7 Horseback Riding Centres in Bali

Bali Equestrian Center is a 2.5-hectare facility in Canggu that’s manned by certified international instructors. The stables are home to over 30 trained horses of local and imported breeds. The center often attracts families with leisurely pony rides and day camps for kids.

If you’ve never ridden a horse before, Bali Equestrian Center offers lessons for both adults and kids. Breakfast and lunch are served at the center’s onsite restaurant. You’ll also find a swimming pool and playground that overlook the main riding arena.

Bali Island Horse on Yeh Gangga Beach in Tabanan, West Bali, offers horseback riding tours to villages, local temples, rice fields and rivers, as well as a layover at a bat cave. Located at the far northern end of the Canggu area, the stable works with one of Australia’s leading equine nutritionists and feeds its horses with all-natural food.

The basic horseback riding tours take around 2 hours – book an evening tour so that you ride down the beach for impressive sunset views. Bali Island Horse also offers a full-day excursion, which includes a 2-hour horseback tour of Canggu, lunch at Tabanan Monkey Forest, a 2-hour ATV ride, and sunset viewing at Tanah Lot, Bali's iconic sea temple.   

Kuda P Stables is an equestrian center in Tabanan, West Bali, that has over 50 years of experience with horses in England, Australia and Indonesia. This Aussie-owned company has many well-trained and groomed horses that can take you for a leisurely ride through rice fields, local villages, and along Pererenan Beach. Kuda P Stables also offers therapeutic rides for the disabled. Kids below 6 years old can try out their pony rides, which takes about 30 minutes.

Bali Horse Riding has more than 20 horses, many of which are bred at their stables. A tour typically starts with a comprehensive safety briefing from professional guides, followed with a tour of Saba Bay on Bali’s east coast. Trot through the grassy countryside toward the volcanic sand coast and splash through the waves, with the outlines of Nusa Penida Island and Mount Agung in the background.

Bali Horse Riding is part of True Bali Experience, an eco-tourism company that offers adventure tours like white water rafting, mountain cycling, and jungle trekking.

Ubud Horse Stables is an equestrian center in the traditional village of Desa Pupuan, about 16 km north of central Ubud. Beginners can enjoy horseback riding tours of the highlands, forests and rivers, as well as the rice paddies of Tegallalang. Advanced riders can opt for the 2.5-hour-long tour that includes a visit to rice fields, a coffee plantation, and a trek down to a secret waterfall. Ubud Horse Stables also offers riding lessons and pony rides for children.

Ubud Horse Riding takes you on an adventurous journey through rice terraces and rainforests of the Bukian farming village in Payangan, on the northern outskirts of Ubud. During your ride, you’ll witness traditional Balinese life at its best, with sightings of tropical birds and wildlife along the nature trails. One and 2-hour riding activities are available for both beginners and advanced riders.

The Menjangan Bali Resort offers a wide range of land and water activities in West Bali National Park. On horseback, you can enjoy a bit of both, riding past a mangrove forest with views over the calm waters and Menjangan Island on the horizon. Its stables are home to quality Australian horses, while experienced guides can tailor each trek to suit your riding ability. The best time to enjoy horseback riding tours is early morning or late afternoon.