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Mountain and Forest Trail Rides Around the World: 15 to Book

67 rides  ·  from $17 a head

Climbing tracks, tree cover and a string of horses that know the route better than the guide. The 15 below cover pace, altitude and how much riding experience each stable really wants to see.

West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback - Coastal riding, with an important qualification
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West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

1.West Maui Mountain Waterfall and Ocean Tour via Horseback

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 845 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Ride with guides such as Kai, Sierra, Richard, or Cole through West Maui’s mountain trails and down to ocean viewpoints. You’ll be matched with a suitable horse, stop for photos, visit a small animal area, and may trot or canter if conditions allow. Beginners are welcome, but steep slopes require care.

“Nice experience and glad we opportunity to ride their wonderful horses. However, need to find a way so that its not so dusty as we were crazy dirty and dusty. Maybe should put stray/hay down since it’s so dry due to lack of rain or perhaps water the trail.”

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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour - Choosing the right horse for your experience
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Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

2.Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $74

Ride from the KOA Campground into Monument Valley with a Navajo guide and a horse matched to your ability. The 30-minute or one-hour outing passes Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, Bear and Rabbit, with views of the Two Mittens. Guides such as Troy and Lewis are praised for patient instruction.

“What amazing time we had. I was a little nervous getting on the horse as I hadn’t been on a horse in 30 years. The guide was really helpful and rode to my ability. Xx”

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Horseback Riding through Secluded Beaches and Tropical Forests - Through the forest, trees, and coastal paths
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Horseback Riding through Secluded Beaches and Tropical Forests

3.Horseback Riding through Secluded Beaches and Tropical Forests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 708 reviews · from $106

Ride from Tropical Trail Rides through forest and coastal paths to Shacks Beach and secluded Survival Beach. Guides such as Javier, Albert, Sophia, and Sari teach beginners, set a steady group pace, and stop for photos and a 15-minute beach break.

“Best horseback riding experience. Our guide Javier was amazing, he was patient (I never rode a horse before) and he gave great instructions and what to do and not do. We stop on the beach and he took some amazing pics, I would recommend Tropical Trail rides”

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Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ - Three hours on horseback above Mendoza
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Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

4.Mendoza: Sunset Horse Back Riding in the Mountains and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Leave Mendoza by van for a family-run ranch, where Stella and her team match you with a calm horse for a mountain ride to 2,100 meters. After the sunset views, return for beef, pork, salads, dessert, and wine. The ride suits beginners, but the road is bumpy and the mountain route can be steep.

“Great family running the operation. Very accommodating and sensitive to the needs of all. Great views and riding as well. Highly recommend”

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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour - Finding Sacred Monument Tours near The View Hotel
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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

5.2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Ride for about two hours from a stable near The View Hotel with a Navajo guide and a small group of up to four. Choose a horse suited to your size and riding level, then follow desert tracks toward the Mittens, Merrick Butte, and Sentinel Mesa. Helmets, cowboy hats, photos, and safety gear are included.

“My partner has been talking about living his cowboy dreams of riding horses, but has never been on one- neither have I. I read about this experience and booked as a birthday surprise for him. No regrets! Although, I may have seemed like I didn’t enjoy it, because I was concentrating really hard to not fall off or piss off my horse(who was having a “little attitude”, which I thought was the cutest thing)- I had the best time. We are definitely going back SOOOON! Other than my horse having a little cute attitude, they were well behaved and knew the way back to starting point without Logan’s guidance. Thank…”

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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour - Meeting the horses at the East Zion stables
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Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

6.Orderville: East Zion Park White Mountain Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 400 reviews · 1 hour · from $67

Ride with guides such as Tim, Trev, Jacob, Carly, or Eli through East Zion’s red rock country. You’ll learn basic reining, follow a scenic trail, then walk into a slot canyon. The small group is limited to six, and beginners are welcome.

“It was great. Destin and Trav are very good with people and they sure know everything about the area and those horses. The horses are gorgeous and they obviously are well looked after they’re in great condition.”

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Punta Cana: Sunset Horseback Ride in Macao Beach and Forest - The 25-minute ride from Punta Cana
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Punta Cana: Sunset Horseback Ride in Macao Beach and Forest

7.Sunset Horseback Ride in Macao Beach and Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 388 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Ride through forest trails and along Macao Beach at sunset with guides such as Luis, Lilo, and Juan Luis. Round-trip transport from Punta Cana is included, along with a short shopping stop. Expect about 85 minutes on horseback, beach photo time, and a relaxed pace suited to beginners.

“It was a great excursion would recomend to anyone in punta cana the horses were so kind and smart and the staff were helpful !”

