Where to Ride: the 15 Best National Park Horse Rides

Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park - Pickup and the Rancho Loco start

★★★★★★★★★★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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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Bow River Horseback Ride

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

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

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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Banff National Park: 1-Hour Spray River Horseback Ride

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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Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

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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Madrid: Horse Riding in Sierra del Guadarrama National Park

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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Amazing Horse Riding Experience at Vjosa National Park in Permet

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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Banff National Park: 2-Hour Sundance Loop Horseback Ride

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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From Barcelona: Horseback Tour in Montserrat National Park

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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Horseback riding around Doñana National Park

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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Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

10.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $129

Ride through Killarney National Park with gentle horses, expert guides, mountain views, red deer sightings, and gear included.

“The ride was absolutely beautiful! The horses were gorgeous and well mannered. The horse that was I was on was named Honour, he was very nice and gentle.”

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Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

11.Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $213

Ride through Killarney National Park with gentle horses, expert guides, deer sightings, lake views, and gear included for all riding levels.

“The views were gorgeous! The staff is very helpful and super friendly. We booked in November and ended up getting a private tour with our guide, no one else. Lovely views of the lake. Well mannered horses. 10/10 would book again”

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Terelj National Park: Tour with horse riding and hiking

12.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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ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park

13.ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230

Review of a full-day Costa Rican adventure from Playa Flamingo with horseback riding, rapids tubing, ziplining, hot springs, mud masks, and lunch.

“Overall, my girls and I had a really fun time. It was our first time ever going horseback riding, river tubing, ziplining, and going to a hot spring. Horseback riding through the rainforest was a little scary due to the terrain being uneven. River tubing is for the thrill-seekers but forewarning you - it can be VERY DANGEROUS! Unfortunately, I had a near-death experience when the rapids flipped my tube over and I fell in. 8 ziplines and 1 Tarzan swing was a lot of fun. The hot springs is the best way to end a day full of adventure! The mud masks were amazing too.”

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Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

14.Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $188

Ride through Ecuador’s high Andes, then explore Cotopaxi National Park with lunch, hotel transfers, guides, and volcano views.

“Beautiful panoramic vistas. So glad my daughter and I did this. The hacienda was so charming. It was built in early 1500s. Even though was cold and windy it was a wonderful tour. This was just the 2 of us on the tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the fauna and birds on easy hike around lagoon at Cotopaxi. Even though it was cloudy and chilly we had a great time.”

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El Rocío: Doñana National Park Horseback Riding Tour

15.El Rocío: Doñana National Park Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 35 reviews · from $51

Ride through El Rocío and Doñana National Park, spot wildlife, visit coastal dunes, and enjoy a small-group Spanish or English tour.

“Perfect! The horseback ride in Doñana National Park was very peaceful! The horses were in good shape and well cared for. We followed the carriage, which allowed us to discover the surroundings. I recommend it.”

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