Experiences / Mendoza & Aconcagua
Andes Horseback Ride from the Uco Valley
Two days with gauchos into the high valleys above the vineyards
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–10
- Minimum age
- 12
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Tunuyán, Uco Valley
- Operated by
- Alta Cordillera Expeditions
Overview
Saddle up with local arrieros and ride from the vineyards of the Uco Valley into the foothills of the Andes, following the same mule tracks once used to cross into Chile.
Camp at a mountain puesto with an asado over the fire, wake up to condors and return through river valleys on day two.
Highlights
- Ride with local gauchos
- Night at a mountain puesto
- Traditional asado and Malbec
- Views to the snow-capped Andes
Included
- Horses and saddlery
- Gaucho guides
- All meals with wine
- Camping equipment
- Transfers from Tunuyán
Not included
- Transfer from Mendoza city
- Sleeping bag
- Travel insurance
Before you go
Beginner riders welcome; 5–6 hours in the saddle per day.
