15 Rides Where the Horse Swims Too

1.Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,198 reviews · from $20Our pick

You’ll ride for about two hours through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, then choose an optional one-hour swim with your horse. Guides including Karim, Keo, Ameen, and Abdul help beginners, provide helmets and chaps, and take photos. Hotel pickup, refreshments, and a freshly cooked meal are included.

“Very good excursion. Swimming with the horses in the sea was the highlight. Good fun and the tour guides were a good laugh”

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2.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Ride a rescued horse through the Yucatan jungle with guides such as Fabian, Lily, or Paula, learning about Maya plants, folklore, and local gum-making. Then swim in a cool cenote, with towels, lockers, water, snacks, and hotel transport included. The small group is capped at five.

“When our boat trip got canceled due to high winds we had to pivot & found this option. We are so glad we did. It was a very enjoyable morning! The tour guide was so informative & a great experience for all. We saw monkeys! Had a great horse riding experience (4 of us & 4 “cowboys” with us) so felt very safe. And swimming in the cenote was great. There were lots of fun animals (all rescues) to see in the ranch as well. Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 649 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $17Best value

Ride from Lucky Horses Stable across Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea shore with guides such as Rebecca, Abdul, Saeed, and Mohamed. Beginners get calm horses and close help, while confident riders may canter where conditions allow. Choose a 90-minute to three-hour ride, or add summer swimming with your horse.

“It was a really really reay beautiful experience! My horse was Fatima and she was super cute, my boyfriend's one was Mediha and she was very kind and gentle! The guide, Said is very careful, attentive and friendly! The staff is always there to help you with everything you could need. Very well recommended also for who is a beginner and professional! See tou soon guys&horses!”

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4.Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

Ride from Hacienda Doña Engracia through rural Jalisco with guides such as Fabrizio, Martin, Saul, and Valeria. Depending on river conditions, you may cross the Mascota River or swim with your horse. Finish at La Dulce Vista with tequila tasting, salsa making, a Mexican BBQ, pool time, and margaritas.

“We went during the rainy season an and couldn’t ride the trail with the river crossings. Instead, we went on a ride through the town which featured a section of nature trail. We then went up the mountain for tequila tasting and the Mexican BBQ and both experiences were very enjoyable! Our guide Martin was super fun. Our tour ended late and we were gone from 10:30am to about 4pm.”

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5.Horseback “SPECIAL”- Negril’s Beach Ride N’ Swim with Free photos/videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · from $90

Ride gentle horses through shaded Jamaican trails, learn about fever grass, aloe vera, herbs, birds, and mangroves, then cross a private beach for a horse swim in the Caribbean. Guides including Carlos, O’Brien, Jermaine, and Xavier may use your phone for free photos and videos. Hotel pickup from Negril is offered.

“Horses were great, beautiful trail and awesome tour guide (Rashid). Lots of information about the horses, property and more were provided to us. Loved getting to swim with them”

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6.ATV, Bamboo Rafting, Horseback Ride n Swim Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $120

This 5 to 6-hour Montego Bay tour combines a Snow Hill Mountain ATV ride, bamboo rafting on the Rio Nuevo, horseback riding and swimming near St. Ann’s Bay, and a Scotchies lunch stop. Air-conditioned transport, water, rope swing access, and activity fees are included. Ask for Jermaine or Keemo if available.

“We had such an amazing time! Jermaine was amazing!! Very attentive, respectful, and kind. He went above and beyond to make our experience one to remember:) the Atv with the rope jump into the water is a must try! I was so scared but so glad I did it.”

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7.Horseback Riding and Swimming then Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $85

Ride a guided trail from the stables into the sea, pose for beach photos, then hike Dunn’s River Falls with a local guide. Drivers such as Renardo, Travoy, Kamal, and Ricardo have earned praise for safe driving, island stories, and helpful stops. Plan for wet clothes, cash for tips and photos, and a solid level of fitness.

