Best Horses Tours Around the World — Our Top 7

1.Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,147 reviews · from $155Our pick

Ride a well-trained horse through Arikok National Park with guides such as Patrick or Jackson, stopping at Conchi Natural Pool for about 30 minutes. No riding experience is needed, and hotel or port pickup is included. Expect sun, wind, rough terrain, and a mostly riding-focused three-hour outing.

“Awesome tour! The trail to the natural pool is breathtaking. The only thing I was disappointed was the short time given to swim in the natural pool. Overall was an awesome tour.”

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2.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1 hour · from $78Best value

Meet your horse at Banff Trail Riders’ red stables, learn basic riding skills, then follow the Bow River past Cave and Basin Hot Springs. English-speaking guides lead the group through marshes, meadows, and mountain scenery. The ride suits beginners aged 8 and up, but you need long pants, sturdy closed-toed shoes, and the ability to control your horse.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and had so much fun on my horse, Roy! It had been a while since I had ridden a horse, and so I was a bit nervous especially because I’m used to English saddle vs Western, but the guides were very informative and the horses were very gentle. The only thing that was a bit tough is my horse was a bit too wide for me, but we made it work. Overall, I would recommend this tour.”

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3.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Ride a calm, well-trained horse for one hour through wooded trails near Banff Springs. You will see Bow Falls, pass the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross the Spray River, sometimes through water deep enough to splash your horse’s belly. Guides provide basic instruction and lead and tail the group.

“Beautiful scenery, guides were great communicators. Healthy horses, we’ll taken care of. Beginner friendly!!”

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4.Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · from $115

Ride from stables just west of Killarney into Knockreer Estate with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass near Lough Leane, watch for red and sika deer, and enjoy mountain and forest views. Horses, riding boots, and helmets are supplied. Beginners are welcome, but riders must be at least 8 and under 280 pounds.

“Great experience!! A quick taxi from the train station and town.”

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5.Madrid: Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Leave Madrid for a two-hour horseback ride in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Mariano leads small groups of up to six through mountain paths, using calm horses and clear instructions for beginners and experienced riders. Meet at C. de las Pozas, 1, then take a short SUV transfer to the riding area. Long pants are required.

“It was the nicest experience I had in a while! The weather was pretty and the views were amazing”

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6.Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride for about four hours from Funky Guest House in Përmet with friendly guides such as Avenir, Avi, or Avenira. Expect quiet trails, the Saint Maria Church of Leuse, old bridges, ruins, snacks, fruit, and wine. Routes suit beginners and experienced riders, with thermal baths nearby after the ride.

“Beautiful countryside. Best way to see the terrain - horses well looked after, great hosts and delicious snacks. Great value.”

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7.2 Day Horse trekking in Terelj national park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $310

Spend two days riding through Terelj National Park with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Turtle Rock and Aryabal Monastery. You will learn basic horse riding, eat local meals, sleep in a traditional ger without a shower, and visit Chinggis Khaan’s statue and Zaisan Hill. Guide B is praised for his kind, helpful manner.

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