15 Countryside Horse Rides Worth the Airfare

Siena: Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside - Getting comfortable before the ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $82Our pick

Review of Siena’s one-hour horseback ride through vineyards, olive groves, and cypress roads, with practical tips on riders, transport, and value.

“The tour guide was funny and patient. Set in a beautiful part of Tuscany, the tour was absolutely worth the 1.5-hour experience. I’d recommend going later in the day, the hills are especially stunning at that time. The horses were beautiful and each had their own unique, friendly personality. A 5/5 experience!”

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Aruba Countryside: Horseback Adventure to Urirama Cove

2.Aruba Countryside: Horseback Adventure to Urirama Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · from $115

Ride through Aruba’s cactus country to Urirama Cove with gentle horses, hotel pickup, friendly guides, and striking coastal views.

“The views once we reached the beach were incredible. Would have enjoyed a faster pace. I would also suggest packing water. Barbara and Nelson were kind. Enjoy some pop, water, or beer afterwards at the bar! We loved Barbaro & Juanito.”

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Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

3.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Ride through the Savoyard countryside near Cruseilles with a patient guide, scenic trails, horse care, and small-group attention for all levels.

“We had a wonderful time horseback riding in Cruseilles! The route was beautiful and really enjoyable. Alex was very friendly, patient, and instructive — he explained everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire hour. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing riding experience!”

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Beach & countryside horse riding outside Westport. Guided. 1 hour

4.Beach & countryside horse riding outside Westport. Guided. 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Ride from Westport through Mayo countryside to Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick views, gentle horses, beach riding, and local guides.

“Leider enttäuschend für uns als erfahrene Reiter. Obwohl das Können und die Erfahrung abgefragt wurden, waren wir in einer Gruppe mit ca 15 Personen von absoluten Anfängern unterwegs, fast alle saßen das erste Mal auf einem Pferd, darunter 2 Kleinkinder, die geführt wurden. Wir gingen fast ausschließlich im Schritt (2x kurzer Trab von nicht einmal 1 Minute), das war es. Obwohl 3 oder 4 Betreuer/guides dabei waren (Lina übrigens sehr nett) wurde die Gruppe auch auf Nachfrage leider nicht in Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene geteilt. Nachträglich hat man sich darauf ausgeredet, dass wir nicht direkt gebucht hatten und daher nicht drauf hingewiesen wurden, dass bei Flut kein Galoppieren am Strand ...”

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Catania: Guided Horseback Ride in Misterbianco Countryside

5.Catania: Guided Horseback Ride in Misterbianco Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 1 hour · from $49

Ride through citrus groves near Catania with views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea in this beginner-friendly one-hour tour.

“Thanks for your review! We're so glad the experience went well and you had such a pleasant time. Knowing that everything met your expectations is our greatest satisfaction. Thanks again for your feedback and hopefully see you soon for a new experience!”

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Hveragerdi: Countryside Charm Horse Riding Tour

6.Hveragerdi: Countryside Charm Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 1 hour · from $96

Ride Icelandic horses through Ölfus meadows near Hveragerdi on a gentle one-hour tour for beginners, families, and countryside views.

“We are a group of 7 from the United States so we don’t know much around here, we were blessed to get a wonderful guide! Stella was exceptional and patient, we very much enjoyed the tour and if we ever come back we’ll ask for Stella!”

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Algarve Horseriding tour in the countryside of Aljezur Rogil

7.Algarve Horseriding tour in the countryside of Aljezur Rogil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

Ride gentle rescue horses through cork oak forests and streams near Rogil on a small-group Costa Vicentina adventure with Alina.

“Experiência muito agradável no meio da natureza com os cavalos Shakira e Mango. Obrigada”

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One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside

8.One-Hour Horseback Riding Tour in the Icelandic Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $94

Ride Icelandic horses through South Iceland meadows on a one-hour beginner tour, with small groups, easy logistics, and flexible cancellation.

