Horseback riding
Riding is the most natural way to cross an estancia. At Arroyo Pescado, guests ride across open valleys and along the river with a gaucho. Around River House, rides head into open country and the hills, with views of Volcán Lanín. Horseback riding is included in our leisure programs at both lodges.
Hiking and trekking
Trekking around the estancia is part of every stay. Longer guided hikes reach the national parks of the region: Los Alerces near Esquel, and Lanín around San Martín de los Andes, where national park entrance is included in the River House leisure program.
Wildlife and birdwatching
At Arroyo Pescado, outings can focus on birds, photography, native flora or the broader ecology of the estancia, looking for condors and the wildlife that moves through the steppe, valleys and waterways. In the Foyel Valley, Southland companions can watch red deer, foxes and Andean condors, and forest birds such as Magellanic woodpeckers and austral parakeets.
After dark
Far from any city lights, the night sky is part of the landscape. Stargazing is one of the experiences at Arroyo Pescado, which opens in February 2027 with a special program for the annular solar eclipse.
One activity a day, or none at all
Our leisure programs include horseback riding and one guided activity per person, per day: hiking in the national park, mountain biking, kayaking, yoga, tango lessons, a winery visit or a personal shopping experience in town, and golf at Chapelco from River House. Some guests do something every day; others spend an afternoon by the fire with a book. Both are the point.
Travelling with anglers
Mixed groups work well: anglers spend the day on the water while their companions ride, hike or explore, and everyone meets again at the table in the evening. See our programs for leisure and combined itineraries.
Questions travellers ask
Are Argentine estancias suitable for non-anglers?
Yes. Our leisure programs include horseback riding and one guided activity per day, such as hiking in the national park, mountain biking, kayaking, yoga or a winery visit.
Can I go birdwatching at Arroyo Pescado?
Yes. Outings can focus on birds, photography, native flora and the wildlife of the estancia, including condors over the steppe and valleys.
Is horseback riding included?
Horseback riding is included in the leisure programs at Arroyo Pescado and River House Patagonia.
