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Ride into Mendoza’s First Wine Zone at dusk and finish with a traditional Creole roast. This Lunlunta tour pairs a two-hour sunset horseback ride with a social, flavorful dinner under Andes-lit skies.
Ride into Mendoza’s First Wine Zone at dusk and finish with a traditional Creole roast. This Lunlunta tour pairs a two-hour sunset horseback ride with a social, flavorful dinner under Andes-lit skies.
The saddle rocks gently beneath you as the Mendoza sky shifts to bruise-orange; the Andes stand across the valley like a patient audience. On this evening ride in Lunlunta, horses thread old irrigation paths and low vineyards while the river ahead gleams and seems to dare you closer. Sunset folds the vines into long shadows and the guide points out the best lookout — a stretch of flat riverbank with a clear line to the high peaks.
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Operated by Tokio Viajes · Lunlunta, Mendoza
The saddle rocks gently beneath you as the Mendoza sky shifts to bruise-orange; the Andes stand across the valley like a patient audience. On this evening ride in Lunlunta, horses thread old irrigation paths and low vineyards while the river ahead gleams and seems to dare you closer. Sunset folds the vines into long shadows and the guide points out the best lookout — a stretch of flat riverbank with a clear line to the high peaks.
Lunlunta sits in Mendoza’s Primera Zona de Vinos, a landscape shaped by alluvial soils and irrigation channels the Spanish and local winemakers refined over two centuries. The terrain is mostly flat to rolling, with sandy gravel tracks, native scrub and pockets of riparian growth along the Mendoza River. Culturally, the ride finishes with a creole asado — traditional roast, salads and seasonal fruit — a local ritual that traces back to gaucho and vineyard labor traditions.
Practically, expect roughly 2 hours in the saddle on well-trained horses, plus time for dinner and travel: total outing is about 5–6 hours including transfers to and from Mendoza (≈40 minutes each way). Wear long pants and closed shoes for comfort and safety; bring sun protection and a light jacket for the post-sunset chill. The guides are bilingual and the experience suits most adults comfortable on horses; service may be rescheduled for weather. Photographers will find dramatic light and wide vistas; those looking for deeper wine-country exploration can tack on visits to neighboring family-run bodegas. This is an accessible, sensory way to meet Mendoza’s landscape — the horses keep you moving; the sunset pulls the day closed.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most adults who can mount and sit comfortably for a couple of hours; light cardiovascular fitness helps for uneven terrain.
The guided ride lasts approximately two hours over mostly flat and gently rolling vineyard tracks.
No—this tour is suitable for riders of most abilities, but participants should be comfortable mounting and riding for extended periods.
Yes—vegetarian, vegan and celiac options are available if requested in advance.
Transfers from Mendoza are included with pickup around mid-to-late afternoon (season-dependent); travel time to Lunlunta is about 40 minutes each way.
Lunlunta is part of Mendoza’s First Wine Zone—agriculture here expanded with 19th-century irrigation projects and later specialized into boutique vineyards.
Respect private vineyard property and stay on designated tracks; Mendoza’s valleys are water-scarce—use water sparingly and follow guides’ fire-safety rules.
Tokio Viajes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The saddle rocks gently beneath you as the Mendoza sky shifts to bruise-orange; the Andes stand across the valley like a patient audience. On this evening ride in Lunlunta, horses thread old irrigation paths and low vineyards while the river ahead gleams and seems to dare you closer. Sunset folds the vines into long shadows and the guide points out the best lookout — a stretch of flat riverbank with a clear line to the high peaks.
The saddle rocks gently beneath you as the Mendoza sky shifts to bruise-orange; the Andes stand across the valley like a patient audience. On this evening ride in Lunlunta, horses thread old irrigation paths and low vineyards while the river ahead gleams and seems to dare you closer. Sunset folds the vines into long shadows and the guide points out the best lookout — a stretch of flat riverbank with a clear line to the high peaks.
Lunlunta sits in Mendoza’s Primera Zona de Vinos, a landscape shaped by alluvial soils and irrigation channels the Spanish and local winemakers refined over two centuries. The terrain is mostly flat to rolling, with sandy gravel tracks, native scrub and pockets of riparian growth along the Mendoza River. Culturally, the ride finishes with a creole asado — traditional roast, salads and seasonal fruit — a local ritual that traces back to gaucho and vineyard labor traditions.
Practically, expect roughly 2 hours in the saddle on well-trained horses, plus time for dinner and travel: total outing is about 5–6 hours including transfers to and from Mendoza (≈40 minutes each way). Wear long pants and closed shoes for comfort and safety; bring sun protection and a light jacket for the post-sunset chill. The guides are bilingual and the experience suits most adults comfortable on horses; service may be rescheduled for weather. Photographers will find dramatic light and wide vistas; those looking for deeper wine-country exploration can tack on visits to neighboring family-run bodegas. This is an accessible, sensory way to meet Mendoza’s landscape — the horses keep you moving; the sunset pulls the day closed.