“Overall, it was a fine experience. The guide was friendly and briefly explained things well and gave a little history lesson about the horses and area. Iceland is a beautiful place. That said, I would have enjoyed this more if we had left the sight and sounds of the highway and explored the countryside more.”

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Lake Garda: 2 hours Horseback Ride in the Countryside

9.Lake Garda: 2 hours Horseback Ride in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Ride through Lake Garda vineyards and olive groves on a calm two-hour horseback tour with hill views, local guidance, and a small group.

“Absolut empfehlenswert! Uns wurde ein unvergesslicher Ausritt in den malerischen Weinbergen, durch die "A.S.D. CS Ranch Eventi" mit unserem Guide Charlie ermöglicht. Alle Pferde waren gepflegt, zuverlässig und nahmen die Hilfen gut an bzw. wussten sie von selber was zu tun ist. Die Landschaft war atemberaubend schön und Charlie hat mit seiner sympathischen Art den Ausritt zu einem echten Highlight gemacht. Wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher und bestens betreut. 5 Sterne für dieses einmalige Erlebnis! Wir kommen gerne wieder. Ein Video der Tour findet ihr auf Instagram unter: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP1zpVwAGcF/?igsh=MWhwN2U4cG9xa2h6bw==”

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Horse Riding in the Countryside

10.Horse Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $54

Ride 6 km through peaceful Portuguese countryside near Porto for one hour, with calm horses, expert support, small groups, and free cancellation.

“Really enjoyed this horse riding tour. The horses were great and well-behaved. The ride itself was interesting - while the area wasn't particularly scenic, there were some cool spots along the way that made it worthwhile. Big shoutout to our guide Gonçalo who was friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid riding experience.”

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Experience Countryside of Iceland by Horseback Riding

11.Experience Countryside of Iceland by Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $207

Ride Icelandic horses through beaches, lava fields, and mountains near Þorlákshöfn on a small-group tour from Reykjavik.

“A Great Experience we really enjoyed riding the Icelandic ponies and seeing the countryside. Our guide Maggi was so friendly and we went in for a coffee afterwards”

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Horseback Riding with Pic Nic in Lazise Countryside

12.Horseback Riding with Pic Nic in Lazise Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Ride through Lazise vineyards, meet calm horses, and taste wine, honey, and farm-made food on this small-group Lake Garda outing.

“great experience, so calm and cool horses and the hosts are the best. Welcoming and funny, great wine and a really nice atmosphere. The wine lady are so friendly and it felt so comfortable, she showed us around the farm. We drank 2 bottles of wine just me and my friend, and got some nice homebaked appetizers. really recommend!!!! only negative thing is that you didn’t get a helmet. Even if the horses are the coolest everything can happen. But overall, so grateful for this!!! 👌🏼👌🏼”

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Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

13.Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride through Manzanillo's rural farms, jungle, lagoon areas, and beach with Danitours, including pickup and a two-hour horseback adventure.

“I would to say how much I would recommend Danitours, the horse back riding was awesome, easy pick up, got off of ship and right there they were with a sign with my name on it. took us to the horse ride went way back into jungle awesome. the operator treated us like kings and queens. when we got back to ship my wife discovered she lost her phone, so back off the ship we go, we waited at the drop off point, and a Danitour van pulled up, I explained my wife lost her phone in one of there vans, and He went out of his way to help…”

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Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride

14.Crete Horse Riding: Cretan Countryside Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $68

Ride through South Crete’s olive groves on a calm, guided one-hour horseback trip for beginners and experienced riders alike.

“Centre équestre magnifique, chevaux très bien soignés et personnel au top ! Nous avons passé un super moment. À refaire sans hésiter !”

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Beach Horse Ride with countryside amber cove & Taino Bay

15.Beach Horse Ride with countryside amber cove & Taino Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $90

Review of Puerto Plata’s beach and countryside horseback ride, with port pickup, trained horses, guide support, pricing, and booking tips.

“The guides were great and so was the photographer along with the rest of the staff especially Mara. The horses were well trained and we had dogs with us on the whole trip. Being an animal lover I was in heaven.”

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