Medellin horseback riding: from a mountain trail to a full finca day
Medellin horseback riding takes place in the hills above the Aburrá Valley, not in the city itself. The big difference between the options is how much of the day you spend in the saddle.
A mountain ride with panoramic views is the pure riding choice: about 1.5 hours on the horse inside a 5-hour outing. At the other end, a family finca day lasts 7 hours and mixes the ride with breakfast, farm life and coffee. Prices on this page run from 77 to 193 USD per person (prices as of November 2026).
Horseback rides around Medellín
For the most time in the saddle, choose the mountain ride; the finca outings pair the ride with coffee, breakfast or lunch and farm life.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Horse ride and farm life on a century-old finca
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Farm-to-table breakfast
- Rubber boots and insurance
Coffee all day and fresh juice are part of the programme.
Check availability →Century-old family finca: horseback riding and more
- Private transportation
- Breakfast and snacks
- Helmets
This is a seven-hour farm day, not seven hours in the saddle.
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Coffee and horse ride with lunch
- Horseback riding on the farm
- Coffee process and tasting
- Fiambre paisa lunch
poncho and arriero diploma included.
Check availability →Scenic horseback riding in the mountains
- Air-conditioned vehicle
The meeting point is about 10 minutes by car from El Poblado.
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Horseback riding and coffee with interactive experience
- Private transportation
- Typical poncho and hat
- Lunch
Paths are unpaved with natural steps.
Check availability →Mountain ride with panoramic views
- About 1.5 hours on horseback
- Bilingual guide
- Air-conditioned transport
Includes a safety introduction, a traditional snack and travel insurance.
Check availability →Horseback rides around Medellín
Six outings compare trail riding, coffee finca days and full days on a family farm, with pickup and what is included.
Mountain trail rides: the most time on the horse
The mountain ride with panoramic views costs 77 USD and runs 5 hours in total. About 1.5 hours of that is on horseback along rural trails with mountain viewpoints near Medellín. Before you mount, the guide gives a safety introduction and an introduction to arriero culture, the muleteer tradition of Antioquia. Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide in English and Spanish, a traditional snack and travel insurance are included.
A second mountain ride costs 88 USD and lasts 4 hours, with an air-conditioned vehicle included. It meets at Le Brunch Express in Envigado, about 10 minutes by car from El Poblado, so it suits you if you are already staying nearby and want a shorter half-day outing.
Coffee and horses on one finca day
Two outings pair the ride with a coffee farm. You also get the coffee process and a tasting, a fiambre paisa lunch, a poncho, a guide and a diploma as an arriero.
The 80 USD option takes 4 to 6 hours in total and meets at La 9 Mall Gastroturístico, Calle 9 #42-27 in El Poblado. Private transport, a typical poncho and hat, and lunch are included. Paths are unpaved with natural steps, rated medium difficulty, and the operator does not recommend the outing if you have limited mobility.
Family finca days: breakfast, farm life and private land
The two longest outings are family-run finca days of 7 hours each. The 155 USD option includes private transport, breakfast, snacks and helmets. The 193 USD option includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Poblado, Envigado and Laureles, rubber boots, a farm-to-table breakfast, coffee all day, fresh juice and insurance.
Beginners are welcome, and the horse is matched to your riding experience. Choose it if you want a slow day with animals and food rather than a long ride.
Which ride fits you
For first-timers and families who want a solid ride with views, the 77 USD mountain outing gives the most time on a horse for the price. For a mix of coffee and a short ride, take the 98 or 80 USD coffee finca options. For a relaxed day with breakfast and farm life, the 155 and 193 USD finca days are the choice; the difference is mainly the longer inclusion list and hotel pickup at the higher price.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes you can walk in on slippery ground, and bring sun and insect protection. Shorts and flip-flops are not recommended. Bring a passport or ID where insurance forms are part of the outing. Rain phases in Medellín run roughly from late March to early June and from late September to early December, so plan a flexible day in those months; the weather page has the monthly picture. For other ways to spend a day, see the full tour overview.
Horseback riding in Medellin: questions
How long do you actually ride?
The mountain outing includes about 1.5 hours on the horse within 5 hours. The finca days of 7 hours cover the whole programme, not time in the saddle.
What does horseback riding cost per person?
Prices run from 77 USD for the mountain ride to 193 USD for the full finca day with hotel pickup, as of November 2026. The 88 and 80 USD options sit in between, and the 98 and 155 USD options add coffee or breakfast and a longer day.
Can beginners ride?
Yes. The family finca days welcome beginners and match the horse to your experience. The 80 USD coffee outing is rated medium difficulty with unpaved paths and natural steps.
Is hotel pickup included?
The 193 USD finca day includes pickup in Poblado, Envigado and Laureles. The 77 USD ride starts at Betty's Bowls in El Poblado with air-conditioned transport included, and the 88 USD ride meets in Envigado.