“Our driver Ricardo was great! On our way to go horse back riding and Dunn's Falls, he told us the history of the island and pointed out landmarks. It was my first time horse back riding and the trainer Jay was great. He also told me about horses and the horse I was riding. Initially I was nervous but after a while I felt comfortable. We rode along the beach and took pictures and they came out great. We then headed to Dunn's Falls. That was an adventure. I only made it half way to the top. Although I didn't finish, I'm glad I experienced it. On our way back…”

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8.Negril 45-minute Guided Horseback Ride and Swim

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 70 reviews · from $95

Ride from JamWest through rural Jamaica, along the beach, and into the Caribbean Sea with a guide and helmet provided. No riding experience is required, and backup riders help beginners. Plan for possible delays, a long transfer from Montego Bay, and a water ride that may be shorter than advertised.

“The whole adventure of just being on the horse back in some actual water, an him not knocking me off.”

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9.Horse Riding 3 Hours Beach, Desert, & Swimming By Horse in red sea – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $22

Ride for three hours through Hurghada’s desert, along the beach, and into the Red Sea on horseback. Guides such as Karim, Abdul, and Abd El Rahim help beginners, control the pace, and take photos. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and coffee are included, but check the horse condition and extra cash fees before booking.

“We we to the 2 hour desert & walk along the beach & had a blast with ABD EL RAHIM! We decided to go the next day to the 3 hour desert & swim with the horse in the sea. We had so much fun! ABD EL RAHIM is hilarious & so creative with taking pictures. He makes the whole experience so enjoyable. For those of us that have difficulty getting up on the horse, there's another RAHIM that is as strong as an ox. He was able to pick me up & put me on the horse. Then for the bareback riding in the sea, there's an old upside…”

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10.Zanzibar: Beach Horseback Ride and Swim with the Horse

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 30 min · from $136

Ride from a Zanzibar stable to the white-sand coast with an English-speaking guide, then enter the sea with your horse when tide and wind allow. Guides such as Musa, Evelyn, and Abdul are praised for friendly help and photos. Hotel pickup, safety gear, instruction, and return transport are included.

“The driver and the guide were both professionelly and very friendly! The activity was very special but a little bit too short, would lile to ride a bit longer 😅 But to be honest the price is really high. Thanks! Would do it again!”

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11.Desert & Sea Horse Riding With Swimming Optional

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 43 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a well-cared-for horse through desert paths and toward the Red Sea near Makadi, not central El Gouna. Guides match riders by ability, provide helmets and a short test, and offer 2-hour rides, sunset dinner tours, quad-bike combos, or a 4-hour VIP ride with swimming.

“Great trip both activities were brilliant staff were friendly and very helpful would highly recommend this trip.”

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12.Horseback Riding and Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $80

Ride a well-trained horse along the Jamaican coast, then enter the water with your horse for photos, hugs, and a memorable swim. Professional guides lead the 45-minute experience, while drivers such as Odane, Miles, and Troy may also share local food and nightlife tips. Pickup and private transport are available with selected options.

“I was a little skeptical at the beginning because of the price but I’m so glad I did go with them. I’ve used the big name company chukka before in different islands and pryceless was great!!!! It felt more personalized as to chukka they are alRead more”

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13.Horseback Ride and Swim Tour In Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $170

Begin with hotel or cruise-port pickup, then ride from a private beach area through Jamaican farmland before entering the sea with your horse. Guides such as Jessica and Dwight help first-time riders feel safe, while driver Alex handles the transport. The ride lasts about one hour, with lunch and shopping time available at your own cost.

“Highly recommend. If you are going to do a horseback riding trip in Jamaica this is the only stable to consider.”

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14.Zipline, Horseback Ride and Swim and Quad ATV bike in Negril

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $335

Spend about 4 to 5 hours combining ziplining, horseback riding with a swim, and quad ATV riding near Negril. Fabian Williams and the Kings Tour Ja team provide private, air-conditioned transport from Montego Bay area locations, with local stories, bottled water, and WiFi included.

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