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

1.Terra-Cotta Warriors & Horses Essential Full Day Tour from Xi’an

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 160 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting the Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an with hotel pickup, admission, an English-speaking guide, transport, and lunch included. The main museum is extraordinary, while some departures also add Banpo Museum and a terracotta factory or shopping stop. Guides such as Amy, Lucia, Coco, and Rose have earned especially warm praise.

“It was my third time to see the warriors. Just great despite the crowds. Amazing stuff!”

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2.Full-Day Horse Riding & Golden Circle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 81 reviews · 9 hours · from $258

Ride a calm Icelandic horse at Laxnes Horse Farm, then continue by coach to Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with soup and bread after the ride, USB charging onboard, and pickup from selected Reykjavik stops. Suitable for riders of all levels aged 7 and up.

“10/09/2021 The driver and guide were very professional. The bus driver was amazing, he made an extra stop for us near the geyser, so we could take selfies with an icelandic horse I had a wonderful trip.”

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3.Full-day Golden Circle & Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 11 hours · from $234

Spend the morning riding a gentle Icelandic horse across the countryside near Laxnes Horse Farm, then join a bus tour to Thingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss. English-speaking guides, riding gear, hotel pickup, drop-off, and bus Wi-Fi are included. The day is long, active, and best for visitors who want two classic Iceland experiences in one outing.

“Love it and I will definitely come back again 😊”

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4.Full Day Private ATV with Zipline and Horseback Riding in Negril

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $275Top rated

Start around 8:30 am with private pickup, then explore Jamaica by ATV, zipline, and horseback. Bathe in natural spring pools before heading to Rick’s Cafe, where cliff jumping and a Caribbean sunset await. Craig is the main driver and guide, with a team handling the activity stops.

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5.Full-Day Zipline, ATV and Horseback Riding Private Adventure from Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $360

Leave Medellín at 6:30 a.m. for a private, 10-hour day of ATV riding, horseback riding, and ziplining near Rionegro and Arví Natural Reserve. Guides such as David, Luis, Juan, and Steven are praised for clear English, humor, and attentive care. Equipment and transport are included, but lunch, long transfers, and steep walks require planning.

“Amazing experience. Our tour guide David was a wealth of knowledge and energy! Highly recommend. It is a full long day but worth it.”

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6.Full Day Adventure: Horses , ATV, Ziplines & Cenote w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about five hours near Tulum riding an ATV through the jungle, taking several zip lines, rappelling, swimming in a cenote, and enjoying a Mexican lunch. A horseback ride is included, though it is slow. Guides such as Jose and Julio have been praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“One in a life time experience! The group was fun and everyone helped take pictures. Staff also take a bunch of photos and it’s about $50 for about 45 pics. Juliooooo!!! He was the best guide ever! A total vibe! After it was all done I high key wanted to book it again just to hang out with Julio and do it all again 😂 zip lines were fast and long def worth it. ATV ride was long and fun! And the horses were cute but it was a slow ride. Now the CENOTEEEEE was one for the books every educational and not scary at all! 10/10 experience book it…”

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7.Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $115

Travel from Punta Cana to Samana by bus, boat, safari truck, and horse. Visit Cayo Levantado, El Limon Waterfall, Miches, and local communities. Lunch, breakfast, drinks, hotel transport, and a small group of up to 15 are included. Expect a demanding 12 to 13 hour day, not a quick outing.

“It was a great excursion. Very long day though, we were picked up on time at 6:30am and dropped off 9:30pm. This was our first time to DR, so we got to see a lot of country side and different parts of the island. You get to do whale watching Read more”

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8.Full-Day Ranch Adventure and Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $224

Start with breakfast and ranch work, including milking cows, making tortillas and cheese, and handling farm animals. Then ride into Coyote Canyon with guides, crossing the La Virgen River, learning to rope, herding cattle, hiking, swimming, and eating lunch cooked over a campfire. The tour runs about eight hours and begins at 9:00 a.m.

“We did the full day adventure and it was the highlight of our trip to San Miguel. The place is magical and very peaceful. We started with a breakfast on the ranch. We made fresh salsa and tortilla. After enjoying breakfast we started our riding adventure. Our guide was wonderful and shared a lot of information. The ranchers we had were delightful. The horses were well trained. I didn't even need to steer mine much. He knew where to go and did a great job navigating the terrain. We had a great trip by the river where we had lunch before riding back. I'm glad we followed the instructions regarding…”

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9.6 in 1 tours Full Day Safari, Zipline, Buggies and Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $115

Start with pickup in Bavaro at 7:30 am, then visit a Dominican ranch for horseback riding, cigar making, Mamajuana tasting, lunch, ziplining, and a buggy ride toward river pools. Finish at Macao Beach. Two guides accompany the group, and helmets, drinks, lunch, and hotel transport are included.

