Horse Riding in Argentina: 6 That Fill a Day Properly

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 Cabalgatas, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse based on your height and experience. Ride mountain trails for about three hours, pause at 2,100 meters for wide views, then return to the ranch for beef, pork, salads, dessert, wine, and warm family hospitality.

“Great and unique experience to watch the sunset while horse riding. Beautiful landscape and very peaceful horses. Loved the barbecue afterwards, one of the tastiest meals I had in Argentina.”

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2.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

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

Ride from Estancia Alice up Cerro Frias with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Gentle horses, a slow pace, mountain and lake views, a lenga forest descent, and a ranch meal make this a friendly introduction to horseback riding in Patagonia. Sophia and Nacho are among the guides named by guests.

“I loved it!! The views are incredible and Nacho was a great guide, very friendly and patient. Would recommend!”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106Top rated

From Mendoza, you’ll travel 40 minutes to Lunlunta for a roughly two-hour horseback ride with guides such as Santiago, Leny, and Francisco. Expect calm horses, mountain and city views, sunset over the Andes, and a generous asado with grilled meats, vegetables, drinks, and seasonal fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, and celiac menus are available.

“The horseback tour and food was excellent. And the tour guide Francisco made sure to make us all feel very included and made the evening very enjoyable”

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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

Travel from Mendoza to El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera, where Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel guide a two-and-a-half-hour ride on well-kept Creole horses at 2,000 meters. Return for homemade empanadas, high-altitude wine, an Argentine asado, and regional desserts, with time to rest or hike.

“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!”

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5.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

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

Travel from Bariloche to San Ramón Ranch, where guides pair you with a calm horse for a two-hour ride through forests, lake country, and Patagonian steppe. Meet host Nico, learn about local wildlife and mate, then sit down to a three-course asado with wine, soft drinks, and mineral water. Beginners are welcome.

“For a novice rider, the ranchers/guides gave simple and easy to follow instructions. They paired the horses with each individual by their experience, size and weight. The horse is so tame and gentle at the same time. I was relaxed during my first horseback riding session to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The Patagonia steppe was breathtaking and the 2hrs ride passed before we realized it’s over. Then it came the enormous amount of food for lunch. The meat was perfectly grilled and the wine was delirious. I walked away with tremendous appreciation for the beautiful natural landscape and the well cared for animals as they get to roam free after…”

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6.Horseback riding through the Sierras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Best value

Join Salvador Gimenez Turismo Ecuestre for a relaxed day at El Rosal ranch near Agua de Oro. You’ll tour old adobe buildings and Comechingones mortars, ride twice through the Sierras Chicas, enjoy an asado with Malbec, and rest beside the Chavascate stream. The private outing starts at 10:30 am and lasts about 10 hours.

“What an incredible experience! Salvador is an incredible host. His horseback riding operation is a small, warm-hearted, family-like atmosphere that consists of students, guests, horses, cats, dogs, chickens and pigs. From the moment you arrive, Salvatore makes you feel at home. Coffee, tea and delicious sweets (alfajores, I think) are served outdoors while the horses are made ready. You will be matched to horse that suits your skill level and size and everything is done at an easy pace to make sure everyone is comfortable. Salvador is a warm-hearted and personable, easy going soul - he is head goucho, master BBQ chef, and tour guide as he takes people of…”

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