Argentina · HORSES
Good horse riding tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride calm horses into Mendoza’s mountains, watch the sunset at 2,100 meters, then enjoy an authentic asado with wine at a family ranch.
“One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. It’s not only the horse riding, but it’s a horse riding in the mountains with a nice view from the top. Plus the delicious barbecue with wine at the end.”
Ride gentle horses into Mendoza’s foothills, reach a 2,000-meter viewpoint, then share an authentic asado with wine at a family ranch.
“Gentle horses, amazing views, a peaceful ride into the foothills. A very good asado too afterwards. Y”
Ride gentle horses up Cerro Frias, pass through lenga forest, enjoy Patagonian views, and finish with a ranch meal near El Calafate.
“It was an amazing experience for us. The guide picked us up on time, we drove to the estancia and then started our horse ride through the beautiful Patagonian landscape. It was very windy so be prepared. We loved the ride and would highly recommend this tour! Also the guides were chatty, friendly and made us feel very safe as we were riding a horse for the first time.”
Ride through Mendoza’s Andes at sunset, then enjoy an Argentine asado, Malbec, campfire music, and starry mountain views.
“Everything we hoped for. Diego is an expert and a gentleman. His English is also fantastic. Riding was beautiful followed up by an incredible BBQ and time singing around the fire with great wine and company. We were completely sleep deprived going in but everything was so fun we forgot how tired we were. Couldn’t have gone better!”
Review of Mendoza’s sunset horseback ride, with Andes views, a two-hour trail ride, Argentine asado, wine, transport, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience. Fantastically beautiful ride. Very friendly, personable guide. Breathtaking sunset.”
Ride Creole horses through Mendoza’s Andes, then enjoy empanadas, high-altitude wine, asado, and dessert at a private family ranch.
“Really great experience! First of all nice personal contact right away together with a quick confirmation of the trip. The Ranch is beautiful, the surrounding is so spacious, I found it breath taking. The horses are super well behaved and well taken care off! The ride itself is beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. The food afterwards was excellent. You just feel that they have a heart of liking good products. We geld so relaxed. And next to that we even got really nice tips for the rest of our stay. Thank you so mutch!”
Ride gentle horses through Patagonia near Bariloche, then enjoy a traditional asado, wine, and ranch hospitality at San Ramón.
“This was really great, guides and staff were awesome, horses were beautiful and incredibly tame (not a rider, but they were so sweet and calm I felt like a cowboy) and the food&wine were out of this world!”
Ride horseback through Cerro Frias near El Calafate for Patagonian views, calm horses, gaucho guides, hotel pickup, and a warm meal.
“Had a great time!! Riding at sunset was amazing. The meal was great and the staff were all wonderful! Our group liked that they picked us up at our hotel as well. The ranch is beautiful and the horses are all well mannered!”
Ride through Mendoza vineyards and olive groves, then enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine at historic Club Tapiz.
“Anna was an amazing guide for the day and shared her passion for her region. The group size was perfect (6 people), horses were safe and we got to soak in the scenery in a relaxed atmosphere. Food and wine were superb. Would definitely recommend!”
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