Horse Riding in Medellín: 5 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

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

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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2.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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3.Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

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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4.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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5.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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