Where to Go: the 12 Best Horseback Night Rides Worldwide

1.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Choose a 2-hour desert and seaside ride, a sunrise trip with Oriental breakfast, or an evening outing with dinner, dancing, and telescopes. Guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Mahmoud, and Hassan help beginners feel secure while experienced riders may canter. A 4-hour private option adds swimming with the horses in the Red Sea.

“Our guides Yusuf and Mohamed were brilliant. They made sure my 9 year old who had never been on a horse before was having a good time and made sure myself and my older son could gallop a lot as we are experienced riders. They also made sure my partner who is not as experienced was able to push himself a bit as well. The guided took plenty pictures and even filmed me galloping along the beach. The food at the bbq was delicious as well. All in all e would all highly recommend this trip for all.”

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2.Horse Ride, BBQ Dinner, and Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · from $41

You’ll ride for about an hour through desert valleys, stop for sunset photos, eat BBQ dinner at a desert oasis, and join a guided stargazing session. Hotel transfers, riding gear, tea or coffee, soft drinks, and a telescope session are included. Guides speak several languages, including English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.

“It was a great experience and worth the money. The jeep trip is very extreme so prepare yourself. For me as a man it was ok. For my wife it was very scary. They drive with + 100 kmh in the desert. You have to sit in the back without seatbelts. For me it was cool but very dangerous. The stars part was very beatiful and the guide Adam was amazing. The horse ride was also very cool, but prepare yourself for the sun in the desert. Its more hot than in your resort.”

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3.Sunset Sea, Desert Horse W Opt, Dinner, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 180 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $29

Ride for two hours through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea coast with a horse guide, safety briefing, and photo stops. Choose sunset, sunrise with breakfast, or a longer VIP ride with a swim stop. Evening options add dinner, traditional dancing, and stargazing. Guides including Ahmed, Meleck, and Hussain are praised for helping first-time riders.

“I enjoyed the day. Hussain the guide was so kind, anyway I tried to ride a horse for the first time and it was excellent. All the best!”

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4.1 Hour horse Ride and Jeep adventure with stargazing -Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $50Top rated

This four-hour Hurghada evening safari combines a 17-kilometer 4x4 ride, camel and farm visit, one hour on horseback, sunset from a high hill, dinner, and telescope stargazing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The group is limited to 14 people, with a 3:30 pm start.

“La balade à cheval dans le désert au coucher du soleil était magique. Les montagnes magnifiques. Chevaux bien portants et très gentils. Le trajet en jeep était vraiment cool, et cette petite ferme vraiment paisible. Agreable moment coupé du brRead more”

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5.ATV horse stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $45

Join a six-hour desert outing from Sharm el Sheikh with hotel pickup, a 30-minute horse ride, ATV runs through mountain valleys, camel riding, Bedouin tea and bread-making, dinner, folklore, and telescope stargazing. Guides including Katherina and Ibrahim help lead the evening. ATVs hold one or two people, with a 120 kg limit.

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6.Sea & Desert Horseback Riding, Stargazing, Dinner, Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $41

Ride a gentle horse around Makadi Bay with a guide, choosing a riding-only outing or a sunset package with stargazing, dinner, and a cultural show. Air-conditioned pickup, bottled water, and a horse are included. Beginners and families can join, though helmets should be requested when booking or before riding.

“This was a really good activity start to finish for the whole family including daughters aged 7 and 11. The horse riding activity was amazing with our two guides. We had to ask them to provide riding helmets but they did so no problem. I read a previous review that said it’s just “Read more”

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7.Safari 5*1 Quad, Stargazing, Horse ride w/ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · from $32

You’ll ride a quad across desert tracks, try a camel and horse ride, watch sunset, eat a barbecue buffet, and see Tanura and belly-dance performances. A telescope session follows, led by an astronomer such as Hader. Pickup is offered from Hurghada, with some nearby resorts requiring an added fee.

“Everything was really great, the people were very friendly. We would recommend it”

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8.Sunset Horseback with Dinner, Show & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $29

You’ll ride a calm, well-trained horse across Marsa Alam’s desert and coast with an English-speaking guide, then choose either a two-hour ride, a four-hour VIP ride with a Red Sea swim stop, or a dinner package with a Bedouin-style meal, live show, and guided stargazing. Hotel pickup is available from nearby resort areas.

“I had an unforgettable experience horse riding on the beach in Marsa Alam! From start to finish, everything was beautifully organized and felt incredibly special. Riding along the coastline and the sun setting over the Red Sea was truly magical – like something out of a movie. What really stood out to me was how well the horses are treated. They are clearly loved, well-fed, and very well cared for. You can immediately tell they are happy and healthy, and that the handlers have a deep bond with them. As an animal lover, this made the experience even more meaningful and enjoyable. The staff were professional, friendly, and made sure…”

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9.Horse Sleigh Ride under the Night Sky

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $185

You’ll ride a horse-drawn sleigh along Apukka Resort’s snowy forest trails, wrapped in thermal clothing and blankets. An English-speaking guide shares Northern Lights legends and facts about Finn Horses before a bonfire stop with hot drinks and sausages. The Aurora is possible, not guaranteed, and the route requires a short walk to the horses.

“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”

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10.Day Trip to Tatacoa Desert (Horseback, Boat, Stargazing, ..)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 9 hours · from $265

From Villavieja, you’ll ride horseback through Tatacoa’s tropical dry forest, cool off in a mineral pool, eat lunch, cruise the Magdalena River, hike the gray and ochre desert, and watch sunset with cactus wine. Guides speak English or Spanish, and private pickup from your hotel is included.

“La nostra guida Maristela è stata premurosa e gentilissima. Molto preparata ci ha spiegato tutto nella parte di passeggiata a piedi nel deserto che è meraviglioso. La passeggiata a cavallo vale per la sensazione di quiete che si prova….anche perché il nostro accompagnatore in questa fase non ha proferito parola. Gli autisti dei tuk tuk sono simpaticissimi ed è stato spettacolare anche il giro in lancia sul fiume Magdalena. Anche qui guida preparatissima. Eravamo troppo stanchi per chiudere con l’osservatorio ma Maristela ci ha offerto un frappè di caffè buonissimo! Bella esperienza.”

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11.Jeep Cruise Stargazing with Horse Riding & BBQ Dinner – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $30

You’ll leave Hurghada at 3 pm for a six-hour desert outing by safari jeep. The trip includes horse riding, a Bedouin village visit, tea, BBQ dinner, and a guided look at the night sky. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with extra charges from some resort areas.

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12.Horse Sleigh Ride Under The Night Sky in Apukka Resort, Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $184

Meet at Apukka Resort at 8:30 pm for a three-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride across a frozen lake beneath the Arctic sky. Warm blankets and winter clothing help with the cold. At the forest edge, your guide lights a bonfire and shares local myths. Pickup is offered, and the small group is limited to 12 people.

“The whole experience from beginning to end was great. Would definitely recommend. Our guide was lovely and gave us lots of fascinating information”

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