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The 15 best horse riding you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is up there for a reason; start with it and work down.
1.5-hour beginner-friendly horseback ride at Santorini’s Vlichada black-sand beach, with calm horses, English guides, and photo stops.
“It was very very nice. Barbara and manousch are very nice and frendly persons. They look very good to the horses. It was a great experience. I would do it again. Thank you very much😊”
Ride Finikia mountains on gentle horses, then enjoy Cretan lunch or dinner with homemade wine near Zeus myths, in 4.5 hours.
“It was great. The hosts were kind and also funny. Making you feel confortable especially if you are a beginner like us who never even rode a horse before. The lunch was amazing. Much better than many restaurants you could go to in Crete, fresh and tasty. Overall an exceptional experience for our first taste of riding a horse.”
Ride calm horses from Vlychada dunes to Santorini’s black-sand Eros beach. Small group, expert guidance, and photos ready to share.
“Absolutely beautiful and the most romantic experience of our entire trip. Barbara, Manos, and Alex were so kind and the best guides!! They could not have been nicer and the horses were amazing. 10/10 experience I can’t recommend it enough!!!”
Ride to a volcanic black-sand beach near Akrotiri and Vlychada views. Small group, coaching, and photo stops in Santorini.
“First time horse riding. We loved it! Fun experience and super friendly staff.”
Horse ride from Finikia farm through Crete’s Finikia Mountains, views of Giouhtas and Agios Silas, plus training and orange juice ($70).
“I had the best time ever! The horses were all amazing and sweet but most importantly the guides and owners. Very very kind people. Definitely worth going if you’re thinking about it. I’m so grateful for the whole experience. Much love.”
Peaceful 1-hour horseback ride along Rhodes east coast with calm horses, guided support, and free digital photos from NiVa Horse Ranch.
“Was good but slow paced all the way …. Would be nice to have a moment where you can go faster with your horse if comfortable even tho a few times i did speed up a little bit and did not get in any trouble so but overall really good i recommend going with these guys they are nice people with well kept horses”
Horse ride on the beach in Kos, guided and beginner-friendly, with hotel pickup, calm horses, and ocean views plus photo stops for $88.
“Thank you for the experience, my wife and my daughter loved it. As 1st time riders, it was easy, relaxing and enjoyable. They have also learned a great deal about the island of Kos and the salt lake from the experienced rider and they liked that as well. Thank you.👍🐴🐎”
1.5-hour Santorini horseback ride to Eros black sandy beach and volcanic canyons, with calm horses, guide photos, and possible wading.
“Very good tour. Horse riding around the trails leading to the beach area was very calm and fun. Only thing I wish was longer was the stay in the beach. But over all it was very good. The horses were fantastic and well behaved.”
Ride Finikia to Giouchtas with mountain views, refreshments, and a traditional Cretan lunch with wine. Pickup in Heraklion area.
“Fantastic horse ridding experience in the mountains with a freshly home cooked meal and wine after. The trip was very well organised. I am a beginner and I was on this trip with a mixture of beginner and experienced riders, which accommodated both. This is a family business and you can see clearly that this family love and take very good care if their animals, they treat their hoses and dogs as part of their family. I would highly recommend this experience.”
90 minutes of Santorini horseback riding with vineyard paths and a true beach ride, small group, and staff-led photo stops.
“The tour was beautiful. The horses were very well taken care of and were visibly happy(which always makes me feel better). Our tour guides were so kind and greeted us with open arms. I would definitely recommend this excursion while staying in Santorini!”
Early morning Paros horseback riding near Paroikia. Learn to ride, scenic hidden trails, small group (max 15), snack included.
“Amazing staff with great knowledge of the surrounding area. The sunset view was beautiful. 10/10 experience would go back again in a heart beat.”
Ride from Megalochori through vineyards to Santorini’s Eros Beach black sand. Small groups, helmets, and photo stops included.
“Incredible experience! Guides were lovely and experienced, and we got to gallop along the beaches. One of the guides even took a video of us doing it! One of a kind experience, and we hope to return to Santorini to do this again someday.”
A small-group horseback ride from Megalochori to scenic Santorini viewpoints, with helmets and water included. English guide options.
“Avery enjoyable short ride to the edge of the cliff overlooking the caldera...the perfect spot for those scenic pictures of Santorini”
Ride through Zakynthos countryside on well-cared-for horses, then swim with them in Ionian Sea for one special tour option.
“L’environnement de balade était très sympathique, au milieu des oliviers. En revanche, aucunes bombes nous a été donné, de plus l’une d’entre nous s’est vu attribuée un cheval assez farouche qui lui a fait plus d’une frayeur. Chemin assez rocheux et pleins de trous, malgré la gentillesse du guide, la sécurité n’était pas au rendez-vous. De plus les chevaux étaient assez maigres.”
A 2-hour extreme horseback safari in Megalochori, with a black sand beach gallop, canyon trails, and caldera views from horseback.
“I truly loved it! running on the beach was a blast but getting to go through town and see some more scenic views was amazing.”
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