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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living history!

Winner of Best Wild Horse Tour for 2024 Best of the OBX by Outer Banks Coastal Life magazine.

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Corolla Wild Horse Tours Reviews

Relax, unwind and have a good time, with Corolla Wild Horse Tours! With more than 20 years of experience, we are great family fun!

“Great Experience!”

Definitely recommended for all ages! Everyone in the group (10 including 3, 2 year old boys) loved seeing all the horses not to mention a 1 week old foal! Our guide Wiley couldn’t have been better as he very knowledgeable of the area/horses and has a great sense of humor. Thanks to everyone at Corolla Wild Horse Tours for making our vacation to Duck that much better!

“Wild horses on the beach!”

Had a great experience and our tour guide Gator was so knowledgeable and kind! We will share this memory with our friends and family forever! I can’t say enough about how beautiful it was! Especially seeing the horses on the beach ❤️

“Wild horses and a safari style drive”

The tour was 3 hours long with a tour guide who was very knowledgeable. We saw almost 30 of the 110 wild horses on the island and the ride up and down the dunes, through large puddles, and on the beach was worth the money even if we hadn't seen any horses. The scenery was picturesque and a lot of fun!

“Walk away with a smile.”

This is our second year of going on the Wild Horse Adventure Tour. There was a group of 13 of us and we drove the jeeps following the guide. We had so much fun. The jeeps had much better suspensions and were easier to get into then last year’s, so you weren’t tossed around as much, but the terrain added to the fun. ...

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Wild Horse Adventure Tours

Wild Horse Adventure Tours has been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor. Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of our seasoned guides in search of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs! With the added capabilities of...

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Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Corolla Wild Horse Tours knowledgeable guides will ensure you and your family have a great wild horse tour! Along the way the guides will stop and point out interesting sites and local history and details of the Corolla Wild Horses history. Be sure to ask them lots of questions and keep them honest! Call or book today and come see our living...

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund

We are The Corolla Wild Horse Fund the non-profit 501 (c) (3) charity responsible for the care and protection of the wild Banker horses roaming the northernmost beaches of the Outer Banks. Join us in the summer season, every Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our farm, in Grandy, on the mainland. Please check our website for current...

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Back Country Safari Tours

Discover wild Spanish Mustangs and our unique Barrier Island ecology on the Wild Horse Safari. Explore over 30 miles of "off road" beach, dune and sand trail and ride with a professional naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 open-air Safari Cruiser, or experience the Beach Cruiser and Kayak Safari combination tour to paddle in the placid waterways of...

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Kitty Hawk Kites

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Kitty Hawk Kites has been Teaching the World to Fly since 1974 and is home to the world’s largest hang gliding school. As the Outer Banks leader in quality outdoor recreation and adventure, Kitty Hawk Kites offers more than 30 activities to choose from, so get out that pen and start crossing things off your OBX bucket list today! Visit...

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Back Beach Wild Horse Tours

Welcome to Back Beach Wild Horse Tours in Corolla NC. Our tours embark from Corolla NC, the last Outer Banks outpost before the road ends into nothing but stretches of wide beach. We provide safe family fun to see the Corolla Wild Horses, descendants of the Spanish Mustangs brought to the New World by explorers as long ago as the early 1500s...

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Outer Banks Wild Horse Tours Corolla, NC

Outer banks wild horse tours in corolla, nc, with more terrain, no two tours are ever the same..

IF YOU LIKE HISTORY, ECOLOGY, & ADVENTURE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive open-air Hummers with one of our seasoned guides in search of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs! View the horses in their natural environment as we transport you into three distinct ecosystems teeming with wildlife accessible only by off-road vehicles.

Tour with us to find the Outer Banks Wild Corolla Spanish Mustang Horses and discover some of the most unique sights OBX has to offer. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides take you onto pristine northern beaches that are accessible only with a 4×4 off-road vehicle. Book your tour online today!

OUTER BANKS WILD HORSE TOUR

off-road Hummer adventure in Corolla, NC

Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive open-air Hummers with one of our seasoned guides in search of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs! View the horses in their natural environment as we venture into three distinct ecosystems teeming with wildlife accessible only by off-road vehicles.

