11 Cartagena Horseback Riding Tours Worth the Early Start

1.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s beach horseback ride at sunset, with calm horses, local guides, La Boquilla views, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“This tour was amazing! Lead by Jose and others, we were informed about the true life outside of Cartagena. Jose was extremely helpful, funny, and kind. He offered amazing service along with his team who helped us immediately if any issues arose. Please remember to bring pesos (not card) for tip. The area of meeting is on the beach, La Perla Negra, so be aware to follow the instructions Jose gives to tell drivers! I recommend having transportation scheduled before the end of the tour, considering some drivers don’t want to drive directly on the beach. Overall, it was an extreme joy and I would book again!Read more”

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2.HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride a gentle horse along Manzanillo del Mar near Cartagena, with private transfers, beach views, photos, drinks, and beginner-friendly support.

“Our experience was peaceful and quiet. The caretaker walked alongside or behind us to ensure everything was okay, especially in case the horses acted up. The service was excellent—professional and well-organized. Our driver was also great, waiting for us and picking us up from the exact spot where he dropped us off. One of the horses had an albino-like appearance, which might not align with conventional beauty standards. If that matters to you, it’s something to consider—but for us, it didn’t. We simply enjoyed the horse riding experience along the beach. Another highlight was the path itself, which was about 95% empty. We didn’t have to worry about navigating through…”

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3.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Ride gentle horses along Cartagena’s beach at day or sunset, with an English-speaking guide, local history, and rural coastal views.

“Great experience. The horses were healthy and the tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of history about the area.”

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4.Horseback Riding Tour through the Beaches of Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $37

Ride well-cared-for horses along a quiet beach near Cartagena with private pickup, patient guides, drinks, photos, and sunset options.

“There wasn't any communication with the tour operator until the day of the tour at which I was told that it was sold out despite booking 14 days in advance. There is not a way to select available times at booking. Disappointing because it was my last day in Cartagena and celebrating a birthday”

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5.Horse Riding on the Beach with Photos and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $33

Ride horses along Cartagena’s beach, splash through the sea, enjoy lunch and photos, with optional hotel pickup for $33.

“This was a really great experience. The communication with the organizer of the tour was phenomenal. She checked on us every step of the way to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The tour is great for any level of rider. If you know what you are doing on the horse, they leave you to ride on you own. If you are less experienced a guide will stay with you and make sure. you have a safe ride. Riding a horse on the beach is such a beautiful experience and the beach in this area is very nice. The horses are very well cared for and they respond well…”

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6.Cartagena ATV Buggy and Horseback riding Beach and Barrio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews Top rated

Ride ATVs on Cartagena’s beach, cross La Cienega, visit a fishing village, and take a coastal horseback ride in one two-hour tour.

“This experience was definitely worth everything penny. We enjoyed the buggies and the horses. The tour guy took us for fresh crabs and shrimp and very knowledgeable.”

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7.Horseback Ridding Excursion on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Ride horseback along Cartagena’s Manzanillo beaches with hotel transfers, a bilingual guide, small groups, and a one-hour seaside ride.

“Opas ei puhunut englantia ja ratsastus oli noin maksimissaan tunnin pituinen. Opas käveli hevosten vierellä rannan toiseen päähän ja takaisin.”

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8.Beach Horse Ride and Colombian Equestrian Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3h 30m · from $186

Ride Cartagena’s beach on a gentle horse, learn about Paso Fino horses, and enjoy a small-group ranch experience with hotel pickup.

“We had an amazing time with Maria and everyone who helped out on our ride. Whatever your experience level, I can guarantee you'll enjoy yourself. Maria was our guide for the day and is very passionate about the paso fino breed. We're so grateful for everyone's enthusiasm and kindness and hope to return the next time we are in Cartagena!”

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9.Horse riding on the beaches of Cartagena & PHOTOS

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $23Best value

Ride horses along Cartagena’s beach, enter the sea, and get photo help with bilingual support for an affordable Caribbean outing.

“The place was easy to find, the operators and horses were ready and waiting upon our arrival, bring your own phone or camera for the operator to take video/photos, beach was not crowded, we enjoyed very much. When booking it says a simple fruit tray or something is provided. We did not get that. We ended the ride at a restaurant were we caught uber back to our hotel. overall good experience”

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10.Horseback Riding in Cartagena (Spain)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Ride gentle horses through Calblanque Regional Park near Cartagena with instruction, transfers, and personal guidance for all skill levels.

“We can't say enough nice things about this tour. It was a wonderful experience. Our tour operator picked us up in a big, clean SUV and took us on a tour around the town before taking us to the ranch. The horseback riding was a blast. The ranch guides picked the right horses for our skill level and the scenery was beautiful. After the ride the tour operator, Maria, took us into the town and gave us a walking tour . Recommend this highly”

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11.Scenic Horseback Ride in Tropical Mountain Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Ride horses through a Colombian dry forest, meet rescued macaws and monkeys, plant a tree, and enjoy mountain views near Cartagena.

“What a wonderful day we had. We were a bit nervous as there were only 3 reviews on here but we are so glad we did this. The guides were amazing and the horse ride and ATV were super fun. I loved learning about the refuge and it felt good knowing that the cost of this activity goes towards supporting the project. Highly recommend”

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