Who we are
About Experience Horse Riding
The riding club EXPERIENCE HORSE RIDING!! operates in Akrotiri village since 1997 and offers riding enthusiasts the opportunity to experience Santorini through specific suggested routes, riding horses safely on our farm.Perfect for Familys.
The riding club EXPERIENCE HORSE RIDING is a family business. The owners are two brothers who with love and respect for horses created their own farm in the village of Akrotiri – very close to the homonymous archaeological site and the famous Red beach – and since 1997 raise and breed their own horses.
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Testimonials
Trip Advisor Reviews
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We went on the 2 hour excursion with taking the horses onto the beach and sunset photos. Yana was fantastic the whole time even with my girlfriend that was a... read more first time rider. She stopped at the beach and took wonderful photos...I think she might...More
Chris H
04/10/2018Had an incredible evening ride for two hours with Electra as my guide. Such a wonderful way to experience Santorini! A really reasonable price and a treasured memory.
... read more /> Electra was my wonderful guide; knowledgeable, friendly and fun. She took some great photographs of me and we laughed the whole time.
10/06/2021Amazing experience. A dream come true. The guide was very nice and made us relax and enjoy every minute of it. She also took fabulous pictures.
22/08/2020Had a wonderful experience. They were very accommodating and managed to fit me in at an hours notice. Mia and the other gentleman who took me out were... read more very respectful of how nervous I was and made me feel completely at ease. They were so...More
09/09/2019 -
This was a great experience, we really had a great time and Yana was a wonderful host and leader. The beach walk is beyond mesmerising, Highly recommend
02/09/2021On January 22, a perfect day, cool but sunny, I was the only guest for the 2 PM two hour ride to the beach. Electra was helpful and fun and... read more very interesting. She is trained as a veterinarian and is very knowledgeable about horses and about the location. I had a great time!
I wish I had worn longer socks and heavier pants as my legs got abraided a bit by the buckles on the stirrups. It was a little uncomfortable, but not a real problem.cathiegangas
23/01/2023My boyfriend and I discovered the place while going to the Red beach.
We are both riders but the staff is really competent even though it is your first... read more time handling with horses.
We highly recommend the two hour trek but you also have the option to do the hour or two and a half.
We have been welcomed by very kind and welcoming people who like their job and more important take care of their horses.
The view during the trip is delightful!!
Thank you guys for everything and Umberto thanks you for the Grappa
Hope to see you again.
Cheers
20/07/2020 -
A great experience, in a beautiful location, with a professional guide. This was one of our favorite experiences while visiting the island. We were guided by Stam who provided quality... read more instruction and knew the best spots to stop and take photos. My wife and I loved the ride and would absolutely do this again.
11/04/2022The amazing Santo riding experience, is a must on your trip to Santorini.As a rider
myself, I chose for our
group,the 2hr trail tour that leads you... read more down to Vlychada Beach.It was fantastic experience, seeing the
geological beauty of Santorini on horse back.As we rode though trails between cliffs.But the high light of the trail, is when you go down to the beach.The feeling of riding the beautiful horses on the beach, is overwhelming!!! While our lovely guides Mia & Nikki were amazing!!As they always checked for our safety & observed when the inexperienced riders needed riding tips.Not forgetting their wonderful humour that made the tour fun & enjoyable. Thank you ladies for a fabulous tour. Also Nektarious one of the owners for sharing withus his funny stories & expertise with horses. Also for letting me ride the most
beautiful & gentle horse
Pantelis!!
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05/08/2019Most amazing horse ride, lovely welcoming friendly staff members, would 100% recommend. Took amazing photos on the beach
19/08/2020First, the farm picked us up for free because our hotel was very close. That was very nice of them. When we arrived we were introduced to our horses and... read more our guide, Electra gave us an overview of do’s and don’ts for our ride. Somehow we had a private tour. Electra was wonderful, and brought us to a beach where she was happy to take many pictures of us. She answered a lot of our non-horse related questions about the island and culture. We had a great conversation along the ride. Part of our conversation was about local wine making and she offered us a glass of white and red for us to try when we returned. It was delicious! She also drove us back to our hotel after we watched a horse’s shoes being replaced. Overall it was a great experience and all of the staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend!
11/09/2022 -
We only took a 20 minute stroll with "Athena" the horse, as it was not on our itinerary.
The staff was very nice.
Athena was super cute and nice.
The... read more other animals were very friendly as well.
All animals are treated well on this farm/club and none are subject to any abuse whatsoever.
