The 11 Best Horse Riding in Argentina

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 family match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride of about three hours. Follow gaucho guides to a 2,100-meter viewpoint, then return to the ranch for beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, and dessert. English and Spanish support is available.

“Couldn’t recommend this enough! It was such a memorable experience. The horses are carefully chosen for you based on your height and experience. 3 hours flies by and the horses are so experienced you have nothing to worry about. The food afterwards was also delicious. Just a warning for those with motion sickness though, the drive to/from the ranch is quite bumpy so just be prepared.”

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2.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

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

Ride from Estancia Alice up Cerro Frías with friendly guides such as Sophia and Nacho. Expect gentle horses, an easy walking pace, wide views toward the Centinela River valley and Cristales range, then a quiet descent through lenga forest. Hotel transfers and a ranch meal are included, while drinks cost extra.

“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

Leave Mendoza at 5:30 pm for Lunlunta, where guides such as Santiago, Leni, and Francisco pair you with a calm horse and explain the basics. Ride for about two hours toward the river and foothills, then return for an Argentine asado with grilled meat, vegetables, drinks, wine, and seasonal fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, and celiac menus are available.

“A fabulous experience with magnificent views and gorgeous sure footed horses. The sunset was spectacular.”

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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 in La Carrera, riding well-trained Creole horses with Gilda, Lucía, or Ángel through private mountain country at 2,000 meters. After the 2.5-hour ride, settle in for empanadas, high-altitude wine, an Argentine asado, and regional desserts, with time to walk or relax.

“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

Ride for about two hours with gauchos at San Ramón Ranch, a vast working estancia east of Bariloche. You’ll pass a lake, transition forest, and Patagonian steppe on calm horses suited to beginners and experienced riders. Nico and the ranch team serve pastries, mate, a three-course asado, wine, and soft drinks.

“Very good time! The staff is very nice. The food was delicious. Best steak and chorizo we have had in Argentina.”

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6.Horseback ride through vineyards followed by gourmet lunch

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

Ride for 90 minutes through Lunlunta’s vineyards, olive groves, and Mendoza River banks with a gaucho guide, then sit down to a multi-course lunch and wine pairings at Club Tapiz. Hotel transfers, an air-conditioned vehicle, insurance, and a small group of up to eight are included. Victoria, Ricky, Charlie, and other Trout & Wine guides may lead the day.

“I absolutely recommend taking a tour with Trout & Wine. The horses were very calm and we had a relaxing ride through the vineyard with stunning views. Flor was an amazing guide and we will definitely take another tour with her next time we are in the area 😊”

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7.Horseback riding through the Sierras

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

Spend about 10 hours at El Rosal ranch near Agua de Oro with Salvador Gimenez and his team. Visit old adobe buildings, Comechingones mortars, and stone corrals, then take two gentle horseback rides through the Sierras Chicas. A country lunch, Malbec, and a quiet break beside the Chavascate stream round out the day.

“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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8.Nibepo Aike Ranch with Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $175

Spend seven hours at Nibepo Aike Ranch in Los Glaciares National Park. A bilingual guide leads you through the estancia, its shearing shed, museum, and cattle operation, followed by a 45-minute horseback ride with a baqueano and a lamb asado with wine or a soft drink. Hotel pickup from central El Calafate is included.

“The horse back riding was fantastic and I highly recommend just booking a long horse back ride and skipping the other touristy parts (cow milking/sheep sheering) Scenery is phenomenal.”

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9.Private Experience: Horseback Riding and BBQ in the Mountain – Estancia La Carrera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Gilda and her team take you from Mendoza to Estancia El Pico in La Carrera Valley, where you ride calm Criollo horses with a local gaucho and bilingual guide. After views of Cerro del Plata and Tupungato Volcano, enjoy empanadas, an asado criollo, selected wines, homemade desserts, and a perfumed wine tasting.

“We had the most wonderful day with Gilda. We rode horses through the beautiful countryside near her home. We had delicious wine and food at her home afterwards while enjoying the beautiful view from her garden. She is such a good host!”

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10.Sunset Horseback Ride and Asado in the Andes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Leave central Mendoza at 4:30 p.m. in winter or 5:30 p.m. in summer for a guided horseback ride with Andean views. Santiago has led this outing, and the horses are well cared for and gentle. Afterward, sit down to asado with salad, roasted vegetables, bread, seasonal fruit, and wine or juice.

“This sunset horseback ride was great! Santiago did an amazing job explaining everything & guided us throughout the adventure! His horses all well taken care of & very beautiful! The ranch was incredible & very well maintained! Our family had a lovely experience & would recommend this activity to anyone!”

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11.Guided horseback rides in the Patagonian steppe

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

Leave Bariloche for La Fragua, about 30 km away, and spend six hours exploring the Patagonian steppe. After a 45-minute transfer, you’ll enjoy breakfast, hear about local wildlife and plants, then ride for two hours across uneven ground, streams, and fords before sitting down to a traditional roast-beef asado.

“Fantastisk aktivitet og organisation! Jeg havde en vidunderlig tid, alt var perfekt! TAK !”

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