The 7 Horse Riding in Argentina That Earn Their Price

1.Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120Our pick

Leave Mendoza by van for El Relincho ranch, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride to 2,100 meters. After sunset views and a 15-minute photo stop, return for a generous asado with beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, and dessert.

“The entire experience was incredible and great value for money. The transportation and pickup were seamless and timings were almost perfect. The views from the top of the mountain were spectacular and topped off with a very good bbq at the end with some wine. Warning to anyone slightly nervous around horses… do not do this activity as you do some steep climbs and you’re on the horse for around 2.5 hours.”

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2.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $151

Meet your guide in El Calafate, transfer to Estancia Alice, then ride docile horses up Cerro Frias to 400 meters. Enjoy views toward the Centinela Valley, Cristales range, and possibly Torres del Paine before descending through lenga forest. Sophia and Nacho are among the guides who help beginners feel at ease.

“horseback riding was great! the guides were awesome and so helpful. the horses were wonderful and the views were stunning. cant recommend enough”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106Best value

Leave Mendoza at 5:30 pm for Lunlunta, where guides such as Santiago, Leni, and Francisco pair you with a calm horse and teach the basics before a two-hour ride toward the river and foothills. Watch the Andes turn gold, then sit down to an asado with vegetables, fruit, and drinks.

“Such a great experience! My friend and I had little to no experience riding horses and the estancia owners were with us every step of the way. Truly a great experience with a great asado at the end!”

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4.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about seven hours at El Pico Palma ranch with private transport from Mendoza, a two-and-a-half-hour ride on calm Criollo horses, and lunch with homemade empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine asado, and regional desserts. Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel host the day.

“The experience with Lucía's family is incredible. After we reserved the trip, Lucía sent us a confirmation message right away. From the pick up to the horseback riding, until the asado, it was really top notch. Gilda and Angel ride with my boyfriend and I. My boyfriend is a first-time rider, he felt very comfortable with the riding. I am intermediate rider, so I cantor with the Gaucho Angel at the last part. The horses are lovely!!! After the ride, we went back to the ranch to have the argentina barbeque, the meat was very good! Really good lol. I must say that the hospitality is very high standard -…”

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5.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Travel about an hour from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where host Nico and gauchos pair you with a calm horse for a two-hour ride through forest, lake country, and Patagonian steppe, followed by asado, dessert, wine, and mate.

“Fabulous setting, wonderfully friendly and helpful gauchos, spectacular BBQ and the host Nico is very good at explaining and making sure safety comes first.”

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6.Horseback ride through vineyards followed by gourmet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend about six hours riding through Lunlunta’s vineyards, olive groves, and Mendoza River area with a local guide, then sit down to a multi-course barbecue lunch and wine pairings at Club Tapiz. Small groups of eight, calm horses, hotel transfers, and vegetarian meals by request make this a relaxed Mendoza day out.

“This was a fantastic package.... our tour guide from Trout & Wine was awesome. At the ranch, the staff was A+ and the meal afterward also A+. It was worth every penny...and then some.”

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7.Guided horseback rides in the Patagonian steppe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $270

From Bariloche, you’ll ride 45 minutes to La Fragua for breakfast, a wildlife talk, and two hours on horseback across streams and rolling steppe. Spanish and Portuguese guides lead small groups of up to 15, followed by a hearty roast-beef asado.

“FANTASTICO. El equipo y todos los caballos se aseguraron de que disfrutásemos al máximo el día. Paisaje precioso y excelente comida. Muy recomendable.”

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