15 Countryside and Camargue Rides Worth Flying For

1.Safari from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 648 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Join a two-hour private 4x4 safari from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with a French, English, or Italian-speaking guide. You’ll visit ponds, see flamingos and white horses, and stop at a bull farm. Guides such as Luca, Olivier, and Claudio are praised for lively local stories.

“Our guide, Luca, shared historical information about La Camargue during the whole trip, and he took us to small back places that we never would have found on our own. Excellent experience!”

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2.4×4 Camargue Safari 4h – Departure from Arles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend four hours exploring the Camargue with a local driver-guide in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Expect back roads, rice fields, ranches, Camargue horses, black bulls, flamingos, and a 30-minute stop in Saintes Maries de la Mer. English is offered, and guides may include Olivier, Michel, Flavio, or Solenn.

“Mr. Johannes was our guide. He provided us many useful information about the region and the animals. He is a very friendly person.”

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3.Horseback Riding Tour in the Tuscany Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $82

Ride from Colle Pinzuto through Siena’s countryside on a calm, well-trained horse. Giulio guides beginners and experienced riders along vineyard, olive grove, river, and cypress-lined trails. The one-hour ride costs $82, with optional picnic and winery stops available separately.

“My daughter and I had a great time riding even I've only done it once before. Julio was friendly. Only quivvle is that Google maps location may nee dto be updated as it didn't lead me close enough to the meeting location.”

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4.La Grande Motte: Camargue Sunset Catamaran Tour with a Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · from $51

Set sail from La Grande Motte’s Charles-de-Gaulle quay at 7:30 p.m. for a two-hour Camargue sunset cruise. You’ll relax on catamaran sunbeds, enjoy one cocktail or soft drink with tapenade, and return past La Grande Motte after dark. The host speaks French.

“The boat ride was awesome, the team was super friendly and welcoming, and everyone was smiling We had a great time, we recommend it”

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5.Aruba Countryside: Horseback Adventure to Urirama Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · from $115

Ride from Rancho Notorious through Aruba’s rocky countryside to Urirama Cove. Guides such as Nelson, Max, and Saya help beginners, manage the pace, and take photos. Expect a 90-minute trip, hotel or port pickup, helmets, and a small group of no more than five.

“Excellent timely communication and response from Viatar. Annalot and Nelson were very helpful, friendly, and accommodating! I was EXTREMELY satisfied and had a fantastic experience. Thank you Nelson for being our guide and photographer!”

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6.Camargue 4×4 Safari 2 hours Saintes Maries de la Mer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Ride through the Camargue in a small-group 4x4 with a local guide such as Paul, Francis, Claude, or Luca. Expect flamingos, birds, rice fields, white horses, black bulls, and lessons about this fragile region. The two-hour route returns to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

“Our guide was Luca and he did a wonderful job of educating us about the Camargue région, including its fauna and flora. He knew the best spots to find the famous black bulls and the white horses: we were even able to interact with the horses close-up.”

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7.From Budapest: Puszta Horse Show and Countryside Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Leave Budapest for Kecskemét and a traditional farm near Lajosmizse. Your live guide explains Hungarian country life, then you enjoy goulash, grilled chicken, wine, palinka, a skilled horse show, and a horse-carriage ride. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Gabriella was an excellent guide and the horse show was fantastic!”

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8.Aigues Mortes: Jeep Photo Safari in Camargue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Ride through the Camargue in a small 4x4 group of up to eight, with French-speaking guides such as Carlos and Gilles. You’ll look for free-roaming horses, bulls, birds, and pink flamingos, stop for photos, and hear about local traditions. The ride costs $70 and lasts 3.5 hours.

“Super journée très interessante Notre guide Carlos est un passionné de la Camargue Ils nous a appris pleine de choses”

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9.Camargue 4×4 Safari VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set out from Le Grau-du-Roi for a four-hour private 4x4 safari through the Camargue. Your English-speaking guide may be Clément, Michel, Alex, or Anne, sharing local wildlife, food, wine, and regional stories. The tour includes five wine samples, local snacks, and binoculars on request.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and explained everything. We were able to see a part of France that most people don’t get to see. We learned about vegetation wildlife wineries, and how people live. I would highly recommend it.”

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10.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46Best value

Spend one hour on horseback with Ecurie des Goths near Cruseilles. Guides such as Amandine and Alex welcome beginners, explain the basics, and lead small groups through countryside trails, with routes that may reach the Mandallaz Nature Reserve, mountain pastures, or medieval scenery.

“We had a wonderful time horseback riding in Cruseilles! The route was beautiful and really enjoyable. Alex was very friendly, patient, and instructive — he explained everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire hour. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing riding experience!”

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11.Electric bike excursion in Camargue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride a French-made electric bike through Camargue marshes, rice fields, and reed beds with a guide such as Alicia or Cécile. Visit a bull and horse breeder, watch for flamingos and migratory birds, and stop for regional snacks. Tours run morning or afternoon for up to eight people.

“Inadapté aux enfants de 10 à 14ans... pas de vélo adaptés : obligés de porter un pré ado sur un siège enfant à l'arrière d'un adulte...”

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12.Camargue Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

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

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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13.4×4 Camargue Safari 4h – Private Tour – Departure from Arles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set out from Arles in a private 4x4 with an English-speaking driver for four hours among the Camargue’s fauna and flora. Guides such as Oliver and Flávio tailor the outing to your group, with a 30-minute stop in Saintes Maries de la Mer and return to Arles.

“Great tour with many surprises along the way. Our guide, Oliver, was so informative and helpful to give us a private customized tour of this fascinating region.”

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14.Montpellier : Birdwatching by kayak in the Camargue

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Paddle a stable, open kayak through a shallow Camargue lagoon near Montpellier with a state-certified guide. Over two hours, you’ll look for flamingos, herons, egrets, mullets, and kingfishers, learn about fishing and local ecology, and pause for sunset views.

“It was ok: too many people in the group, a lot of waiting for activity and directions (people that couldn’t kajak), nice guides, not much wildlife, i think 50 euros is too much for 2hrs, however there was the possibility to stay till dark and have a picnic, but we didn’t know about this till the start of the tour and had to be somewhere right after.”

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15.Algarve Horseriding tour in the countryside of Aljezur Rogil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

Join Alina at her small farm near Perdigão, Rogil, for a 1.5-hour ride through the Costa Vicentina countryside. Gentle horses, helmets, local guidance, and groups of no more than three make this a calm choice for beginners and returning riders.

“Such a wonderful experience! The horses were gentle, the scenery was beautiful, and Alina was very friendly and professional. A perfect way to enjoy the Algarve countryside – highly recommend!”

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