The 8 Horse Riding & Hiking That Earn Their Price

1.Miami: Beach Horse Ride & Nature Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 1 hour · from $180Our pick

Spend one hour riding a well-trained horse through Virginia Key Beach Park, then stop for photos and walk along the beach, sometimes entering the water. Guides speak English and Spanish, groups are limited to five, and no riding experience is needed.

“The tour was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I love to travel and do different things apart from people. This was definitely something different & super exciting. Our tour guide was super informative and patient with both riders and horse. The way he emphasized on checking up on the horse really shows to show respect to the horse. When the horse went into the clear blue water, my heart melted! It was beyond amazing. Overall, it made it to one of our favorite activities together. With no hesitation, BOOK IT! You will not regret it.”

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2.3 Hours Horseback Riding from Nature Trails to Sofa Stone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $97

Ride with guides such as Nigel, Leroy, or Smalls through St. Kitts countryside, passing bamboo, mango, guava, and farm animals before a short walk to Sofa Stone. The three-hour outing includes pickup, riding instruction, equipment, refreshments, and wide views of Basseterre and the sea.

“Leroy (Leeroy? Sorry if misspelled!) was fantastic. Because of some small hiccups we were picked up a little later than expected from our hotel (not at all their fault). To make up for it while they found someone that could do our tour, Leroy offered to drive us around the island a bit and tell us about the history of the island and different interesting facts, as well as giving us plenty of recommendations for the best restaurants, beaches, attractions, etc. When we got to the stable, it was nice to just relax and chat about each others countries and our lives and nature while we waited. It made the…”

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

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

You’ll travel with an English, Korean, or Chinese-speaking guide such as Batmaa, Togi, or Baataara to Turtle Rock, Aryabala Temple, a nomadic family, and Chinggis Khan’s giant statue. The trip includes a 40-minute horse ride, eagle photos, meals, private transport, and one night in a Terelj ger guesthouse.

“Batmaa and Tegu were excellent hosts and created an engaging and immersive experienced for me and three other travellers that signed up for the program with me. She converses very fluently in English and shares knowledgeably of the Mongolian history and culture. Their travel itinerary is flexible and able to cater custom plans based on your budget, so do make sure you put in your additional requests (e.g., preferred accommodation, dining preferences) so that the operator can make the appropriate arrangements with a top-up amount.”

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4.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,900

Join Darya, Alex, or Gulnaz for a private three-day journey from Almaty into the Kungey Alatau. Ride horses to Middle and Upper Kolsay, hike to Lower Kolsay, sleep in a mountain hut and tent, and share simple camp meals in a remote setting.

“A big thank you to Darya and Gulnaz for this fabulous experience – we will keep wonderful memories of these 6 days in the Almaty region. Everything was perfect. Darya is a caring person, always making sure that tourists feel comfortable anRead more”

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5.Batumi: Extreme Escape – ATV, Buggy, Horses & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $15Best value

From Batumi, you ride by van to Mtirala National Park for optional ATV, buggy, horse riding, zip line, and hiking activities. Guide Sulkhani, also known as Soko, is noted for his energy and local knowledge. Finish with a family BBQ, chacha tasting, and an optional coastal parasail.

“Decent tour our guide Sulkhani was really funny and professional provided many interesting facts about countryside, good luck”

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6.Horseback Riding at 7 lakes Ausangate Private |Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 - 15 hours · from $139

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta at 4,100 meters. With a bilingual guide such as Alexander or Julio, you’ll visit Ausangate’s seven colored lakes by foot or horseback, eat Andean meals in a local home, and finish with hot springs.

“Alexander was great. The breakfast and lunch was amazing and the views were second to none. You must do this while in Cusco you will not regret it!”

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7.Horseback Trail Riding and Hiking – Day Trip from Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $144

Leave Belgrade with guide Vladimir Mladenovic for a private Fruška Gora outing that pairs beginner-friendly horseback riding with a visit to Lake Beli kamen, Vrdnik Tower, Beli Majdan, and historic monasteries such as Mala Remeta. Transport, water, helmets, and riding costs are included.

“This is by far the best time you will have in Serbia, mostly because of the best guide in Serbia, Vlad. He made every moment engaging, enjoyable, interactive, interesting, and fun! Strongly recommend his recommendations, including the vineyard restaurant for lunch, the cave, the short hike to Vrdnik Tower, the monuments to freedom, and chapel visit to see the frescos. Simply amazing!”

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8.Pasture Hike with Horse Whisperer at Horse Trust in Kagoshima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $120

Join English-speaking Horse Whisperer Mr. Konishi for a two-hour hike through Horse Trust’s pastures and forest near Yusui, Kagoshima. You’ll learn about the ranch’s history and safety rules, meet horses living naturally, and visit two to four pastures not normally open to the public.

“A really well-organized experience. If you opt-in for the taxi pickup (strongly recommended), you'll have a reliable way to get to the Horse Trust and back to the train station, which is super convenient. I went to Kagoshima just to have this experience, and am so glad I did! SeeRead more”

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