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HORSE RIDING
ADVENTURES

Discover the beautiful coast of South Istria riding a horse

The beauty of horse riding

Horse riding provides you with an incredible combination of adventure, excitement and relaxation. The freedom you feel and the connection you establish with this magnificent animal while riding through the gorgeous landscapes of southern Istria is something you will never forget. You just have to choose the route and let us and our horses take care of the rest.

Horse riding is already a special experience in itself, but swimming with horses almost seems surreal. Come and swim with these gentle giants in the crystal clear water. You don’t need to be an experienced rider in order to join us on one of our horse riding tours. We would love to provide you with this amazing experience, regardless of your level of riding skills.

RIDING ROUTES

Horse riders on a tour in Ližnjan
Horse riding tour in nature
Riding horses on a summer day in South Istria
Galloping on a horse riding tour in Ližnjan
Riding horses through a forest in Ližnjan

Route 1

Recommended for beginners and families with children

Our shortest tour is still enough to tear you away from your everyday preoccupations and teleport you into nature, where you belong. We start from the ranch and ride through nature, along the olive groves and vineyards, with the possibility of riding at a trot*, after which we return to the ranch.

*This tour is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot on certain parts of the route.

Duration: approximately 30 minutes

Price

35€ per person

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Horse riding leader leading a tour
Riding tour in amazing south istrian landscape
Galloping through a field on a summer day
Galloping on a horse riding tour in Ližnjan
Seaside horse riding tour
Amazing ocean view in Ližnjan, riding horses

Route 2

recommended for beginners, families with children aged 8 and older, and experienced riders

For a little under 2 hours, you will be riding through unspoiled nature with a wonderful view of the sea and the islands. We start from the ranch, and ride through the forests and meadows all the way to the sea, where we ride along the beach and afterwards return to the ranch with the possibility to trot* and gallop* along the way.

*This programme is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot and gallop on certain parts of the route.

Duration: approximately 90-100 minutes

Price

60€ per person

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Horse riding tour Medulin
Horse riding tour Ližnjan, Medulin
Horse riding tour Ližnjan, Medulin, Marlera
Riders riding by the seaside
Horse riding tour
Amazing seaside view on a tour in Ližnjan, Medulin
Galloping by the sea

Route 3

recommended for experienced riders

We will spend 3 hours riding through the forests and meadows until we reach the sea, where we will continue to ride along the beach. The route leads us through unspoiled nature with a wonderful view of the sea and the islands, and we arrive at cap Marlera, at the very south of Istria, boasting a lighthouse built in 1882. With only 25 meters separating it from the sea, its secluded position reminds us that we are standing on the very edge of the Istrian peninsula, while an amazing view of the surrounding islets, the islands of Cres and Lošinj, as well as the mountain of Velebit in the background, stretches before us. This is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy nature’s peace and beauty and feel as if they were all alone in their little corner of paradise. After enjoying the scenery we return to the ranch, and on the way back, more experienced riders will be able to ride at a trot or gallop.

Duration: approximately 3 hours of riding

Price

100€ per person

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Swimming with horses
Swimming with horses, tour in Ližnjan, Medulin
Riders on horses in the sea
Underwater image of a horse swimming with a rider on its back, Ližnjan, Medulin
Swimming with horses tour in Ližnjan, Medulin
Riding horses on the coast of Adriatic sea, Ližnjan, Medulin
Riders on the coastal trail
Underwater image of a horse swimming, horse riding tour in Ližnjan, Medulin
Child on the back of a horse standing in the sea
Swimming with a horse in Ližnjan, Medulin

Route 4

recommended for beginners, families with children aged 10 and older, and experienced riders

We bring you the unique experience of swimming in the sea on horseback. The tour includes riding through the forests and meadows for around 1 hour and 15 minutes, until we reach the sea. After we’ve arrived at the pebble beach, we unsaddle some horses and go for a swim with them. The ride back to the ranch will again take us around 1 hour and 15 minutes, and we will mostly ride along the coast. You can put all your beach gear, as well as your camera, water and food, in a backpack which we will transport to the beach, so your ride is as comfortable as it gets. This tour is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot and gallop on certain parts of the route.

The tour takes place every day from 8 a.m., except on Sundays, between the end of June and mid-September. Whether the tours will be held on a given day depends on the weather, the air and water temperature, as well as on the wind and the waves.

Duration: 4 hours

Price

150€ per person

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WORKING HOURS 2026

01.04. - 11.04.

10:00-18:00
Sundays closed

18.5. - 5.7.

10:00-18:00
Sundays closed

6.7. - 23.8.

08:00-20:00
Sundays closed

24.8. - 19.9.

10:00-18:00
Sundays closed
Important info

You ride at your own risk

Beginners and children under the age of 8 ride strictly at walking speed

The tour price includes a riding helmet

Recommended clothes: long trousers and trainers

Weight limit for riders: max. 80 kg (+10 kg for persons taller than 180 cm), max. 70 kg for swimming on horseback (+ 10 kg for persons taller than 180 cm), persons weighing more than 90 kg on request only

FAQ
Everything you need to know before your self-guided cabrio tour through Istria.
What is a horse riding tour in Istria?

A horse riding tour in Istria is a guided outdoor experience through the natural landscapes of southern Istria. Depending on the route, you can ride through olive groves, vineyards, forests, meadows, coastal trails and beaches, with beautiful views of the sea and nearby islands. 

