The 4 Best Horseback Riding Trips in Chile

1.Private Horseback Adventure in the Andes, with Picnic & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $278Our pick

Leave Santiago by air-conditioned minivan for a private six-hour ride in the Andes foothills. Beginners can learn on gentle Criollo horses, while experienced riders may reach more challenging trails. Guides such as Gustavo, Will, Felipe, and Lorraine share local insight before a ranch picnic of bread, cheeses, meats, fruit, and wine.

“We had an excellent time with Will and Mirta ! Very knowledgeable and kind. A great ride in the mountains followed by a lively picnic and wine. Beautiful views of Santiago and the Andes. We loved interacting with all the animals on the ranch!”

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2.Horseback Private Wine Tour and Country Grill from Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $585

Spend about nine hours with your own guide and driver, riding through Isla de Maipo with local horseman Mario or Adolfo, enjoying breakfast and a Chilean barbecue, then tasting wine at Miraflores Winery. Felipe, Christian, Carolina, and other guides help connect the riding, food, wine, and local culture.

“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…”

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3.Horseback Trailride Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Ride from Antilco Horsetrekking through pastures, forest, and along the Liucura River toward a waterfall and views of Villarrica, Quetrupillan, and Lanin volcanoes. The pace builds from walking to trotting, cantering, and sometimes galloping. This four-hour route suits experienced mountain riders. Mathias and the team handle bookings and rider orientation.

“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.”

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4.Atacama Desert: Horseback Adventure with Scenic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $68

Meet White & Green International Travel in San Pedro de Atacama, choose a well-trained horse with your bilingual guide, and ride toward the Salt Mountains, Dinosaur Valley, Catarpe Ravine, and Chulacao Ravine. Guide Leo may share stories about local farming and San Pedro’s recent changes. Bring water, sun protection, and a little curiosity.

“Beautiful well-trained horses, we rode in the desert, through a river bank and then a green path away from the sun. Awesome experience”

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