Chile · HORSEBACK RIDES IN SANTIAGO
Good horseback rides in Santiago sell out weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Chilean horses through the Andes foothills, meet local arrieros, and enjoy a cheese-and-wine picnic just 30 minutes from Santiago.
“Really fun day and beautiful scenery. Great experience and it was nice to just have a half day rather than many of the trips which are a full day. We were able to see some of the peaks of the Andes mountains.”
Ride gentle Criollo horses through the Andes from Santiago, with mountain views, hotel transfers, a picnic, wine, and beginner-friendly guides.
“MAKE SURE YOU CONTACT THE LOCAL GUIDE!!! I was looking forward to a sunset ride and a BBQ. Thank goodness I contacted the local number to inquire about my pickup driver and vehicle. She didn't know anything about my 4 pm reservation and asked if I could ride the next morning at 10 am. Well...I paid, so I felt as if I had no choice. RIDE: The two guides were great. The horses were fine. The tour was basic but pleasant. The food was a disappointment although our 'chef' was nice. Nothing was typical Chilean cuisine, especially the Club crackers served with the ham and cheese. Avocados are a major…”
Ride through Chile’s Maipo Valley, enjoy a country barbecue, and taste local wines on a private day trip from Santiago.
“We had a fantastic and genuine experience with Felipe. It was just the two of us (my fiancé and me). He picked us up from our hotel and drove us to Isla de Maipo, where we had breakfast and a home/gallery tour with a local artist. Then on to meet Mario and saddle up for a few hours on horseback - winding through the picturesque landscape, crossing rivers, and into the middle of a vineyard, where we had a great lunch over an open fire, with good wine and conversation under the shade of a small grove of mesquite trees. After horseback riding, it was on to a winery for…”
Ride a Chilean horse in the Andes foothills, enjoy sweeping Santiago views, and finish with a picnic and wine on this private half-day tour.
“Very beautiful ride, the scenery is outstanding and the horses are quite gentle. Excellent value. We had Mauricio and Mario as guides....they are amazing!”
Ride Chilean horses through Santiago’s Andes foothills, enjoy city and mountain views, and share a snack with wine on this private escape.
“I had booked this for one specific day but there was awful rain on that day and unfortunately it had to be postponed. Therese kept me updated throughout and we were able to rearrange the trip for another day. The trip itself was great - views were amazing! The horse was very well behaved. I was picked up and dropped off at my hotel door with no issues. So very easy as a lone female traveller. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip or return for another!”
Review of Santiago’s Andes 4x4 and horseback tour, with petroglyphs, barbecue, mountain views, practical tips, price advice, and FAQ.
“We enjoy the comfort of the Premier rooms for families.”
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