South America is a continent with deep horse riding tradition, and that makes it a superb riding holiday destination.
Live like a gaucho or chagra of the legendary tales as you saddle up and head off into the wilderness on our top quality horses.
We have small group and private tours from remote mountain areas to isolated beaches, and often you spend the night in cosy haciendas.
You’ll be accompanied by an expert local guide on our tours, all of whom know the terrain and horses like the backs of their hands.
Catering for families, small groups, singles and couples, we offer trips suitable for all levels of horse riders.
There are trips for advanced riders who love to gallop, refresher days for those that are a little rusty and want to get back up to speed, and courses for people that have never ridden before.
Whatever your level, by choosing a holiday on horse back, you’ll be able access remote and beautiful areas of Ecuador, Patagonia and Uruguay.
An unforgettable Ecuador adventure combining world-class horseback riding in the Andes with a spectacular Galapagos cruise aboard the Angelito.
A thrilling family holiday through Peru’s rainforest, Andes, and Lake Titicaca, filled with wildlife, adventure sports, and unforgettable Inca history.
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Get prepared for your horse riding holiday.
Below you’ll find a range of travel tips, advice and information that will help you get ready to get ready to horse ride in South America.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Good kit is vital for every trip.
Book with Andean Trails and get 15% off Páramo’s fantastic ethical and high performance outdoor gear.
Clothes and equipment should be comfortable for riding all day, layering helps cope with temperature changes.
Your bags will be transferred from accommodation to accommodation by car, no by packhorse.
Guests are strongly advised to bring and use their own riding helmets.
Give plenty of thought to kit selection, and try to keep weight down.
Below is a more detailed kit list.
Multiple thin layers of clothing are recommended for the changes in temperature.
Good kit is vital for every trip.
Book with Andean Trails and get 15% off Páramo’s fantastic ethical and high performance outdoor gear.
Guests are kindly requested on all rides/treks to take a minimum of personal belongings with them. Vehicles bring on guests’ belongings to each nights’ lodgings. Luggage storage can be organised in Quito during the ride/trek.
Please note some trips involve overnights at high altitudes where temperatures sometimes fall below freezing. Please do bring clothing for COLD weather (riding and for evenings).
The rides can be dusty at times and the air is very dry therefore contact lenses can irritate. Guests have experienced problems with contact lenses. We suggest bringing a pair of glasses to replace lenses if necessary.
Guests are strongly advised to bring and use their own riding helmets.
Give plenty of thought to kit selection, and try to keep weight down.
Below is a more detailed kit list.
Riding in the highlands:
Multiple thin layers of clothing are recommended for the changes in temperature. The Ecuadorian Highlands are famous for ‘all four seasons in one day!’
Multiple thin layers of clothing are recommended for the changes in temperature.
Ecuador is the second smallest South American country, and one of the most varied.
It comprises three main geographical areas: the coast, highlands and Amazon plus is home to the Galapagos Islands.
Because of its relatively compact size, it makes a great holiday destination as you can move from highlight to highlight fairly easily and rapidly.
Uruguay is one of South America’s undiscovered gems, a welcoming and charming country with dramatic coast lines and hidden treasures.
Nestled between Brasil, Argentina and its rugged Atlantic Ocean coast, Uruguay features a large number of sandy beaches, rolling hills and vast, wide open spaces in the countryside.
Its warm, friendly population of only 3 million – who you’ll see supping yerba maté tea as the sun goes down – live peacefully in an area the size of England and Wales.
Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, is vibrant and home to some scorching tango nights as well as many art-deco buildings.
The coast has lovely beaches and warms seas, which the locals flock to, to relax, swim and sunbathe.
Journey inland and into the countryside you can stay at estancias to taste the rural life, and perhaps some horse riding.
