The 14 Most Booked Horse Riding in Colombia

1.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50Our pick

Meet José, Gabriel, Miguel, or another Coco Cartagena guide at María Palito for a 1.5-hour beach ride near La Boquilla. You’ll receive riding instruction, follow the coast on a calm horse, enter the water with wet legs, and hear about local fishing life and eco-tourism. Sunset departures offer the best light.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Horse Riding Experience! This was an absolutely magical experience! The guide was amazing, he taught us how to ride, assessed our ability, and safely encouraged us to speed up. He also shared fascinating history, making the tour even more special. The area felt truly authentic, like stepping back in time, with locals going about their daily lives. The horses were adorable and well cared for, and the guides were extremely helpful with excellent English. Riding into the sunset was pure magic. This place deserves more attention, highly recommend! I will never forget this experience, I have ridden so many horses in my life but still seemed like once…”

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2.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet your guide at Arvi Metro Cable Station for a five-hour small-group outing to Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride horseback along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and processed, taste several brewing methods, and relax with a coffee steam room and full-body massage. Guides may include Angelo, Julio, Will, or Maria.

“I really enjoyed the horseback riding, the massage was nice, the girls were very sweet. They could have massaged deeper and used warmer massage oils, I got pretty cold during the massage. The coffee tour was interesting and planting our own personal coffee tree was fun! Overall really good experience!”

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3.Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Spend five hours exploring the mountains around Medellín, including a two-hour ride on ecological trails with guides such as José, George, Cristian, Hernán, and Zulay. Expect calm horses, valley viewpoints, rural stops, snacks, and a small group of no more than 10 people. First-time riders are welcome, but bring your passport or ID.

“ThIs was an OK tour because all my other tours were great! This was the only tour that didn’t meet us for pick us up at the hotel. We were the only ones on this tour and I thought that they could’ve picked us up from the hotel like the other tours. However, the tour guide was amazing and the driver was great. They stopped us at a restaurant to drink, coffee or tea and put cheese in the tea. That was something new for me. We went to a farm and we rode the horses up the hill, down the hill, up the street, down the street and it…”

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4.HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Leave Cartagena by private car for Manzanillo del Mar, about 20 minutes away. Alfonso, Napo, or another local guide matches you with a calm horse, explains the basics, and leads a one-hour beach ride. Beginners receive close help, while confident riders may trot or gallop when conditions allow. Drinks, photos, and hotel return transport are included.

“Great experience. Easy pickup and drop off. The guide was informative and the horses were perfect. We had a great time and we had a beginner and intermediate rider and it was a good fun experience for both of us. Our guide was perfect, friendly, welcoming and experienced.”

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5.Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Meet Ricardo, Joshua, or another guide at Le Brunch Express in Envigado, then ride about 20 to 30 minutes to Caldas. You will learn basic horse handling, follow mountain trails, cross streams, stop for photos and refreshments, and return by included transport. Beginners are welcome, though long pants and sturdy shoes are wise.

“This was a highlight of my Medellin trip! Ricardo and Joshua have great energy! The route through the mountains was so beautiful - the pine forest, passing by the river, and the greenery all around. The animals are clearly so loved and well-trained and I felt very comfortable riding with them. There was a few stops to allow the horses to rest - including one for photos at a scenic overlook & one stop for delicious carrot cake and beverages including fresh squeezed orange juice. The total riding time is about 3-4 hours long. Very pleasant time!”

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6.Coffee Tour with arrival on horseback and sugar cane processing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet at 8:40 am in El Poblado, then travel to Palmitas for a family-run coffee experience. You may ride a mule or horse uphill, dress like a coffee farmer, pick ripe beans, follow the coffee process, taste several brewing styles, and eat a traditional lunch. Christian and Mateo have guided the farm visit.

“I thought I knew a lot about coffee but Christian our guide proved me wrong! I learned so much to improve my coffee drinking experience! He was delightful and insightful. We got to dress as a true coffee farmer and pick ripe beans. I wish them many more years of successful tours as this experience was well worth it! Had a lot of fun.”

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7.Coffee Tour, Horseback Arrival, and Sugar Cane

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Travel from El Poblado to a family-run coffee farm in Western Antioquia with guide Christian and his family. A short mule or donkey ride leads to coffee fields, where you pick beans, learn processing, taste several brews, sample sugar cane, and eat a typical lunch with mountain views.

