10 Horses Tours Worth Travelling For

1.Lava Cave, Hot Springs, Horses & Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $222Our pick

Spend a full day in west Iceland with a small group of up to 19 people. Visit Glanni, Deildartunguhver, Reykholt, Hraunfossar, and Sturlureykir Horse Farm, then walk through the colorful Viðgelmir Lava Cave with a specialist guide. Pickup, cave and farm admission, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“It was amazing to see the hot springs up close & to go into the lava cave. We were there with my parents-in-law & my mother-in-law who is 78, thoroughly enjoyed going into the cave. My father-in-law, who's 79, has difficulty walking, so he chose to sit in the cafe while we were in the cave. The cafe had windows looking out over the lava flow, so he enjoyed speaking to the guide & looking at the scenery. The guides who took us through the cave were very knowledgeable & enthusiastic & took great care of our safety. The walkway was made of wood & was wet underground, but the…”

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2.ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230Top rated

Leave Playa Flamingo at 6 a.m. for a full day at Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a bilingual guide such as Ronny. Ride horses, tackle rapid-water tubing, eat a Costa Rican buffet, zip across eight lines, and finish with hot springs and mud treatments. Hotel pickup, park fees, lunch, fruit, and drinks are included.

“Great day long adventure. The day will proceed as follows: 1. Horse back riding 2. Tubing in the rapids 3. Lunch 4. Zip lining the canopy 5. Hot springs and mud Some hints. You don't need your phone to capture images because they provide photographers for $45. If you deem it truly necessary, bring a waterproof case to carry your phone. Also, try carrying some extra cash with you to give tips into the tip box at the end of each portion. Fun, long day. But, well worth the day away from the beach.”

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3.Hot Springs Horseback Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Ride a trained local horse from Puerto Escondido through farmland and mountain scenery to Manialtepec’s volcanic hot springs. Guides such as Efrain, Jessie, Javier, and Jaciel have helped riders of different experience levels. Allow about five hours, including transport, riding, and time in the warm pools.

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4.Vandara Hot Springs & Horses+ Zipline+ sugarmill+ waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $170

From Tamarindo, this 8 to 9-hour outing combines ziplining, horseback riding, a waterslide, hot springs, volcanic mud, and a sugarcane mill demonstration. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, lunch, snacks, and water are included. Guide Wilmar Retana provides cultural information and leads groups of up to 14 people.

“It was an amazing experience. Wilmer was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the country, and easy to talk to.”

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5.Horse Sleigh 2-3h Ride with Hot Springs or Zakopane Combos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 450 minutes - 14 hours · from $223

Spend a full day around Zakopane with hotel pickup, a horse sleigh ride, highland cheese and vodka tasting, Gubalowka funicular views, and three hours at Chocholowska Baths. Drivers such as Oskar, Hektor, and Milo have helped make the day personal and easy, though the long schedule suits travelers who want many stops in one outing.

“Oskar fue un guía espectacular nos enseñó dónde comer y dónde hacer compras . No sabía español pero nos mandaba la documentación por Whassap en español súper amable . Dejábamos las mochilas en la furgoneta . Nos recogió y devolvió en el hotel. El guía de los caballos muy amable nos dejó hacer fotos y parábamos cuando se lo pedíamos. El combo del spa a los niños les encantó había mucha gente sin sensación de agobio . Al ser Enero íbamos abrigados pero no pasamos frío”

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6.Horse Riding By The Beach With Hammam And Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $104

Ride a well-kept horse from a ranch near Agadir to the Atlantic beach, with a route adjusted to your riding level. After roughly 90 minutes to two hours in the saddle, continue to a one-hour Moroccan hammam and one-hour massage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with groups capped at 12.

“There was an error with our booking but the local tour operator was great, worked with us to rearrange at convenient times and offered compensation. The horses were well kept, guide lovely and we rode approx 90 mins; beach and rocky tRead more”

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7.Horses on The Beach or Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $164

Robert’s Ecotours takes you from Puerto Escondido by air-conditioned vehicle to ride through the natural area around Laguna Manialtepec. Choose a beach ride or a route to hot springs, where you may cross the river on horseback, spot birds, and relax in thermal pools. Guides including Willy, Roberto, and Polo may lead the outing.

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8.Horse Riding 2 Hours & Relaxation Turkish Bath & Sauna – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Spend two hours riding desert-bred Egyptian horses near Hurghada, with a route that may include the Red Sea coast. Then enjoy two hours in a Turkish bath with sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath, and scrubbing before an air-conditioned hotel transfer home. Safety gear, tea, and water are included.

“Très belle balade équestre au bord de la mer rouge accompagnateur très sympathique et à l’écoute, il nous manque juste le lien pour récupérer les photos effectuées par ses soins 🤞🤞”

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9.Ephesus Full Day Tour & Horse Safari + Lunch – Opt Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $45

Start at Kusadasi port with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide, then visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, a Turkish handicrafts cooperative, and a horse safari near Selcuk. Lunch is included. The horse ride, Ephesus entrance, and Turkish bath cost extra, so check the final price before booking.

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10.1 Hour Turkish Bath & 1 Hour Horseback Riding – Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $34Best value

Begin with a full Turkish bath and spa program, including sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath, scrub, massage, towel, and welcome drink. Then ride for one hour along desert and coastal trails with an instructor. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, helmet, and drop-off are included. Start time is 1:30 pm.

“Definitely should be on your bucket list. I loved horsing riding and the easy lessons. The Turkish bath after was exactly what was needed!”

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