Horseback Riding Andes Trails: Gourmet meals with local wines included

Ride trails that only horses can reach, then eat and drink like a local

Full-day horseback riding in the Andes with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You ride between three-quarters of an hour in total through untouched mountain trails where you sight condors, eagles, guanacos and other native animals, with pickup from your location, a country breakfast before you mount, a Creole roast lunch halfway through, and a mid-afternoon back at the main house. The route follows paths accessible only on horseback, and meals come with top-level varietal wines and non-alcoholic drinks adapted to your preferences.

The experience

The day starts with pickup at 8 a.m. and a two-hour drive along Route 40 through vineyards, plantations and river valleys to reach the farm. A typical Creole breakfast waits in the main house (toasted homemade bread, scrambled eggs, cold cuts, coffee, tea and mate) to fuel you before you meet your horse at the corrals. From there you ride between three-quarters of an hour in total through trails carved into the mountain range, passing through valleys and streams that no vehicle can navigate.

The landscape itself is the route: you move through untouched terrain where sightings of condors, eagles, guanacos and other native animals happen as you ride. Halfway through, the group stops for a Creole barbecue prepared on-site: roasted meat, seasonal vegetables and fresh salads paired with top-level wines from the region. You can request menu adjustments or ask for typical regional recipes when you book. After the break, you ride back to the main house, where a mid-afternoon of coffee, tea, mate, toast and Mendoza pancakes closes the day.

A live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the ride and handles all the logistics. The operator adapts the experience to what you need. If you want a different pace or have preferences about the food and wine, let them know at reservation and they'll arrange it. Horses, saddles and the air-conditioned vehicle for the drive are all included.

What’s included

• Pickup from your agreed location.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the two-hour drive along Route 40.
• country breakfast with toasted homemade bread, scrambled eggs, cold cuts, coffee, tea and mate.
• horses and saddles.
• three-quarters of an hour of guided riding through mountain trails.
• Creole roast lunch with roasted vegetables and seasonal salads paired with top-level varietal wines.
• mid-afternoon with coffee, tea, mate, toast and Mendoza pancakes.
• non-alcoholic drinks throughout.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Finca La Limeña

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride trails that vehicles cannot reach and spend a full day with a small group in the mountains. The eight-hour format (including the drive, meals and wine) suits travelers who want the complete Andes experience in one day rather than a short riding session alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What kind of riding experience is this? Do I need to be an experienced rider?

The ride is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the operator adapts to your needs. You'll spend between three-quarters of an hour in total on horseback, moving through mountain trails that only horses can access. The pace and terrain adjust to the group.

What do I actually see while riding through the Andes?

The trails pass through valleys and streams in untouched mountain landscape. Native animals you may sight include condors, eagles and guanacos. The route follows the foot of the Andes mountain range with views across vineyards and plantations visible during the drive to the farm.

How much time do I spend eating and drinking versus riding?

Riding takes between three-quarters of an hour in total. The day also includes a country breakfast at the main house before you mount, a Creole roast lunch halfway through the ride, and a mid-afternoon back at the house after you return. The full day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

Can I request changes to the meals or wines?

Yes. The operator adapts the menu to your needs and can prepare typical regional recipes if you let them know when making the reservation. All meals come with top-level varietal wines, and non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Pickup from your location, the two-hour drive, horses and saddles, all meals and drinks, and the guide are included. You'll need a valid riding ability appropriate to the terrain. Personal helmets are not included in the package.