Where to Ride: the 14 Best Rides with a Meal Worldwide

1.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Ride across Hurghada’s desert and shoreline with guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Hassan, or Mahmoud. Choose a calm two-hour ride, sunrise breakfast, quad biking, sunset dinner and stargazing, or a four-hour swim with your horse. Hotel pickup, helmets, and level-based guidance are available.

“great experience, horse riding throught desert and then swimming in the sea , quite long trip, great guide, great organisation. Definitely recommend. Natalia”

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2.Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Leave the Strip for a beginner-friendly sunset ride with Cowboy Trail Rides. Wranglers pair you with a calm horse or mule, guide you through Red Rock’s rocky terrain, and serve steak, chicken, salmon, or vegetarian BBQ by the fire. Guides such as Hayley, Denise, Katie, and Reilly may lead your group.

“this is honestly a must do! first off, the workers here specifically pair you with a horse that seems fit for you, then guide you the entire way which has different terrains, hills, and sceneries. then you end the night with AMAZING food hot chocolate and a fire! ps, bring a jacket!!!! it gets very cold.”

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3.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride for two hours through the Finikia mountains with guides including Gregory, George, and Irene. Beginners get patient instruction, while experienced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, fruit, and wine at the family farm.

“Such an amazing experience from the beginning until the end! Our host was very funny and we felt comfortable and part of the family instantly. From the small things of the funny names of our horses to the homemade olive oil at dinner and the incredible views as we rode our horses up the hill, we had a fabulous time. What I would do to spend a week with this lovely family on their beautiful farm. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a fun activity to do on vacation!”

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4.Wild West Sunset Horseback Ride with Dinner from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,031 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159

Leave the Strip for a peaceful 1.5-hour horseback ride through open desert, guided by wranglers such as Hector or Gecko. Expect calm horses, sunset views, a country-style dinner, optional roping, and a campfire under the stars. Pickup is available from select Strip hotels.

“I booked this as part of my daughter’s 21st birthday holiday and can’t praise the trip enough. Hector & co were amazing, friendly, supportive and their training of us as novice horse riders was exceptional. The food cooked by the chef Dylan was lovely and he was informative on the trip to the ranch, pointing out spots of interest. I would definitely recommend to anyone and would do it again. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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5.Horse-Drawn Covered Wagon Ride with Backcountry Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Ride behind sturdy draft horses from Black Diamond Resort near Healy, with guides such as Chad, Jackie, Eric, and Thatcher sharing local stories. After about 45 minutes, stop at a backcountry pavilion for a generous family-style meal, then return along Denali’s boundary.

“Great food and more than enough for everyone in our group. Horses were tame and allowed us to take pictures with them. Driver and guide were friendly, professional and provided great insight into their world. We saw a moose on the trip back to the main grounds, which was an extra. Only reason for four stars was lack of air conditioning at the eating venue and it was a hot evening. If you need a meal in Denali why not pay a little more and get an unique experience as well”

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6.Desert Sunset Horseback Ride with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 425 reviews · 6 hours · from $159

Leave the Strip for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride with wranglers such as Hector, Cesar, Chanel, and Chencho. Afterward, enjoy steak or mesquite chicken, campfire sides, apple pie, drinks, and a chance to meet the ranch animals before returning to Las Vegas.

“Such an enjoyable experience The guide and the ranch hands were so friendly it was my first time riding and they were so helpful and supportive I would definable recommend this trip”

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7.Chez Ali Dinner & Horsemen Show From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 382 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four hours at Chez Ali outside Marrakech for a five-course Moroccan dinner in a caidal tent, live music, Berber folklore, acrobats, belly dancers, and the dramatic Fantasia horse show. Hotel and riad pickup is included, with English or French-speaking drivers.

“Excellent! We booked thus for our 25th Wedding Anniversary night, our Guide Ahmed was fantastic. Made us feel totally at ease and helped to enhance the whole experience.”

