FAQ

WHICH INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FLY TO ARGENTINA?


Depending on the airline and the class clients choose to travel in, they should be able to find very interesting rates. Some of the airlines we could recommend are:

  • Aerolineas Argentinas
  • United Airlines
  • LAN
  • Lufhtansa
  • British Airways
  • Delta Air France
  • Iberia
  • American Airlines

WHICH DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE IN ARGENTINA?

There are many possibilities, commercial and chartered flights.

Commercial Flights:

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Fly Bondi, jet Smart - Buenos Aires / Final Destination / Buenos Aires
These are the commercial airlines that make most of the domestic flights in Argentina.

Clients should book their domestic flight before departure from their country of origin and should plan their connecting international flights accordingly.


Chartered Flights:

Buenos Aires / Final Destination / Buenos Aires
In case clients decide to book the domestic flight with a private company, Southern horses will take care of all the arrangements.
Southern Lodges has agreements with private airplane companies and is able to get very competitive fares for its clients. This service is more expensive than commercial airplanes but we believe they are more comfortable, flexible and at the same time allow our clients to see the landscape on their way to their final destination.


DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO ARGENTINA?

Clients from other countries can check if they need a visa to enter Argentina in the following website: http://www.mrecic.gov.ar/portal/temas_consulares/visas.html


DO I NEED A MEDICAL OR VACCINATION CERTIFICATE?

No medical certificates or vaccinations are needed to enter Argentina.


WILL SOMEONE BE WAITING FOR ME AT THE AIRPORTS?

If you require, Yes. All international flights will be arriving at Ezeiza International Airport. Once clients have cleared customs they will be met in the main hall by a Southern Horses crew member. Once they have contacted our crew member, he will take care of guiding them along and transporting them to their next flight. Southern Horses crew members will be waiting for their clients at the final destination’s airport where they will be identified in the same way our crew members at Ezeiza have been.

HOW MUCH DO I TIP?

10% of the amount of the check is usually left in cafeterias and restaurants. Doormen, porters, and ushers in cinemas and theatres are also generally tipped. Tips are only left if clients have been satisfied with the service they have received. Gratuities for lodge and field staff are not included in the riding cost since we feel that tipping, in general, is discretionary. However, clients have asked that we provide general guidelines; therefore, we suggest $ 20 daily for your gaucho guide and $30 to $45 per person per day for all the house staff.


DO YOU PROVIDE THE SADDLE?

Yes we can, we have a wide variety of saddles from which our clients can choose. Instead of that we use the Argentinean modern apero and we suggest to use that to enjoy our horse riding style.


HOW ARE THE RIDINGS?

Most of the rides begin early in the morning and they finish late afternoons. In the middle we stop for a lunch and a brief rest. Usually we ride for 4 to 6 hours per day and they also will depend on the client s preferences and the skills of the group.


IS THERE ANY SPECIAL GEAR OR EQUIPMENT I SHOULD CARRY FOR RIDING

We recommend you bring good horse riding clothing and something comfortable for the rest of the day. Nothing different from the clothes you use for riding at home.


IS THERE ELECTRICITY AT CAMP?, CAN I TAKE MY ELECTRONIC DEVICES?

Yes, we do have electricity at camp and you can bring your electronic devices. If the voltage of your devices is different than 220V we will provide a transformer for you.


HOW ARE HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINES IN ARGENTINA IN CASE OF A PROBLEM?

Our lodge has a first aid kit with all the basic medicines. We ask clients to please bring with them all special medication they may require. In case we cannot treat the problem at our lodge we will immediately take our client to the nearest hospital or even to a Buenos Aires hospital if necessary. Hospitals in Buenos Aires are a world class destination and prepared to deal with any kind of emergency. We recommend clients get a traveler assistance plan, like for example Assist Card, before departure.


HOW CAN I PAY IN ARGENTINA?

Southern Horses will accept the following methods of payment: cash, checks (5% plus), and wired deposits. In case our clients decide to purchase something at the airport or in a shop along the way, US Dollars and Euros are generally taken everywhere. Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized bureaus. American Express, VISA and Master Card credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels, and shops. There may be difficulties in changing traveler s checks outside Buenos Aires. Southern Horses will assist their clients if they need to change foreign currencies once in Argentina for private expenses.