“Muy linda experiencia, el servicio de guía muy amable y responsable, la comida excelente una experiencia maravillosa”

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10.Full-Day La Hacienda Dune Buggy with Zipline & Horseback Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours at La Hacienda outside Punta Cana, combining muddy dune buggy rides, ziplining, horseback riding, a river swim, a Dominican lunch, and visits to a typical home. Guides such as Jeudi help keep the day moving. Bring face covering and goggles because the buggy ride gets muddy.

“Hacienda was one of the highlights of our trip. As a middle aged couple we truly enjoyed our experience. Jeudi was our guide and when I tell you he is the man.....HE IS THE MAN!! He went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed and werRead more”

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11.Full Day Private Tour in Terelj National Park with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130

Start at 9:00 am with pickup in Ulaanbaatar, then visit the 40-metre Genghis Khan statue, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock, and Ariyabal Meditation Temple. You will eat lunch with a nomadic family in a ger and ride horses with a local guide. Augi D manages the tour, which lasts about 7 to 8 hours.

“Awesome day with a knowledgeable guide! The mix of activities was a great introduction to Mongolia, and the sights in the park are beautiful. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend this!”

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12.From Split: Full-Day Horse Riding & Quad Biking with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $294

From Split, spend eight hours in rural Dalmatia with two certified riding instructors, a two-hour horse ride in Ogorje, a private-tavern lunch, and a 2.5-hour quad trip across Dinara Mountain. Lucia and Toni have helped lead past outings, while the small four-person group keeps the day personal. Vegetarian meals require advance notice.

“Le tout fut très agréable. La monitrice d’équitation était à l’écoute et très professionnelle, elle nous a proposé de nous occuper un peu de nos chevaux. Le quad nous a permis de découvrir de magnifiques paysages dans un cadre naturel. Un vrai moment de dépaysement au cœur de la Dalmatie, à recommander sans hésiter.”

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13.Full-Day Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $171

Spend a full day riding from Ranch de Diabat with a French or Arabic-speaking guide such as Mustafa. Follow the river to the Black Sultan’s palace ruins, cross broad beaches, stop for a Moroccan picnic, then continue through dunes, fishermen’s cottages, a spring, and forest. Pace and route suit your riding level.

“Ein toller Tagesausflug! Wir waren nur zu zweit, meine Tochter und ich mit dem guide (Mustafa). Wir sind pünktlich von der Ranch losgeritten in Richtung Strand. Ich bin totale Anfängerin und habe die Tour meiner Tochter zuliebe gemacht. Sie reitet seit einigen Jahren und es war immer schon ihr Traum, einmal am Strand zu galoppieren. Wir sind langsam gestartet, um die Pferde kennenzulernen, aber ich hatte das Gefühl, der guide wollte erstmal uns/meiner Tochter Zeit geben, sich an ihr Pferd zu gewöhnen. Wir sind dann später mal im Trab geritten und nach einer ganzen Zeit ging es vom Strand in den Wald. Wir haben ein picknick gemacht, bei dem wir…”

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14.Horse Riding in Tuscany for Experienced Riders: Full-day Trail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend about seven hours at Prategiano near Montieri, riding Maremmano horses through woods, rivers, meadows, and hill country. You need solid walk, trot, canter, and light-seat skills. The small group, professional guide, helmet, picnic lunch, and several canters make this a serious ride, not a sightseeing trot.

“Great day ride with lunch. The horses are well trained and very fit! It’s clear they are well cared for. Our guide was attentive and informative. Would highly recommend for horse enthusiasts. If you opt for the all day ride be prepared, it’s a lot of up and down and strenuous, but definitely worth it.”

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15.Full Day Rafting, Horse Back Riding and Blue Hole in Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $195

Spend about eight hours with guide and driver Adrian on a Jamaica day trip that combines a one-mile Lethe Bambi river raft ride, optional limestone massage, horseback riding through forest and the Caribbean Sea, and a swim at Blue Hole. Hotel pickup, private transport, water, and park fees are included.

“Our guide/driver, Adrian, was professional and friendly. Adrian helped take pictures and loaned us his waterproof phone case. He even took us to some requested stops along the way that were not part of the itinerary. The excursions were alRead more”

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