Kos horse riding is a 1 or 1.5-hour tour through dirt roads, salt lakes, and beaches of the island, with an option to swim with the horses.
This experience is suitable for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced. For beginners, there are short horse riding tours. More experienced riders can enjoy a more challenging route with time to trot, gallop. You can swim with the horse, and even have a bareback ride.
Tours are led by experienced guides who are about horses and knows the route well. In the tour, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Alikes Salt Lake, White sandy beaches, Pserimos Island and Bodrum, Turkey.
Families with children over the age of 4 can participate in rides. Ponies available for younger riders and experienced instructors on hand to assist.
Children can also enjoy the mini zoo located at the horse ranch. They can interact with the animals such as deer, sheep, emus, ducks, geese, rabbits, chickens, and fish.
If you are new to horse riding, 1 hour ride is the perfect tour for this memorable experience. This ride covers a distance of 7 kilometres. There are 3 sessions- morning, daytime, or at sunset. You will see the beautiful nature in this tour.
If you are experienced, 1-hour sunset ride covering a distance of 8 kilometres is the excellent choice. This route is more challenging than the beginners tour. You can trot and enjoy a ride along the sea.
For those who are more experienced, 1.5-hour morning or sunset ride provides an chance to gallop and swim with the horse.
During the ride, you will experience the freedom and joy of riding at a faster pace. You can also take a refreshing dip in the sea with your horse.
If you have a great experience in horse riding tours, bareback riding is for you. This tour lasts for 1 hour and provides a great freedom and connection with the horse.
You will ride without a saddle. It allows you to feel every movement of your horse. You will also swim with your horse, which will add an extra level of excitement to the experience.
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €35 |
| Child | — | €35 |
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €45 |
| Child | — | €45 |
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €40 |
| Child | — | €40 |
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €50 |
| Child | — | €50 |
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €90 |
| Child | — | €90 |
The cost of Kos Horseback Riding is between 35 EUR to 90 EUR per person in 2026.
No, you do not need any experience in horse riding to participate in horse riding.
There are tours available for all levels of riders. 1-hour ride is perfect for first time riders. For more advanced rides, previous experience may be necessary.
Children are more than welcome to join the horse rides with their parents. In fact, the rides are a perfect family activity to do together.
To ensure that even the youngest riders feel comfortable and safe, there are ponies available for them to ride. Ponies in the stables are gentle and well-trained. It is easy for children to learn and enjoy the experience.
Yes, absolutely! If someone in your group does not wish to join in horse riding, they are still welcome to visit the ranch. They can explore the mini zoo, enjoy the beautiful natural area and have some drinks or snacks at the cafe while you wait for the safari to end.
It’s best to wear long trousers and trainers. In case you don't have trainers, ranch provides riding boots for your comfort.
Yes, horse riding in Kos island is safe for all ages. Tours are led by experienced guides who prioritize the safety of their guests and horses.
All riders are provided with helmets and instructed on how to handle and ride the horses. Children are provided with protective vests for added safety.
Bring good sun cream with you as the foothills and coastline can be quite sunny. It is a good idea to bring bottled water. You can leave your bags at the ranch until your return.
Weight limit to ride a horse is 100 kilograms. Pony rides are available for children.
At the ranch, team reserves the right to refuse anyone to ride with no refund if they feel that the safety of others and the horses could be compromised at any time. Kos island ranch assess riders based on their ability, age, and weight to find the most suitable horse or pony for them.
Beautiful views and friendly guides. Swimming with horses was best part! Highly recommend!
We had a sunset ride on beach with team from Salt Lake Stables and it was a wonderful experience!
Everything was great. Ride is highly recommended. Experience that you won't easily find elsewhere. Even beginners felt safe.
We had a great time. Everyone was very nice. We would definitely come back. Suitable for both beginners and experienced riders. We were picked up at hotel and brought back again. Horses were wonderful.
Excellent experience, highly recommended! Both my girls did a morning hack to beach and through mountains. Hosts were amazing and very kind. We will definitely visit again.