15 Horse Riding in Colombia to Build a Day Around

1.Horseback Riding on the Beach at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · from $50Our pick

Ride a gentle, well-trained horse along Cartagena’s beach with José and his bilingual team. The 1.5-hour outing suits beginners and experienced riders, includes instruction, and may pass fishing communities, mangroves, wildlife, and local eco-tourism projects. Sunset rides bring the best light, but expect wet legs when the horses enter the water.

“We had a magnificent time with José and his team! He reached out prior to the start time to make sure we could find the meeting location easily. They accommodated experienced and inexperienced riders, having an option for someone to guide the horse the whole ride if you weren’t comfortable doing it on your own. José was knowledgeable on the area, culture and history, all on top of simply being an amazing person. I couldn’t recommend this experience more☺️”

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2.Horseback Riding Coffee Farm Tour with Coffee Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $150

Meet at Medellín’s Arvi Metro Cable Station for a small-group trip to Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride a horse along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and prepared, plant a coffee tree, taste several brewing methods, and finish with a coffee steam room and full-body massage. Guides may include Angelo, Julio, or other English- and Spanish-speaking staff.

“Incredible day and felt like great value for money. This tour is so well thought out and our highlight of staying in Medellin. Horse trekking, learning about coffee and tasting it, amazing massage. Everyone was so friendly. Don’t hesitate to book!!!”

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3.Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Spend five hours exploring Antioquia’s mountains with a bilingual guide and a small group of up to 10. After transport to the ranch, ride for two hours on ecological trails, stop for snacks and drinks, take photos at mountain viewpoints, and learn how horses shaped local arriero culture. Guides such as José, George, Hernán, and Christian are praised for patient help with beginners.

“Our tour guide and our horse guide was superb. I never rode a horse before and they made it so easy. By the middle of the tour my horse was galloping and I felt quite comfortable. Wonderful experience. A must!!!!”

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4.HORSE TOUR IN CARTAGENA BEACH

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

You’ll leave Cartagena by private car for Manzanillo del Mar, about 20 minutes away, then ride a calm, well-trained horse for about an hour along a quiet beach. Guides Alfonso, Napo, or Roberto match support to your riding ability, take photos, and offer a drink before driving you back.

“I genuinely loved it! It was such a cool experience galloping on the beach (I did horseback riding as a kid though) and I would totally recommend to do this tour 😊 Alfonso, the guide, is not riding so he is totally prepared to take a ton of pictures from you if you like. Oh and be prepared to get wet feet if you want to Galopp in the water 😄 it’s an option not a must but I would recommend to wear shoes were you don’t care or to take Alfonsos offer and just go barefoot :) - nonetheless, totally worth it to get your shoes wet, I do…”

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5.Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Meet Ricardo, Joshua, or another guide at Le Brunch Express in Envigado, then ride into the Caldas countryside on a well-trained horse matched to your experience. Expect mountain views, pine forest, streams, local stories, photo stops, drinks, carrot cake, transport, and a bag of Colombian coffee.

“Very great experience to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful mountains! We will definitely come back again if we are in Medellin!”

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6.Coffee Tour with arrival on horseback and sugar cane processing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Leave El Poblado at 8:40 am for Palmitas, where a family-run farm welcomes you with a short horseback or mule ride, coffee picking, processing lessons, tastings, and a traditional lunch. Guides such as Christian and Mateo add humor and local family history. The tour lasts about four to six hours and costs $75.90.

“I thought I knew a lot about coffee but Christian our guide proved me wrong! I learned so much to improve my coffee drinking experience! He was delightful and insightful. We got to dress as a true coffee farmer and pick ripe beans. I wish them many more years of successful tours as this experience was well worth it! Had a lot of fun.”

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7.Horseback Riding Adventure In Nature (Don’t Overpay)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · from $59

Ride for about 1.5 hours through countryside near Medellín, starting with round-trip transport from El Poblado. The ranch suits beginners and experienced riders, with guides such as Ricardo offering help in Spanish. Food, drinks, and possible transport charges are extra.

“Trip was amazing, easy going and just a great time to relax and enjoy the ride, it can get too crowdy so have that in mind, otherwise you are up to a great time!!”

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8.Coffee Tour, Horseback Arrival, and Sugar Cane

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Travel from El Poblado to a family coffee farm in Western Antioquia, arriving by horseback or mule. Guide Christian and his family explain coffee growing, picking, processing, and brewing, with tastings, a typical lunch, sugar cane, mountain views, and a souvenir. English and Spanish tours run about six hours.

