5 Countryside Horse Rides Worth the Airfare

1.Siena: Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★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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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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3.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

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

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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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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5.Horse Riding in Miami’s Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $180

Ride calm horses through Miami’s countryside on a private, beginner-friendly ranch tour with scenic trails, open fields, and wooded paths.

“Horrible For this to be a Taurus attraction there was no hello. One speaking English no instructions no waiver nothing is professional.”

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