USA · HORSES
The 15 best horse riding you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
One-hour Charleston carriage tour for $50 with Belgian or Percheron draft horses, certified guides, and 30 blocks of churches, gardens, mansions.
“Very informational. The tours are always different. Very comfortable. Beautiful hoses. Runs on time. Educated tour guides”
Haunted horse and carriage tour in Charleston covers 15 eerie blocks in 40 minutes, passing the graveyard and dungeon. No walking needed.
“Liam the horse was great. So was our guide. I forgot her name, but she was very knowledgeable. I would definitely do it again.”
Horse-drawn carriage through historic Charleston from the Big Red Barn. See City Market, St. Philip’s Church, and the Custom House in 1 hour.
“Great service, welcoming and on time. The driver was incredible and we loved the route as well as all the information he provided.”
2-hour 4WD Corolla wild horse tour in the Outer Banks with dunes and ocean driving, photo stops, and private access to the conservation area.
“GPS took us right to the place. Guide checked us in quickly and directed us to the restrooms. At departure time, Paul gave us a brief history of the area and some personal stories about it. The tour was bumpy at times—as one should expect—but it wasn’t too much (and it actually made it more fun!). We were able to see numerous horses, and Paul even took our picture with 3 of them in the background on the beach. We had a great time, and you—undoubtedly—will too!”
Private horse carriage in Central Park with live guide, photo stops like Bethesda and Strawberry Fields, warm blankets, $99 per group.
“What a great experience! We arrived a half hour early and our carriage driver took us with no problem. Very hospitable and knowledgeable of the history of Central Park. He even kept my mother in law company while my fiance walked around and took pictures! Overall, great little break outside the hustle and bustle of the city!”
Small-group Lexington tour links Keeneland and Bluegrass thoroughbred farms, with guide stories and chances to meet horses up close.
“Richard the tour guide was very knowledgeable and took the time and patience to answer all questions”
Morning horseback ride from Las Vegas to the desert ranch with guided riding, cowboy breakfast, and early pickup.
“Horseback riding was enjoyable, but in general the trip was a disappointment as the ranch guides gave virtually no information beyond answering a couple of questions and the rudimentary pre ride riding instructions. Desert scenery interesting, but got no information along the way. Breakfast was pretty good. The van driver was nice and more interactive. A lot of money to pay for a very basic riding trip and a chance to hold a young goat”
Sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon with Western BBQ, s’mores, cowboy poetry, and round-trip Las Vegas hotel pickup for about 5 hours.
“Wow! Red Rock Canyon is absolutely breathtaking! This excursion is perfect for beginners like myself and teens. We started off at the ranch with a short lesson on how to “steer” the horse. We were later assigned a horse based on your personality and anxiety level. The wranglers were very friendly, helpful, and professional. The stable of horses were so mild mannered & great listeners. We traveled through rocky terrain for 90 minutes and each of the 20+ horses definitely knew the course. I rarely had to redirect mine! I believe 3 wrangles accompanied the group, always checking in with the riders, especially children. Although the temperature dropped & rained…”
Insider-access Lexington horse farm tour with a small group, three key stops, peppermint feeding, and thoroughbred yearlings up close.
“We had a great time and learned a lot. Tour guide was amazing and enjoyable. Saw far more horses than I thought we would and tour guide had info about all.”
Nevada desert sunset horseback ride from Las Vegas with small-group BBQ dinner, possible campfire, hotel pickup, and easy pace.
“A beautiful and calm experience. Very gentle and no stress or strain. The guides were fantastic and funny and made us feel very comfortable even though we were a bit nervous”
A 1-hour horse-drawn carriage tour through downtown Charleston with live licensed commentary, classic landmarks, and a comfy way to get oriented.
“Our guide Donald was really good. He was hilarious but also had a ton of information. We even had people who had taken his tour yell out to us “Donald is the best!””
Horse and carriage tour of Beaufort, SC with a small group. Antebellum stories, Civil War sites, churches, movie stops, and chocolate.
“The hotties are beautiful and the guides are full of amazing knowledge and history!! We’ve gone three times and learned something new every time!!”
A slow, open-top horse-drawn carriage ride through Gettysburg with a licensed guide, small group size, and up-close battlefield views.
“It was an informative small group experience. I’m glad we did the drive through the previous day so when James pointed out things we had a good understanding. Any question we asked he had the answer. I would recommend this experience”
Private guided Central Park horse carriage ride with live narration, iconic sights, and photo stops at Bethesda Fountain and Cherry Hill.
“Omer was an incredible host. Looked for the best timing for pics and explained the history well! He and his horse (Jack) were fantastic! Highly recommended”
Guided horseback ride in West Maui, with mountain gulches, seasonal waterfalls, ocean bluffs, and a petting zoo stop for a true island day.
“The most wonderful horse ride ever. The guides were amazing! Beautiful scenery. Mountains and the ocean were beautiful. Worth every moment! A must do in Maui.”
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