Colombia · HORSES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 horse riding justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ride for 1.5 hours along Cartagena’s beach near La Boquilla with guides Jose, Gabriel, or Miguel. Expect calm horses, beginner-friendly instruction, sunset views, mangroves, local stories, and wet legs as the horses enter the water. Transport to María Palito is not included.
“Jose did a great job directing us where to go. Loved it”
Meet your guide at Arvi Metro Cable Station for a small-group trip to Don Leandro Coffee Farm. Ride horseback along an old muleteer path, learn how coffee is grown and prepared, plant a coffee tree, then relax in a coffee steam room and enjoy a full-body massage.
“This tour was the best day ever! Angelo met us at the metro station, and took us to the farm. We had a small group, and the other party (a family) had their massages first while I did the coffee farm tour, so Angelo showed me around 1:1! I was able to ask questions and try out various steps in the coffee process. The steam room, massage, and coffee scrub experience was also amazing. I was in heaven. What an amazing idea to have a spa on a coffee farm! I also loved getting to go horse-back riding. Between all of the adventures, it was a great tour. The only…”
Spend five hours exploring the mountains outside Medellín with a guide such as José, Christian, or George. You get a two-hour trail ride, calm horses, mountain views, snacks, drinks, and a small-group setting capped at 10 people. First-time riders receive patient instruction in English or Spanish.
“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!!!!”
Ride along Manzanillo del Mar with Alfonso, Napo, or Roberto guiding you beside calm, well-kept horses. Private hotel transport, beach photos, a drink, and beginner-friendly support are included. Confident riders may trot or gallop, and you can even enter the water.
“This tour was very nice and calming. The tour guide was very nice with us and the horses were amazing.”
Meet Ricardo, Joshua, or another guide near Envigado, then ride about 20 minutes to the Caldas countryside. You’ll learn basic riding skills, follow mountain trails, cross streams, stop for photos and carrot cake, and receive drinks plus a bag of Colombian coffee. Beginners are welcome.
“We had a great time with Ricardo. He is very friendly and patient. The views are amazing and we met amazing people. I totally recommend this experience if you are in Medellín!”
Meet at La 9 Mall in El Poblado, then ride toward Palmitas for a family-run coffee farm visit. Christian or another family guide leads coffee picking, processing, tastings, and sugar cane activities, with traditional lunch and mountain views included.
“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.”
Ride well-trained horses through countryside near Medellín for about 1.5 hours, with beginner instruction, photo stops, and Spanish-speaking local guides such as Ricardo. Round-trip transport leaves from La Makha in El Poblado. Food, drinks, and helmet availability require confirmation.
“The communication was horrible. Long story short they left us at the meeting spot and last minute gave a new meeting location when the activity was set to start.”
Travel from El Poblado to a family-run coffee farm in Western Antioquia with guide Christian and his family. Ride a mule or donkey to the entrance, pick and process coffee, taste several brews, learn about sugar cane, and eat a typical lunch with mountain views.
“The whole experience at the coffee farm was great. Christian was engaging and kept it interesting. Picking and planting was made fun, and then learning about how the brew impacts the taste was great. Only downside is that we didn’t actually get a cup of coffee to drink (just small shots to taste). The horse riding part was unpleasant, but I think that’s just my personal taste. Others enjoyed it.”
Ride a gentle horse along La Boquilla beach for about 1 hour and 15 minutes with guides such as José and Gabriel. Expect basic instruction, local history, eco-tourism context, ocean views, and a finish at a seaside restaurant. Transport, food, and drinks are not included.
“Amazing experience Jose was very cool and very knowledgeable about his country and you could tell. He talked about the history of the past, present and future al while guiding and explaining how to ride and control the horse … they let you Read more”
Spend about nine and a half hours with a private guide such as Laura, Alejandro, or Andrés, riding gentle horses through scenic countryside, climbing El Peñol Rock, and exploring Guatapé. Routes suit beginners or confident riders, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
“This tour is absolutely amazing. It was my friends first time on a horse and it was a great experience for both of us! Riding the horses was so relaxing and beautiful and our tour guide Julie was awesome and informative. After horses we went to Guatape then Guatape town to have a little lunch. The lunch was mids but the town was pretty cute.”
Leave Bogotá for La Calera, where guides such as Diego, Andrés, and Gabriela lead riders through farm paths, mountain trails, and past a waterfall. Expect 1.5 to 3 hours in the saddle, local sugarcane tea, a picnic sandwich, and views over the Andes.
“Great experience with pick up from hotel. The horses were very well behaved and the views were breathtaking! Must do on trip to Bogota.”
You’ll ride a calm, well-cared-for horse along a quiet beach north of Cartagena during this private, two-hour experience. Guides help first-time riders throughout, take photos, and let you feed your horse afterward. Pickup, bottled water, drinks, fees, and return transport are included.
“Napoleon was my guide and he was nothing short of amazing. I was the only person, which i liked because I got all the attention and didn't feel rushed. He took all my pictures and even posed me lol. Take this tour you wont regret it!!”
Ride horseback through Salento’s coffee country, visit Cocora Valley’s famous wax palms, and explore by traditional Willy jeep. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide may be Pedro, Juan Camilo, Beto, or another local expert. Expect views, short walks, local stories, and a one-hour ride.
“The tour was simply outstanding – a true highlight! Peter, our guide, turned the experience into something truly special with his positive energy and captivating personality. His enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about Salento and the Cocora Valley left us deeply impressed. But the best part? No question went unanswered. Whatever we were curious about, Peter had fascinating facts and stories ready to share. If you’re looking not just to be informed but truly inspired, Peter is the guide for you. Highly recommended!”
Ride along Cartagena’s beach with a horseman, with time for a gentle walk, a trot through shallow water, and photos taken by your guide. Carlos is often the guide. A typical meal or three beers and water follow at La Boquilla, with hotel pickup available.
“My husband and I had a lot of fun on the ride. Guide took a lot of pictures and videos for our memories. The horses were very well trained and sweet.”
Leave Cartagena for Manzanillo Beach and ride beside the Caribbean Sea with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. The beach ride lasts about one hour within a two-hour outing, with round-trip hotel transport and groups limited to 10. Ask for clear mounting instructions and confirm the pickup time.
“awesome location and the guide is a very friendly person”
Pick a coastline, a mural or a coffee farm.
