15 Horse Riding in the World Worth Booking

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

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

Ride a well-trained horse from Rancho Loco through Arikok National Park to Conchi natural pool. Guides such as Patrick and Jackson match horses to your ability, teach beginners, and lead a small group across desert trails and coastline. Pickup, park fees, water, and a 30-minute pool stop are included.

“Highly recommend this tour. Loved the whole experience, but the best parts were the beautiful horses, who are well behaved and healthy, the instruction (really great for a novice, which I am). The natural pool was closed for rough seas in the day we went, but it was still our favorite activity,”

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2.Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Heart Six Ranch near Moran into Bridger-Teton National Forest, with views of the Tetons, Buffalo Valley, aspen groves, and forest trails. Choose a 90-minute or longer ride. Guides including Ava, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Ross, and Corey have earned praise for patient instruction and good trail care.

“Amazing experience with awesome views. Our guide was Ross. He was awesome! If you are ever at Teton National Park, highly recommend.”

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

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

Meet your horse at Banff Trail Riders’ red stables, learn basic riding skills, then follow the Bow River past Cave and Basin Hot Springs. Guides such as Sarah, Jade, Mandi, and Steph are praised for clear help and local stories. Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a 30-minute early arrival are required.

“Excellent hack along the Bow River. Sarah was very entertaining and had a lot of information to give us on the area. She has a love for horses and excellent manner. A must do activity for the beautiful scenery on very well trained horses as we had a helicopter hovering very low overheard and every horse did not take any notice.”

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4.Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

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

Ride a calm, well-trained horse from the East Zion stables to a sandstone slot canyon. Guides such as Tim, Trev, Jacob, and Carly help first-timers feel at ease, share local cowboy history, and take photos during the short walk. The small group is limited to six people.

“we thoroughly enjoyed the horseback ride & hike. it was a great value, but we wished it was longer and would gladly pay equitably for a longer excursion. we liked it so much that we booked a sunset horseback ride on another date during our trip! thank you”

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

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

Ride a calm, well-trained horse through Banff’s wooded trails, past Bow Falls and the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, with two Spray River crossings. Guides such as Sam, Summer, Ki, Liv, and Samantha provide basic instruction and steady support. It is a slow, beginner-friendly ride, not a fast trail adventure.

“Best tour! Our tour guides were the best - super friendly and were so helpful with us newbies on horses.”

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

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

Ride a calm horse for 90 minutes from Ruby’s Inn through Dixie National Forest to Bryce Canyon’s northern rim. Your English-speaking guide provides basic instruction, saddlebags, and stories about the area. Expect a gentle pace, forest trails, bristlecone pines, and views of Boat Mesa, Sinking Ship, and Bryce Amphitheater.

“Smooth ride with a beautiful view of Bryce Canyon.”

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7.Family Friendly Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 237 reviews · 40 min · from $39

Meet at the big red Banff Trail Riders Stables for a 40-minute horse-drawn ride through mountain meadows. Guides such as Grace and Brooklyn have shared local stories, while children can enjoy hot chocolate, a campfire, and time near the horses.

“Great experience, amazing scenery, friendly staff. Free hot chocolate inside. Just make sure to bring your own blankets when it’s cold outside!”

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

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

Ride from stables just outside Killarney into Knockreer Estate and along scenic paths near Lough Leane. Your English-speaking guide matches you with a suitable horse, provides boots and a helmet, and supports beginners as well as experienced riders. Children must be at least 8.

“This was such a fun experience and a cool way to see the national park! I would definitely recommend it!”

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9.Bryce Canyon City: Horseback Riding Tour in Red Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · 3 hours · from $130

Ride six miles through Dixie National Forest with an English-speaking guide, passing hoodoos, Ponderosa pines, Losee Canyon, and an old outlaw hideout. Guides such as Kevin, Jeff, Skylar, and Rick are known for calm horses, local stories, and patient help for first-time riders.

“Beautiful horseback riding in the middle of bryce red canyon! The horses were very quiet and the guide was good too!”

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

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

Meet Mariano north of Madrid and ride for two hours through Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. You’ll learn the basics, follow mountain trails, and see wide views near Navacerrada. Calm horses and a six-person limit make this a friendly choice for beginners, though long pants and independent transport to the meeting point are required.

“Excellent horse riding, We love the host & ride arrangements. The whole ride was amazing with beautiful scenery. It so worth it & so fun!”

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11.2 Hour Banff Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $160

Ride the Sundance Loop with Banff Trail Riders on a gentle, walk-only route through Banff National Park. Guides such as Abby and Amy lead small groups past the Bow River, Cave and Basin, marshes, and Sulphur Mountain. Beginners and children 8 and older are welcome, with a 230-pound weight limit.

“This was a great activity for everyone in our group - kids and adults. The guides were great and knowledgeable, the horses were well trained, and the scenery was spectacular! I would definitely recommend for anyone looking to get out into nature a bit more while in Banff.”

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12.Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 128 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Ride from Warner Stables along the Bow River, past hot springs and Cave and Basin, through marsh and forest, then up Sulphur Mountain to Windy Knoll. Guides teach basic riding, horse care, and local nature facts. The ride suits confident beginners aged 8 and up.

“Sometimes, you can have too much time to think about a trip to the point the idea of it is better than the actually experience. This is not the case with the operators of Banff Trail riders. the staff were exceptional, easily one of the best experiences of my life. it was so good we chose to come back the next day to try the 1 hour Bow river route which was just as exceptional. the highlight of our trip to Banff by far. you will not be disappointed and the staff will steal your hearts”

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13.From Barcelona: Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Join a small group of up to eight for a guided day from Barcelona to Montserrat. Visit the 11th-century abbey, browse local products, then ride calm, well-trained horses through the park with guides such as Frank, Jesus, or Jordi.

“Excellent trip! Our tour guide was lovely and although we were unlucky with the weather (it was in March!), the views from Montserrat were amazing. The monastery is fascinating and the horse riding through the mountains is lovely. Very well organised throughout and great value for money. This was my second trip and would definitely go again.”

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14.Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Leave Ulaanbaatar for two days of Mongolian countryside with guides such as Batmaa, Togi, or Baataara. Visit Turtle Rock, Aryabala Meditation Temple, a nomadic family, and the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex. Ride a Mongolian horse for 40 minutes, sleep in a ger guesthouse, and return via Narantuul Market.

“We booked this tour for mid-April. The weather was great, and there were surprisingly few tourists around. We loved all the spots we visited at the Terelj National Park and had an awesome overnight stay in a ger. Eddie was the perfect guide — knowledgeable and chill. Highly recommend booking this tour if you’re looking for a memorable experience!”

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15.Grand Canyon Ranch Tour with Horseback/Wagon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 7 hours · from $225

Leave Las Vegas for Hoover Dam, Arizona’s Joshua Tree Forest, and Grand Canyon Western Ranch. Choose a beginner-friendly horseback ride with guide Colton or a covered wagon pulled by Belgian Draft Horses. Meet buffalo, hear cowboy stories, enjoy lunch, and return after seven hours.

“Great Day in Arizona. Kevin our driver was finny and his storys are funny. The ranch is super cute and the horse back riding was beatiful with good views over the moutains and watching buffels & cows. (1 hour horse ride) Lunch after was perfect. Best ribbs in town. Thank you so much!”

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