Bariloche Horseback Riding & Traditional Argentine Barbecue Tour
Description
Journey into the Patagonian steppe and the foothills of the Argentine Andes on a pleasant 2-hour guided horseback ride. Along the way, admire a picturesque lake, transitional forests of cypress trees, and spot condors, black-necked swans, guanacos and deer. On this day excursion just outside of Bariloche, visit one of the oldest working ranches in the area, where you’ll enjoy a 3-course lunch with ‘asado’ (traditional barbecued meats) and an open bar of select beverages. Riders of all experience levels are welcome, and hotel transport is included.
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Itinerary
After hotel pickup, travel by air-conditioned coach for about an hour east of Bariloche and head to Puesto La Fragua de Estancia San Ramon (San Ramón Ranch). One of the oldest working ranches in the area, San Ramón Ranch spans 62,000 acres (25,000 hectares) into the foothills of the Argentine Andes.
Follow your guide to an old countryside school converted to the ranch’s eating area. Inside the former school, ranch staff welcome you with a light breakfast. Next, you'll learn some horseback riding techniques from your expert guide who leads the way on a 2-hour journey into the Andes foothills. This riding is for begginers and experts. Pass a picturesque lake and ride through transition forests before reaching the Patagonian steppe. Keep your eyes peeled for autochthonous animals. After your ride, return to the ranch and dig into a 3-course lunch (a first course, a main course and a dessert) featuring Argentine asado. The feast of traditional barbecued meats comes with an open bar of wine, soft drinks and mineral water. Finishing this, enjoy transport back to your Bariloche hotel. If you select the afternoon tour, you will start off with lunch, then the horseback ride, and end with snacks. *Please note: If you have dietary restrictions, please note these when you book the tour.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Reviews(78)
Horseback riding in Patagonia must be done!! Feel the weather on the back of a horse while learning about the lifestyle and culture by speaking with our wonderful guide, Jesus! Lunch was amazing!! Traditional Patagonia barbecue with the best chimichurri that we had in all of Argentina!
We really enjoyed the excursion and the general atmosphere at the ranch. My girlfriend had horse riding experience while i didnt but it was easy to get by. The horses were very very well trained and chill and the gauchos that came with us during the excursion were kind and spoke decent english. Considering the whole package (shuttle bus, intro and explanation, horses, asado, location) i found it very good value for money.
Super unprofessional booked it and was cancelled on with ZERO reason via what’s app the day before the ride. Had no time to rebook was the number one activity I wanted to do. Still a week later no refund on 400 dollars. Super disappointed would NOT recommend
Hi, We’re truly sorry for your experience and completely understand how frustrating this must have been—especially with such short notice during your trip. In this particular case, the booking was made very last minute, and the cancellation was communicated to us shortly after. As soon as we were notified, we reached out immediately to inform you as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize that, despite our efforts, the timing still impacted your plans. Cancellations are never taken lightly and can occasionally occur due to factors beyond our control. We understand how disappointing this is, especially when it was an experience you were really looking forward to. Regarding your refund, this is processed through the booking platform (Viator), but we are actively following up to ensure it is completed as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can assist and help expedite the process. We truly regret the inconvenience caused and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Tangol Tours
Awesome excursion, well structured, horses are beautiful, guides are fun and patient! Asado was great!! And we were received with a fun light breakfast before going!
Hi Johnatan, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great time with us. We’d love to welcome you again anytime you’re back in Bariloche. Tangol Tours
Great trip a little dusty having a bandana may be a Benoit for the trip, great guides. The lunch was fantastic.
Hi Johnny, Thanks a lot for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the trip, the guides, and the lunch. Hope to see you again on your next visit! Tangol Tours
Everything was included, small breakfast, 2 h horse riding (a bit slow that fit all levels) with nice views. After riding a big lunch with wine and bbq. Very beautiful ecpietance. They don't do photos for you so either ask the travel friends to take photos and share later or take yourself
Hi Asta, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the full experience. We hope to welcome you again someday! Tangol Tours
Highly recommend this tour for the organization, comfortable bus, horses, the ride was terrific and the excellent food.
Hi Sheri, Thank you so much for your recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the organization, the ride, and the food. It means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again in the future! Tangol Tours
I was unable to go on this experience as the company cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the journey and they will not refund my money. I wish that I had read other reviews about this company, as this is a total scam.
Hi, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand how upsetting this situation must have been. In this case, the booking was made very last minute, and the cancellation was communicated to us shortly after. As soon as we were notified, we reached out immediately to inform you as quickly as possible. We truly regret that, despite this, the short notice impacted your plans. We want to be clear that cancellations are never taken lightly and are only made in exceptional circumstances, usually related to operational or safety reasons beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. Regarding your refund, all payments are handled through the booking platform, but this does not mean it will not be processed. We are actively following up to ensure it is completed as soon as possible. Please contact us directly so we can assist you and help move this forward. We take feedback like yours very seriously and are committed to improving both our communication and overall experience. Tangol Tours
Fabulous setting, wonderfully friendly and helpful gauchos, spectacular BBQ and the host Nico is very good at explaining and making sure safety comes first.
Hi Maureen, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’ll make sure to pass your kind words along to Nico—he’ll really appreciate it! Hope to welcome you again in the future! Tangol Tours
We took our family of 5 on a 1/2 day tour + lunch and had a great time. The horses were pretty mellow, the scenery at the ranch was beautiful, and the lunch and snacks were tasty and authentic. Strongly recommend this outing.!
Hi Isabel, Thank you so much for your recommendation! We’re happy to hear your whole family had a great time. We’d love to have you back anytime! Tangol Tours