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ABOUT WILD HORSE ADVENTURE TOURS

Voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor

Wild Horse Adventure Tours is proud to offer Hummer Adventure Tours. Navigate the picturesque Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive, open-air, 13-passenger Hummers. Our hummers provide 4X4 transportation, led by one of our seasoned guides, taking you on a journey in search of the Colonial Spanish Mustang (Banker) Horses.

Thanks to the superior capabilities of our custom-designed, open-air Hummer H1s, we can access previously unreachable ecosystems, each teeming with diverse wildlife. Our new exclusive transportation rights to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Swan Beach allow us to view these majestic horses in their natural habitat, offering an unparalleled viewing experience.

Safety and comfort are paramount in our transportation design. Our Hummer H1 vehicles have been meticulously customized for maximum safety and comfort. Each seat is equipped with seat belts and restraint systems suitable for child seats. Unlike traditional boat-style bench seats or plastic bucket seats, our vehicles feature actual car seats. An additional upper glass windshield and soft-top afford a 360-degree view, enhancing your adventure. With more legroom than any standard SUV, 21-inch wide seats, and a stadium seating configuration, we ensure ultimate comfort and visibility for every passenger.

Voted the #1 tour company in the US by TripAdvisor

Certificate of Excellence Awards won since 2012.

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Over 10,000+ 5-star reviews from our previous customers!

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This was such an awesome unique experience. I’ve personally been around horses and ridden horses many times but to see them in the wild is definitely a new experience. My kids had a lot of fun on the hummer ride right on the beach. Loved our guide and his silly pirate jokes.

This was our first trip to to the Outer Banks and one of the few "experiences" we had planned. I was really looking forward to this and my husband was quite skeptical. By the end of the tour he was amazed and had a great time! We cannot say enough good things about our tour guide Stu. Very knowledgeable not only about the history of Corolla and the horses.

Really fun ride on the sandy beaches and lanes of this wild horse sanctuary. Stu rocks as a tour guide, being very knowledgeable and a great guy. We saw lots of horses and learned a lot. Highly recommend. It was early November so appreciated being layered.

This was our second time doing this tour with Richard and it was the highlight of our trip! He is such a great guide and we saw several groups of beautiful horses. He does a great job of explaining the laws that help keep the horses safe and is very passionate in his job! Can't wait to come back again.

Agree with all the other reviews. This tour is absolutely worth the extra money. Our tour guide was amazing and WORKED IT to find the horses for us on our tour. Thanks for the tip to bring a warm coat! Phenomenal tour.

Great tour! Nice and knowledgeable staff. Well worth the investment. We appreciated the fact that the owners and our guide were locals to the area. Our guide Stu really cared about the preservation and protection of the wildlife in Corolla. Highly recommend this company! Thank you for the anniversary experience!

Sit back and enjoy the exhilarating ride down a 4WD beach with the wind blowing through your hair and the surf by your side. Our guide Karen was great, her driving skills are amazing. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Although I did not see the picturesque bucking mustangs on the beach, this was an AWESOME tour. Definitely recommend!

Excellent tour for those who want to learn about the wild mustangs and see Corolla. Rode onto the beach, which was amazing and found tons of horses. Richard did an excellent job teaching us about the history of the horses and the local area. Would highly recommend this tour for the learning experience and seeing horses that come from 500 years ago.

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HUMMER ADVENTURE TOURS

Wild horse tours in outer banks, nc, feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty air, hummer off-road horse tour.

Enjoy the best way to see wild ponies and discover some of the most unique sights the Outer Banks have to offer. Visit three distinct ecosystems in search of local wildlife in one of our open-air Hummers.

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See the wild horses of the outer banks and whip through beach, dune, and forest trails with hummer adventure tours..

With the continued development of off-road trails, the horses were becoming harder to find in their natural habitat. When they were found, regulations prevented our tours from stopping and disembarking on public land and “roads” to take pictures.

Although by law we never get closer than 50 feet, we found that most customers do prefer to get out of the vehicle at points along the tour so they can be stationary while taking pictures.

To improve things, we purchased land in 2014. We can now venture into three distinct, previously inaccessible ecosystems that are teeming with wildlife of all types.

The new land provides an exciting ride through a maritime forest and high sand dune trails, with a view of protected marshlands. These areas are inaccessible by most off-road vehicles due to the soft, sugary sands and high inclines.