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Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys - Pickup from Goreme and the ranch briefing
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Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

8.Cappadocia Sunset Horse Riding through the Valleys and Fairy Chimneys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

You’ll ride for two hours through Rose, Love, and Red Valleys, passing Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys as the sun drops. Hotel pickup, helmets, insurance, and a ranch briefing are included. The pace is mainly a walk, making this a good choice for first-time riders who want scenery rather than speed.

“Horses. Sunsets. Fairy chimneys. It was cool. Haven’t ridden a horse? you gon’ learn today—with little instruction (but how hard is it really?) It’s not a private tour as advertised in the slightest but it was fun tho.”

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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains - What the two-hour ride feels like
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Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

9.Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 385 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet Irene and the Finikia Horse Riding team for a three-hour mountain outing near Heraklion. After a short riding lesson, you’ll spend about two hours on horseback, climbing toward views of Giouhtas mountain and Agios Silas village. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome.

“Great tour! The guides took really good care of us and the view was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and offered us sunscreen and drinks. The horses were also very calm. It’s a tour for beginners and experienced riders alike. Thank you for the good time!”

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Jackson Hole: Bridger-Teton National Forest Horseback Ride - Your first lesson: reins, stirrups, and control
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Jackson Hole: Bridger-Teton National Forest Horseback Ride

10.Bridger-Teton National Forest Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 337 reviews · 3 hours · from $250

Ride from historic Heart Six Ranch into Bridger-Teton National Forest with an English-speaking wrangler. Choose a 90-minute, 3-hour, or half-day outing, learn basic horse control, and follow scenic trails through forests, meadows, hills, and along a river. Guides such as Ava, Marley, Nick, and Camryn are praised for patient help.

“This was a fantastic trail ride. Our family of 4 (two adults, two older boys) has limited riding experience, but the staff and the excellent horses made it easy. The staff was super friendly and seemed to really enjoy meeting guests and making people feel confident and comfortable with the horses and the trail. We all got to learn about the personality quirks of the various horses, and even with several groups going out at once, we were quickly matched and hit the trail. The horses seem very healthy and well cared for, and even for novices, they were gentle and cooperative. The trail was absolutely beautiful - through hilly…”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride - A 45-minute ride beneath the mountains
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

11.Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $20

Leave Marrakech for Tahnaout and the High Atlas, where you will ride for 45 minutes through mountain country before continuing to Imlil. Guides such as Abderriham Didi and Abdellatif add local insight, with lunch, mint tea, transport, and hotel pickup included.

“Booked this for my last day in Morocco and I could not have gotten a better end to my trip! I booked a 45 min horseback ride, but got to tag along the most amazing group to see argan oil production and hike in the Atlas as well. The tour guide Abderrazak was incredible; knowledgeable, polite and caring. Our driver Oussma was amazing as well and got us safely from point to point! The horse was amazing, but fierce! I highly reccomend him for other experienced riders :-)”

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Manavgat Side: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Forest - Hotel pickup makes this easy to fit into a holiday
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Manavgat Side: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Forest

12.Manavgat Side: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 326 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $58

Ride for one hour through pine forest and along Side’s beach, with hotel pickup from Side or Manavgat. Guides such as Yusuf, Mustafa, and Ode explain the basics, help nervous beginners, and take optional photos for purchase. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Yusuf was very good from start to finish and explained everything to do with the horses and made us very relaxed”

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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys - What happens from pickup to saddle
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Cappadocia: Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

13.Fascinating Horse Tour in Göreme Valleys

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $17Best value

Ride through Cappadocia’s valleys near Göreme on a calm, well-trained horse with guides such as Kerem, Arslan, and Mansur. Expect a one to two-hour outing, hotel-area transfers, photo stops, and scenic views near the fairy chimneys at sunrise or sunset.

“We enjoyed the ride a lot. We haven’t been riding before, so we got a brief introduction and then, we started. Keri’s took care of us during the ride.”

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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer - Rose Valley and the first open views
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Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

14.Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Ride from Ateş Horse Ranch in Çavuşin through Rose and Meskendir valleys to a 20-minute photo stop in Kılıçlar Valley. Beginners are welcome, helmets are provided, and guides such as Amwas and Yunus help keep the ride calm, safe, and photo-friendly.

“Yunus made the experience very enjoyable, the ride and the whole experience was very professional and very safe”

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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding - Eucalyptus trees and the first part of the ride
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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

15.Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 278 reviews · from $23

Ride from Agadir through eucalyptus forests toward the beach and sand dunes, with a guide matching horses to your ability. Beginners can request extra care, while experienced riders may trot or canter. Finish with Moroccan tea, then return to your hotel.

“Excellent guide and gentle horses, I highly recommend. Regards, Aurelie”

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