Where to Ride: the 15 Best Full-Day Horse Rides Worldwide

1.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88Our pick

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards, local trails, lava rock, and on to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help first-time riders feel safe, take beach photos, and share stories about Santorini. The small group is limited to five, with hotel pickup available for an extra fee.

“Fantastic. Second time I’ve done this on my trips to Santorini. Lovely way to spend the morning and thanks to Giota for all her help.”

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2.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus with hotel pickup, a stop at an argan oil cooperative, and about four hours to explore the port, medina, beach, and markets. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for friendly service. Camel, horse, and quad rides are available when selected.

“The beach experience was amazing and the journey too. although we had a slight breakdown in transit, the driver was very apologetic and got the vehicle fixed quickly. we only did the day trip and the beach so can't comment on caramel or quad bike ride. I think it was good value fir money. the journey is a bit long but the drive and driver was very good and the 15 minutes break each way so good. It gives some room for a slight rest and snack but convinences if needed. It was overall a great experience, the beach in particular is very beautiful and lots of activities around there…”

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3.Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $188Top rated

Leave Quito at 7:10 a.m. for El Pedregal, where you’ll dress as an Ecuadorian Chagra, sip canelazo, and ride for two hours near Cotopaxi. Your English-speaking guide, such as Miriam or Luis, then takes you into Cotopaxi National Park for a box lunch, volcano views, a lagoon walk, and high-altitude wildlife before returning around 5 p.m.

“An expensive excursion but so unique that it is worth it! We truly loved the horseback ride and hospitality of the hacienda staff. They provided us with warm drinks, warm clothes, and a great ride to view Cotapaxi. Our drive to the lagoon and hike was refreshing with beautiful views. It’s always nice to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Our tour guide, Ivan was very pleasant, calm, informative, and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and took great care of us for the day.”

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4.Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $210

Spend a full day outside Ulaanbaatar with a private guide and driver. Visit the Bogd Khaan Palace, Zaisan Hill, Turtle Rock, Aryabal Meditation Temple, and the Chinggis Khaan statue. You’ll also ride a Mongolian horse for one hour, with a local horseman helping first-time riders.

“It was a perfect day. Lots of interesting information by our guide. Starting from the winter palace to the national park and the horse riding to the Chinggis Khan statue on our way home. Absolutely recommended! 😃”

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5.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Travel from Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan or minibus to Essaouira, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before several hours in the old port town. You’ll have free time for the medina, ramparts, harbor, fish market, beach, shopping, and optional 20-minute camel, horse, or quad rides. Drivers speak Arabic, English, and French.

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6.1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $150

Travel 150 km from Bishkek to Chon Kemin National Park for a gentle 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through forests, rivers, open fields, and mountain views. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Aziz, Aina, and Zamir have led recent outings. The ride suits beginners, with lunch available at a local guesthouse.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the ride amidst an inspiring landscape. The guide was supportive, horses were adept, and the transportation to/from the park was smooth. We can recommend the experience without reservation.”

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7.A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $189

Set out from Bishkek at 8:00 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Akoar or Bek. Visit Burana Tower, eat lunch at a scenic local restaurant, then ride horseback for about two hours through Chon-Kemin National Park to a mountain-pass viewpoint. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“We were picked up pretty easy from wherever we wanted and our tour guide Akoar was here from the beginning. Super friendly and nice guide who speaks really good English and German. Then we went to the Burana Tower, saw the old ceRead more”

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8.5 activities in 1 Day, Buggies,Horseback Riding,Zipline.City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $100

Spend about six hours beyond Punta Cana’s resort zone with horseback riding, dune buggies, ziplining, safari travel, and a Higuey city visit. Guides Robert and Igor are listed as hosts, while individual departures may use other guides. Expect a cathedral, market, Dominican lunch, river swim, souvenir stops, and optional paid photos.

“This is a WHOLE day tour!! But it’s sooo worth it. You get to see the real raw life of everyday people in Punta Cana. Don Javier the tour guide is charismatic and funny, such a character lol. Don Ayala (driver) sure knows how to drive that bus, sRead more”

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9.Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,941

Leave Paris at 9 a.m. with a private driver, fresh fruit, and pastries. Ride for 1.5 hours through Fontainebleau Forest with horses matched to your ability, then enjoy a gastronomic lunch with wine and a guided visit to Fontainebleau Château. Return to Paris after about eight hours.

“Such a special day! Horse ride through forest was magical and tour of castle was amazing! This was one of our favorite days in France.”

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10.1 Day Horse Riding Adventure in Borjomi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $155

Meet your horse in Likani after pickup in Tbilisi, then ride for 4 to 5 hours through Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Guide Soso handles the horses, while driver Gocha provides transport. Expect peaceful mountain scenery, limited galloping, and help for first-time riders.

“Definitely the most fun activity I did during my stay in Georgia!”

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11.Eat Your Way Through Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Follow Yunnan’s old Tea Horse Road from Dali to Lijiang in a small group of up to 10. You’ll eat at family-run spots, visit local markets, make three Naxi dishes, cycle near Shaxi, hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge, and stay in comfortable boutique guesthouses. Guides named on past departures include Daisy, Ruixi, Alison, Brian, Evon, and Longjiao.

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12.1 Day Semi-Gobi Tour with Lunch And Enjoying Camel or Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $138

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a private trip from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai, the Little Gobi. Walk across the dunes, ride a camel or horse, eat an included lunch, and visit a nomadic family home. Bayar may guide your outing, and his strong English and thoughtful help are useful for solo visitors.

“Bayar was a very good guide and helped me thru all the way as a solo traveler. He speaks very good English. It was a memorable experience.”

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13.Crystal Lagoon Kayaking and Horseback Riding Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $121

Spend six hours traveling from Krabi, Ao Nang, or Nong Thale to Klong Nong Tale canal, then paddle through jungle to Crystal Lagoon. After Thai lunch at a beachside restaurant, ride for one hour along Ao Nam Mao Beach, farmland, and villages. Guides speak English and Thai. Henry and Neen are among the guides associated with this outing.

“Really enjoyed the clear water when kayaking and galloping through the sea. Our guide Henry was very welcoming as well as his colleague. The lunch was very good as we got to sit right on the beach eating Thai food. I really recommend taking this trip”

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14.1 day horseback ride with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $153

Spend about seven hours on horseback from Diabat, near Essaouira, riding along the beach, through dunes and eucalyptus and mimosa forest, and past a small fishing village. Guides such as Brahim, Khaled, Khalid, or Abdou may lead the day. Transport, horses, riding gear, and lunch are arranged, though you should confirm the meal details before booking.

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15.Bali Horse Riding Activity and Full-Day Trip in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $120

Spend about 9 to 10 hours on a private Bali day trip from Seminyak and most of south Bali. Ride for one hour along Saba Beach, then visit Celuk, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall with an English-speaking driver-guide, lunch, tickets, and transfers included.

“Putu was a very friendly driver and lunch was good! Sceneries in Ubud was nice too. Horseriding activity was fun although a little intro of the horses before the activity + letting the horses go faster may make it more interesting”

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