Horseback riding in Mendoza: 2 hours in the Andes with wine

Condors circle overhead while you ride toward the starry night.

Horseback riding in the mountains of Mendoza, 20 minutes from the city, pairs 2 hours of riding in the Cordillera de Los Andes with a complete barbecue and local wine tasting afterward. A small group rides with a Gaucho guide in English or Spanish, and round-trip transport from the city is included. The activity requires at least moderate fitness and is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

The experience

Two hours of riding takes you into the Cordillera de Los Andes, climbing to 1,200 meters where condors and blackberry eagles circle overhead. The trail is small-group only (no large tours, no crowds), and you ride with Gauchos from the area who know the mountains. Transport leaves from Mendoza and returns you there, so the only thing you arrange is showing up.

At the end of the ride, a complete barbecue waits: grilled meats, vegetables and Mendoza wine, which makes up half the experience. You eat under the starry night in the mountains instead of heading straight back to town. The wine comes from vineyards in the province, the same ones recognized worldwide, and tasting it where it grows changes what you taste.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Mendoza.
• 2 hours of horseback riding with a Gaucho guide.
• complete barbecue with grilled meats and vegetables.
• Mendoza wine tasting.
• guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 55 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by GAUCHO ESTATE

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here (you'll ride with a handful of people, not a tour bus crowd), and the real draw is the combination of riding and the meal afterward, so book this if you want both the activity and the time to sit down and taste the wine where it's made.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the actual horseback riding part?

The riding itself is 2 hours. The full activity, including transport, the barbecue and wine, runs about 4 hours total.

What's the highest point you reach on the ride?

You climb to 1,200 meters above sea level in the Cordillera de Los Andes, high enough to see condors and blackberry eagles.

Is transport from Mendoza included?

Yes, round-trip transport from the city is included, so you don't need to arrange your own way to the trailhead.

What kind of food and wine do you get after riding?

A complete barbecue with grilled meats and vegetables, plus wine from Mendoza vineyards. The meal and drinks make up about half of what you're paying for.

Do I need riding experience to book this?

No prior experience is required, but you do need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.