Only true off-road vehicles can make it without getting stuck, and in this area the Hummer really comes into its own.

NO PAVEMENT, NO PROBLEMS.

Forest trails, beach trails, dune trails, for the technical nerd in you, about our hummers.

Our 13-passenger, open-air Hummer starts life as a Hummer H1. We then upgrade many of the mechanical components to the military spec equivalents, recondition the engine and drive-train, and extend the frame and body by 2 feet.

Our Hummer H1 vehicles have been customized with your safety in mind. All designs have been over-engineered to build the safest and most comfortable ride possible.

Seats have seatbelts and restraint systems for child seats. All seats are actual car seats — no boat-style bench seats or plastic bucket seats are used in our vehicles.

An additional upper windshield with a top made with a combination of fine mesh and clear plastic enables occupants a 360-degree view while also providing protection from UV rays and unexpected inclement weather.

After customization, the Hummer is capable of seating 13 passengers with more leg room than any standard SUV. Individual seats that are 21 inches wide (no bench seats), in a stadium seating configuration, offer ultimate comfort and visibility for all.

OVER 9,300 5-STAR REVIEWS!

Awesome wild horse tour in a Hummer in comfortable carlike seats. Our tour guide Ned was great and very knowledgeable. We saw over 40 wild horses and 2 baby horses. Such a fun trip.

We had a fantastic tour with Wild Horse Adventures. Our sons, 10 and 13, were very entertained. The tour guide we had, Victor, was not only fun but very knowledgeable about the history and the horses. He answered all of our questions with ease. I highly recommend taking a tour with Wild Horses Adventure Tours.

We had such an incredible time on our tour! It was worth every penny. Stu was a fantastic tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the area, history of the horses, and the individual herds. We can’t recommend this enough!

We had an amazing tour today with “Just Tom”. He knows a lot about the history of the area, shared interesting facts, knew a lot about the horses, treated the horses with respect (very careful around them), and was a lot of fun to spend 2 hours with. The hummers were a great way to do it too. Obviously important too was that we were able to see about 30-50 horses of the 100 or so there (not guaranteed of course). We were able to get some great photos and learn a ton. Our 2 and 4 year old girls really enjoyed it too. We are considering going again this week. Thanks!

Probably my favorite adventure of our vacation! Mike was an excellent tour guide! I loved the stories he told us about the horses and the history of the area! Our tour was at 5:30 in the evening and was a great time to go! We saw so many horses!!! Even one of the new foals! So exciting! We didn’t want it to end!!!

Learning about the ponies, seeing them, and the experience of the ride across the sands and into their (and our) habitat. Most of all, the good stewardship that our guide expressed towards the land, the ponies, and the importance of conservation and care.

Absolutely AMAZING experience! Our tour guide Tom was so knowledgeable and was committed to helping us see the most horses possible (even the 3 day old baby!) Don’t miss out on this if you visit the Outer Banks!

We just got back from a week in Corolla. This tour was the highlight of our trip. Everyone from 9 to 75 enjoyed it. We booked the entire hummer for our party of 11. Tom was very informative and did a fabulous job! I totally recommend booking a trip with them the next time you are in the area.

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Book your behind-the-scenes experience at one of our 20+ locations in Horse Country! There are public tours available almost everyday.

PRIVATE TOURS

Many Horse Country locations offer private tours on request, or our team can help curate one! Private tours are best for small groups, up to 10 guests.

GROUP TOURS

A tour in Horse Country make for great team outings, client entertainment, wedding weekend activities & more! Best for groups of 15 or more.

What do our guests have to say about Horse Country?

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Jonabell Farm

Very insightful tour and our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable...beautiful farm with magnificent horses. We learned a lot about racing and stallions beyond what we expected. Loved it!

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Coolmore at Ashford Stud

We had a great time on the tour visiting with the stallions! Our guide was plesant and provided the group with many interesting facts about the farm. A must see for racing fans to see the stallions up close.

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Gainesway Farm

Absolutely fabulous horse farm. Beauty everywhere. Great guided tour. TAPIT—need I say anymore.

Blair - Check out the tour they attended!

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Well organized and knowledgeable staff. The tour was excellent and the technology is top notch. Very informative especially after a 30 year absence from the horse industry.

Shawn - Check out the tour they attended!