15/08/2019My wife has always wanted to ride horses on the beach! So I booked the private ride and it was amazing! They picked us up and our hotel, made sure... read more we were comfortable with the horse we were going to ride! Then Electra our guide took us out and she was such a blessing to us! She made our experience so memorable, riding thru the vineyard, then the canyons that opened to the private beach where my wife and I got to get in the water and just enjoy the beautiful sunset of Santorini! Wow, bucket list checked off thank you to Electra! Also shout out to the owner and his wife for taking great care of us as well!
30/09/2019The team there are very friendly and amazing! This experience is awesome for beginners to more experienced riders. My wife and I ride back in our country but the nature... read more and the trail was amazing to ride in and the team made us understand many things related to horse riding. Thank you very much!
Mohamed
04/06/2021 -
I went for the private tour and we went to the beach. The horses are very well trained and the trail was easy. The staff is just amazing and very... read more welcoming. It was so much fun to gallop on the beach, we will be back!
Thank you guys!
28/07/2020The 2 hours tour was amazing. The sunset on the beach was incredible. And Mia is a very nice guide. Simply amazing!
18/08/2020I LOVED my 2 hour ride with my guide, Electra, Banana and Ares (our well trained horses who were mates), and 3 sweet dogs along for extra delight. Electra was... read more the quintessential horse guide who gave me tips, shared her love for horses and her life in Santorini. She gauged my skill in riding and then planned our ride accordingly; I got to saunter, trot and cantor through the vineyards, to a chapel, through weathered sandstone lined paths, and down to the beach. We enjoyed riding in the sunshine, watching the 3 dogs play in the water-such fun! It was a magical day and I thank Electra for maki
Linda O
20/09/2021 -
We had a fantastic two hour ride which took us through vineyards and incredible volcanic cliffs down to the beach where we rode along the edge of the shore. Our... read more guide Yana could not have been more friendly and informative about horses and the local area. She also took some great photos and videos to help us remember the experience. My daughter and I had a great time. Cheers, Yana!
20/10/2020The instructor was really nice, the trip to the sea is recommended, it was breathe taking.
We had a really great time.
26/02/2020A must have experience on the Santorini Island. Amazing views, amazing people. They have a lot of patience and treated us very well.
The girl with short hair... read more that was our guide during the ridin experience was very cool and we had a great time with her.
She made us some exquisite photos on the beach and had a surprise for us at the end - no spoilers, you'll see if you're lucky. 🤣❤🥰🤗
All in all we will repeat the experience next time we land here. One of the best 2 hrs of our trip.
13/08/2021Me and my friend went to horse riding with “”Margarita”” she was really lovely and I really enjoyed because she studied the nurture so she explained every stone on the... read more street and why it's got this shape this is why I enjoyed because she shows...More
28/11/2019 -
Santorini is not only known with white houses, blue domes, magical view of Sunset from Oia... Sunset in Akrotiri on a horse is unforgettable and listening sound of waves with... read more your horse, being at nature, and to be accompanied by such a lovely positive and caring guides was the best activity I have ever done in Santorini...
Strongly recommended
11/07/2019Would highly recommend this horse riding experience. The whole team were so welcoming and Stamitis was an excellent guide- informative, fun and takes great photos. Suitable for experienced riders and... read more total beginners like me.
Melissa
25/06/2021We decided to make this experience on the way back from the sea, what a better choice!
2 hours and more horse riding by walking through an amazing landscape up... read more to the sea to enjoy the sunset. Mia was a perfect guide with an incredible passion on her job.
Recommended if you want to have an experience unique in contact with nature!
17/08/2020My teenager daughter and I had a great experience with Santo Horseback riding. We were picked up from our hotel, introduced to the members of the herd, and given... read more simple instructions on how to ride. The tour guide, George, made the two hour ride especially...More
dalcat68
29/07/2018 -
My partner and I had originally booked and prepaid for the sunset tour with dinner, but we messed up our scheduling and double booked ourselves another tour that day.... read more Lucky for us, Experience Horse Riding was extremely accommodating and was able to fit us in the next day at 4pm. It wasn't sunset, but it turned out even better because we ended up being the only two people! So we got a private ride for the same cost! Electra was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic. So kind, friendly and just all around good vibes. She made sure we got lots of pictures and was a great photographer, basically giving us our own photoshoot on the beach! The horses were well behaved, and the trails were very easy. My partner had never ridden before and he was able to keep up just fine and enjoyed himself. Make sure you wear pants and closed toed shoes! I saw a few girls pull up in dresses and sandals and I'm sure they got a rude awakening! Horses are living, breathing creatures! Not just Instagram statues to pose with! Be respectful and they will certainly take care of you.
