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The 15 Best 1-Day Tours

31 rides  ·  from $13 a head

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 1-day tours justify it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - What the one-hour route is really like
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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

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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Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch - Pickup, return, and small practical details
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Gaucho Day Trip from Buenos Aires: Santa Susana Ranch

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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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad - The early road from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

3.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

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

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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Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch - Folk music, tango, and a bit of audience participation
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Gaucho Experience: A Day Trip to Don Silvano Ranch

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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From Salzburg: Ramsau Day Trip with 1-hour Carriage Ride - Five hours on the high plateau
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From Salzburg: Ramsau Day Trip with 1-hour Carriage Ride

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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Camargue Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: church, beach, and lunch
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Camargue Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

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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Budapest Puszta Day Trip to Kecskemet with Horse Show & Lunch - Key points to know before booking
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Budapest Puszta Day Trip to Kecskemet with Horse Show & Lunch

7.Budapest Puszta Day Trip to Kecskemet with Horse Show & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $136

Travel by air-conditioned bus from central Budapest to Kecskemét and a traditional horse ranch. You’ll stroll through the town, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, watch skilled riders, and eat a three-course Hungarian lunch with pálinka. Guides may include Attila, Ana, Ingrid, or Yolonda.

“wonderful day best day ever would recommend this tour not to hard for older people as I have a walking stick.”

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The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza - Don Daniel Ranch - Saddling up for two hours in the Andes
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The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

8.The Real Gaucho Day Trip from Mendoza – Don Daniel Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Leave Mendoza for Don Daniel’s ranch, learn the mate ritual, eat homemade sopaipillas, then ride roughly three and a half hours into the Andes. Guides such as Matias, Martin, Noemi, and Timotheé have led the day. Lunch is an asado or cold sandwich, depending on wind.

“Amazing experience. Great guides and accommodations. The natural beauty is mesmerizing”

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Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip - El Pedregal and the Chagra welcome
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Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

9.Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $188

Leave Quito at 7:10 a.m. for El Pedregal, where a canelazo, Chagra clothing, and a two-hour horseback ride lead into Cotopaxi National Park. With private transport, an English-speaking naturalist guide, lunch, and a lagoon hike, this is an active day for riders who want volcano views and local culture.

“We first had a snack and drink before getting the traditional cowboy attire on. Then rode some very remote trails for around 2 hours. The guide was very informative in English and Spanish about the area. At the end of the trail we again had something to drink before heading to Cotopaxi. Our guide Luis was fun and very open to our wants and needs.”

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Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day - Zaisan Hill and the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
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Horse riding experience in Terelj National park 1 day

10.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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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad - The early road from Marrakech
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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

11.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before several hours in the old port town. You can explore the Medina and ramparts, eat seafood, walk the beach, and add 20-minute camel, horse, or quad rides.

“Aunque el punto de encuentro fue nuestro hotel, nos llevaron al centro de Marrakech donde hicimos cambio de transporte. Esperamos al rededor de 1h (hubiese preferido que nos dijeran hora y donde o no tener que esperar). Decidiremos realizar la excursión en caballo (la recomiendo!). Tras acabar volvimos que tener que esperar otros 20-30min a que nos viniera a buscar el guía. Al llegar a Essaouira en lugar de poder estar 5h nos dijeron que 4h 30min (no habría problema si no hubiéramos tenido que esperar tanto todo el tiempo). Durante el viaje no paramos en el local de fabricación de aceite de argán. El precio pagado vale la pena…”

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1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding - Two to three hours through forest, river, and mountain paths
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1 Day Chon Kemin tour with Horse Riding

12.1 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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A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day - The road from history to Chon Kemin Valley
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A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

13.A superb horse riding in Chon Kemin valley, 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $189

Leave Bishkek at 8 a.m. for Burana Tower and Chon Kemin National Park. With an English-speaking guide such as Akoar or Bek, you’ll ride about two hours to a mountain-pass viewpoint, eat lunch at a scenic local restaurant, and return by private air-conditioned vehicle.

“I spent a beautiful fall day exploring the valley on horseback. Even though I didn't ride a horse for 44 years, I had no trouble with my pony. Overall, it was a pleasant afternoon that I would highly recommend.”

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5 activities in 1 Day, Buggies,Horseback Riding,Zipline.City Tour - The Basilica of Our Lady of High Grace
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5 activities in 1 Day, Buggies,Horseback Riding,Zipline.City Tour

14.5 activities in 1 Day, Buggies,Horseback Riding,Zipline.City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $100

Start at 7:30 a.m. for a six-hour Punta Cana outing combining horseback riding, dune buggies, ziplining, safari stops, and an Higuey city visit. Guides Robert and Igor lead the day, with cathedral sightseeing, Dominican lunch, river swimming, local shops, Mama Juana, and coffee included.

“This is a WHOLE day tour!! But it’s sooo worth it. You get to see the real raw life of everyday people in Punta Cana. Don Javier the tour guide is charismatic and funny, such a character lol. Don Ayala (driver) sure knows how to drive that bus, sRead more”

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Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle - A Gastronomic Lunch With Wine
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Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

15.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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