Horseback Riding Lake Garda 6 prices and offers 2026

A horseback ride is a must if you wish to see the wonderful landscapes of Lake Garda like Monte Baldo, Colline Moreniche, Alto Garda Bresciano Park and its splendid castles, and fortresses of Lake Garda's villages.

There are several horseback riding choices on Lake Garda, which means that everybody visiting or living in the area should probably enjoy this thrill at least once in their lives. If you look at the offers on our portal, you will notice that horseback riding is available in the provinces of Trento, Verona, and Brescia, as the lake cuts through three separate provinces and areas (Lombardy, Trentino Alto-Adige and Veneto).

Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice, we assure you that there is a suitable offer, with varying activity durations and levels. Everyone, adults and children alike, have the opportunity to enjoy horseback riding. Professional instructors will also look after you and lead you through the activity. Following a quick first briefing in the stables, the numerous paths around the lake that you can take include, at times, a magnificent picnic in the open air along the lake's shores, lunch and/or dinner in a farmhouse, or traditional restaurants featuring local products.

If you have no idea where to do this activity, don't worry, below we will explain the best routes and areas for horse riding in this beautiful place:

Where to ride a horse on Lake Garda?

- Brescia: Horseback riding in Gavardo will bring you to experience the lovely beaches of Lake Garda and its surroundings, rich in fascinating views such as those offered by the Moreniche hills and the Valtenesi woodlands in the province of Brescia that overlooks Lake Garda. Horseback riding from Tremosine, on the other hand, will take you through the stunning Alto Garda Bresciano Park. Another site worth seeing is Toscolano Maderno. Here, the valleys and surrounding hills overlook the lake and offer views of vistas of charming villages, olive fields and beaches that you just cannot miss while horseback riding. A strategic location in the area between Lake Garda and Lake Idro that is excellent for horseback riding is Capovalle. Other areas in the Brescia area of Lake Garda that are perfect for horseback riding are Lonato del Garda, Bedizzole, San Felice del Benaco, Soiano, Tignale, Manerba, Salò, Lonato, Padenghe, Desenzano and Sirmione.

- Verona: Horse riding excursions will take you over the spectacular hills of the Garda hinterland, through the mystical forests of Mount Baldo, or even along the banks of the Adige River on the Verona side of Lake Garda, at Bardolino. Horseback riding experiences are also available nearby, in San Pietro in Cariano, along the gorgeous hills Valpolicella region, which is known around the globe for its wine. Garda, Castelnuovo del Garda, Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, and Malcesine are some of the other sites on the Veronese coasts of the lake where you may go horseback riding.

- Trento: We can propose some lovely horseback riding adventures in the Dolomites around the lake in Arco, Riva del Garda, and Cavedine if you are in the northern half of the lake, in the province of Trento.

With plenty of offers for carriage rides, riding lessons in sport, English or Italian riding, horse boarding and riding courses at different levels, the agritourism with riding schools, ranches and various equestrian clubs located along with the lake offer plenty of recreation opportunities, but also for professional activities with horses. You cannot miss the fantastic excursions with aperitifs, and therefore, not try some of the best wines in the world that are grown on the shores of Lake Garda.

How long are the excursions? For novices, we recommend 1-hour horseback riding tours. However, those who are already familiar with these horseback riding experiences can benefit from longer riding tours, such as 2, 3, or 4 hours, as well as half-day or multi-day excursions.

A horseback ride on Lake Garda is always a worthwhile experience. If you want to celebrate a birthday, a bachelor or bachelorette party, or want to break out of the ordinary and have a fresh experience in contact with nature and animals, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Choose the best offer for you and book it!