Horseback Riding in Central and South America

Saddle up for a thrilling horseback riding experience in the Cotopaxi National Park and enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains. This private full-day tour from Quito includes a 3-hour horseback adventure, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport, and is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners.

Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. First, take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, a Tarzan Swing and a climbing wall, then float down the Rio Negro on a tube. After lunch (included), saddle up to complete your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through the forest, then finish with a relaxing mud wrap and soak in the hot springs.

Take a horseback ride on the Pululahua Crater during this 8-hour tour from Quito. Following a guide, you'll cross the ancient caldera, leftover from Pululahua's eruption 2,500 years ago, to explore its fertile green landscape. Equipment and lunch are provided.

Explore ancient Inca archaeological sites in the countryside outside Cusco during this 2.5-hour horseback riding adventure. Visit the Inca sites of Chuspiyoc, the Temple of the Moon and X Zone (Lanlacuyoc) during your ride, learning about the history of this once-thriving civilization and soaking up the ancient energy of these mystical structures. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, muleteer to watch the horses, snacks and water and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch where you'll start your ride.

Spend a full day in Estancia Nibepo Aike in Los Glaciares National Park on this tour from El Calafate. Go on a 3-hour horseback riding expedition, marvel at the rugged natural scenery, and enjoy a local lunch. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels in El Calafate provided.

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on horseback, experience exquisite Andean scenery and culture as you go. Set out for the town of Maras and begin your riding adventure with stunning 360-degree views of the Cordillera Urubamba Valley. Continue along among snow-covered peaks and vast agricultural fields to Moray, where you'll have an opportunity to explore the area's mysterious Inca ruins. Following a relaxing outdoor lunch make your way to the Maras salt ponds, then to the Quechua community of Pichingoto to view caves that once doubled as homes.

Explore the foothills of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on an adventurous full-day tour from Tamarindo that combines horseback riding, ziplining and steaming thermal hot springs into the ultimate jungle experience. Ride scenic trails to a series of ten ziplines, strap in and soar above a river and through the forest canopy. Enjoy lunch on site, launch down a 1,706-foot (520-meter) waterslide, then finish your day by rolling in mineral-rich volcanic mud and soaking in a Vandara's hot springs.

Combine the best of Costa Rica vacations into a single day on this combo-tour featuring a zipline course, horseback ride, and visit to a waterfall and hot springs. Take in mountain vistas and rain forest views from a luxurious resort at the base of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the Liberia area, all activities, and lunch.

Take a 30-minute or 1-hour horseback ride with a professional guide on this tour from Diamante Eco Adventure Park, with options suitable for beginner and advanced riders alike. Choose to ride along the beach or through a tropical dry forest, learning about native wildlife and taking in the views of Costa Rica's diverse wilderness along the way.