Best Medellin Horseback Riding Tours — Our Top 12

1.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $150Our pick

Meet your guide at Arvi Metro Cable Station for a small-group trip to Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride 35 minutes along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and processed, plant a coffee tree, taste several brews, then unwind in a coffee steam room and full-body massage. English and Spanish guides are available.

“Our tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Angelo. He made the entire experience feel personal, fun, and genuinely unforgettable. The coffee portion of the tour was amazing — we learned so much about the process, from bean to cup, and got to taste some of the freshest, most flavorful coffee we’ve ever had. Angelo’s passion and knowledge really brought the story of Colombian coffee to life. The horseback riding was just as fantastic. The scenery was breathtaking, the horses were well cared for, and the ride was peaceful but adventurous. Angelo made sure we were comfortable the…”

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2.Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Spend five hours exploring the mountains outside Medellín, including a two-hour ride on ecological trails with calm, well-trained horses. Guides such as José, Hernán, George, Cristian, and Zulay help first-timers feel secure while more experienced riders may ride at their own pace. Expect mountain views, snacks, drinks, and a small group of up to 10.

“We had an amazing time riding horses through the mountains of Medellín with our guide Zulay and her team. They took great care of us, the horses were well cared for, and the experience was unforgettable. The guides and staff were friendly, professional, and made the whole ride enjoyable. This is a must-do experience when visiting Medellín. Highly recommended!”

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3.Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Meet in Envigado, then ride about 20 minutes to Caldas for a mountain horseback trip with Ricardo, Joshua, or their team. You’ll learn basic riding skills, cross creeks, pause for photos, enjoy carrot cake and drinks, and receive Colombian coffee. Horses are matched to your experience, and transport returns you to the meeting point.

“You start off by meeting up in a cute little cafe where you can grab a coffee or breakfast before the start of the adventure. It’s about a 20 min ride to the location. They chose horses based off of your riding experience. They have many many horses to choose from. You go through the mountains, through two creeks (which was so cool). The entire trip was about 4 hours with 1.5 hours of riding. Lots of stops along the way for pictures & you stop at this lady’s house where you get drinks & carrot cake. We were a family of four with small children and they were super…”

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4.Coffee Tour with arrival on horseback and sugar cane processing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet at La 9 Mall Gastroturístico in El Poblado at 8:40 a.m., then travel to Palmitas for a family-run coffee experience. You’ll arrive by horseback or mule, dress like a coffee farmer, pick ripe beans, follow the process toward the cup, learn about sugar cane processing, taste different brewing methods, and eat a traditional lunch with mountain views. Christian and his family lead the farm visit.

“I thought I knew a lot about coffee but Christian our guide proved me wrong! I learned so much to improve my coffee drinking experience! He was delightful and insightful. We got to dress as a true coffee farmer and pick ripe beans. I wish them many more years of successful tours as this experience was well worth it! Had a lot of fun.”

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5.Horseback Riding Adventure In Nature (Don’t Overpay)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · from $59Best value

Leave El Poblado by shared transport for a ranch about 30 minutes from Medellín. After basic riding guidance, follow scenic trails for about 1.5 hours, with photo stops and Spanish-speaking guides such as Ricardo. Beginners are welcome. Food, drinks, helmets, and possible local transport charges should be confirmed before you book.

“Trip was super fun. But it was too crowdy and too many horses in the same group. At the start it was a little overwhelming. But all by all it was a very great and fun trip. The guides were very helpful”

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6.Coffee Tour, Horseback Arrival, and Sugar Cane

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Travel from El Poblado to a family coffee farm in Antioquia, then reach it by a short mule or horseback ride. Christian and his family explain planting, harvesting, processing, and brewing, with tastings, sugar cane, lunch, mountain views, and a souvenir. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“The trip is highly recommended! The tour guide Christian and his family welcome you so warmly that you immediately feel at home. He is really passionate about coffee and you can also see that.”

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7.Guatape & Horse Ride & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town From Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Spend about 9.5 hours with a private guide, starting with a two-hour horseback ride on routes matched to your ability. Then climb El Peñol Rock, visit colorful Guatapé, and return to Medellín with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Laura, Alejandro, Andrés, Sara, and Uli have led this experience.

“Laura was an amazing guide! This was my second time going to Guatapé and I felt less rushed than the first time going with a group tour even though we started our adventure later in the morning. Laura knew which spots to focus on and took great pictures and videos of us so we could be fully present and enjoy the experience. We also got to ask more questions since she was guiding just the two of us. Traffic was also much better since we were navigating the roads in a car instead of a giant bus. My favorite part was the horseback riding! The horses were really sweet and…”

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8.Tour Cabalgata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112

Ride through the Llano Grande mountains near Medellín on a private horseback outing with hotel pickup, two safety guides, insurance, and route choices for calm or more adventurous riding. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and guides such as Alejandro and Camilo are known for patient, personal service.

“We had an amazing time! The tour guides were friendly and very patient. Camilo was a great host. Pick up was so smooth. He also took and shared many pictures, which was really nice. I'd highly recommend.”

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9.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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10.Horseback Riding Adventure from Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137

Leave Medellín for Llanogrande and ride into the foothills near Rionegro. A private guide matches you with a calm horse, teaches basic control, and leads you across streams, forest paths, rocky ground, and some public roads. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and no riding experience is required.

“Joe was an excellent guide- knowledgeable, kind and enthusiastic. The horses and countryside reflect the beauty of this place and the ranch takes great care of the horses and guests. This is a must-do tour!”

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11.From Medellin; (All-In) The Real Horseback Ranch Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $250

Leave El Poblado before dawn for N’AYRA, a private ranch and natural reserve in Antioquia. Carlos and his guides lead a 4 to 6 hour ride through fields, forest, hills, and water crossings, with breakfast, fiambre, snacks, drinks, hammocks, and possible pool time included. Groups are limited to 9 or 10 people.

“I’ve been to other horseback riding fincas and this one in particular has the most to offer. You’ll be going up and down hills, lots of galloping, going through water. We spent all day riding and the land is endless. Carlos and his guides are helpful so if it’s your first time riding a horse they will show you how to ride safely and properly.”

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12.Jardín: Horseback Ride with Coffee Villa and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2 reviews · 12 hours · from $298

Your English- or Spanish-speaking coffee guide picks you up at 7 AM for a private, 12-hour trip from Medellín to Jardín. Ride horseback to a waterfall, tour a mountain coffee villa, eat a Paisa lunch, watch coffee roasting, explore the town, and take a cable car over the Andes.

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