Hallway Feeds

Excellent tour! Very informative and up close. Guides/employees are very passionate about the horse food industry.

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Secretariat Center

This is a great facility doing great things in providing a soft place for racehorses to land and learn a new career!! The tour is wonderful and even hands on!!

Mary - Check out the tour they attended!

Spendthrift Farm

The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and it was great to see the horses up close and learn the history of the farm. Loved seeing the breeding shed!

Autumn - Check out the tour they attended!

Spy Coast Farm

Lisa was a great guide. There was a lot of different things to see at Spy Coast, rehab, riders working horses, jumping, stallions, mares with foals, and even more.

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New Vocations

It was wonderful to hear the “story” of New Vocations. The passion, mission and vision show a true dedication to these amazing horses.

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Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

The staff was so friendly! We learned a lot on the driving tour and enjoyed seeing where everything takes place. I would definitely come back!

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Airdrie Stud

We got to see all the Stallions up close & personal, followed by a lovely tour of the property to see the foals & mares.

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Lane’s End Farm

The beauty of the farm, the fantastic tour, and of course seeing and petting the amazing animals. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was a true Kentucky only experience

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Zion National Park Rides – Zion Canyon Horseback Rides

Your horseback excursion through beautiful Zion National Park will be the highlight of your vacation experience. From the time you mount up until our first rest stop, scenes and natural wonders will open to you at every turn.

You’ll see such natural wonders as the Three Patriarchs, the Beehives, and take a breathtaking jaunt through beautiful cactus gardens. For a nice relaxing horseback tour, the 1 hour ride will follow the Virgin River for about one mile to the Court of the Patriarchs and return you back to the loading corral. For a more adventurous horseback ride the three hour trip will take you around the Sandbench Trail, gradually ascending 500 feet giving you a spectacular view of the Southern end of Zion National Park.

Zion Canyon National Park rides can be booked from March – October. These rides take place in Zion National Park.

Season Dates: March - October

1 Hour Trip - Virgin River Ride

Age Limit:  7 years +

Weight Limit:  220 lbs.

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$60 per person

3 Hour Trip - Sand Beach Trail

Age Limit:  10 years +

$120 per person

Bryce-Zion Trail Rides is an Authorized Concessioner of the National Park Service.

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Explore the Beaches of Bradenton, FL Like Never Before

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Ride through the gorgeous Bradenton, FL beaches on horseback

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You've Never Experienced the Beach Like This

We offer horseback riding tours in bradenton, fl.

Have you always wanted to ride along the beach on a beautiful and majestic horse? Carousel Sea Horses offers horseback riding tours in Bradenton, FL. We have over 10 years of experience and will make sure you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your excursion. Our horses mean the world to us, and we're excited to share them with you.

Call us today at (863) 444-3608 to learn more about our horseback riding tours. We'll be happy to answer your questions.

Check out all that Carousel Sea Horses has to offer

Whether you want to ride one of our horses while the sun is setting or have an amazing photoshoot on horseback, we can make it happen. We offer:

Sunset horseback riding tours

Beach excursion horse riding

Horseback riding photoshoots

Horseback riding for parties

Schedule sunset or beach excursion horse riding with us today.

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What sets us apart?

We take pride in providing our clients with horseback riding experiences they'll never forget. You'll appreciate that:

We have over 10 years of experience

We take great care of our horses

We always make our clients feel comfortable

We provide outstanding customer service

Plan your next horseback riding excursion with us now.

Why you'll want to ride with us

If you enjoy the beach and adore horses, you'll want to check out Carousel Sea Horses . We bring you the best of both worlds with our horseback riding in Bradenton, FL. Let us make your visit like no other!

Horse riding is an incredible experience that you'll cherish if:

• You love horses
• You want a unique way to enjoy your beach trip
• You want to have a special time with your loved one

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to make a lasting memory. For an experience you'll always remember and treasure, schedule a horse riding session by calling (863) 444-3608 now.

What Our Client Says

Mercedes was amazing,  she not only is very personable, but has a clear bond with her horses.  The horses my girlfriend and I rode were very well trained and performed to the highest standard trail and guide horses could perform. We have shared the pictures of our ride that Mercedes took of us, with all our friends and family and have ignited a desire in most of them to share this same experience...

