The 11 Best Horse Riding in Chile

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

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

Leave Santiago for a private six-hour ride through the Andes foothills. Beginner-friendly Criollo horses, bilingual guides such as Gustavo, Will, and Cristóbal, hotel transfers, mountain trails, wildlife, and a picnic with wine make this a relaxed way to see the Cordillera.

“One great riding tour around the mountains of Santiago. The horses were well behaved and the scenery around the course was fantastic. Our tour guide was friendly and explained alot. Definately worth doing the tour lots of fun”

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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 a private guide such as Felipe or Christian, riding through the Maipo Valley with local horsemen, enjoying breakfast, a Chilean barbecue, and wine tasting. First-time riders are welcome, but river conditions can change the route. Hotel transport, meals, and all activities are included.

“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 ranch through Araucania meadows, along the Liucura River, and into the Carhuello range. You’ll see Villarrica, Quetrupillan, and Lanin volcanoes, stop at a waterfall, and may walk, trot, canter, or gallop. Mathias and his team set a calm pace at first. The four-hour ride suits experienced mountain riders and has an 80-kilo weight limit.

“Did the 2 hour ride as the 4 hour was unavailable due to poor weather. Beautiful property, helpful and friendly guides, the scenery was excellent and was overall a lovely experience.”

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4.Atacama Desert: Horseback Adventure with Scenic Views

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

Ride from San Pedro de Atacama toward the Salt Mountains, Dinosaur Valley, Catarpe Ravine, and Chulacao Ravine. Your bilingual guide chooses a suitable horse, explains local geology and history, and helps with photos. The two-hour trip suits riders seeking a quiet desert outing, though park entry costs extra.

“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

Join Kapua Tours & Experience for a 150-minute horseback ride from your Easter Island hotel to Terevaka, Rapa Nui’s highest point. You’ll ride with a Spanish-speaking guide, use a trained horse and riding equipment, and pause at the summit for wide island views. Groups are limited to eight, and food is not included.

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

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6.Horseback Riding with Horse Connection

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

Join Lynn at Hotel Posada 3 Pasos for a horse experience built around trust, grooming, and communication. Choose English, Chilean huaso, or gaucho tack, then ride through forest and pampa toward Lake Figueroa. Pick a half-day outing with about two riding hours or a full day with six to seven hours and a woodland picnic.

“We had an amazing day with Lynn and her horses, the best experience we have had in Patagonia. Lynn was extremely kind and knowledgeable, and we are so grateful to her for sharing her passion for horses and Patagonia with us. She is very unique that she focusses on how to build connection and trust with your horse before riding, which helped us to feel even more at ease and gain more from the day than we had imagined. Thank you Lynn!”

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7.Traditional Horseback Riding Experience

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

Spend 210 minutes riding gentle horses through a real Chilean estancia near Puerto Natales. Spanish-speaking gauchos lead beginners and experienced riders past sheep, cattle, herding dogs, wild flora, hills, and the Última Esperanza Fjord. Transport, helmets, chaps, coffee, and a snack are included, with groups limited to 10 people.

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8.Horseback Riding to Dorotea Fjord Lookout

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

Ride for three hours from the base of Cerro Dorotea with a Spanish-speaking gaucho, passing through native forest and open meadows toward a lookout near the Chile-Argentina border. Hotel transport, a safety briefing, and coffee with donuts are included. An English-speaking guide costs extra.

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

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9.Private Andes Foothills Horseback Riding. Half day

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

Leave Santiago by private transfer for a three-hour horseback ride through native forest and Andean foothills. English-Spanish guides such as Gustavo, Frank, Therese, and Macarena match you with a calm Chilean horse, lead you to a mountain lookout, and serve a light snack. Add the optional cheese and wine table at the farm.

“It's been 30 years since my last time horseback riding. So I grabbed this opportunity and was not disappointed. I had a great time out in the hills outside Santiago. Just Frank, the guide, who was fluent in English, and me. I liked the horse. It had been selected according to my weight and height. Highly recommended 👌.”

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10.Horseback Riding near Strait of Magellan

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

From downtown Punta Arenas, you’ll ride south to Agua Fresca Lodge for a small-group horseback trip with an English or Spanish guide. Follow the Strait of Magellan through wetlands, Lenga forest, and coastal terrain, then stop at a viewpoint facing Tierra del Fuego, Dawson Island, and the Darwin Range. Carla may host your 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.Full Day Horse Riding to the Mountains

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

Spend a full day with Lynn of Horse Connection Patagonia, learning to catch, brush, and tack your horse before riding through forests, rivers, and open country near Puerto Natales. The day includes a homemade picnic, distant Paine Massif views, and an optional mindfulness session on the mountain. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“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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