Overall, I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to enjoy the Santorini landscape from a more natural view point. More
29/08/2019Thanks to the lovely staff for a wonderful morning horseback riding. Made us feel welcome and reassured. Definitely a highlight of our week in Santorini
Cindy V
30/07/2018Me and my friend went to horse riding with “”Margarita”” she was really lovely and I really enjoyed because she studied the nurture so she explained every stone on the... read more street and why it's got this shape this is why I enjoyed because she shows me the meaning of Santorini.
استمتعت بركوب الخيل مع المدربه(مارغريتا) كانت ممتعه وشرحت كل شي بالتفصيل وحبيت دا الشي منها وبذات انها درست علم الطبيعه في جامعة اثينا كانت لطيفه وعندها خبره في التعامل
29/11/2019Amazing!!Amazing!!!Amazing!!!!Absolutely One of best experience of my life.Beautiful tour in Akrotiri with this fantastic horses that bring us for two hours around in wild place and also on the beach... read more for watch the best sunset of SANTORINI.Our guide was amazing,she always take care of all group and teach us how behave with this cute and gently horses.I super recommend this amazing tour.Our tour was more than 2 hours and was everything perfect.The owner was a very friendly girl.For sure one day I will back to them for another beautiful tour with them.W
Luciano P
20/08/2021 -
Amazing service by the team and well organized. Had a great time riding the horses through beautiful scenery of santorini for 2 hours. The guides were very helpful and friendly... read more and had amazing stories to tell during the tour.
23/06/2021Unforgettable experience close to the nature.. Nektarios and Gianna were very friendly and very good trainers!! Horses were very calm we had a chance to enjoy a fast riding with... read more them near at the beach. It is worthwhile to try it out!!
bibiansi
08/05/2019The tour is a dream-come-true! I always wanted to do horseback riding (never had the guts to do it before for the silliest of reasons) and never imagined that it... read more will happen in Akrotiri Santorini. This is the best impromptu tour I have ever done - the vibes, the nature and the company - perfect!
It’s a 2-hour walking tour to see rock formations ending in Eros beach framed in a beautiful sunset. It’s a picture-perfect highlight of the tour. The gray-brown cliffs towards the beach radiates a safe sanctuary to relax the mind. You can just listen to the restful sounds of the winds and waves, neighing horses and barking dogs. And that is if you can mute for a moment from the interesting trivia of your tour guide. Our guide, Yana, is simply amazing! She genuinely knows and loves everything about horses. From breeding to caring to training, she knows them all. She coaches you on how to get the horses back to work as they go for wildflowers or anything they can munch on. She’s funny, witty and pays attention to every detail especially your safety during the entire tour. Oh she speaks 4 languages too! Efkaristo Yana.
When in Santorini, there is more to the blue domes, white stairs and beachside dining - make sure you book your sunrise or sunset tour with Experienced Horseback Riding. It will easily count as the best two-hours of your entire trip!
Special thanks to Ormi - the gentle horse I rode on those two hours. I hope to see you again next time.
07/06/2022I had a really nice time!! I suggest even if you don’t have experience in riding horses like me, as it’s a slow tour and safe as well, the horses... read more are well behaved, Electra and Yan were really nice and well-organized!!
29/05/2021 -
Wonderful!! Beautiful views, amazing guide, gentle horses, and overall a great time. Electra is the best. Definitely new-best-friend kinda woman. Super friendly, taught us how to ride, very funny. If... read more you’re spending some days in Santorini, definitely go visit their horse ranch. We went in the morning around 10:00 and it was gorgeous and cool. Wear sunscreen though lol. Very sunny. They provide water bottles in the saddles and coffee when you arrive.
18/07/2021I had a really nice time!! I suggest even if you don’t have experience in riding horses like me, as it’s a slow tour and safe as well, the horses... read more are well behaved, Electra and Yan were really nice and well-organized!!
ndeye94
29/05/202190EUR pp tour. Lovely horses. Experienced guide. My husband and I are experienced riders (not expert, but experienced). Our ride was a walk, a very... read more long walk through volcanic part of the island to the beach. Never got the horse to a gallop or even...More
Angi V
29/05/2019We had a fantastic two hour ride which took us through vineyards and incredible volcanic cliffs down to the beach where we rode along the edge of the shore. Our... read more guide Yana could not have been more friendly and informative about horses and the local area. She also took some great photos and videos to help us remember the experience. My daughter and I had a great time. Cheers, Yana!
Emily R
21/10/2020