Mendoza: Vineyard Horseback Ride & Gourmet Asado Lunch
Horseback through Maipu vines then feast on asado & Malbec
You’ll ride horseback through Maipu’s vineyards outside Mendoza with a local guide who knows every turn of the trail. After your ride, sit down for an Argentine asado lunch (think steak, fresh salad, wine pairings), in a country mansion setting. Expect laughter, good food, and those small moments that stick with you long after you’ve gone home.
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Horseback ride and gourmet lunch
- Pick up at hotel at 11am
- Drive 45 minutes to Lunlunta stables
- Begin 90-minute horseback ride
- Ride through vineyards and Rio Mendoza
- Enjoy multi-course lunch with wine
- Return to Mendoza city by 5:30pm
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup from Mendoza city or nearby areas, all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle to Lunlunta stables and back, a guided 90-minute horseback ride through Maipu’s vineyards and olive groves (even if you’ve never ridden before), and finally a multi-course gourmet asado lunch with carefully paired local wines before heading back in the late afternoon.
- Every day 10:00
Information
Feel the sun in Mendoza as you ride through Maipu vineyards, then sit down to a gourmet asado lunch with wine pairings. Includes pickup and local guide.
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The experience
The first thing I noticed was the smell: fresh grass mixed with something sweet, maybe wildflowers or just the way the air sits over Mendoza’s vineyards. Our guide, Martín, handed me the reins and grinned when I admitted I’d never ridden before. “No worries,” he said, “the horses know the way better than we do.” I believed him. The saddle felt stiff at first but after a few minutes, trotting past rows of vines and olive trees, it started to make sense. There was this moment when we crossed a dry riverbed: the dust kicked up and you could hear nothing but hooves and someone laughing behind me (I think it was Lucía, trying to get her horse to stop nibbling at grape leaves).
I kept expecting it to feel touristy but it didn’t: maybe because Martín grew up in Lunlunta and seemed to know every farmer we passed. He waved at a guy fixing a fence. They exchanged a few words in Spanish that I only half caught. The ride lasted about 90 minutes, just enough for my legs to start complaining. But honestly? The views distracted me: sunlight flickering through leaves, mountains hazy in the distance. At one point, Martín pointed out where the Rio Mendoza used to run wide before droughts changed everything. It made me think about how old this land is, how many stories must be buried under these vines.
Lunch at Divina Marga felt like stepping into someone’s country home: big wooden tables, windows thrown open to let in warm air. The asado came out in courses: crispy salad with citrus and goat cheese (I still think about that), steak with hash browns and chimichurri that tasted smoky and sharp all at once, then fruit with ice cream for dessert. Each plate came with a different local wine. By the second glass of Malbec I’d stopped worrying about my dusty boots or my terrible Spanish accent. Someone put on music quietly in the background (old tango songs, maybe), and for a while nobody really talked much. Just eating, drinking, looking out at all that green.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 54 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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 24 h before the start.
How long does the horseback riding last?
The horseback ride lasts about 90 minutes through vineyards and along country lanes.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes, no riding experience is needed: guides will help you throughout.
Where does lunch take place?
Lunch is served at Divina Marga restaurant and wine cellar near Lunlunta.
Are transfers from Mendoza city included?
Yes, hotel pickup and return transfers are included in the tour price.
What kind of food is served for lunch?
A multi-course Argentine asado lunch is served with local wine pairings.
Can vegetarians be accommodated?
Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.
Are children allowed on this tour?
Children can join if accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available upon request.
Operated by Trout Wine Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Mendoza: Vineyard Horseback Ride & Gourmet Asado Lunch
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