, if we are fortunate, southern right whale), and then a pause to have lunch and go to the beach (lunch on the seafront is optional). In the afternoon, at about 3:30pm, we return to Valizas along south seaside, and we go around the creek after crossing the hill area, until finally arriving in Barra de Valizas.
Price: USD (US Dollars) 80 p/person* Include: Horse, saddle, saddlebags, experienced guide throughout the ride (bilingual: Spanish and English), interpretive walking tour around Cabo Polonio with entrance to the Lighthouse and marine wildlife watching. Not included: items for personal use, medical insurance, tips, and extras.
Optional: lunch on the seafront (starter, main course, and dessert. Beverage are not included) USD 25 p/pax.
Departures only at 9:00 am
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2: Calaveras Horseback Riding (see itinerary):
Pure beach to Cabo Polonio (only one-way) Ride Duration: Half day (Starting in Valizas at 9:00 am; Finish in Cabo Polonio at 12:00 am) It’s a half-day horseback ride from Barra de Valizas to Cabo Polonio, along Calaveras beach, passing first through Cerro de la Buena Vista and Valizas beaches.
Price: USD (US Dollars) 60 p/person* Include: Horse, saddle, saddlebags, experienced guide throughout the ride (bilingual: Spanish and English), marine wildlife watching. Not included: items for personal use, medical insurance, tips, and extras.
Optional: lunch on the seafront (starter, main course, and dessert. Beverage are not included) USD 25 p/pax.
Departures only at 9:00 am and at 3:30 pm (only some days back from Cabo Polonio)
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3: Lagoon Horseback Riding (see itinerary):
Half day on the hills, a hidden lagoon and beach!
Ride Duration: Half day
It’s a half-day horseback ride, from Barra de Valizas to Briosso Lagoon (situated between Valizas and Aguas Dulces). To get there, we have to cross the Forest Park; our way back is by the beach.
Price: USD (US Dollars) 60 p/person* Include: Horse, saddle, saddlebags, experienced guide throughout the ride (bilingual: Spanish and English), marine wildlife watching and marsh birds. Not included: items for personal use, medical insurance, tips, and extras.
Departures only at 9:00 am and at 3:30 pm
4: Buena Vista Horseback Riding (see itinerary):
Short horseback rides along the beach and dunes.
Ride Duration: Half day
It’s our shortest half-day horseback ride. A ride to Cerro de la Buena Vista (within the National Park in Cabo Polonio) from which can be seen both Barra de Valizas such as Cabo Polonio. We will ride along the beach and dune area.
Price: USD (US Dollars) 60 p/person* Include: Horse, saddle, saddlebags, experienced guide throughout the ride (bilingual: Spanish and English), wildlife watching. Not included: items for personal use, medical insurance, tips, and extras.
Departures only at 9:00 am and at 3:30 pm
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Horseback Riding EVERY WEEKEND OF THE YEAR!!! See also special dates for groups, as well as SPECIAL GROUP RATE. From December 1st, these four rides are available EVERYDAY. Reservation is required at least one day in advance. Booking until 8pm. On our web site you can see more pictures from the Horseback Rides and their individual itineraries: www.cabalgatasvaliceras.com.uy
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HORSEBACK RIDES WITH SCHEDULED DATE:
5: Full Moon Horseback Riding (see itinerary)
Full moon night horseback ride.
It’s a cavalcade that begins at sunset and continues until moonrise, riding along the beach and hills. A unique experience that will make you feel the most of your senses as we gallop along the deserted beach, while the only light comes from the full moon. To conclude, we will have an exquisite dinner involving our typical seafood.
Duration: Half day (beginning in the afternoon until after dinner).
Price: USD (US Dollars) 80 p/person Include: Horse, saddle, saddlebags, experienced guide throughout the ride (bilingual: Spanish and English), wildlife viewing and one dinner* involving our typical seafood. Not included: items for personal use, medical insurance, tips, and extras. (*Minimum of 4 participant riders)
2016-2017 CALENDAR:
NOVEMBER : Saturday November 12, 2016 • DECEMBER : Wednesday December 14, 2016 • JANUARY : Friday 13 January 2017 • FEBRUARY : Saturday February 11, 2017 • MARCH : Sunday, March 12, 2017 • APRIL : Wednesday April 12, 2017 • MAY : Thursday May 11, 2017
If you are interested in a longer adventure, check out our CALENDAR FOR LONG HORSEBACK RIDING TRAILS (3, 5 and 7 days of horseback riding) -Endless Beach Horseback Riding (2 to 5 days of horseback riding; Camping Style) -Rocha to the Fullest Horseback Riding (7 days of intense horseback riding; Inn/Hotel Style) -Butiá´s Route Horseback Riding (5 days of really intense horseback riding; Estancias, Inn and camping Style)
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WHERE ARE WE? (See map)
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash: $Uruguayan, $Argentinean, American Dollars, Euros (check Uruguay official
current quotation ), the exchange rate on the day of payment.
Credit Cards and PayPal:
RESERVATION: To make a reservation on any of our horseback rides, you just have to: With credit card:
Book directly with your credit card through our modern and easy platform at our web site: www.cabalgatasvaliceras.com.uy (it´s 100% actualized so you can check our availability on the act here)
If you want to pay in cash:
Step 1: Contact us via email ([email protected]) or by telephone: +598
99 574 685 or in person in our Reservation and Information Center in Barra de Valizas
within our business hours, to check availability for the day and the ride selected by
you.
Step 2: Pay a deposit of at least USD (Us Dollars) 30 per person for any horseback ride
of your choice. This can be done by one of this ways:
In person at our Reservation and Information Center in Barra de Valizas within
our business hours (the only way to make full payment by credit card);
Bank Deposit (BROU): CA in US$ n° 179-0775 924, Name of Bank: Banco de la
República Oriental del Uruguay, Bank Code: BROUUYMM, Bank adress: Agency
19 de junio, 18 de julio and Minas. City and country: Montevideo, Uruguay;
Via Giro Abitab or Giro through Rutas del Sol (bus company) (inside Uruguay) or Western Union (from abroad) on behalf of Mauro Ríos (c.i.: 4.187.061-8). Send a Proof of Deposit to [email protected].
Step 3: As soon as we receive the deposit we will contact you to send confirmation as
well as the Personal & Health Information Form and the Recommendations for the
Horseback riding trail that we will ride together.
[email protected] www.cabalgatasvaliceras.com.uy +(598) 99 574 685
CABALGATAS VALICERAS’ CANCELLATION POLICY: To cancel you should communicate directly with Cabalgatas Valiceras.
Cancellations made in advance of at least 24 hours prior to the reserved horseback ride, may have the dates changed without prejudice to our claim for the deposit fee.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the reserved horseback ride may not have their dates changed.
Under no circumstances the deposit will be refunded, except in cases in which the organization is forced to cancel the activity.
Our activities our held outdoors, so weather conditions may restrict their realization. The organization reserves the right to make changes to the programs, which may be done without prior notice to the participants, remaining entirely at the discretion of the organization.
OUR PRIORITY IS SAFETY IN OUR ACTIVITIES
RULES and RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HORSEBACK RIDING (see
published document in our website)
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
A SAFE AND FUN ADVENTURE, AN EXPERIENCE TO REPEAT.
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