“The trip is highly recommended! The tour guide Christian and his family welcome you so warmly that you immediately feel at home. He is really passionate about coffee and you can also see that.”

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9.Horseback Riding at the Beach During Day or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $50

Ride a gentle, well-trained horse along the beach at La Boquilla for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. English-speaking guide José and his team provide riding instructions, local history, and help for beginners. Choose daylight or sunset, then relax at a seaside restaurant. Food, drinks, and transportation are not included.

“This was a very relaxing and amazing activity, where you will be able to appreciate Cartagena in a different way and the greatness of the beach by riding a horse. I have rode a horse before, but never on the beach with a beautiful sunset. It waRead more”

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10.Guatape & Horse Ride & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town From Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Spend about nine and a half hours with a private guide, beginning with a two-hour horseback ride suited to your experience. Then climb El Peñol’s 749 steps, visit colorful Guatapé, and return to Medellín with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Laura, Andrés, Uli, Alejandro, Sara, and Julie have led this experience.

“We had a great time in this tour with Andres. He picked us up at 7 am and told us so many stories about Colombia while driving. We made some stops to drink coffee and eat some empanadas. We have very little experience with horses and we had a blast riding them. The view was amazing and the horses were gentle. Then we rode to Guatape and Andres made sure we enjoyed the town and the Penol. We walked around the town and visited some stores while talking to some locals. This is a great tour and Andres was amazing.”

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11.Andes Mountains Horseback Riding – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90

Escape Bogotá by private vehicle and ride calm horses through La Calera’s mountain trails, farms, and open fields. Guides including Diego, Andrés, Gabriela, and Camilo lead riders of different skill levels, with a waterfall stop and warm sugarcane tea along the way. Expect changing weather, rocky paths, and required helmets.

“It was amazing. Bogota is this bustling city and you almost don’t realize the beauty you’re missing outside of it. I booked this with my friend and it was just the two of us, our wonderful, amazing, kind guide Andres and the owner and his 7yr old son came on a ride with us. It was perfect and fun, and the family was so cute. I would go again and again to this tour.”

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12.Horseback Riding Tour through the Beaches of Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $37

Ride along a quiet beach north of Cartagena with a well-cared-for horse and a patient guide such as Napoleon. Beginners receive close help, while experienced riders may have more freedom. Pickup, bottled water, an alcoholic drink, horse feeding, photos, and return transport are included in this private two-hour outing.

“The horseback riding was very fun and if you can ride, like myself, they will let you run the horses as fast as you want. Just be suren ou know what you are doing if you decide to run a horse, i have been riding for over 30years and, horses know, iRead more”

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13.Cocora Valley: Salento & Private Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $171

Spend 6 to 8 hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Salento and Cocora Valley. Ride for about an hour through coffee country, stop at palm-filled viewpoints, walk in the valley, and travel by traditional Willys jeep. Pickup is available from Armenia, Salento, Pereira, or Filandia.

“This trip was very well organized, and our guide Mauricio was kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. The horseriding was fun, and we found Diego, the horse guide, to be genuine in caring about his horses. We had a great day, and we highly recommend this tour!”

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14.Horse Riding on the Beach with Photos and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $33

Ride along the beaches near La Boquilla with a horseman such as Carlos, who can guide you, help with photos, and take you into the water when conditions allow. The private experience lasts 30 minutes to an hour, includes typical food or three beers and water, and offers optional hotel pickup.

“This was a really great experience. The communication with the organizer of the tour was phenomenal. She checked on us every step of the way to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The tour is great for any level of rider. If you know what you are doing on the horse, they leave you to ride on you own. If you are less experienced a guide will stay with you and make sure. you have a safe ride. Riding a horse on the beach is such a beautiful experience and the beach in this area is very nice. The horses are very well cared for and they respond well…”

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15.Horseback Ridding Excursion on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Leave Cartagena for Manzanillo Beach, where a guide matches you with a horse suited to your riding level. After a short orientation, you ride for about one hour along the shore, with time for photos and ocean views. Hotel pickup, return transport, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“It says three hours we were picked up at 10 AM and returned at 12:00 noon. No water provided! Even though we asked for it. The tour people very nice and cooperative but at least one house lease than it says in the description!!! You need to stay on your schedule!”

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