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Where to Ride the High Country: the 15 Best Mountain Horse Rides Worldwide

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Climbs, switchbacks and views you cannot drive to. The 15 below sort the Rockies, the Atlas, the Andes and the Alps by price, altitude and how much riding experience the stable expects.

Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner - Ninety minutes through Red Rock Canyon
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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

1.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Leave the Strip for a 90-minute beginner-friendly ride through Red Rock Canyon with calm horses and helpful wranglers. After sunset, sit by the fire for steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian barbecue, followed by s’mores and cowboy poetry. Pickup is available from select Las Vegas hotels, and the small group is limited to 20 people.

“I really enjoyed our ride, the horses & scenery. Our guides were great & very friendly!! Would definitely recommend.”

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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - What the two-hour ride feels like
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

2.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Ride for about two hours through West Maui’s mountain trails and down toward the Pacific with guides such as Kai, Cierra, Richard, and Cole. You’ll be paired with a horse suited to your ability, stop for mountain and ocean photos, and may trot or canter when conditions allow. The ride is dusty, sometimes muddy, and waterfalls are seasonal.

“A must do on Maui. See the real island on the back o a horse. From jungle to sea. Well maintained hoses and safe.”

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2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon - Meeting the wranglers and your horse
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2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon

3.2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave the Las Vegas Strip for a two-hour guided ride through Red Rock Canyon with Cowboy Trail Rides. Wranglers match you with a horse or mule, teach basic safety, and lead you along rocky trails and high ridges. Guides such as Denise, Haley, and Riley are known for calm instruction. Hotel pickup, equipment, and bottled water access make this an easy half-day outing.

“Excellent trail ride; well cared for and sure footed horses; friendly and competent wranglers; great views in a unique desert setting. The Rim ride includes rocky trails, rim edge riding, and up‐and-down riding. It's very beautiful! It is a desert ride with desert plants so wear jeans and a long sleeve shirt. Above all enjoy this ride.”

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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour - Meeting the horses at D/D MTA Horse Tours
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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

4.Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $74

From D/D MTA Horse Tours at the KOA Campground, a Navajo guide pairs you with a suitable horse and leads a 30-minute to one-hour ride past Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, and the Mittens. Expect basic instruction, photo stops, English commentary, and a calm pace for beginners, with more freedom for experienced riders when conditions allow.

“the guide was very helpful and informative on area and history. Great tour.”

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Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ - The ride from Mendoza to the family ranch
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Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

5.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Leave Mendoza by van for El Relincho Cabalgatas, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride of about three hours. Reach a 2,100-meter viewpoint, then return to the ranch for beef, pork, salads, vegetables, wine, juice, and dessert. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“Couldn’t recommend this enough! It was such a memorable experience. The horses are carefully chosen for you based on your height and experience. 3 hours flies by and the horses are so experienced you have nothing to worry about. The food afterwards was also delicious. Just a warning for those with motion sickness though, the drive to/from the ranch is quite bumpy so just be prepared.”

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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour - Meeting your guide near The View Hotel
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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

6.2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride for about two hours through Monument Valley from Sacred Monument Tours near The View Hotel. You’ll meet a Navajo guide, choose a horse suited to your experience and size, and follow a slow route toward the Mittens, Merrick Butte, and Sentinel Mesa. Guides such as Logan, Ranger, Marco, and Nelson have earned praise for their care, stories, and photography help.

“2 hour horseback ride. Our guide Logan was excellent. He talked about all the monuments, and took excellent care of my wife and I. Highly recommended.”

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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour - A Gentle First Lesson for New Riders
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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

7.Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 1 hour · from $67

Ride a well-trained horse from the East Zion stables with an English-speaking guide, then dismount for a short walk into a striking slot canyon. The one-hour tour suits beginners, includes equipment and a small group of up to six, and costs $67. Guides such as Tim, Trev, Jacob, and Carly are praised for patient instruction and helpful photos.

“It was great. Destin and Trav are very good with people and they sure know everything about the area and those horses. The horses are gorgeous and they obviously are well looked after they’re in great condition.”

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Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys - Rose Valley brings the first evening colors
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Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

8.Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Join Tourmania’s guided sunset ride from Goreme through Rose, Love, and Red Valleys. The Dalton Brothers team leads a two-hour walk on well-cared-for horses, with helmets, hotel pickup, and drop-off included. Beginners can participate, but expect a calm pace, a group of up to 15, and no food or drinks included.

