Activities
Horseback Riding
We have a well trained herd of American Quarter Horses and different types of saddles to fit every rider needs.
All the rides are guided by expert horsemen and there are different courses depending on riders skills level.
Usually one horseback ride is included in the full board daily rate. Extra rides costs US$ 35 per person (minimum 2 pax).
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Visit Neighbouring Farms
It is possible to arrange visits to neighbours’ farms to see cattle handling, cow milking, sheep shearing, etc.
This activity depends on year time and the handling of each farmer.
Trekking
There are a lot of paths and circuits for trekking with or without climbing in our property and hills from the surrounding area. There are fantastic views along the different ways and is normal to see a lot of wild animals in their natural environment.
Guided tours from US$ 30 on.
Canoeing
A must for those who love nature, wildness and peace. The quietness of the water allows the fast slide of the Canoes on both ways of the river Aigua. The rowing is always done with guide, safety equipments and radio communication. We supply a nice pic-nic which is usually taken in any of the hiding small beaches on the river side.
For well trained people we take them to the faster river Cebollatí and the duration of the tours is adaptable to the customers.
Costs from US$ 50 per person, minimum 2 pax. Includes transfers to the river, equipment, food and hidration.
Fishing
Fishing could be done from the river side or be included with the canoe tour. We supply equipments, transfers and pic-nic.
Costs US$ 25 per person, minimum 2 pax.
Mountain Biking
The topography of the area offers the best roads, paths and circuits for the practice of mountain biking. There are circuits for every skill levels. We have some bicycles for rent and expert guides with well knowledge of the Sport and the area. Guided tours includes rescue in case of mechanical problems or accidents.
Bike rental US$ 20
Guided tour US$ 40
Golf
We have a 200 yards Golf driving range at El Balcón del Abra. You can take lessons with Ursula Heinen, owner of the posada and excellent golf player with a lot of experience and lot of prices won in Spain.
Cost of lessons US$ 35
The use of the driving range is free for players with their own equipment.
Free Flight
There are some take off ramps for Hang-gliders and Paragliders in our own Hill and some other from the area. We offer transfers, take off assistance and rescue service. We also have a Hang Gliding school with all the equipment and good training hills to learn this fantastic Sport with safety.
Book your paramotor tandem flight over the hills with an instructor!
If you fly Ultralights, small planes or aero models we have two runways of 300 mts each.
Off Road Tours
We offer tours to some touristic places such as Salamanca Caves, Penitente waterfall, Villa Serrana, and Cuervos Canyon. Also tours with fantastic views by quiet country roads in confortable 4x4 vehicles. For those in search of adventure we offer Big Trail motorcycle tours.
We also teach off road motorcycle driving techniques.
Moto Tours
Discover landscapes and unique places in the interior of the Uruguayan countryside through paths, trails and farms on a motorcycle.
El Balcon del Abra designs tours for all levels of experience and types of motorcycles.
Whether in the surrounding area or throughout the local territory, we plot your custom tour.