Horseback Riding near Panama City: 2 hours through jungle trails

Ride through green hills and river crossings on a working ranch 20 minutes from the airport

Horseback riding near Panama City on a private ranch surrounded by jungle, with a bilingual guide leading almost two hours of riding through natural trails, river crossings and rolling hills. No previous experience is required. After a brief orientation on technique and safety, you ride at your own pace and can gallop if you're comfortable. Kids under 6 ride with an adult, and a swim in clear water is an option during the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horseback riding near Panama City

• Safety and technique orientation
• Guided horseback riding on natural trails
• Cross rivers and small streams
• Enjoy beautiful landscapes
• Optional swim in clear water rivers

The experience

The ranch sits 20 minutes from the airport near Cerro Azul, far enough from the city that the air is cooler and the landscape shifts to green hills and forest. You'll be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven out to the property, where a local horse specialist gives you a short safety and technique briefing before you mount. The horses are accustomed to riders of all levels, and the trails wind through natural terrain (rolling hills, small streams and river crossings) at a pace you control. If you want to gallop, there's space to do it and the horses respond naturally to that.

The ride itself runs almost two hours, guided by someone who speaks English, Spanish or Italian. Along the way, you can stop to swim in some of the clear rivers if you want a break from riding. The whole outing takes about five hours from pickup to return, and you'll get soda, bottled water and chips during the day. Children from age 2 can ride. Those under 6 sit with an adult on the same horse.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return.
• local horse specialist guidance.
• soda, bottled water and chips during the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

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 38 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 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VOYaIR PTY

Is this one for you?You ride the horse yourself at your own pace, not watch a demonstration or ride as a passenger, so choose this if you want to be in control and feel the terrain under you. The guide leads the group, but the almost two hours of riding is yours to shape: walk the whole way, trot when you're ready, or gallop if you've got the confidence and the guide agrees it fits your level.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years).

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.

How much riding experience do I need before I book?

None. The guide gives a brief orientation on technique and safety before you start, and the horses are trained for all levels. You ride at your own pace through the trails.

Can I gallop, or is it just walking and trotting?

If you're comfortable with it, yes. The ranch has plenty of open space and the horses naturally respond to galloping. The guide will let you know what feels right for your skill level.

What's the water like if I want to swim during the ride?

The rivers are clear and cool, which is a welcome break from the heat. You can stop to swim at your own choice during the almost two hours of riding.

How far is the ranch from Panama City, and what's the pickup like?

The ranch is about 20 minutes from the airport near Cerro Azul. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and brings you back, and the whole experience takes around five hours.