I want to thank Mercedes for giving us such an amazing experience! She was so warm and welcoming. You can tell right away she loves what she does. She made certain we were all comfortable not only with the horses we were given but with the riding and guiding our horses even if we’ve never been on horses before. She was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much Mercedes!

Do it!! If you’re thinking of riding horses in the water, GO WITH CAROUSEL SEA HORSES! Mercedes the owner takes such great pride and care of her horses, she was so patient and thorough with our daughters and made it so that we all had such a great time! The horses were so well trained and behaved that our 7 and 9 year old daughters felt comfortable enough to ride alone. The scenery, the horses, the experience…….nothing like it! 💗

This trip was perfect. Mercedes and Sydney were perfect and helpful and catered to each of my girls specifically.  My two daughters and I made this part of our spring break trip. For my horse lover, Mercedes took time to make sure she had a little extra. For my other daughter, she encouraged her to stand on her horse. And the pictures that she took were outstanding.  We all won with this ride. Thanks Mercedes and Sydney.

Experienced leaders are crucial to any horse and human excursion and Mercedes with Carousel sea horses is as skillful as they come. Her background story with this trusty herd is worth the price of admission alone! Whether you are a confident rider or just interested in checking out what its like you will come away with a deep appreciation for the connection to nature horse and human in this paradise setting 🐴❤️ 💦 Julie F.

Loved this experience!  We were looking forward to riding horses on the beach, which we did and it was fantastic.  What was even more AMAZING was riding the horses in the water while they were swimming!  This made memories for life!  Our guide gave great support and wonderful directions as needed.  To top it off, we really appreciated her photos and videos to document our experience.  I would HIGHLY recommend Carousel Sea Horses!

We had an amazing sunset ride with Carousel Sea Horses. Both of us were novice riders and Mercedes, our guide and the owner, worked with us to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. This is not your typical "trail" ride as there is much more interaction with your group and with your horse. I highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do while in the vicinity of the Florida Gulf beaches.

my boyfriend originally bought the sunset ride package back in december but multiple things have come up to cause us to have to reschedule. mercedes was very gracious, understanding and flexible throughout the scheduling process. the ride itself was so much fun, we had a small group and mercedes led the group so well. thank you so much mercedes!!! we got the photo package and are so happy with this experience. we will be back!

Isabella S.

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Grand Canyon Mule Rides & Horseback Riding

Horseback riding tours.

Become a part of the Old West as you step into the stirrups of your guided horseback ride tour. Experience the thrill of trail rides down into the canyon – or the excitement of being at a camp fire wagon. Feel like a natural cowboy from the historical past of the Grand Canyon – while your guide expertly directs your tour to see the natural wonders of the Park.

Contact:  www.apachestables.com or (928) 638-2891.

As one of the most historical tours of the Grand Canyon, enjoy a mule tour that takes you deep down below the South Rim. Step back in time as you ride your mule down the rugged trail. Then, enjoy a stay at Fred Harvey’s Phantom Ranch where overnight lodging and meals are provided. Create family memories with an unforgettable mule ride in one of the most amazing places on earth. Please note – it is important to book the Phantom Ranch several months in advance.

Contact: (928) 638-2631 Bright Angel Transportation Desk

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Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Tusayan Hours 9:00 am – 10:00 pm (March 1 – October 31) 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (November 1 – February 29)

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Horseback Riding Tours in Europe

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Ready to saddle up? Horse riding holidays in Europe are the perfect adventure for exploring an ancient land that has seen thousands of cultures and peoples throughout history. Europe’s diverse array of ecosystems has historically been home to wild horses. They used to live in the mountains, pastures, steppes, and forests. While wild horses are now extinct, many horses who work in horseback riding carry genes of their wild ancestors.

Horses have had a deep, intertwined relationship with communities and cultures of Europe for multi-millennia. Today, these mighty yet gentle animals can take you on a journey through these sacred and ancient landscapes and cultures, on an adventure of a lifetime.

Ready for a Wild Vacation?

Horse Tours Club offers an array of trip options to suit your palette, style, and bucket list!

If you have ever dreamed of riding across lush fields, exploring crumbling Neolithic ruins, Roman roads, and tasting cuisine from vast cultures and practices, Horse Tours Club can pair you with the perfect riding vacation.

Horseback riding allows travelers an in-depth exploration into cultures, histories, and natural ecosystems of Europe, with a rural, intimate twist.

