The 11 Best Horse Riding Trips in Argentina

1.Mendoza: 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 share an authentic asado, wine, and dessert at a welcoming family ranch.

“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.El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

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

Ride to Cerro Frías from El Calafate for mountain views, lenga forest trails, gentle horses, local food, and a memorable Patagonian outing.

“Amazing! The views were incredible and the horses were so sweet.”

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3.Sunset Horseback Riding

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

Ride through Lunlunta at sunset, admire Andes views, then share a traditional asado with wine, transport included from Mendoza City.

“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

Ride Creole horses through Mendoza’s high Andes, then enjoy empanadas, wine, Argentine barbecue, and dessert at a private family ranch.

“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

Ride calm horses through Patagonia’s foothills, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy an Argentine asado with wine at a historic ranch near Bariloche.

“Lovely ride with beautiful scenery on very quiet horses. Beautiful ranch setting. Relaxing atmosphere.”

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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 multi-course BBQ lunch with wine at historic Club Tapiz.

“It was a great horse trail ride through the neighbouring vineyards with gentle horses, stunning views and knowledgeable guides who provided just the right amount of information. Next a gastronomical meals with wine. Samples paired with our choice of starter, entree, fabulous deserts, finished with a coffee fresh and hot with a sweet tidbit. Thank to to our server Luisa at Club Tapiz and our guide Exequiel Quiro and our driver for a fabulous day!”

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7.Horseback riding through the Sierras

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

Ride gentle horses through Córdoba’s Sierras Chicas, visit historic farm ruins, enjoy an Argentine asado, and rest 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.El Calafate: Nibepo Aike Ranch with Horseback Riding

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

Ride with gauchos at Nibepo Aike Ranch, see the Andes, visit a shearing shed, and enjoy Patagonian lamb near 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 Criollo horses through Mendoza’s Andes, then enjoy gaucho hospitality, an asado criollo, high-altitude wine, and mountain views.

“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.From Mendoza: Sunset Horseback Ride and Asado in the Andes

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

Ride gentle horses into an Andean sunset, then enjoy an Argentine asado with wine, salads, and fruit on a six-hour Mendoza outing.

“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.Bariloche: Guided horseback rides in the Patagonian steppe

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

Ride across Bariloche’s Patagonian steppe, spot condors and deer, and enjoy breakfast and a traditional asado on this six-hour outing.

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

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