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

Ride into Mendoza’s mountains at sunset, then enjoy a generous Argentine asado, wine, and warm ranch hospitality.

“This is an amazing trip and one of the coolest experiences I’ve had. The horses are amazing, very well trained and made my first time riding a horse stress free. The guides and the drivers are also amazing, everyone is very friendly and helpful and explain everything very clearly. The Asado following the ride is one of the best I have had in Argentina! It’s also a small enough group, so you get to know the others and enjoy a lovely meal together after the trip. I really cannot recommend this trip enough!”

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2.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

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

Ride Cerro Frias from El Calafate through lenga forest, mountain views, and Patagonian ranch country, with transfers and a hearty meal included.

“It was great! Loved the views and the horses! Amazing experience”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding

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

Ride into Mendoza’s foothills at sunset, then enjoy an authentic asado, wine, mountain views, and round-trip transport from the city.

“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

Review of Mendoza’s private El Pico Palma ranch ride, with Andes views, Creole horses, empanadas, wine, asado, and practical booking advice.

“This was one of the coolest experiences we did in South America. Gilda, Lucia, and Angel were incredible guides and made the experience unforgettable. Great views of the Andes along the entire ride and then a delicious asado and wine lunch to cap off the day. Cannot recommend this enough!”

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5.Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour

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

Review of Bariloche’s San Ramón Ranch horseback ride, Patagonian scenery, gauchos, asado lunch, wine, transport, and practical tips.

“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 through Mendoza vineyards and olive groves, then enjoy a gourmet BBQ lunch with wine pairings at historic Club Tapiz.

“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 a full day riding through Córdoba’s Sierras Chicas, touring El Rosal ranch, eating asado, and resting beside the Chavascate stream.

“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

Ride horseback through Nibepo Aike Ranch, meet gauchos, enjoy an asado, and admire Andes views on a 7-hour trip from El Calafate.

“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

Ride gentle Criollo horses through Mendoza’s Andes, then enjoy a traditional asado, high-altitude wines, and warm Estancia hospitality.

“I would highly recommend this experience!! Gilda was a lovely host, and made the day very special. Gilda picked us up from Mendoza and we drove 1.5 hours to her Estancia. We went for a horse ride on very beautiful calm horses with a view of the Andes. She then prepared us an amazing bbq meal with a lot of snacks before, she also catered for a vegetarian very well. We enjoyed trying some different wines and ate a lot of food. Overall would highly recommend this experience, very good value for money and an unforgettable day!”

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10.Sunset Horseback Ride and Asado in the Andes

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

Review of Mendoza’s sunset horseback ride, Andes views, Argentine asado, transport, timing, value, tips, and who should book.

“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

Ride horseback across Patagonia near Bariloche, spot condors and deer, enjoy breakfast and asado, with transport and guides included.

“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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