Our European Trips: From Rugged Coasts to Idyllic Pastures

Italy: Canter through the golden-drenched Tuscan countryside and get to know your riding group over dinner in the evenings. Explore the silent and still region of Maremma, Romanesque ruins and castles from the medieval period. Trot through farms and lush fields and indulge in the Tuscan food at the end of a long day in the saddle.

Or escape into the idyllic rocky landscape of Sicily, the crossroads of the Mediterranean. Take a ride across beaches and explore villages and forests that look like they were plucked out of a fantasy story.

Bulgaria: Trek along the sheer, sweeping coastline of the Black Sea, a water so blue it has drawn in explorers for centuries. A blend of cultural influences, this country in the Balkans offers historical, culinary, and natural delights that you will get to explore on your riding route. Visit the ancient city of Nessebar, a Thracian and Greek site that holds 3000 years of history. Or visit the Boyona Church that dates to the 10th century.

Serbia: A land scattered with remains from the Stone Age to medieval times begging to be explored. Ride through forests out of a fairytale and indulge in the humble and traditional hospitality of locals. Take the thrilling canter through the foothills of the mountainous regions such as the Polven mountains, and Maljen. Known for its traditional, slow lifestyle, Serbia is a cultural experience steeped in pure outdoor adventure.

Poland: Travel through the magical mountains and the rich history of Poland. You can’t leave Poland without visiting the highest fortress in the country. The ancient monastery of Srebrna Góra is both eerie and breathtaking. Explore the rocky, enchanting Stołowe Mountains known for their strange rock formations and mysterious atmosphere.

Czechia: Unveil your inner wild west as you canter through the meadows, forests, and streams of Czechia. Take in the stunning mountainous landscape and get a glimpse into the lives of the rural Czech. Explore medieval cities and deep-grooved cobblestones streets of villages. This country is the perfect blend of natural beauty and history, teeming with stories, folklore, and legend. Don’t forget to try freshly baked Czech cheese!

Spain: Horse riding into the Spanish sunset is an experience perfect for those wanting to capture the true cultural, natural, and historical essence of this diverse country. Our Spanish adventure will take you through the lives and remains of ancient and medieval civilizations in the Nocito Valley. Discover local traditions, and taste dishes and wine from this vibrant land. Take in the wonderful scenery of the Sierra de Guara in the Pyrenees Mountain range, teeming with wildlife. Trek through the region of Somontano and enjoy some sophisticated wine tasting. Spain is an unequalled part of the world to endeavor on horseback.

Want to become an equestrian like the locals? Try our dressage training session to add character and art to your adventure. Spain’s wild landscapes, historically connected culture, and locals will leave you yearning for the next trail ride.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: A country in the Balkans off the beaten track, and a place for lovers of history and nature. Explore the ancient villages and the Old Bridge of Mostar. Watch and hear the magic of the water tumbling over the Kravice waterfall. Canter through meadows speckled in wildflowers of bright hues or through the sparkling white landscape, with snow billowing around you in your wake.

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Are you a beginner rider? Or are you a seasoned rider ready for a challenge? Horse Tours Club works with verified organizers to pair you with your ideal new horse friend. With our expert guides, you will settle into the saddle, and enjoy your thrilling adventure no matter how long you’ve been an equestrian!

We haven’t even scratched the surface of our extensive European catalog. Browse through our comprehensive selection of multi-day, group horseback riding holidays across the continent of Europe, to choose an adventure that piques your interest. No matter where you choose, Horse Tours Club is the destination for thrill seekers, outdoor adventurers, and explorers of new and wonderful cultures.

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The concept of the equestrian riding tour has had a glorious revival in Europe since the end of World War II. Unlike the United States, countries such as France, Spain, Italy , and Greece have kept open many rights-of-way for riders which offer opportunities to ride for weeks away from traffic in beautiful areas of great historic interest. In this part of the world it was only a few decades before the war that people traveled on horseback from inn to inn and town to town. In France many inns and restaurants are still called relais (relays) where travelers could find food, lodging, a place to keep their horses and often fresh mounts. Since one of the main attractions of a European visit is to see and feel the rich history, it is entirely appropriate to travel and discover these wonderful treasures on horseback as people did when these castles, walled towns and cathedrals were being created.

