Day Trips

From Mendoza: Horse Riding Criolla with BBQ Lunch

Ride through Lunlunta’s Andean foothills on a guided criolla horseback experience, taking in native flora, fauna, and sweeping Andes views.

Savor a traditional creole barbecue lunch—an asado with local flavors—paired with empanadas, a drink, and seasonal fruit after your ride.

Travel with ease thanks to central Mendoza hotel transfers and on-tour coordination, so you can focus on the scenery and the experience.

Benefit from a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide who shares local context and keeps a comfortable pace for varied experience levels.

Horseback riding excursion in Lunlunta

Pickup from centrally located hotels in Mendoza

Spanish- and English-speaking guide

Coordination support

Traditional barbecue lunch

Empanadas

Drinks

Personal expenses

Gratuities

TOTAL DURATION5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Pickup from central Mendoza
Get direction
20 min by a/c van
1. Horseback riding base
1 activity
Horse riding & Safety briefing
Arrive at the base in Lunlunta, where the excursion begins. Get ready for the guided ride through the surrounding countryside and towards the river.
Things to do
Horseback ride through Lunlunta
Included in price
Argentine barbecue (asado criollo)
Included in price
End point
Pickup from central Mendoza
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Travel essentials: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for horseback riding, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection.

Accessibility

Mobility: The activity is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Health restrictions: The activity is not suitable for pregnant women or people with heart conditions.

Weight limit: The maximum permitted weight is 120 kg.

Additional information

Meal options: Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.

Age requirement: This experience is suitable for participants over 12 years old.

Physical limitations: Inform your guide about any physical limitations before the excursion.

Pickup: Guests staying outside central Mendoza must travel to the meeting point indicated on the voucher.

Departure conditions: The excursion is subject to a minimum number of participants.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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