Medellin · HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS
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Antioquia is horse country, and the trails above the city are the way to see it. These are the best horseback riding tours around Medellin — which suit complete beginners, which climb to real viewpoints, how long you ride and what the pace is — with prices, group sizes and whether a farm lunch is part of the day.
Horseback ride from Medellín’s Arví via cable car to Don Leandro. Learn coffee craft, plant and pick, then relax in a coffee spa.
“Incredible day and felt like great value for money. This tour is so well thought out and our highlight of staying in Medellin. Horse trekking, learning about coffee and tasting it, amazing massage. Everyone was so friendly. Don’t hesitate to book!!!”
Ride calm horses through Medellín’s green Antioquia hills, learn arriero tradition, and enjoy snacks, views, and local fan energy.
“Great morning horse back riding! It is about 40min drive to the ranch en then we begin the ride. You get the instruction and are free to ride on your tempo. A big highlight!”
Scenic horseback riding in the Medellín mountains near Caldas. Transport from Envigado, 3 hours on horseback, plus drinks, cake, and coffee.
“Very great experience to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful mountains! We will definitely come back again if we are in Medellin!”
Medellín coffee tour with a short mule/horse ride, hands-on bean picking, sugar cane processing, and a banana-leaf lunch in the mountains.
“Fully recommended! Organized, interesting, hands on and the view magnificent. Christian and his family were knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. The passion for the coffee is evident! And I loved the horse ride up to the farm! Do not miss this experience if coming to Medellin! Muchas Gracias! 🙏”
Medellín horseback riding in nature with El Poblado pickup, well-trained horses, scenic trails, and optional finca tapas. $59 value.
“The driver never showed up at the pick up spot (La Makha) There were 3 others who were there for same thing also. Tried contacting them as well. No luck.”
6-hour Medellín farm tour: donkey ride, coffee tastings, sugar cane processing, included lunch, and a Guatapé photo stop.
“Loved everything about the tour! I would definitely say horseback riding is not very accurate as its donkeys but it was very enjoyable and fun. The donkeys were well behaved and easy to manage. Our tour guide was awesome and very thorough with the history and details of coffee. The lunch served in the plantain lead was delicious but would’ve been better if it was served a bit more warm. We didn’t learn too much about the panela/sugar cane but they served it with lime and it was a refreshing drink (served once you reach the cafe, after picking beans, and with lunch). Not too sweet which i loved. The…”
Private horseback ride to Guatapé and El Peñol with hotel pickup, 749 steps, and time in the colorful town.
“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.”
Private horseback ride near Medellín with hotel pickup, two safety-focused guides, docile horses, and mountain views from Llano Grande.
“We had an amazing time! The tour guides were friendly and very patient. Camilo was a great host. Pick up was so smooth. He also took and shared many pictures, which was really nice. I'd highly recommend.”
Private Medellín adventure with ATV rides, forest horseback, and Arví zipline up to 984 ft, plus hotel pickup and all gear included.
“Our tour guide Steven was great! Got us everywhere safely and quickly and didn’t make us feel rushed or anything. My only complaint is that the zip lining is only two lines which for the price of the tour you’d expect a lot more. Horseback riding was fun but wear pants, we made the mistake of not and after riding definitely realized we should have. Atv’ing was by far the most fun, you go to a cool spot behind the airport with a clear view of it and some abandoned airplanes and just go wild so it’s a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Horseback riding from Medellín into the Andean foothills near Llanogrande, with welcome drink, river crossings, wildlife spotting, and beginner-friendly guidance.
“I had a blast with a English and Spanish guide. The horses were well trained and kept. The views were amazing I definitely recommend this trip.”
All-inclusive day ranch ride from Medellín in Antioquia: long horseback journey, wildlife sightings, fiambre picnic, and ranch food.
“I recently had an amazing horseback riding experience on the outskirts of Medellín. The activity lasted the entire day, and the professional, friendly staff ensured we were well taken care of. The scenery was spectacular, with well-trained horses and a vast farm. We explored various areas, including a lake, river, mountain, forest, steep paths, slopes, and rest areas. The team was attentive and flexible, adjusting the intensity of the ride to suit our preferences. As an adventurer, they provided me with the most thrilling experiences, and the horses handled it all perfectly. They treated me like family, making me feel right at home. While this activity is pricier than others,…”
