Where to Ride: the 13 Best National Park Horse Rides

1.Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,147 reviews · from $155Our pick

Ride through Arikok National Park to Aruba’s Conchi natural pool, with horse matching, hotel pickup, park fees, and swimming included.

“Very fun and great experience. The horses are majestic and the tour guides were very nice, thoughtful and funny. The weather when we went was sunny with little clouds so I recommend bringing a towel to sit on the saddle, a hat to cover your head, water for refreshment, and lots of sunscreen. We didn’t spend much time at the natural pool, most of the tour was riding the horse. Still, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend.”

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2.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 518 reviews · 1 hour · from $78Best value

Review of Banff’s one-hour Bow River horseback ride, with mountain views, Cave and Basin, practical tips, rider rules, and value advice.

“It was short but definitely worth it. Thankfully it didn't rain! The tour guides were so helpful and sweet. The horses were also so behaved! Highly recommend!”

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3.Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1 hour · from $83

Ride through Banff’s Spray River, view Bow Falls and Sulphur Mountain, and enjoy a beginner-friendly hour on calm, well-trained horses.

“The tour guides were awesome. They made that a wonderful adventure”

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4.Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · from $115

Ride through Killarney National Park, meet calm horses, see Lough Leane and wild deer, and get helpful guidance for every riding level.

“Amazing, was such a beautiful place to ride through. I've never been that close to wild deer before and the horses were very well behaved and my guide was super friendly. Having the riding school so close to the town was also great, because I didn't have access to a car while I was there, but was able to taxi/uber to and from for a reasonable price. 10/10 would do again!”

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5.Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Ride gentle horses through Sierra de Guadarrama National Park near Madrid, with mountain views, a small group, and patient English or Spanish guidance.

“This activity was great. A very good experience, a must do if you’re in Madrid. The guide is funny and has no problems speaking English. Definitely check it out”

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6.Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride through Albania’s Vjosa region, visit Leusë Church and Lengarica Canyon, enjoy local snacks and wine, and relax near hot springs.

“Most memorable part of this experience was the scenery and the galloping towards the end. Wonderful experience and a perfect gift for a loved one!!”

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7.Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 128 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Review of Banff’s 2-hour Sundance horseback ride, with Bow River views, Sulphur Mountain trails, practical tips, costs, and who should book.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Banff. All the staff and horses were amazing. It was a fantastic way to see the mountains and learn about the geography of the area. The staff were so attentive and the horses were calm and relaxed for the whole trek. 100% would recommend as an activity whilst visiting Banff.”

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8.Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $116

Ride through Montserrat National Park, visit its famous abbey, browse local foods, and enjoy a small-group day trip from Barcelona.

“Excellent trip! Our tour guide was lovely and although we were unlucky with the weather (it was in March!), the views from Montserrat were amazing. The monastery is fascinating and the horse riding through the mountains is lovely. Very well organised throughout and great value for money. This was my second trip and would definitely go again.”

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9.Horseback riding around Doñana National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride Andalusian horses through olive groves near Seville with patient guides, hotel transfers, small groups, and a calm countryside route.

“This was a beautiful experience! A calm ride through the country with beautiful views! The horses are well taken care of, Daniel was a great guide leading us all from ,experienced riders to beginners. A must do when in Andalusia.”

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10.Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $299

Explore Terelj National Park in two days with Turtle Rock, horse riding, ger lodging, nomadic culture, and the Chinggis Khan Statue.

“Batmaa and her husband the driver were great hosts. The tour was over two days, while it probably would be possible to see most of the sights of Terelj in a day, doing it over two days was much better, staying over at a guesthouse in the park even allowed me to hike to a nearby hill and see the sunrise. Batmaa also answered the many questions I kept asking and was able to give a lot of background info on various sites. Overall, I would highly recommend this tour especially if you are only in Mongolia for a short time but still want to see the countryside.”

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11.Horseback riding on the mountains of Chon Kemin National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $160

Review of a private Chon Kemin horseback tour from Bishkek, with Burana Tower, Kyrgyz lunch, mountain views, guide support, and practical tips.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour and would absolutely give it 5 stars! The day was full of highlights — I loved the horses, the incredible view from the top of Burana Tower, and the delicious lunch. Our guide, Anvar, was fantastic — supRead more”

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12.Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $210

Review of a private Terelj National Park day tour with horseback riding, Turtle Rock, Aryapala Temple, museums, lunch, and Chinggis Khaan Statue.

“Tour guide was fantastic: polite, friendly and very knowledgeable. We spent an amazing day together. She arrived on time at the meeting point (our hotel). We visited all the sights as described. We tried for the first time horseriding and really enjoyed the experience. Lunch was very delightful.”

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13.Horse riding in Terelj National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $139

Review of Terelj National Park horseback riding from Ulaanbaatar, with nomadic lunch, Chinggis Khan Statue, temple visit, price, tips, and FAQs.

“Great day trip outside of UB. Augi is a very good guide, the trip is well organised and he goes the extra mile to ensure you have a great experience. I would recommend anyone interested to visit the Terelj National Park and Chingiss Khan statue to book this tour.”

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