Best Private Car and Carriage Days — Our Top 15

1.El Salobre: Horse Riding Adventure with Transfer Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,034 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $44Our pick

Ride for one or two hours through El Salobre’s volcanic hills on a calm, trained horse matched to your ability. Guides including Laura, Elena, Amanda, and Eleanor provide help in English, Spanish, or German. Beginners walk in line, while experienced riders may trot or gallop on selected sections.

“It was fun but it’s good for beginners or first time riders. If you have Experience, it probably won’t be fun.”

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2.Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 649 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $17

Ride from Lucky Horses Stable through Hurghada’s desert to the Red Sea, guided by staff such as Rebecca, Abdul, and Saeed. Choose 90 minutes to 3 hours, with a summer swimming option on the 2-hour ride. Transfers from Hurghada are available.

“very memorable experience, everyone was welcoming and friendly. all animals are well taken care of. dogs are very friendly and harmless. highly recommend this activity, would definitely do it again!!”

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3.Horseriding Day Tour with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride gentle, well-cared-for horses through the Finikia Mountains with Irene, Gregory, and their team. After about 50 minutes, stop for views toward Mount Zeus, fruit, drinks, raki, and a family-style Cretan meal with house wine. Beginners and children receive close support.

“We had an amazing morning horse riding. The team were very welcoming, and gave good clear instructions (we're all beginners). The horses are very well looked after and all very well behaved. The lunch was superb too. We all enjoyed ourselves, lots of laughs and I definitely recommend.”

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4.Horse Riding Tour 2 Hours on Sea And Desert & Transfer -Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 223 reviews · from $14

Ride for about two hours beside Hurghada’s beach and across its desert, with hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and an instructor. Ahmed and Mohammad are praised for helping nervous beginners. Sea time can be brief, so book this for the unusual setting, not a guaranteed hour in the water.

“Horses weren’t looked after at all,you could see their bones and they were covered in sores, should be closed down for this cruelty”

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5.Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan for a private horse ride through the Palmeraie. Start with mint tea at an eco-lodge, then ride past palm trees, farm fields, and Berber villages with an Arabic, French, or English-speaking guide. Beginners and experienced riders are both welcome.

“Absolutely amazing activity. Our driver Fouad was very helpful and fun. The activity was amazing, the horses were very well looked after and the staff was amazingly friendly, attentive and patient with us as this was our first time horse riding. The staff even took some amazing pictures and videos of us, very happy with the experience, would wholeheartedly recommend.”

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6.Horse Riding & Safari with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend about an hour on horseback near Marmaris, riding through pine woods, orange groves, and shallow waterways. Guides including Ahmet, Umit, and Beyza help beginners and children feel at ease. Afterward, feed the ranch animals and browse optional photos. Hotel transfers from Marmaris and Icmeler are available.

“Amazing experience for both experienced riders and novice. Veronica - the lady who arranged this experience was fantastic too! Would 100% go again”

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7.Horseback Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $100

Meet your horse at a pine-forest riding club near Bodrum, learn the basics in a 15-minute briefing, then ride for about 90 minutes through countryside and orange groves with English-speaking guides. The route includes a river swim break, while some rides may reach the coast.

“I had a really great time horse riding! The transfers were smooth and on time, and everyone there was super friendly, which made the experience even better. The horses were absolutely adorable, although mine didn’t always listen to my instructions 😅 but that just added to the adventure! Overall, it was such a fun experience and I’d definitely recommend it to others. Just a little tip: be prepared that the horses might not always follow your lead, but they’re so cute you won’t mind!”

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8.Göreme Horse Riding, Fairy Chimneys w/Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $41

Ride through Göreme’s quiet valleys on a calm, well-cared-for horse with an English- or Turkish-speaking guide. Expect fairy chimneys, vineyards, apricot orchards, a lookout over Göreme, and the rock-cut Hallacdere Monastery. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and helmets are included.

“It was fun to go to beautiful places with lovely horse. It was really worth what we paid for and would recommend to anyone!”

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9.Horseback riding with ATV, zip lines and cenote, lunch and transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend about five hours on Ruta de los Cenotes riding horses, driving an ATV, crossing short zip lines, and swimming in a Maya cenote. Guides such as Henry, Daniela, and Pablo are often praised for keeping groups comfortable and entertained. Transfers, safety gear, water, and two tacos are included.

“Everything about the place felt like home. The staff is amazing and very accommodating. I would highly recommend the place to all my friends and family. This place is way more fun and friendly than some places that are twice th price”

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10.Horse Riding Experience in Marmaris with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

You’ll ride gentle, well-cared-for horses through Marmaris National Park with an English-speaking guide, forest trails, and a shallow river crossing. No experience is needed. Hotel pickup, helmets, lockers, and a small group of up to 12 make this an easy first ride. Guide Ibrahim is especially helpful with beginners.

“Picked up from our hotel and driven to the stables. Given helmets and onto our lovely horses. We rode through the woods and went into a river. Take flip flops to wear as you will get wet! Option to purchase photos taken at various point during the ride.”

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11.Bodrum Horseback Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Ride a calm, well-trained horse through the countryside outside Bodrum, with a guide, helmet, and hotel pickup included. No riding experience is required. Routes can include pine woods, roads, a small beach, and photo stops by the sea. Guide Ufuk has been praised for helping riders at different skill levels.

“Very nice experience. The organization was well done and beautiful pictures were taken. The people were friendly and the horses were very calm. Good for first timers”

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12.Horse Riding Beach or Desert with transfer from Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $7Best value

Ride for about two hours along the coast or through desert terrain near Sharm El Sheikh, with hotel pickup, a helmet, safety gear, and guide support. Beginners can ride at a calm pace, while confident riders may trot when conditions allow. Ask about horse welfare, photo costs, and the €5 government fee.

“Mooie tocht van een uur geboekt en gekregen maar voortdurend worden foto’s getrokken die op een dwingende manier verkocht worden. Heb voet bij stuk gehouden en niet gekocht ( 20 euro per persoon ) maar wordt niet in dank afgenomen.”

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13.Horse Riding on the beach With Transfer From Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $8

Bella Trips takes you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel to a beach or desert riding area for one or two hours on horseback. Trainers brief you before the ride, and guides including Ahmad, Islam, and Eslam help beginners learn the basics. Pickup, drop-off, and a safety helmet are included.

“Great views, great tour guides, one hour of horse riding, nice horses and you are very safe. Would recommend definitely”

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14.Soma Bay: Horse Riding Beach and Desert Tour With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $20

Spend two hours riding a trained horse through desert sand and along the Red Sea near Soma Bay. Guides match the horse and pace to your ability, help first-time riders, take photos, and provide water and tea. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, with extra fees for several resort areas.

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15.Horse Riding Beach and Forest w/Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $65

Meet your gentle horse at a Kusadasi ranch, then ride with an English-speaking guide through pine forest, orange groves, village scenery, and toward the beach. Mustafa is praised for his calm, child-friendly handling. Pickup, helmet, and small-group guiding are included.

“vielen lieben Dank für den tollen Ausflug und vor allem dafür das wir ohne Probleme unseren Ausflug (Krankheitsbedingt meiner Tochter) verschieben konnten ohne jeglichen Aufpreis. es wurde sich sogar einen Tag später über den Gesundheitszustand informiert was ich als sehr liebevoll empfand. unsere Tour haben wir mit Mustafa gehabt, er war sehr kompetent und mega kinderfreundlich. die Tour war großartig und wenn wir nocheinmal hier Urlaub machen sollten steht dieser Ausflug ganz oben auf unserer to do list! absolut empfehlenswert, vielen Dank!”

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