ANDES MOUNTAINS
HORSEBACK RIDING
AND WINERY TOUR

Join us for an adrenaline-filled mountain horseback ride in Chile’s Maipo Canyon with spectacular views of the Andes Mountains followed by a winery tour and tasting at the historic Viña Cousiño Macul.

BOOK TOUR

After a two-hour drive from Chile’s capital of Santiago, you will arrive at the horse ranch located at Cascada de las Animas in the village of San Alfonso on the banks of the Maipo River.  This nature resort has more than 25 years of experience in ecotourism in Chile with 8,000 acres of mountain ranges, valleys, springs, and waterfalls.

You will be guided by “arrieros” (local cowboys) as you take in the stunning vistas and admire the abundant flora and fauna from horseback. You will scale narrow mountain trails to a plateau where you will enjoy the gorgeous surroundings.  The horseback riding time is approximately 90 minutes. There is no experience needed for this adventure.  We use small but robust Chilean “criollo” horses that make everyone feel comfortable.

Following the horseback riding experience, you will have time for lunch at the rustic countryside Casa Bosque Restaurant in San Jose de Maipo. 

Then, it is wine time!  You will visit Cousiño Macul Vineyard for a winery tour and wine tasting.  Founded in 1856, Cousiño Macul is the only winery in Chile among those established in the 19th Century that continues in the hands of the original founding family.  The mission of Cousiño Macul is to produce world-class wines that are unmistakably Chilean carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley.

8:00 a.m. Depart Hotel in Santiago
10:00 a.m. Horseback Riding Experience at Cascada de las Animas
12:30 p.m. Depart Cascada de las Animas
12:45 p.m. Lunch at Casa Bosque Restaurant.  Click here for the restaurant’s menu.
1:45 p.m. Depart Restaurant
3:00 p.m. Winery Tour and Wine Tasting at Cousiño Macul Vineyard
4:30 p.m. Depart Vineyard
5:00 p.m. Return to Hotel in Santiago

Please Note

(1) All times are approximate and the order of sites visited may vary.

(2) The minimum age for horseback riding is 12 years old and maximum age is 65 years old.  The maximum individual weight is 100 kilos (220 lbs). 

(3) Please keep in mind that this is a mountain horseback ride.  There are segments of the trail that are steep and narrow in both going up and coming down from the summit.  This is part of the adventure!  However, this may be uncomfortable for those who have a fear of heights. 

(4) Although this is a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, there may be others joining you on the horseback ride and at the vineyard, which is beyond our control.

(5) On Mondays, due to Cousiño Macul Vineyard being closed, we will visit Concha y Toro Vineyard for the winery tour and tasting (Traditional wine tasting option only).  In this case, the restaurant for lunch will be La Vaquita Echá.  Click here for restaurant’s menu.

  • 2 guests – USD 260 per person
  • 3-4 guests (10% discount) – USD 234 per person
  • 5+ guests (20% discount) – USD 208 per person

Inclusions

  • English-Speaking Driver Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Horseback Ride
  • Winery Tour and Traditional Wine Tasting (3 wines) at Cousiño Macul Vineyard.  (An alternative vineyard will be visited if Cousiño Macul is closed or does not have availability on the date selected)
  • Bottled Water

Optional Wine Tasting Upgrade

  • This tour includes a Traditional Wine Tasting (3 wines) at Cousiño Macul Vineyard.  If you are interested in an upgrade to the Premium Wine Tasting, which includes an additional 3 Premium wines, please indicate this on the Online Reservation Form.  There is an additional charge of USD 25 per person for the wine tasting upgrade.  This will extend the tour return time by half an hour.

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Optional Gratuity for Driver Guide (appreciated)

Please Note

  • A 5% booking fee is applied to all purchases.
  • There is a two-person minimum per booking.
  • Child rate: 12-17 years – USD 80.  Child rate applies only when accompanied by 2 full-priced adults.
  • An additional fee applies for pick up from Santiago International Airport (USD 80 for up to 4 guests / USD 150 for 5 guests or more).
  • An additional fee may apply for tours starting and/or terminating in another city other than Santiago.