The 4 Horses Tours Around the World That Earn the Detour

1.Arabian Nights immersion Pyramids Horse,camel Ride,Bedouin Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $88Our pick

Meet your driver at your Cairo hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the desert above the Giza Pyramids. Ride an Arabian horse toward a Bedouin camp at sunset, with camel rides sometimes part of the outing. Sip traditional tea while the sky changes color. Ahmed and the Authentic Egypt team handle the short private experience.

“As owners of Arabian horses in the USA, to be able to ride very nice Arabians in Egypt at sunset by the pyramids was one of the true highlights of our trip. The horses which were chosen for us were perfect, well behaved and well cared for by the gracious owner. The tour operator took great care to understand what we wanted from this experience and delivered.”

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2.Eat Your Way Through Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Road, from Dali to Lijiang, 8-day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $2,200

Follow Yunnan’s old Tea and Horse Road from Dali to Lijiang in a small group of up to 10. Eat at family-run restaurants, shop Lijiang’s oldest market, cook with a Naxi family, cycle near Shaxi, and stay beside Tiger Leaping Gorge. Daisy, Ruixi, Alison, Brian, Evon, and Longjiao are among the guides associated with past departures.

“Lost plate tours brings together likeminded travellers who love trying new foods and being outdoors. Small groups (maximum 10) allows for a personalised service where we could move at a pace not so different than if we were on our oRead more”

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3.York: Horse Drawn Carriage ride & Cream Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour

Set out from Skipwith for a private, one-hour horse-drawn carriage ride through the North Yorkshire countryside. Your English-speaking guide handles the tour while you watch for deer, buzzards, and red kites. Fresh fruit scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam, tea, and coffee make this a gentle outing for couples, families, and small groups.

“This was so delightful and our guide was great to talk to!!”

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4.York: Private Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride and Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour

You’ll meet at The Garth in Skipwith for a private one-hour carriage ride through Escrick Park Estate’s woodlands and country lanes. An English-speaking driver handles the carriage while you watch for deer, buzzards, and red kites. Afterward, settle into the cosy tea room for afternoon cream tea and scones. Dietary needs must be shared before arrival.

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