Horse Riding · WORLDWIDE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never been up: 15 rides with lunch worth the money, each with its price, its rider verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains, enjoy Zeus views, and share a homemade Cretan meal and wine at a family-run farm.
“I loved it. The host were amazing and funny and the views were pretty.”
Review of Cancun’s 4-in-1 jungle tour with ATV, horseback riding, ziplines, cenote swim, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Everything was amazing!!! The guides were super kind and friendly! The experiences were one of a kind! The food was AMAZING!! The guides were with you every step of the way so there was no confusion. And the picture and video package they have available was well worth it!!”
Ride through Tuscany, explore San Gimignano, and enjoy a generous Chianti lunch and wine tasting on this small-group day from Florence.
“Giacomo was an amazing guide! The whole experience was incredible for our family of 7. We cannot recommend this enough!”
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist, enjoy a Vesuvius vineyard lunch, taste local wines, and ride horseback through volcanic countryside.
“This was the most incredible, never-to-be-forgotten day! The guided tour of Pompeii, with just 16 of us, was brilliant. Teresa, our guide was very knowledgeable, lovely and very funny. So many amazing highlights were packed into our two hours, with plenty of photo opportunities too. The horse-riding in a breathtaking setting was incredible. The horses were beautiful, and clearly loved. No experience was needed. Aleksandra, our guide, was patient, kind and also very knowledgable about the vineyards and scenery we explored. The day was then made even better when we were driven to our second vineyard for a three-course meal and wine tasting. Anthony, our sommelier, kept us laughing the…”
Ride the Finikia Mountains near Heraklion, enjoy Cretan lunch and wine, and meet gentle horses on this welcoming family-run tour.
“The activity was truly amazing! The way they interact with the horses is unique in itself—so much love and care. Everything is perfectly taken care of. Clear instructions, even for beginners. Not only do they take great care of the horses, but they also take excellent care of you! No shortage of food and drinks either. Highly recommended!”
Ride horses, ATVs, and a party boat in Punta Cana with a farm tasting, water cave, Macao Beach, snorkeling, drinks, and lunch.
“Vladimir was a great tour guide. He stayed with us during the duration of the excursion. It started with them picking us up from our hotel right on time, then taking us to the ATVs. Definitely bring clothing that you don't mind throwing away bRead more”
Review of Cancun’s jungle adventure with ATVs, horseback riding, zip lines, cenote swimming, lunch, tequila tasting, and practical tips.
“The area for the tour was very neat and well maintained, they had a bar and served various foods. The tour itself was very sub par, you do only 4 zip lines which max out at about 15ft you can go upside down which was neat! Quads are silly as they put you all in a direct line and barely let you touch the gas would not pay for this again, they also suggest you purchase a covering for your face because of the dust extra $$ to barley ride the quad. The horses were maybe 5 minutes long and literally only done so they can push more pictures to…”
Review of Cancun’s Puerto Morelos ATV, horseback, zip line, and cenote tour, with practical advice on value, fees, timing, and what to bring.
“I enjoyed this excursion but it was shorter than what was advertised. I believe the whole excursion was approximately 4 hours long and the remainder of the time was spent traveling or waiting. Also would’ve love to have more freedom riding the arc’s and horses but overall the experience was good.”
Review of Cancun’s ATV, horseback, zipline and cenote combo, with practical tips on price, transport, safety, lunch and what to expect.
“For the pickup service, we were required to complete the form, stating the hotel information, which included the hotel name and room number. There is absolutely no reason for the pickup service to know the room number as they can check for the name of the person's reservation in a specific hotel. We were moved up from the initial 1:30 pm reservation to 12 pm time slot because we never provided the hotel details as we did not stay at the hotel. They did say that there might be a risk of not being able to complete all of the activities, but we could settle everything on the spot. Upon…”
Review of Mazatlan’s horseback, temazcal, lunch, and mezcal tour, with practical advice on value, transport, heat, safety, and a major itinerary concern.
“I had an amazing time zip lining! The staff was fantastic, ensuring our safety while keeping the excitement high. The course was breathtaking, offering both thrilling rides and stunning views.”
Review of Cancun’s $67 Puerto Morelos adventure with horseback riding, ATVs, ziplines, cenote swim, lunch, pickup, and practical tips.
“It was great, however, would recommend having shuttles available for people that want to leave early.”
Review of Cancun’s 4-in-1 adventure with horseback riding, ATVs, zip lines, a Mayan cenote, tacos, water, and hotel transfer.
“Everything about the place felt like home. The staff is amazing and very accommodating. I would highly recommend the place to all my friends and family. This place is way more fun and friendly than some places that are twice th price”
Ride through Samaná’s tropical forest to El Limón Waterfall, swim in its freshwater pool, and enjoy a local lunch for $49.
“Me encantó la experiencia totalmente distinta si te gustan los animales y la naturaleza es perfecto, los guías fueron excelente hicieron que la experiencia fuera completa.”
Ride through Mendoza vineyards and olive groves, then enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine pairings at historic Club Tapiz.
“Ricky was a great host from Trout and Wine, and Cesar and Elío were fantastic and very patient with us, as we hadn't ridden in 20 years. The lunch following was out of this world. I highly recommend this tour.”
Ride through Chianti, visit a historic Tuscan estate, and enjoy local wine, olive oil, cheeses, and a light lunch from Florence.
“Everything was perfect and now I know more about Chianti wine than one can imagine...we had a whole case shipped to our residence in Florida.”
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