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The 15 Best Mountain and Valley Horse Rides in the World

35 rides  ·  from $17 a rider

Climbing is what a trail horse is for. These 15 rides go up switchbacks, along canyon rims and through valley floors, with the gradient, the altitude and the price of each.

Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner - The 90-minute trail through red stone and desert silence
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Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - Getting matched with the right horse
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon - Two Hours on Rocky Desert Trails
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2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon

Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour - Meeting the Navajo Horses
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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ - Meeting Stella, the gauchos, and your horse
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Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

5.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Ride into Mendoza’s mountains at sunset, meet calm horses and gauchos, then enjoy an authentic asado with wine at a family ranch.

“An epic experience! The family that runs the ranch are lovely and so caring. The trip, rhe views were all amazing. Beware of the trip to and from the ranch if you have motion sickness, it gets a bit bumpy.”

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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour - Starting at Sacred Monument Tours
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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

6.2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Review of Monument Valley’s 2-hour horseback tour, with Navajo guides, gentle horses, iconic buttes, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Safety is not a priority. They are only interested in getting you to sign the waiver No practice before beginning the tour. Our guide was young and a bit of a show off. He fell from his horse a number of times during the tour. About three quarters of the way through, the horse I was on reared up & threw me off causing injury to my lower back.”

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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour - Starting at the corrals in Orderville
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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys - Love Valley brings the famous rock shapes
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Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

8.Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Review of Cappadocia sunset horseback riding through Rose, Love, and Red Valleys, with fairy chimneys, hotel pickup, tips, and safety advice.

“I have taken a couple horse horseback riding lessons and have some prior experience riding so I am familiar with horses. They were late picking us up from our hotel and didn't explain or introduce themselves to us which I felt was rude. They kept the horses extremely close to one another which is dangerous as the horses can kick one another if they feel scared. We went through a narrow stone ravine which they didn't announce prior to entering. Another person's horse slipped and fell to the side of the ravine which almost injured the rider and my partner as they were closely behind them (since they forced the…”

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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains - The first climb through Finikia’s hills
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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

9.Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains for panoramic views, a fresh orange juice stop, friendly guides, and a gentle horseback adventure.

“had such an amazing time! The staff and horses were all lovely and the experience was well organized. there was a mix up with our transportation (100% our fault) so the staff helped us get back to our hotel after a tasty homemade lunch. photos on horseback were available for purchase which was a nice touch. all in all a wonderful excursion provided by a family-run business! we will definitely be back on our next trip.”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride - Tahnaout: Safety Briefing and Horse Preparation
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide - Following trails through Red Canyon
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Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide

11.Horseback Riding Experience through Red Canyon with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $105

Review of the Red Canyon horseback ride near Bryce Canyon, with trail details, guide tips, pricing, horse matching, and practical advice.

“It was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and funny to add! He did express that this was their last trip ever so it felt extra special for my husband and I to be sharing it with him on our honeymoon! ❤️”

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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys - Pickup from six Cappadocia towns
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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

12.Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17Best value

Ride through Cappadocia’s fairy-chimney valleys with calm horses, helpful guides, hotel transfers, scenic stops, and sunset views for $17.

“Had great tour with arslan! the horses were all great and itt was beautiful scenery!! would absolutely recommend!”

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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer - What the first 20 minutes are really like
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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

13.Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride through Cappadocia’s Rose, Meskendir, and Kılıçlar valleys at sunset on a small-group horseback tour with hotel pickup.

“My first-ever horse ride, and it couldn’t have been better! Cappadocia’s landscapes were breathtaking, and our guide Amwas was amazing—super friendly and took great photos too. This was the highlight of my trip. Highly recommend for anyone visiting!”

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Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride - Starting at the stables: what the first few minutes feel like
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Small-Group East Zion White Mountain Horseback Ride

Bryce Canyon: Horseback Ride in the Dixie National Forest - Getting Comfortable With Your Horse
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Bryce Canyon: Horseback Ride in the Dixie National Forest

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