Northern Europe has a vibrant horse culture and some excellent places to ride with friendly, English speaking people, beautiful scenery and fine horses.  Irish horses are famous the world over and Ireland has ideal trails for riding, comfortable inns and wonderful mounts. If you are interested in jumping , there are extensive and varied obstacle courses where you can hone your skills. In Iceland the amazingly powerful, gated Icelandic horses, which have been perfected for over a millennium, will carry you smoothly over a fantastic landscape of hot springs, fjords, volcanoes and rushing rivers. You can also ride in Cornwall  through the unspoiled English rural countryside.

Another advantage of visiting Europe on horseback is that horses greatly facilitate local contact. People who ride up on a horse are considered special and somehow more trustworthy than those who arrive in droves by bus. Riders destroy the image many foreigners hold of ugly Americans driving up in big cars and talking very loudly in basic English to make themselves understood. Horses help break the international ice and there is always a common bond between horse lovers around the world. On horseback one has the time to travel in depth without rushing from place to place by car and airplane. The cultural value of a trip is not determined by the number of attractions listed in the guide book one manages to see by racing around.

For riders interested in honing their dressage skills a visit to Spain or Portugal is must. Excellent instruction, the long standing ties to the tradition of the discipline and phenomenal schoolmaster horses make our dressage programs an opportunity that should not be missed.

Horseback rides in Greece , France, Spain , Italy and Portugal are usually organized so that on moving days riders can go from inn to inn or castle to castle each day and have their baggage transferred and waiting at the next night’s stop. It enables guests to move out at all paces during the day unencumbered by baggage. A delicious picnic lunch is usually served at midday along the route and both riders and horses can take a rest before heading out for the afternoon. Usually stops are made along the way to visit old castles, walled towns and other points of interest. Groups are kept small and seldom have more than a dozen riders.

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The owner and her family made this one of the most special experiences in my life. The guides were fantastic. All the rides were gorgeous, the pubs were fun, they people were all so friendly. We just loved our stay on Dingle Peninsula.

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Welcome To Merzouga Horse Riding

Merzouga Horse Riding is a small independent business that is run and managed by locals. Our goal is to provide travelers with a totally new way of exploring the Sahara and enjoying the atmosphere and beauty of the desert on the back of our many horses.

Our range of services starts from a few hours long excursions all the way to full-day horse riding tours to discover Erg Chebbi dunes and many other amazing spots around.

Our Short Excursions

1H - Short Desert Ride

A short horse riding excursion for one hour to explore and enjoy the Sahara desert atmosphere. 

2H - Horse Ride Excursion

A 2 hours long horse riding experience to enjoy where you get to enjoy the authentic sahara vibe.

Sunset Or Sunrise Tour

A little horse riding tour to enjoy the dunes as well as capture a spectacular sunset or sunrise.

Riding in Traditional Dress

A great 1 hour experience to combine the traditional Moroccan dress with a horse riding experience.

Half Day Tour To The Lake

A half day tour that take you on the back of horses to explore  the nearby Dayet Srji seasonal lake.

Half Day Tour To Khamlia

A horse riding tour for a half day that goes all the way to the nearby Khamlia village called “Gnawa Village”.

Our Guided Tours

Day Tour To The Camps

An amazing day trip on horses to enjoy the dunes and visit a desert camp including a layover and lunch.

2 Days Horse Riding Tour

Discover and Enjoy Merzouga Golden sand dunes and the area around in a 2 day horse riding tour.

3 Days Erg Chebbi Tour

A 3 days unique horseback tour that takes you deeper into the culture and the fantastic spots in Erg Chebbi area.

4 Days Horse Riding Tour

The all in one 4 days horse riding tour that gives you the opportunity to explore the hidden spots of the desert.

Why Choose Us?

Friendly guides.

Our team consist of friendly local guides with years of experience in horse riding to ensure your safety and comfot during the excursion and tours.

Tailored Tours

Our tours and exursions can be adjusted when possible to fit your preferences and needs and make your experience authentic & enjoyable.

Reasonable Prices

Our excursions and tours are all offered at reasonable prices compared to the value and the great lifetime horse riding experience you get.

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Merzouga Horse Riding is a small local business that organizes short excursions and full tours on horses to explore the beauty of the Erg Chebbi desert and the area around it.

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