Horseback Riding on Easter Island: Learn to Ride

Learn horse care and riding basics, then ride across Easter Island's open terrain

A private morning horseback riding lesson on Easter Island where you begin with horse care and saddling, learn riding fundamentals with personalized guidance, then ride off the beaten path across countryside and forest toward Terevaka. The small group format means your guide adapts the pace and terrain to your confidence level. Air-conditioned vehicle pickup is included. Live guides speak English and Spanish.

The experience

The morning starts at the ranch, not in the saddle. You'll begin by learning how to bring in the horses, feed them, and prepare the tack: understanding how your horse thinks before you ride it. Your guide covers the fundamentals: body position, communication, and control. No previous experience is required, and the instruction is built around questions and practice, not a fixed script. Once you feel ready, you leave the ranch.

The ride itself crosses open countryside, forest, and changing terrain toward the slopes of Terevaka. Your guide continues teaching as you go, adjusting the difficulty and the route based on how you're handling the horse and the ground. A small private format means there's time to stop when you need it, ask questions, and actually absorb what you're learning instead of being rushed through a predetermined loop. The whole experience runs about four hours.

Pickup is included from your accommodation. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on Easter Island. Guides are available in English and Spanish. You'll need a high level of physical fitness for the ride itself (the terrain and the balance required are real), and there's a weight limit of 210 pounds.

What’s included

• Private instruction adapted to your level.
• horse care and saddling training.
• security equipment.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your accommodation.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to FridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 to 75 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Physically demanding

Operated by Adventure Terevaka

Is this one for you?This lesson suits riders who want to understand how to handle a horse before or instead of just riding one: the time spent on groundwork and fundamentals is what builds real confidence in the saddle, especially if you're new to riding.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have ridden a horse before to join this?

No previous experience is required. The lesson begins with the basics: how to approach and handle the horse, how to saddle it, and how to sit and communicate in the saddle. Your guide adapts the instruction to your level and builds confidence step by step.

What's the terrain like once we leave the ranch?

The ride crosses open countryside, forest, and changing terrain as it heads toward Terevaka. The ground varies, so your guide will adjust the pace and route based on your confidence and the horse's footing.

How long is the whole experience?

The experience runs about four hours, starting with horse care and saddling at the ranch, then the ride itself across the landscape. The small group format means there's time built in for questions and breaks instead of a rigid schedule.

What's included in the price?

The lesson, the horse, all riding instruction, security equipment, air-conditioned pickup from your accommodation, and a guide in English or Spanish are included. Snacks are not included.