Chile · HORSES
The good horse riding fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Ride gentle Criollo horses through the Andes from Santiago, then enjoy a ranch picnic, local cheeses, meats, fruit, and wine.
“Gustavo was a great guide. He communicated with us making the experience wonderful. The horse were sweet and calm. The trail was beautiful.”
Review of a private Maipo Valley horseback and wine tour from Santiago, with ranch breakfast, Chilean barbecue, river trails, and winery tasting.
“From the gracious hospitality of our hosts & guides to the breath-taking views of the Maipo River Valley, this tour was by far the most memorable part of me & my husband's anniversary trip to Chile. You should make it a MUST for your trip! We started the day with breakfast & great conversation at a local artist's home then got to take in all the beauty of the region's landscape on a peaceful couple hour horseback ride. The homemade lunch at a nearby home was absolutely delicious & a perfect fill up before heading to a wine tour at what ended up being one of our favorite wineries in…”
Ride through forests, meadows, rivers, and volcano views near Pucón on a small-group trail adventure for experienced riders.
“An incredible experience overall. Mathias and his team were very helpful and professional. Easy to speak and and coordinate with Mathias. The horses were great and the trail was stunning. Would definitely do it again.”
Ride calm horses through San Pedro’s Dinosaur Valley, Catarpe and Chulacao Ravine on a scenic two-hour Atacama Desert adventure.
“Beautiful well-trained horses, we rode in the desert, through a river bank and then a green path away from the sun. Awesome experience”
Ride to Rapa Nui’s highest point on a small-group horse tour with hotel pickup, trained horses, Spanish guides, and 360-degree views.
“Sehr schöne Tour mit toller Aussicht. Kleine Gruppe. Schneller, unkomplizierter Transfer. Sichere und zuverlässige Pferde. Einmaliges Erlebnis.”
Connect with a horse, ride to Lake Figueroa, and learn Patagonia’s history on a small-group horseback trip from Puerto Natales.
“We had a wonderful experience. Both me and Manu were deeply touched by the ride and the mindful interactions. We really appreciated the focus on building a relationship with our horses beginning to end. Lynn was an excellent guide every step of the way in this short journey. This was definitely one of our highlights of our Patagonian trip.”
Ride gentle horses through a Chilean estancia near Puerto Natales, with fjord views, gauchos, herding dogs, and a warm snack.
Ride to Cerro Dorotea above Puerto Natales for fjord views, native forests, gaucho guidance, hotel pickup, and coffee afterward.
“muy costoso para lo que fue. Al final me cambiaron el recorrido y me dijeron que visitariamos otro fiordo (lo vi mucho mejor desde el taxi que desde la ruta a caballo). La actitud del guía deja mucho por desear (con otros turistas fue grosero, y su forma de hablar cortante, al límite de lo irrespetuoso). Adicional a eso, allá les cobraron 90.000 pesos chilenos, no entiendo por qué terminé yo pagando mucho más. El guía decidió hacer la cabalgata un poco más corta y los otros también se quejaron al respecto con él, a lo que respondió que el clima no estaba muy bueno y había 2 turistas esperando…”
Ride Chilean horses through Santiago’s Andes foothills on a private half-day tour with mountain views, local guides, snacks, and wine.
“This was one of the best trips I’ve been on! Frank & Therese are fantastic guides! I felt more like a friend than a client!! The ride was amazing! I got to see a Chilean Condor & a couple of eagles! The views of the mountains are gorgeous. Frank is very personable and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful day and I hope I am able to visit Santiago again!!”
Ride through Patagonian forest and wetlands to views of the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, and Darwin Range from Agua Fresca Lodge.
“Fabulous people Great communication Horses well fed and behaved very well The ride was varied terrain and views from riverbed to forest to beach The only reason for less than 5* was (unverified) maybe hoof/pastern issues, but saying that the horses seemed sound.”
Ride through Patagonia from forest to mountain viewpoints, connect with your horse, enjoy a homemade picnic, and look for close-flying condors.
“I cannot express how amazing this tour was. I loved riding with the horses and the land we ride through is gorgeous. The food Lynn made was DELECTABLE. And I had moments I will carry with me and cherish. Thank you Lynn for what you do”
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