Best Chile Horseback Riding Tours — Our Top 12

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

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

Leave Santiago by minivan for a private half-day ride through the Cordillera. Beginner-friendly Criollo horses, bilingual guides such as Gustavo, Will, and Cristóbal, mountain trails, wildlife, and a ranch picnic with wine make this a relaxed way to see the Andes. Sunset rides are also offered in summer.

“This was a truly unique experience! Will had a plethora of knowledge about the history of Chile. He was capable, attentive, and well-versed. He offered wonderful suggestions on shopping, activities, and food in Santiago. The ride was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This is a wonderful way to see Chile and Santiago from a new perspective! Will's confidence and care in his work were evident, making our party feel at ease. If you have the opportunity to take part in this experience, we highly recommend it! Thank you so much!”

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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 Chilean horses through Isla de Maipo, sharing breakfast and a country barbecue, then tasting wine at a local winery. Guides such as Felipe, Christian, Carolina, and Mario are part of the experience, though the exact team and winery may vary.

“I just loved! Guides are very friendly, first of all we had our breakfast in a increbible place and after that we ride a horse with Don Mario, best person that I meet in my life ! This tour is really impressive and aí highly recommend”

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3.Horseback Trailride Excursion

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

Ride from Antilco ranch through Araucania’s meadows, forest, and along the Liucura River. Guides such as Mathias and Miriam begin slowly while you get used to your horse, then the route may include trotting, cantering, and galloping. The half-day ride reaches a waterfall and offers views of Villarrica, Quetrupillan, and Lanin volcanoes.

“Great experience, wonderful horses. We were on a 4 hour trail. The ride is challenging for beginners, the views are amazing. The guide is thoughtful and caring. Would love to take a 4 day trip with this team.”

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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 for a guided two-hour ride toward the Salt Mountains, Dinosaur Valley, Catarpe Ravine, and Chulacao Ravine. Your bilingual guide matches you with a horse, explains local geology and history, and helps with photos. Leo has guided some departures.

“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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5.Terevaka Horse Excursion: The highest point and 360° view.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $130

Ride from Easter Island’s green fields to Terevaka, the highest point on Rapa Nui. A Spanish-speaking guide leads this small-group outing of up to eight people. Trained horses, riding equipment, hotel pickup, and return are included. Food is not included, so plan ahead if you want a picnic at the top.

“Sehr schöne Tour mit toller Aussicht. Kleine Gruppe. Schneller, unkomplizierter Transfer. Sichere und zuverlässige Pferde. Einmaliges Erlebnis.”

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6.Puerto Natales: Horseback Riding with Horse Connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $150

Meet Lynn and her horses at Hotel Posada 3 Pasos, then help choose, halter, groom, and saddle your mount. Ride toward Lake Figueroa through forest and pampa, with English, Chilean huaso, or gaucho tack. Choose a half-day ride of about two hours or a full-day outing with a woodland picnic.

“The trip with Lynn was one of a kind. You will leave this experience with a fuller heart and a refreshed perspective. Lynn is such an inspiring individual who encourages you to see the beautiful connection humans can form with horses. The scenery was breath taking and there was an amazing opportunity in the morning to create a bond with the horses before setting off on a ride. We were chosen by the horses, we then fed and brushed them and were able to really take our time and build a connection. I couldn’t recommend this more, Lynn is an amazing teacher, not only about horses and riding, but about…”

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7.Puerto Natales: Traditional Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3h 30m · from $171

Travel from Puerto Natales to a real Chilean estancia near Puerto Demaistre for a 2.5-hour ride with Spanish-speaking gauchos. Gentle horses, herding dogs, sheep, cattle, hills, and views over the Última Esperanza Fjord give you a close look at rural Patagonia. Beginners can ride, and the small group stays limited to 10 people.

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8.Puerto Natales: Horseback Riding to Dorotea Fjord Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $171

You’ll ride for about three hours from Puerto Natales to Cerro Dorotea with a Spanish-speaking local gaucho. The route passes through native forest and meadows before reaching views of the city, Almirante Montt Gulf, and Última Esperanza Fjord. Transport, safety briefing, and coffee with donuts are included.

“Lo claro en sus indicaciones y preocupación del guía porque todos estemos bien No hay nada que corregir”

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9.Santiago: Private Andes Foothills Horseback Riding. Half day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours · from $250

Leave Santiago by private vehicle for a quiet three-hour ride through native forest and Andean foothills. Guides such as Gustavo, Frank, Therese, and Macarena match you with a calm Chilean horse, then lead you to a plateau with views of Santiago, snowy peaks, and possible condors. A snack is included, with an optional cheese and wine table at the farm.

“It was just incredible. My first time on a horse, so many emotions. beautiful views. it is worth it to try it”

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10.Horseback Riding near Strait of Magellan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3h 30m · from $225

Ride from Agua Fresca Lodge along the Strait of Magellan with a small group of up to eight. Expect forest, wetlands, beach, birdlife, and a viewpoint toward Tierra del Fuego, Dawson Island, and the Darwin Range. Carla may host, and Spanish and English guiding is available. A homemade snack follows the ride.

“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.”

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11.Puerto Natales: Full Day Horse Riding to the Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $360

Join Lynn of Horse Connection Patagonia for a small-group ride from Hotel Posada Tres Pasos. You will catch, brush, and saddle your horse before riding through forests, beside lakes, and across rivers. A homemade picnic, Paine Massif views, nearby condors, and an optional mindfulness exercise make this a personal day in Patagonia.

“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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12.Terevaka Mount: Morning Horseback Riding & Planting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $150

Join Alice and her husband at Adventure Terevaka for a small-group morning ride from Vaitea woods to Mount Terevaka. You will follow the dry-season stream Ava Ranga Uka, pass Rano a Roi crater, and reach the island’s highest point. First-time riders receive an introduction, and the ride includes hotel pickup in Hangaroa.

“Sehr gut Organisiert Alice und ihr Mann haben eine Wunderschöne Farm wo die Pferde friedlich leben. Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt, Abholung und Ausritt waren super. Sichere Pferde auch für Anfänger geeignet.”

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