“Excellent tour and Christian and his family were very welcoming to allow us on their property. The views were incredible, the coffee lesson was excellent. They served us lunch which was also very tasty with options for vegetarians. My only advice is there could be better communication prior to pick up as I waited about an hour after the scheduled time to be picked up. Otherwise unforgettable experience and would recommend 100%. I will cherish my experience forever.”

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8.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Ride a gentle horse for about 1 hour and 15 minutes along La Boquilla beach with José and his team. You’ll receive basic riding help, local history, and views of Cartagena’s rural coast. Choose daylight or sunset, then relax at a seaside restaurant before returning to the meeting point. Transport, food, and drinks are not included.

“Amazing experience Jose was very cool and very knowledgeable about his country and you could tell. He talked about the history of the past, present and future al while guiding and explaining how to ride and control the horse … they let you Read more”

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9.Andes Mountains Horseback Riding – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Bogotá for La Calera and ride through Andean trails, farms, open fields, and a small waterfall. Guides such as Diego, Andrés, Gabriela, and Camilo help beginners feel at ease, while experienced riders may gallop where conditions allow. Expect private transport, a picnic sandwich, warm sugarcane tea, and changing mountain weather.

“Best thing I did in Bogota! Highly recommend it! Big shoutout to Emmanuel for being an amazing guide!”

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10.Horseback Riding Tour through the Beaches of Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $37

Ride a well-cared-for horse along a quiet beach north of Cartagena with a private guide at your side. Beginners receive close help, while experienced riders may get more freedom. Guides such as Napoleon are praised for photos and personal attention. Pickup, bottled water, a drink, horse feeding, and return transport are included.

“I came to Cartagena solo and I booked this on my birthday yesterday July 28th to have a little fun , I got up early waiting for someone to pick me up by 9 am and no one ever showed up to pick me up or called my phone.. I called operated many times and they didn’t answer or return my call.. I still haven’t heard anything or got my money or credit back.. I’m so upset.. I’m not her to discourage anyone else from booking but be aware of the disorganization..”

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11.Cocora Valley: Salento & Private Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $171

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, riding horseback through Salento’s coffee country, walking among Cocora Valley’s wax palms, and crossing the region in a traditional Willy jeep. Guides such as Juan Camilo, Pedro, Peter, and Beto are praised for their local stories and friendly help.

“This tour was probably the best experience I had in Colombia so far. Pedro was amazing guide and he made the tour even more unforgettable. From the fun on the jeep, galloping on horses and taking so many beautiful pictures”

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12.Horse Riding on the Beach with Photos and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $33Best value

Ride along the beach at Los Morros and La Boquilla with a horseman who assists with handling and photos. Carlos is often the guide, and you can choose a gentle ride or ask about trotting in the water. The $33 price includes typical food or three beers and water, with optional hotel pickup.

“This was a really great experience. The communication with the organizer of the tour was phenomenal. She checked on us every step of the way to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The tour is great for any level of rider. If you know what you are doing on the horse, they leave you to ride on you own. If you are less experienced a guide will stay with you and make sure. you have a safe ride. Riding a horse on the beach is such a beautiful experience and the beach in this area is very nice. The horses are very well cared for and they respond well…”

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13.Cartagena ATV Buggy and Horseback riding Beach and Barrio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Drive an ATV buggy along Cartagena’s shoreline, cross a bridge over La Cienega, pass through a local fishing barrio, then ride a horse beside the sea. A guide leads the route, which combines beach scenery, community life, and two very different ways to get around in about two hours.

“This was a great experience and I would absolutely do this one again. The on road and off road drive was awesome. Riding along the beach was amazing. The one downside was one of the buggies has some mechanical issues and we had to wait for 30 to 40 minutes wiRead more”

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14.Private Guided Tour of Colombia’s Paso Fino Horse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $170

Travel from Bogotá to El Rosal for a private Paso Fino experience at Criadero Lusitania. Meet the ranch owners over Colombian coffee, tour the breeding facility, see famous horses, eat a traditional lunch, and watch Colombian Criollo horses perform their distinctive gaits on the track.

“Ranch owners really made this an informative, fun, interactive experience! They took their time explaining/demonstrating/answering all of my questions; super personalized!”

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