Horseback Riding Experience in the Mountains Mallorca
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Overview
This guided horseback experience takes you into the countryside above the Bay of Alcudia in north Mallorca. An English-speaking instructor leads the ride, a safety helmet is provided, and no previous experience is needed. Choose a one-hour ride around the foot of the mountain or a two-hour ride that climbs to a viewpoint at the top. Some options add hotel pickup from Alcudia and Playa de Muro, or a meal at the ranch afterwards. It suits beginners, couples and families who want a relaxed, scenic outdoor activity.
Highlights
- Guided horseback ride in the mountains of north Mallorca
- Two-hour ride to a mountain-top viewpoint over the Bay of Alcudia
- Shorter one-hour ride around the mountain base, ideal for beginners and families
- English-speaking instructor and safety helmet provided
- Round-trip hotel pickup from Alcudia and Playa de Muro on the default option
- Morning, afternoon and late-afternoon departures, depending on the option
Full Description
Horseback riding in the mountains near Alcudia
Horseback riding in Mallorca is one of the best ways to see the island away from the beach resorts, and this ride starts from a ranch on the north coast, close to Alcudia and Playa de Muro. After a short briefing your instructor fits your helmet, matches you with a horse and explains how to steer, stop and sit comfortably in the saddle, so no previous experience is needed.
Our mountain horse riding tour follows quiet tracks through pine and scrub, with the horses moving mostly at a walk. If you are wondering whether horse riding in Mallorca is safe for a first-timer, the answer is that every ride is guided from start to finish and the instructor speaks English throughout.
The two-hour ride to the mountain top and its views
The longer option is the two-hour mountain ride, which climbs from the ranch to a viewpoint at the top. From up there the landscape opens over the flat farmland behind the Bay of Alcudia, the long curve of the sea and, on clear days, the mountain ranges on the horizon. The late-afternoon departure gives softer light for photos and avoids the strongest heat, which makes it a good answer to the question of the best time to go horse riding in Mallorca in summer.
Allow the full two hours for the round trip, including a stop at the top. Keep your phone secured, since your hands will be busy with the reins.
The one-hour ride around the foot of the mountain
If you have less time, or you are travelling with children or nervous riders, the one-hour ride circles the lower slopes instead of going to the summit. It has the same guide, the same helmet and the same kind of horses, but a gentler route, which makes it ideal for beginners who ask whether a short horse riding experience in Mallorca is worth doing.
One-hour rides run in the morning and mid-afternoon, so they fit easily around a beach day. One option finishes with lunch at the ranch, and the two-hour evening ride can be combined with dinner from the ranch menu. The description of each option in the booking panel shows exactly what is added.
Alcudia, Playa de Muro and how to get to the ranch
The ranch is in the Alcudia area of north Mallorca, about an hour's drive from Palma. If you are staying in Alcudia or Playa de Muro, the options with hotel pickup are the easiest way to get there, because the round-trip transfer is included and you are collected and returned to the same area.
Other options meet at the ranch, so you make your own way by hire car or taxi. Alcudia itself is worth a stroll before or after your ride, with its medieval walls, old town and long, shallow beaches that suit families.
Itinerary
- Pickup or arrival at the ranchBe collected from your hotel in Alcudia or Playa de Muro on pickup options, or meet the team at the ranch on the other options.
- Safety briefing and helmet fittingYour instructor explains the basics of riding and fits your helmet; allow about 15 minutes.
- Meet your horseYou are matched with a horse and helped into the saddle.
- Guided rideOne hour around the base of the mountain, or two hours up to the mountain-top viewpoint, depending on your option.
- Viewpoint stopOn two-hour rides you pause at the top for the view and photos.
- Return to the ranchDismount, say goodbye to your horse and enjoy the meal if your option includes lunch or dinner.
- Return transferOn pickup options you are driven back to your hotel area.
What's included
- Guided horseback ride led by an English-speaking instructor
- Safety helmet
- Guidance from your instructor throughout the ride
Not included
- Meals and refreshments
- Photographs
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Nature and wildlife lovers
- Food lovers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- Pregnant travellers
- People with serious back, neck or heart problems
- Anyone who is very afraid of horses or unwell on the day
- Very small children who cannot sit safely in the saddle; please contact us to check before booking
Meeting point
The default option includes round-trip pickup from the Alcudia and Playa de Muro areas for the 17:00 ride, and your exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. Options without pickup meet at the ranch in the Alcudia area, and the ranch location and arrival time are shown in your booking confirmation. Please be ready at your pickup point ten minutes early.
Important information
- Wear long trousers and closed shoes or boots; avoid sandals and flip-flops.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat for after the ride and a small bottle of water.
- A safety helmet is provided on every option; do not ride without it.
- Hotel pickup is only from the Alcudia and Playa de Muro areas and only on the pickup options.
- Lunch or dinner is included only on the options that say so; the default option does not include a meal.
- Rides may be shortened or rescheduled in very hot weather, strong wind or heavy rain, for the safety of riders and horses.
- Arrive on time; the group cannot wait for late arrivals.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Mallorca horseback riding tour cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, for example the one-hour or two-hour ride, with or without pickup or a meal. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option.
Is hotel pickup included?
On the default option, yes: the two-hour mountain ride includes round-trip pickup from the Alcudia and Playa de Muro areas. Other options meet at the ranch, so check the option name before you book.
How long is the horse riding tour?
The ride lasts one hour or two hours depending on your option. Add time for the briefing and, on pickup options, the transfer.
Do I need riding experience?
No. The instructor explains the basics and guides you throughout, and the one-hour ride around the mountain base is especially good for beginners.
Is the horseback ride suitable for children?
Children who can sit safely in the saddle and follow instructions can usually join, and the one-hour ride suits families best. Please contact us with the child's age and height before booking.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear long trousers and closed shoes, and bring sunscreen and water. A helmet is provided.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, subject to availability. Choose your date in the booking panel to see which start times are open.
What is the difference between the options?
The options differ in ride length and route (one hour around the mountain base or two hours to the top), in start time, in whether hotel pickup is included, and in whether lunch or dinner at the ranch is added.
What is the best time of day for horse riding in Mallorca?
In summer the morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable, and the 17:00 mountain ride gives softer light for photos.
Are the mountain views worth the two-hour ride?
Yes, if you like scenery: the two-hour ride reaches a viewpoint over the Bay of Alcudia, while the one-hour ride stays on the lower slopes.
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