The 10 Best 1-Day Tours

1.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88Our pick

Join Roloas Riding Horse Santorini for a one-hour guided ride from Akrotiri to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help beginners feel safe, lead horses along vineyard and lava-rock trails, and stop for beach photos. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“The most amazing crew of people working in this beautiful place. The horses were calm, well-taken care of and well-trained. They gave us fresh water, sweets and clear instructions beforehand. Afterwards, we were given home-made wine, which was amazing. 100% recommend this experience and would do it again. Was extraordinary, thank you! Also, The guides take AMAZING photos xD”

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2.Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 272 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $313

Leave Buenos Aires at 9:30 a.m. for Estancia Santa Susana, where you can tour the ranch, ride a horse or carriage, eat an all-you-can-enjoy parrillada, and watch tango, folk dancing, boleadoras, ring races, and gaucho horsemanship. Guides such as Sofia and Eileen have led the experience.

“The ranch was lovely and the Gouchos were great. Fantastic skills display at the end and the entertainment of the dancers and folk singers was excellent. Very interesting to look around the ranch house as it was left. The food and wine was plentiful, but a few sauces would have been nice as you get a bit 'meat overload' when it's plain, or a few potatoes they did have salad. And the empanadas on arrival were the best I've ever tasted. The ride around the paddock on a horse was sedate, so brilliant for anyone to have a go even if you've never sat on a horse before. I personally…”

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3.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20Best value

Travel from Marrakech in an air-conditioned minibus with a driver such as Hakim, Bijad, or Amin. Visit an argan-oil cooperative, then enjoy about four hours in Essaouira for the port, medina, beach, shopping, and optional camel, horse, or quad rides.

“idriss and ikram were the greatest, they were very helpful with everything. The trip was very beautiful, i really recommend it.”

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4.Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 148 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

Spend about eight hours at Estancia Don Silvano, an easy coach ride from Buenos Aires. Meet gauchos, try a short horseback ride, eat an asado lunch, watch folk music and riding demonstrations, and taste mate. Guides such as Soledad and Santiago have been praised for friendly, helpful service.

“Great to get out of the city for the day and good entertainment during the meal. Plenty of food but salad was old. Toilets in disrepair (not flushing, no soap and not clean).”

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5.From Salzburg: Ramsau Day Trip with 1-hour Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Travel from Salzburg into Upper Austria for a winter day in Ramsau am Dachstein. Guides such as Leopold and Leo lead the outing, with a warm coach, mountain views, free village time, and a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride. Snow is not guaranteed, and the ride may last one hour.

“This was the most amazing and magical trip! The guide Alecka and the driver Sami were wonderful. Everything was very well organized. The recommended lunch spot was also very nice. The sleigh ride was out of this world. Only improvement I would suggest is to put more of a description of the activities on where we were going in the trip description. Highly recommend this trip!”

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6.Camargue Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $144Top rated

Travel from Avignon in a group of up to eight to see flamingos at Pont de Gau, visit Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, spot Camargue horses and bulls, and explore Aigues-Mortes. English commentary, park admission, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“The guide was very friendly and helpful and keen to maximise our enjoyment of the sights. He shared his experience and insights very generously.”

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7.Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $210

You spend a full day with a private guide and driver, visiting Zaisan Hill, Bogd Khaan Palace, Turtle Rock, Aryapala Meditation Temple, and the Chinggis Khaan Statue. A local horseman leads a one-hour ride in Terelj. Guides may speak English, Korean, or Japanese.

“An excellent day out led by our guide Ganaa - an extremely knowledgeable, funny, and all round adorable man. A must-do tour for those who want to see the sites around and nearby to Ulaanbaatar. Incredible value for money.”

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8.1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $150

Travel 150 km from Bishkek to Chon Kemin for a guided 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through forests, rivers, mountains, and a Kyrgyz village. English-speaking guides such as Amir, Aina, Aziz, and Zamir help first-time riders feel at ease. Lunch at a guesthouse is optional.

“My guide was Aina, she was the best and we had so much fun. The horseriding was stunning in the mountains. As an experienced rider, it was good for riders of all levels. If you're going, I recommend Aina!!”

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9.Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,941

Leave Paris at 9 a.m. with private pickup, breakfast pastries, and fruit. Ride for 1.5 hours through Fontainebleau Forest with horses matched to your level, then enjoy a wine-paired gastronomic lunch and a guided visit to Château de Fontainebleau. Rita from Nomad Riders handles guest support.

“Such a special day! Horse ride through forest was magical and tour of castle was amazing! This was one of our favorite days in France.”

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10.1 Day Horse Riding Adventure in Borjomi Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $155

Set out from Tbilisi with driver Gocha for Likani and a 4 to 5-hour horseback ride through Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Guide Soso helps riders of all levels, including first-timers. Expect forest trails, mountain scenery, limited galloping, and a quiet day in Georgia’s Lesser Caucasus.

“This was a once in a lifetime experience! I have no complaints whatsoever. The driver was bang on time as well as the guide. The guide and taxi did not speak much English, however their effort and want to communicate meant a lot more to me as they went above and beyond and to communicate and share their love for Georgia, the horses and whole experience. It is clear the guide cares for the horses and loves them very much. The tour itself took us through stunning parts of the Borjormi mountains. Overall I would highly recommend, it takes you out of your comfort zone if you have never ridden…”

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