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Horseback Riding & Swimming in the Iberá Wetlands – 2 Nights
From €0.00 / person
Swim through the channels of Argentina’s wildest wetland holding on to your horse’s tail — one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the Iberá.
Quick facts
- Duration: 1 day / 2 nights
- Location: Esteros del Iberá, Corrientes
- Level: Comfortable, confident riders
- Guide: Local gauchos, may be multilingual
The experience
The Iberá Wetlands are a wilderness paradise and the most biodiverse ecosystem in Argentina, drawing travellers from around the world to explore, birdwatch and spot wildlife.
We take you back in time to live the esterero way: ride out with local gauchos and then swim the channels alongside your horse, holding on to its tail, discovering the wetland and its wildlife in a way few people ever do. A support boat follows the whole water section, both for safety and in case anyone wants to finish their swim early.
Highlights
- Swim the Iberá channels bareback alongside your horse
- The most biodiverse ecosystem in Argentina — birds and wildlife everywhere
- Ride and overnight deep in the wetland with local gauchos
- Support boat following the whole water experience
- All meals and drinks included
How the day goes
- Day 1: Leave La Alondra hotel around 9 am by 4×4 (about 20 min) to the port, then half an hour to meet the gauchos and horses.
- An adaptation lap saddled, then saddles off to enter the water bareback — water sections run about 40 minutes.
- Full lunch with drinks included, then ride on across the hills to the Iberá Rugua cabin for dinner and overnight.
- Day 2: Breakfast and a saddled ride back to the port (about 1.5 hours), then boat and 4×4 back to the hotel; dinner that night.
- Day 3: Breakfast and check-out.
What’s included
- 2 nights’ accommodation (La Alondra hotel and Iberá Rugua cabin)
- All meals and drinks during the experience
- Horses, gauchos and support boat
- Transfers by 4×4 and boat as described
What’s not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Meeting & return point: La Alondra Hotel, Corrientes
- Departure time: To be arranged
- What to wear: Comfortable sportswear, swimwear, hiking shoes, cap and a light jacket
- Suitability: Not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back, heart or other serious medical conditions. Not wheelchair accessible.
- Suitability: Not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back, heart or other serious medical conditions. Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do I swim with the horse?
Yes — saddles come off and you hold the horse’s tail as it swims the channels, with a support boat alongside.
Is it safe?
A powerboat follows the entire water section for safety and can pick you up at any time.
How fit do I need to be?
A moderate fitness level and confidence in water are recommended.
Ready to ride? Check availability and reserve your spot today.