Half-Day Experience
Mendoza Like A Local:
Horses, Wine & Asado
The Mendoza Journey
We experienced this day ourselves and loved it! Here is what it was actually like:
Our day started with a warm welcome from Facundo, Sebastián and Gonzalo who picked us up from our home. No taxi to a meeting point, no confusion. Just a friendly face at the door and a scenec drive into the mountains .
THE PICKUP
Up in the Andes, they introduced us to Jesús. He's a gaucho, a real one, not a performer or a guide in uniform. He lives up there with his horses and knows every path like it's his backyard, because it is. From the moment we met him, we felt in good hands.
THE ANDES
The ride itself was more relaxed than we expected. The horses were very calm and sure-footed, the path was beautiful, and there was no pressure to keep up or push through. A support vehicle followed along the whole time, which took the edge off for those of us who weren't born in the saddle. They gave us ponchos and traditional hats, and somehow, in that setting, it didn't feel like a prop. It just felt right.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Midway through the morning ride we stopped for an aperitivo in the middle of the mountains. Wine, air, silence. We could have stayed there for hours!
WINE WITH A VIEW
The ride continued through open Andean landscapes before finishing with an asado: a proper meat lunch cooked outdoors over a fire. Grilled meats (expect big portions), vegetables, more wine, good company. We came back with the best memories from this day. This is an experience we've recommended to everyone since!
THE ASADO
Book Your Experience
Format: Half-day, from 10 am (pick up) to 3 pm
Where: Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
When: Upon host availability
Cost: $260 per person
Capacity: From 2 to 20 people
Language: English, Spanish
Dates: Available all year long
What’s Included:
Pickup and drop off from hotel
2 hour horseback ride
Aperitivo / Snack in the mountains with wine
Asado lunch outdoors with wine (in case of rain, the lunch will be moved inside a refuge)
We'll confirm availability and connect you directly with the hosts.
Cancellation Policy: This hosts cancellation policy allows you to cancel up to 48 hours before the experience.
