Polo in Buenos Aires
Polo at the highest level in the world, without waiting for December. Five days in Buenos Aires around a match at the Hurlingham or Tortugas Open, with the city, the food and a day on an estancia where you can try polo yourself.
Why Hurlingham and Tortugas
The first two opens of the Triple Crown bring the same teams and players as Palermo, at two of the country's great clubs, before the crowds of December.
The Hurlingham Club, west of the city, was founded in 1888 and has staged its open since 1893. Tortugas Country Club, to the north, is the home of the youngest of the three opens.
It suits a long weekend or a short break, and anyone who would like to get on a horse as well as watch.
Day by day
A sample break. Every day can be changed, swapped or dropped: the polo day follows the 2027 schedule once it is announced.
Illustrative
IllustrativeDay One
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Met at the airport and driven to your hotel. Dinner at a parrilla.
Day Two
The city
A private tour with your guide: Recoleta, Plaza de Mayo, La Boca and Palermo.
Day Three
Polo
A match at the Hurlingham or Tortugas Open, whichever is being played.
Day Four
A day on an estancia
Out into the countryside for a long lunch on a working ranch, with the chance to ride or try polo yourself if you would like to.
Day Five
Home
Transfer to the airport.
What's included
Included
- Hotels. Four or five-star hotels in Buenos Aires, chosen for your group, with breakfast daily.
- Polo. Tickets for the match, subject to availability.
- Getting around. Private transfers throughout, with an English-speaking guide.
Not included
- International flights (book your own: we plan the trip around them)
- meals and drinks unless stated
- travel insurance
- personal spending
Good to know
When to go
September to November, when the Hurlingham and Tortugas Opens are played. The days are warm and the evenings long.
Tickets
We arrange tickets for the matches you want to see, subject to availability. Finals sell out first, so the earlier you ask, the better.
Time difference
Argentina is three hours behind the UK in the British winter and four in the British summer, so jet lag is mild.
What to wear
Smart casual. Bring a hat and sunscreen: the stands can be in full sun.
Getting there
Flights from the UK go via Madrid or via Brazil. British Airways' Heathrow service to Buenos Aires currently stops in Rio de Janeiro, with non-stop flights (about 14 hours) due to return from 28 March 2027. Flying via Rio? It makes an easy stopover: add a few days in Rio de Janeiro before or after your trip. International flights are not included: you book your own and we plan the trip around them.
Entry: British passport holders
Argentina: no visa needed for tourism for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay. Brazil (a Rio stopover, or the Brazilian side of Iguazú): no visa needed for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in Brazil. Travelling on another passport? Check your own government's advice. Checked against GOV.UK travel advice on 5 October 2026. Rules can change: always check before you travel.
Add to any trip
Every trip can be extended before or after the polo:
Iguazú Falls
One to three days at the falls in the far north, with guided visits to the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Mendoza's wine country
Two to four days among the vineyards under the Andes, with private tastings and a driver.
Booked with confidence
Follow On Tours is the tour operator for your trip. You book with us and pay us: one contract, one point of contact from your first question to your flight home.
We are a member of ABTOT, number 5718. If we were to become insolvent, ABTOT cover provides a refund if you have not yet travelled. This covers non-flight packages.
Depending on your arrangements, our trusted local team is there to deliver your trip and help with anything you need while you're away.
Build your trip
Build the Trip That's Actually Yours
Tell us who's travelling, when you'd like to go and how you'd like to stay. We'll come back with a tailored itinerary and quote.
Plan your trip in two steps
Step 1
Ask the concierge
The days, when to go, what’s included: ask anything. Information only; we never quote a price in chat.
Step 2
Build your enquiry
Party, the polo, dates, stay, extras: tell us exactly what you’re after.
Common questions
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