4 Horses Day Trips Around the World We Would Book Twice

1.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88Our pick

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards and local trails to Vlychada Beach. Guides such as Thanasis, Minas, Giota, and Raffaela help beginners feel secure, lead photo stops, and share island stories. The small group is limited to five, with sunset timing and hotel transfer available at extra cost.

“Tour was amazing, very welcoming and great to see horses are well looked after”

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2.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Spend 12 hours traveling from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus with an English, French, or Arabic-speaking driver. Visit an argan oil cooperative, explore the port and medina, relax by the Atlantic, and add camel, horse, or quad rides if selected. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for punctual, careful service.

“We had a great time going on this trip. Hakim and abdurrahman were very attentive and helpful throughout the day. Essaouira is beautiful for its very worth doing from Marrakech to escape from the chaos of Marrakech. Definitely recommend 😁”

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3.Walking and Horse Riding Day-Trip in Montserrat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · from $95

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a group of no more than eight. Visit the mountainside monastery, walk a short national park trail, browse the food market, then ride for two hours along old hermitage routes near a local ranch. Expect scenic views, a gentle horseback outing, and a compact schedule rather than a demanding hike.

“It would be nice if the horse riding catered for different levels of riders.”

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4.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus, with hotel pickup, a short Argan oil cooperative visit, and about five hours in town. Explore the Medina, ramparts, harbor, fish market, and beach. Optional 20-minute camel, horse, and quad rides are available. Drivers speak Arabic, English, and French.

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