Bogotá: Horse Riding & Tequendama Falls with Private Transfer

Two Hours from Bogotá, a 157-Meter Waterfall & Horses

You ride horses near Tequendama Falls on a guided route two hours from Bogotá, with a private driver handling pickup and drop-off. The guide stays with you the entire ride, the terrain is accessible for most fitness levels, and the round-trip transport means you don't arrange anything yourself. Book if you want to get out of the city and onto a horse without the planning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horse riding near Bogota with transport

• Travel two hours from Bogota
• Enjoy private horse ride

The experience

The horses are waiting two hours south of Bogotá, near the edge of Tequendama Falls: a 157-meter drop that cuts through the landscape like something carved out overnight. You don't arrange the drive yourself. The private transfer picks you up from your hotel and brings you back the same way, which means the whole day stays simple. The ride itself is the point: you're on horseback, moving through the kind of terrain that makes you understand why people say Colombia's scenery is different from everywhere else.

The guide meets you when you arrive and stays with you the whole time, so there's no guessing about where to go or what you're looking at. The route takes you close enough to the falls that you feel the spray and hear the roar, but you're on the horse the whole way: no hiking, no scrambling down rocks. It's the kind of activity that works whether you've ridden before or this is your first time. The fitness requirement is low enough that families with kids, older travelers, and people who aren't gym regulars all show up and finish the day without drama.

The private vehicle means you're not waiting for a group to assemble or sitting on a minibus with twelve other people. Your driver knows the route, handles the timing, and you move at the pace that makes sense for the day. Smart casual dress is all you need. Nothing fancy, nothing technical. By the time you're back at your hotel, you've been on a horse, seen a major waterfall, and spent the afternoon outside the city without any of the logistics falling on you.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá, round-trip private vehicle transport, a driver/guide for the entire excursion, and the guided horse ride near Tequendama Falls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Medellin City Services

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to ride horses and see a major waterfall without arranging transport or timing yourself: the private pickup and fixed route handle both, leaving you to focus on the ride and the view.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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. No refund if you cancel.

Do I need horse riding experience?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is designed for first-time riders as well as experienced ones.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip private vehicle transport, a driver/guide, and the horse ride itself near Tequendama Falls.

Is this accessible for people with mobility issues?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, though the horse ride itself requires the ability to mount and ride. Contact the operator to discuss your specific needs.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress is the recommended code. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for being around horses.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on the tour.

How far is Tequendama Falls from Bogotá?

The falls are approximately 2 hours south of Bogotá by car.