Horseback Riding in Cartagena: Private Beach Rides

Ride horses on the sand while the Caribbean stretches out beside you.

Private horseback riding on a quiet beach north of Cartagena, with hotel pickup, a Spanish-speaking guide, and a trained trainer who helps riders of all levels. The experience includes time in the saddle, a chance to feed your horse afterward, and a drink to wind down before the drive back to your hotel.

The experience

The morning starts with pickup from wherever you're staying in Cartagena. The air-conditioned vehicle takes you north to a calm stretch of beach, away from the crowds, where the horses are waiting. These are well-cared-for animals (the operator keeps them trained and healthy), and a trained guide meets you there to walk through the basics before you mount. If you've never ridden, that's fine. The guide stays with you the whole time and helps at every step.

Once you're in the saddle, you ride along the shore for the main part of the experience. The sand is firm, the water is beside you, and the pace is steady enough that you can take in the landscape instead of fighting the horse. The guide is there if you need anything, and the whole ride lasts about two hours from start to finish: long enough to feel like you've actually ridden, short enough that your legs don't betray you the next day.

After you dismount, you get to feed your horse, which is the part most people remember. Then you sit down with a cold drink (water or something stronger, your choice), and catch your breath. Before heading back, you take a photo with your horse. The vehicle brings you back to your hotel or wherever you need to be, and you're done by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• horseback riding on the beach with a trained guide.
• bottled water and your choice of alcoholic beverages.
• time to feed the horse after the ride.
• a photo with your horse.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour en caballos

Is this one for you?Two hours in the saddle leaves the rest of your day open. This works if you want a morning or afternoon activity without committing to a full day. The private setup and small group size mean no waiting around for other riders to show up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

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 know how to ride a horse to book this?

No. The trained guide helps you at all times, and the operator says the experience suits all fitness levels. The horses are calm and well-trained, and the guide walks you through mounting and the basics before you ride.

What's the beach like where we ride?

It's a quiet stretch on the northern side of Cartagena, away from the busy tourist areas. The sand is firm enough for riding, and the water runs alongside the whole route.

How long is the actual riding part?

The whole experience is about two hours from pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is spent in the saddle on the beach.

What happens after the ride?

You feed your horse, have a drink (water or alcohol), and take a photo with the horse before the vehicle takes you back to your hotel.

Is the guide Spanish-speaking only?

The guide speaks Spanish. If you need translation support, confirm that with the operator before booking.