Horseback Riding Tour near Medellín

Santa Elena - Rionegro

Medellín Horseback Riding Tour – Closest Ride from the City

Looking for a quick and authentic horseback riding experience near Medellín? This is our closest horseback tour, located just 30 minutes from El Poblado, on the scenic rural roads between Santa Elena and Rionegro. It’s the perfect option for travelers who want to enjoy Colombia’s countryside without spending hours on the road.

Unlike our Cattle Ranch Horseback Tour near Bolombolo (almost a two-hour drive) or the Jardín Horseback Adventure (nearly three hours away), this Medellín horseback ride offers the same fun and natural beauty in a much shorter time.

On the way to the starting point, we can add a stop at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Medellín — a sight few visitors get to experience on tours east of the city. If you’d like, we can also include a relaxing coffee stop to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Colombian coffee before or after your ride.

This short but scenic horseback riding tour near Medellín is ideal for those seeking a balance between nature, adventure, and convenience.

Medellin Horseback riding tour Includes:

Approximate duration:

4 hours from pick-up to drop-off at your hotel.

Fitness level:

Medium

Usual pick-up time:

10:00 a.m

What to bring:

Comfortable clothes, long trousers, a hat, sunscreen, closed-in shoes, and sunglasses.

Rates:

  • - 1 person (All Ages): $189 USD
  • - Group of 2 People (All Ages): $115 USD

    Price per person

  • - Group of 3 People (All Ages): $85 USD

    Price per person

  • - Group of 4-9 People (All Ages): $69 USD

    Price per person

As of September 2025, 1$ USD = $3,889 COP approx.

Recommendations for a Safe and more Enjoyable Horse Rids

  • Follow every single recommendation and direction given by the guide and the horse expert.
  • Stirrup length should feel about 2 inches shorter than when the leg is completely stretched.
  • Wear your helmet at all times while on the horse and properly buckled with the chinstrap.
  • Hold the reins at all times and keep your feet in the stirrups at all times. No more than 1/4 of your shoe should go in the stirrup.
  • Do not hold onto the saddle with your hands, since this will make you have less control of the horse.
  • The control of the horse should be done with the reins.
  • Do not make sudden pulls of the reins. Pull them slowly but with strength.
  • Keep a short grip on the reins, with your hands closer to the mane of the horse when in need of more control.

 

  • While going at walking pace, you may hold the reins with more slack, but as soon as you start picking up speed, make sure you get a grip closer to the horse’s neck.
  • While galloping, try embracing the horse with your legs.
  • Never get ahead of the guide or the horse expert without their consent.
  • Do not try galloping if you don’t feel confident enough or if you don’t have previous experience.
  • When going downhill, do not go faster than walking speed.
  • Do not hit your horse except gently with your heels to make it go faster.
  • Do not carry any glass bottles or containers.
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages before or during the ride.

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For last minute requests to this Medellín Horseback riding tour more ways to customize and combine this experience with other tours out of Medellín, please send us a text message through WhatsApp or email us and let us know which dates would work for you, how many more people are traveling with you and where would you like to be picked up.


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