The 4 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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