The 5 Horse Riding Trips in Crete That Earn Their Price

1.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Ride for two hours through the Finikia mountains with guides including Gregory, Irene, and George. Beginners get a basic lesson, while advanced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, wine, and time with the farm’s horses and dogs.

“We love it! I recommend this adventure to everyone :) Finikia is run by a fantastic family who put their whole heart into. We are incredibly impressed with how much work and effort they put in and the atmosphere they create. We managed on horses without much experience, we could count on the support of very nice and open people working on the farm. We will remember it fondly :) Also won't forget these delicious meatballs :)”

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2.Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 298 reviews · from $68

Meet the family-run Finikia Horse Riding Farm for a two-hour ride through mountain paths and vineyards. Beginners receive a short lesson, while experienced riders may canter at the hilltop. Guides such as Hassan help match each rider with a suitable horse. Juice, fruit, helmets, and insurance are included.

“The hosts were so funny and kind. They gave an authentic Greek experience and even offered round trip transportation at a good price. Had a blast!”

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3.HORSE RIDING 1.5 hours mountains from area Hersonissos CRETE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Ride for about 90 minutes from a small stable near Hersonissos, following old mountain paths through olive groves toward the coast. Nico explains the horses and route in English. Groups are limited to eight, and riders must weigh under 90 kg. Trousers and closed shoes are required.

“Lovely trek through mountain and town along the sea front well worth the money definitely wear trousers to the knee or longer, Nicholas was friendly and informative, small self run stables”

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4.Horse riding,falasarna sunset,dinner in a tavern,drone video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $235

Join Yannis from Chania for a six-hour small-group outing to Kissamos and Falassarna. Ride a well-trained horse beside the sea, stop for coffee, sip wine with fresh fruit at sunset, enjoy a Cretan dinner on the sand, and receive photos and drone video.

“Our guide for the night was Yannis, an excellent and attentive host, we were privately driven, provided food and wine for and accommodated for. we.ha a drone video, drinks, (bottle of wine plus drinks and bonus Raki) Yannis was talkative and invested. we have had a wonderful time.”

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5.Horse Riding, Falasarna Sunset View, Drone video, Tavern Dinner.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240Top rated

Join Yiannis from Chania for a small-group outing to Kissamos and Falasarna. Ride trained horses for 45 minutes by the sea, enjoy sunset photos and drone video, then taste local Cretan dishes at a beach tavern. Pickup is offered, with a maximum of four people.

“Awesome horse riding, beautiful sunset experience on the beach, and delicious dinner. Yannis was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”

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