“Enjoyable. A bit hot so dress accordingly. The hosts were wonderful. Do tell them if you have a dinner reservation so you can coordinate.”

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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains - What the two-hour route feels like
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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

9.Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet Irene and the family team at Finikia Horse Riding Farm, learn the basics, then ride for about two hours through the Cretan hills. You’ll see Giouhtas mountain, Agios Silas village, vineyards, and wide valley views. Beginners ride at a calm pace, while advanced riders may canter briefly when weather allows.

“Wonderful tourguides and staff, they made us feel so confident riding with the horses. The views were incredible too! I cannot recommend this place enough, especially when the horses are looked after so well. Thoroughly impressed with the dogs too, they did a superb job! Extremely accommodating too, with a lot of knowledge to share. We'll definitely come back again.”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride - The drive from Marrakech to Tahnaout
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

10.Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $20

Leave Marrakech for Tahnaout and ride for 45 minutes through juniper-covered foothills above the Asni Valley. Then continue to Imlil for local lunch, mountain views, and time with a guide such as Abderrahim Didi or Abdellatif. Pickup, transport, tea, coffee, lunch, and horse equipment are included.

“Great experience with Abderriham Didi! He was very professional, kind, and helpful throughout the trip. Everything was smooth and well organized. Big thanks to Oussama, our driver, for his safe and friendly service. Highly recommended!”

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Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide - Meeting your horse and getting trail-ready
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Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide

11.Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $105

Ride for about two hours through Red Canyon from Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant. Your wrangler pairs you with a suitable horse, teaches trail basics, and shares stories of Butch Cassidy and southern Utah. Guides such as Gayleen, Hap, and Austin have earned praise for their patience and care.

“My husband and I had 2 horses who were sweethearts Pepper and Bean. Both knew the trail so we could really trust them and enjoy the ride. Austin was a patient and knowledgeable guide. Strongly recommend this adventure,”

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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys - Pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, and four nearby towns
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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

12.Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17Best value

Ride through Cappadocia’s Göreme-area valleys on a calm, well-trained horse with guides such as Kerim, Arslan, and Mansur. Expect hotel pickup from Göreme, Uçhisar, Ürgüp, Avanos, Çavuşin, or Ortahisar, a short riding lesson, scenic stops, and plenty of help with photos. The ride lasts about one to two hours and suits beginners who feel comfortable around horses.

“We had a great tour, Kerim was really kind and helpful, he showed us everything on how to control the horse, they even took pictures of us, for everyone!! i would definitely recommend to everyone that comes to Cappadocia”

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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer - Riding past Rose Valley and Meskendir Valley
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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

13.Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

From the Ateş Horse Ranch in Çavuşin, you’ll ride through Cappadocia’s valleys at a relaxed pace, stopping in Kılıçlar Vadisi for photos. Beginners are welcome, helmets are provided, and guides such as Amwas and Yunus help with safety and photos. Hotel pickup, English service, and sunset departures make this an easy way to see the rock formations.

“My first-ever horse ride, and it couldn’t have been better! Cappadocia’s landscapes were breathtaking, and our guide Amwas was amazing—super friendly and took great photos too. This was the highlight of my trip. Highly recommend for anyone visiting!”

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Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride - Starting with a riding lesson and a suitable horse
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Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride

14.Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $70

Ride for about an hour with a small group of up to six people near Orderville, east of Zion National Park. Guides such as Tim, Carly, Jake, and Trev lead an easy trail ride for beginners, then take you on foot into Red Hollow Slot Canyon. Horses, equipment, and basic instruction are included.

“Short but sweet; enjoyed the ride and walking into the slot canyon. Saw mountain lion and mule deer tracks. Tim did a great job.”

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Bryce Canyon: Horseback Ride in the Dixie National Forest - Through the Dixie National Forest
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Bryce Canyon: Horseback Ride in the Dixie National Forest

15.Bryce Canyon: Horseback Ride in the Dixie National Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 1h 30m · from $95

Follow an English-speaking guide on a gentle 90-minute ride from Ruby’s Inn through Dixie National Forest to Bryce Canyon’s northern rim. You’ll pass ancient bristlecone pines and view Boat Mesa, Sinking Ship, and Bryce Amphitheater. Beginner-friendly horses, saddles, basic instruction, and saddlebags are included.

“Our guides were great - professional and really good fun to go on a short ride with. The view up by the rim of Bryce Canyon is breathtaking and seeing it by horse back is the way to go. Absolutely recommend this tour. My party of five had a great experience with this one.”

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