The 9 Best Mendoza Horse Riding Tours

1.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

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

Leave Mendoza by van for a family-run ranch, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride to 2,100 meters. After the sunset views, return for beef, pork, salads, dessert, and wine. The ride suits beginners, but the road is bumpy and the mountain route can be steep.

“Great family running the operation. Very accommodating and sensitive to the needs of all. Great views and riding as well. Highly recommend”

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2.Sunset Horseback Riding

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

Leave Mendoza at 5:30 pm for Lunlunta, where Santiago, Leni, Francisco, and the ranch team match you with a calm horse and guide you on a two-hour ride toward the river and foothills. Finish with an asado, vegetables, drinks, fruit, and sunset views of the Andes.

“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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3.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 Criollo horses with Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel among the Cordón del Plata mountains. Private transport, a two-and-a-half-hour ride, empanadas, high-altitude wine, Argentine asado, and regional desserts are included.

“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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4.Horseback ride through vineyards followed by gourmet lunch

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

You’ll ride gentle horses for 90 minutes through Lunlunta’s vineyards, olive groves, and the Mendoza River area, then sit down to a multi-course lunch with wine at Club Tapiz. Trout & Wine keeps the group to eight, with hotel transport and guides such as Victoria, Ricky, and Charlie.

“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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5.The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Leave Mendoza for Don Daniel’s ranch, learn the mate ritual, eat homemade sopaipillas, then ride roughly three and a half hours into the Andes. Guides such as Matias, Martin, Noemi, and Timotheé have led the day. Lunch is an asado or cold sandwich, depending on wind.

“Amazing experience. Great guides and accommodations. The natural beauty is mesmerizing”

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6.From Mendoza: Full Day Gaucho Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours

Leave Mendoza at 8:30 AM with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, pass Cacheuta and Potrerillos, then reach a family ranch for tortitas, mate, and a three-hour ride toward the Andes. Guides such as Joaquin and Daniel may lead the day, followed by an open-fire asado, wine, salads, and dessert.

“We booked a full day gaucho tour and it was the best decision ever. From pickup to drop off everything worked perfectly. The experience itself was just amazing and I recommend everyone not to miss out on this. You will be welcomed by the Gaucho and the guides on the farm and enjoy breakfast while the horses are being prepared. After that we rode the horses through amazing landscape if the andes to about an elevation of 3000 meters where we had an amazing barbecue. Then we started to make our way down again. Absolutely loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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7.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 Tupungato for a private ride on gentle Criollo horses, guided by a local gaucho and bilingual host. Expect mountain trails, a clay-oven lunch, selected wines, homemade pastries, and time to relax at the family estancia.

“Gilda and her team provided an unforgettable experience. Riding through the stunning valley was a true highlight, and the delicious meal paired with excellent wine afterward made it even more special. The horses were calm, gentle, and clearly well-cared for, making the ride peaceful and enjoyable. This is an amazing way to take in the beauty of the Mendoza countryside. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Gilda, for such a memorable day!”

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

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

Ride gentle, well-cared-for horses through Mendoza Province as the Andes catch the last light. Santiago has guided some departures, and your evening ends at a well-kept ranch with asado, salads, roasted vegetables, bread, wine or juice, and seasonal fruit.

“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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9.Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner in Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $185

Leave central Mendoza for a two-hour sunset horseback ride through the First Wine Region, guided in English or Spanish. Then sit down to an Argentine asado with local gauchos. Hotel pickup, drop-off, dinner, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

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