Private Horseback Riding at the foot of The Andes

Embark on a thrilling horseback riding adventure at Estancia Tierras Andinas, where you’ll also enjoy delicious Argentinean cuisine and wine tasting. Discover the Gaucho culture and experience the beauty of the region’s flora and fauna. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • WR4Q+VW El Parral - The adventure begins at 7:30 am in Mendoza city, where our driver will pick you up from your preferred location.\n\nWe’ll embark on a scenic 2-hour journey south through the stunning Valle de Uco Valley, known for its picturesque wineries, vineyards, and charming towns.\n\nAround 10 am, we’ll warmly welcome you to our farm with a delightful homemade breakfast. Get ready to be enchanted by our adorable baby horses, as you can interact with them and pet them.\n\nAfterward, it’s time for a horseback ride that will last approximately 2.5 hours. As you enjoy the breathtaking scenery, you will learn all about the native plants and the diverse animal life that inhabits this semi-desert ecosystem.\n\nUpon returning from the ride, we’ll prepare some authentic Argentinian food. From excellent Asado meats to delectable vegetarian options like grilled vegetables and empanadas, our menu caters to all tastes.\n\nFollowing lunch, you’ll have the choice to relax by the river or embark on another horseback ride. For more experienced riders, this is a fantastic opportunity to canter and enhance your equestrian skills.\n\nAround 6 pm we will start our return to Mendoza city.
What's Included
  • Horseback riding
  • Round-trip transportation included
  • Meals provided: breakfast and lunch
  • Complimentary house wine and beer (age 18+)
  • Guided tour with a bilingual guide
Meal Options
  • Country Breakfast - Homemade bread and marmalades with tea and coffee. Tortafritas (traditional fried suit bread) and fruits of the season.
  • Lunch: Asado with grilled vegetables and Saldads - Prime quality Argentinian meat (ASADO), grilled vegies and salads. Served with the best and unique homemade mom’s ketchup.
  • Empanadas - Traditional meat and vegetarian empanadas.
Additional Information

Embark on a unique local adventure, combining the thrill of horseback riding with the delight of traditional Argentinean food and culture. At Estancia Tierras Andinas, we offer personalized experiences for intimate groups of up to four people, ensuring an unforgettable time.

We pride ourselves on the exceptional care provided to our horses, ensuring they receive top-notch training and are maintained in excellent condition. Moreover, our riding gear is meticulously maintained, guaranteeing utmost comfort and impeccable quality.

Our knowledgeable guides share insights about the region’s geography, flora, and fauna. Experience the exhilaration of horseback riding while learning about the revered Gaucho culture.

Indulge in authentic Argentinean cuisine, savoring succulent Asado meats, grilled vegetables, and mouthwatering empanadas. we pair your meal with renowned Mendocinian wines.

Join us for a memorable adventure that embodies our culture, nature, and warm hospitality.

  • Weight limit to ride the horses is 90kg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rolumu
Apr 27, 2024
Great experience with fantastic Argentinian food - Professional horses, not just school horses, which made the experience particularly great. Super tasty food, especially from Sergio. Best meat I've ever eaten.
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Marilyn
Apr 25, 2024
Great experience with beautiful scenery - We had a nice experience, this tour is through very well preserved areas with very nice and impressive views. Katlyn and Toby were super nice and attentive. Greatly recommend this experience
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Matwill75002
Feb 26, 2024
AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE - A day at the foot of the Andes begins like any other, with a good breakfast, but in a unique setting. In front of us, the Pre-Andes, extended in the background by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes which stand out from a deep blue sky made possible by the altitude and the total absence of pollution. A few meters away, the arroyo del Rosario flows between the reeds. Above us, Andean birds sing in the branches of the large trees planted around the Limena; the atmosphere is so calm that we hardly dare to speak. Behind us, the horses are already ready, chosen by Tobias according to the weight and experience of each rider, including beginners. An additional horse accompanies us, which carries lunch and the necessary equipment. We take a dirt road towards the mountain, which will become a path, following the river. At the start of the morning, the colors of the Andean landscape are contrasting and magnificent, green, yellow, ocher, brown, pink, black, depending on the nature of the soil and exposure to the sun. And, of course, hour after hour they change. We come across a few cows roaming free in the countryside, goats too, sometimes a gaucho on his horse. The ride is quiet, we make one or two stops to drink and re-strap if necessary. And we enjoy the magnificent view of the plateau and the pampas that we left, with its rare houses or puestos marked by a bouquet of trees. Tobias chose the top of a small hill for the lunch break. And there, surprise, he lights a fire with dead wood that we collect, takes out a parilla and prepares a delicious lomo and grilled vegetables, to the degree of cooking desired by everyone! We are almost already in the mountains, surrounded by nature, and we are enjoying a royal meal (there are even enough vegetables and fruits for a vegetarian rider). After a moment of rest, it is time to go back down but no one is in a hurry. The colors have changed and we never tire of looking into the distance, as if the distance prolongs the pleasure. Among the four of us, two are beginner riders and they are surprised to feel no pain; it must be said that the very comfortable saddles, complemented by sheepskin blankets, perfectly protect sensitive areas; There is therefore no need for any special equipment apart from a hat, beret or cap to spend a wonderful day on horseback at the foot of the Andes. Returning towards Limena, those who wish can trot or gallop a little, the horses are always motivated to return home; but everyone goes at their own pace. Upon arrival, another nice surprise: the bath in the arroyo, cool but whose current massages the bodies very effectively. You can also prefer the shower, but in both cases an excellent fruit juice, or tea, or mate is offered to facilitate the return to real life. A day with Tierras Andinas is indeed much more than a beautiful day on horseback; it is a truly unforgettable dive into the atmosphere of this unrivaled cordillera, with its grandiose landscapes, its culture, its calm and skillful horses on all terrains, the friendly, constantly attentive welcome from Tobias and his team. Getting back in the car, heading towards Mendoza, the setting sun lets us discover more mountains as we cross Tierras Blancas, the historic family estancia. Yet these are the same peaks, the same Andean lands, of which we have the feeling of having become a little friends.
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Glen_h
Nov 25, 2023
Estancia Horseback Ride - Tobi and Kate were so warm and friendly. We had a fabulous time and a wonderful ride across the estancia, with vistas of the Andes and the rest of the ranch. Coffee when we arrived, and the asado was a perfect setting in between the morning and afternoon rides, with Tobi making handmade empanadas. It was such a great day - we would go back again and again. Thanks!
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