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8.Fuengirola: Spanish Horse Show with Optional Dinner/Flamenco

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 339 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Finca El Cartujano, Salvador Sanchez leads a lively equestrian show with more than 15 family-raised Cartujano horses. Choose the horse show alone or the full evening with stable time, paella, wine or soft drinks, and 55 minutes of live flamenco. Bus pickup is available from several Costa del Sol stops.

“Really enjoyed the show was great to be able to go round the stables and meet the horses”

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9.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

You’ll ride for about an hour through desert valleys with a guide, stopping for photos before sunset. After Arabian tea, a BBQ dinner, and soft drinks at a desert oasis, guides explain the night sky and point out stars and planets through telescopes. Hotel transfers from Hurghada are included.

“The tour was very well organised & super fun! The guides were so fun to be around, I will definitely recommend doing the one hour horse riding through the desert. The jeep safari is also a must, it was so fun! The stargazing was truly exceptional!!! People, don’t delay book today!!!”

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10.Sunset Sea, Desert Horse W Opt, Dinner, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 180 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $29

Ride for two hours across Hurghada’s desert and seaside trails with a horse guide, safety briefing, and photo stops. Choose sunset, sunrise breakfast, a Red Sea swim with the 4-hour VIP option, or an evening dinner, dance show, and stargazing package. Guides may include Ahmed, Hussain, or Meleck.

“Fantastic x never been on a horse before x loved whole experience x meal and show was perfect way to end the night watching the stars and very well organised”

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11.Dhow Cruise Dubai with Buffet Dinner, Dance & Horse Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $40

Spend about two hours on Dubai Creek aboard a traditional wooden dhow, with a vegetarian and nonvegetarian buffet, drinks, music, dance, and a horse show. Choose the upper deck for open-air views or the lower deck for a more sheltered meal. Pickup is available with selected options.

“The views were unbelievable! The host went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point! Excellent food, amazing shows, great atmosphere! Would highly recommend”

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12.Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend about seven hours at Rancho Grande near Son Serra de Marina. Choose a relaxed walk, faster ride, or sangria wagon, then enjoy ranch animals, a barbecue with drinks, line dancing, live country music and a 20-minute equestrian show.

“This tour has a lot of promise and is at a great venue. It also offers some really beautiful views of the Mallorca countryside. I love horses so this was really attractive to me. The complaints I have, thought, are that I was picked up at 3:30pm from my hotel and was taken to the ranch, about an hour drive from the city. This was OK with me, I expected that and enjoyed seeing some of the country as we drove along. However, there was a couple in the van with us who did not speak english and they were given all kinds of information in Danish the entire trip,…”

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13.Dinner Cookout & Bridger-Teton Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 1h 30m · from $165

Ride with a wrangler from Heart Six Ranch through Buffalo Valley and Bridger-Teton National Forest, with beginner instruction, aspen groves, mountain views, and a Western cookout. The 90-minute outing meets in Moran, about 40 minutes from Jackson, and includes dinner but not the mandatory 20% service fee.

“Wish there was an option for 6 stars! Everything was perfect from start to finish.”

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14.Pacaya Volcano Luxury Sunset Horseback Riding Tour/ Dinner Cooked by-Lava Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $335

Ride a Guatemala-colored horse across Pacaya’s lava fields with a private cowboy guide, then enjoy pizza and marshmallows cooked over hot lava. Guides such as Dave, Marlo, and Lori add local insight, while a Mayan picnic, cushions, blankets, and wine make this a polished sunset outing.

“Our horseback ride to Pacaya Volcano was a highlight of my travels in Guatemala. The ascent on well-trained horses offered breathtaking views and a thrilling experience. At the summit, the unique opportunity to eat pizza cooked over geothermal heat was both delightful and delicious. The presence of friendly local dogs and the descent under moonlight added to the charm and adventure of the tour. What’s more, knowing that the tour supports local communities made the experience even more rewarding. In summary, this isn’t just a tour; it’s a memorable adventure that combines natural beauty, culinary fun, and a touch of magic. A must-do for anyone visiting Guatemala!”

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