Horses Tours: Our Top 7

1.Montserrat Monastery & Horse Riding Experience from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a beginner-friendly horseback ride on mountain trails, followed by a guided visit to the basilica and monastery. Guides such as Laura, Carlos, Roger, and Lucas have received strong praise for their care and local knowledge. Expect a long day, shared transport, and limited free time at the monastery.

“The horseback riding was excellent, especially for beginners. The guides were extremely good. The time at Montserrat was short, but we were given excellent advice to let us make the most of it.”

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2.3-Hour Horse Riding Tour to the Temple of the Moon

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

Ride from Cusco’s Vieja Estancia Ranch through Andean trails to the Temple of the Moon. Guides such as Holger, Olger, Jorge, and Beni provide riding help and explain Incan and pre-Incan history. Expect calm horses, city views, a small group of up to six, and about two hours in the saddle.

“I absolutely loved this experience! Our guide was so friendly patient & knowledgeable. We were picked up from our hostel at the exact time they mentioned. The horses were wonderful. And the views of the Andes, Chico’s mountains & the temple of the moon were breathe taking. I’m so glad that I booked onto this tour.”

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3.Horse Riding Chacan Mountain And Temple Of The Moon

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

Ride well-trained Peruvian Paso horses from Cusco’s outskirts to the Temple of the Moon and Chacan Mountain. Gabriel or another bilingual guide leads the 3.5-hour outing, with hotel transfers, helmets, snacks, and stops for Inca history and mountain views. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This was my favorite thing I have done in Cusco by far! Gabriel was so knowledgeable about the land, the horses and everything. We wanted to make sure to book with a company that cares for the horses and doesn’t exploit them and you can tell Gabriel really cares for the horses. Seeing the temple of the moon was my favorite part, we got to go in an underground tunnel also which was very cool! Definitely a unique experience and great to get away from all the crowds in Cusco. Also I booked this the night before we were supposed to go and it was no problem at all which…”

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4.Montserrat Horseback Riding & Monastery – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Barcelona at 8 a.m. for a six-and-a-half-hour trip to Montserrat. Visit the Basilica and Black Madonna, walk through the national park, then ride gentle horses for an hour. Guides such as Jorge, Jordi, Franko, and Juan have earned praise for friendly service, though summer heat and vehicle condition deserve attention.

“tight time management, longer walk at the monastery (is not included in the description) horse guide very professional, great well cared for horses. Also suitable for inexperienced riders”

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5.Montserrat Monastery Horse Riding & Walk – Small Group (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Leave Barcelona for Montserrat’s basilica, rocky mountain paths, and a one-hour horseback ride through the Natural Park. Your guide leads the monastery visit and walk, while patient riding staff help beginners. Guides such as Frank, Juan, and Jordy have led this English-language small-group outing, limited to eight people.

“This was such a fun and unique day trip! The mountains were breathtaking and our guide was extremely informative and kind. The horseback riding was super fun! The guides there were so helpful and reassuring as some of us in the group had never even ridden a horse. Truly a wonderful time!”

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6.Kastraki: Meteora Morning Horse Riding with Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88

Ride a gentle horse through Meteora’s quiet morning countryside with an English- or Greek-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Ipapanti Monastery, hear about monastic life and the area’s geology, and pause at scenic viewpoints for photos. No riding experience is needed, but the tour is limited to six people.

“This tour was beautiful! The horses were so gentle, the scenery magnificent and the guides were friendly. It’s truly a lovely way to see the countryside and a unique perspective of Meteora / the monasteries. I’m grateful for all the fun facts about the area and patience with me for my first horseback riding experience. I will be recommending this to all of my friends and can’t wait to visit again one day :)”

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7.Horseback Tour Through Saba Beach and Local Temples.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $46Cheapest good one

Meet at Bali Horse Riding for a guided 30 or 60-minute ride along Saba Beach. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, mineral water, and help from an English-speaking instructor before riding past fishing boats, coconut trees, and local temple scenery. Private options are available for families, friends, and couples.

“The guide was amazing and calm and composed would recommend 🙏🏽”

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