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Horse Riding in South America: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

29 tours  ·  from $33

The good horse riding fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 15 of them, what each costs and how they differ.

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

1.Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

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

Leave Mendoza by van for El Relincho Cabalgatas, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse based on your height and experience. Ride mountain trails for about three hours, pause at 2,100 meters for wide views, then return to the ranch for beef, pork, salads, dessert, wine, and warm family hospitality.

“Great and unique experience to watch the sunset while horse riding. Beautiful landscape and very peaceful horses. Loved the barbecue afterwards, one of the tastiest meals I had in Argentina.”

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Cartagena: Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset - Starting at María Palito without getting lost
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Cartagena: Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

2.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

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

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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Medellin: Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa - The 35-minute horse ride along an old muleteer path
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Medellin: Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

3.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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Medellin: Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains - Two hours through Antioquia’s working countryside
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Medellin: Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains

4.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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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias - Meeting the horses and getting comfortable in the saddle
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El Calafate: Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

5.Horseback riding in Cerro Frias

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 4 hours · from $151

Ride from Estancia Alice up Cerro Frias with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Gentle horses, a slow pace, mountain and lake views, a lenga forest descent, and a ranch meal make this a friendly introduction to horseback riding in Patagonia. Sophia and Nacho are among the guides named by guests.

“I loved it!! The views are incredible and Nacho was a great guide, very friendly and patient. Would recommend!”

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HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH - Meeting the horses and choosing your pace
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HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH

6.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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Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon - Starting at Vieja Estancia Ranch
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Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

7.Cusco: 3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $65Top rated

Ride from Cusco’s Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon. Your bilingual guide, often Holger, Olger, Jorge, or Beni, teaches basic riding, leads a calm horse, and explains Incan and pre-Incan culture. Expect city views, about two hours on horseback, and a 25-minute temple visit.

“Amazing experience! Lovely family business, great people! 10/10! It is a must do!”

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Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains - Riding through forest, streams, and small country roads
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Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

8.Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

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

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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Sunset Horseback Riding - The Asado Is Half the Reason to Go
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Sunset Horseback Riding

9.Sunset Horseback Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $106

From Mendoza, you’ll travel 40 minutes to Lunlunta for a roughly two-hour horseback ride with guides such as Santiago, Leny, and Francisco. Expect calm horses, mountain and city views, sunset over the Andes, and a generous asado with grilled meats, vegetables, drinks, and seasonal fruit. Vegetarian, vegan, and celiac menus are available.

“The horseback tour and food was excellent. And the tour guide Francisco made sure to make us all feel very included and made the evening very enjoyable”

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Coffee Tour with arrival on horseback and sugar cane processing - A ten-minute ride with a useful sense of place
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Coffee Tour with arrival on horseback and sugar cane processing

10.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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Cusco: Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil's Balcony - From your hotel to Vieja Estancia Ranch
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Cusco: Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil’s Balcony

11.Cusco: Half-Day Horseback Riding at Devil’s Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

After hotel pickup, ride from Vieja Estancia Ranch through farms and mountain paths above Cusco to Devil’s Balcony and Lanlakuyoc. English-speaking guides such as Holger and Ogir match horses to your experience, explain Inca sites, and help beginners feel safe. Expect about two hours in the saddle, with breaks for views and ruins.

“Amazing horse riding experience, also for beginners. There are clever breaks in between so the riding gets not to exhausting. Our guide was very experienced and informative. I would recommend it to anybody.”

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Medellin: Coffee Tour, Horseback Arrival, and Sugar Cane - Picking coffee among plantains and bananas
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Medellin: Coffee Tour, Horseback Arrival, and Sugar Cane

12.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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Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon - What the guide adds to the ride
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Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

13.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride from Cusco’s outskirts along ancient Inca trails to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel and his team provide calm Peruvian Paso horses, helmets, snacks, hotel transfers, and bilingual guiding. The 3.5-hour trip suits beginners, families, and experienced riders seeking mountain views and local history.

“Gabriel is the real deal - his ranch has been in his family over 100 years and has bred and trained Peruvian Pasos that are calm, strong, gaited, and beautiful. His horses are well-loved and cared for and enjoy getting out for a ride. Gabriel is extremely knowledgeable about Inka and Peruvian history and culture, and the tour is both informative and fascinating. For anyone thinking about going for a ride near Cusco, I definitely recommend Gabriel's ranch. We had a fabulous day.”

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Cartagena: Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset - Day ride or sunset ride?
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Cartagena: Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

14.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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Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch - La Carrera, Mendoza - Meeting the Creole horses and getting ready to ride
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Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

15.Horseback riding and barbecue in a private ranch – La Carrera, Mendoza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Mendoza to El Pico Palma ranch in La Carrera, where Gilda, Lucía, and Ángel guide a two-and-a-half-hour ride on well-kept Creole horses at 2,000 meters. Return for homemade empanadas, high-altitude wine, an Argentine asado, and regional desserts, with time to rest or hike.

“Really great experience! First of all nice personal contact right away together with a quick confirmation of the trip. The Ranch is beautiful, the surrounding is so spacious, I found it breath taking. The horses are super well behaved and well taken care off! The ride itself is beautiful and we enjoyed every bit of it. The food afterwards was excellent. You just feel that they have a heart of liking good products. We geld so relaxed. And next to that we even got really nice tips for the rest of our stay. Thank you so mutch!”

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★ 5.0Horseback Riding Plus Tour to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara and TambomachayFrom $9540 reviews
★ 5.0Half day Horseback Riding tour around Sacsayhuaman parkFrom $7537 reviews
★ 5.0Cartagena ATV Buggy and Horseback riding Beach and Barrio Tour38 reviews
★ 5.0Private Guided Tour of Colombia’s Paso Fino HorseFrom $17037 reviews
★ 5.0Horseback riding through the SierrasFrom $10040 reviews
★ 4.7Terevaka Horse Excursion: The highest point and 360° view.From $13038 reviews
★ 5.0Puerto Natales: Horseback Riding with Horse ConnectionFrom $15036 reviews
★ 4.7Atacama Desert: Horseback Adventure with Scenic ViewsFrom $6842 reviews

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