Do I need riding experience?

No. Several tours are suitable for beginners, families and less experienced riders. More experienced riders may have the opportunity to trot or gallop on selected parts of the route, depending on the tour, conditions and safety assessment. 

Which horse riding routes are available?

There are four main riding routes: a short 30-minute beginner-friendly ride, a 90–100 minute nature and seaside route, a 3-hour route for experienced riders toward Cape Marlera, and a 4-hour swimming with horses experience available during the summer season. 

Which route should I choose?

Choose the 30-minute route if you want a short and easy introduction to horse riding. Choose the 90–100 minute route if you want a fuller nature and seaside experience. Choose the 3-hour route if you are an experienced rider looking for a longer coastal adventure. Choose the swimming with horses tour if you want the most unique summer experience. 

Is horse riding suitable for children and families?

Yes. The shorter route is recommended for beginners and families with children, while the 90–100 minute route is recommended for families with children aged 8 and older. The swimming with horses tour is recommended for beginners, experienced riders and families with children aged 10 and older. 

Can we ride horses by the sea?

Yes. Selected routes lead through forests and meadows all the way to the sea, where riders can enjoy coastal scenery, beach sections and views of the islands. The longer routes include some of the most beautiful seaside landscapes in southern Istria. 

Can we swim with horses?

Yes. The swimming with horses tour is a special summer experience where you ride to a pebble beach, unsaddle selected horses and swim with them in the sea. The tour usually takes place from the end of June to mid-September and depends on weather, water temperature, wind and sea conditions. 

What can we see during the horse riding tour?

Depending on the selected route, you can experience olive groves, vineyards, forests, meadows, unspoiled nature, seaside trails, beaches, Cape Marlera, Marlera Lighthouse, views of Cres and Lošinj, nearby islets and the southern edge of the Istrian peninsula. 

What should I wear for horse riding?

Long trousers and trainers are recommended. Riding takes place outdoors and through natural terrain, so comfortable clothing suitable for movement and the weather is the best choice. A riding helmet is included in the tour price. 

Are there any weight limits?

Yes. The general rider weight limit is 80 kg, with an additional 10 kg allowance for persons taller than 180 cm. For swimming with horses, the limit is 70 kg, also with an additional 10 kg allowance for persons taller than 180 cm. Riders over 90 kg are accepted on request only. 

Why choose horse riding in southern Istria?

Horse riding is one of the most memorable ways to experience southern Istria because it combines nature, relaxation, adventure and a special connection with the horse. Instead of only visiting viewpoints or beaches, you move through the landscape slowly and directly — through forests, meadows, coastal trails and peaceful places that feel far away from everyday life.

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HORSE RIDING
ADVENTURES

Discover the beautiful coast of South Istria riding a horse

The beauty of
horse riding

Horse riding provides you with an incredible combination of adventure, excitement and relaxation. The freedom you feel and the connection you establish with this magnificent animal while riding through the gorgeous landscapes of southern Istria is something you will never forget. You just have to choose the route and let us and our horses take care of the rest.

Horse riding is already a special experience in itself, but swimming with horses almost seems surreal. Come and swim with these gentle giants in the crystal clear water. You don’t need to be an experienced rider in order to join us on one of our horse riding tours. We would love to provide you with this amazing experience, regardless of your level of riding skills.

OUR RIDING TOURS

Route 1


Approx. 30 minutes


Recommended for beginners and families with children

Our shortest tour is still enough to tear you away from your everyday preoccupations and teleport you into nature, where you belong. We start from the ranch and ride through nature, along the olive groves and vineyards, with the possibility of riding at a trot*, after which we return to the ranch.

*This tour is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot on certain parts of the route.

Price

35€ per person

BOOK NOW

Route 2


approx. 90-100 minutes

Recommended for beginners, families with children aged 8 and older, and experienced riders

For a little under 2 hours, you will be riding through unspoiled nature with a wonderful view of the sea and the islands. We start from the ranch, and ride through the forests and meadows all the way to the sea, where we ride along the beach and afterwards return to the ranch with the possibility to trot* and gallop* along the way.

* This programme is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot and gallop on certain parts of the route.

Price

60€ per person

BOOK NOW

Route 3


approximately 3 hours

Recommended for experienced riders

We will spend 3 hours riding through the forests and meadows until we reach the sea, where we will continue to ride along the beach. The route leads us through unspoiled nature with a wonderful view of the sea and the islands, and we arrive at cap Marlera, at the very south of Istria, boasting a lighthouse built in 1882. With only 25 meters separating it from the sea, its secluded position reminds us that we are standing on the very edge of the Istrian peninsula, while an amazing view of the surrounding islets, the islands of Cres and Lošinj, as well as the mountain of Velebit in the background, stretches before us. This is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy nature’s peace and beauty and feel as if they were all alone in their little corner of paradise. After a photo session we return to the ranch, and on the way back, more experienced riders will be able to ride at a trot or gallop.

Price

100€ per person

BOOK NOW

Route 4

Swimming with horses


4 hours

Recommended for beginners, families with children aged 10 and older, and experienced riders

We bring you the unique experience of swimming in the sea on horseback. The tour includes riding through the forests and meadows for around 1 hour and 15 minutes, until we reach the sea. After we’ve arrived at the pebble beach, we unsaddle some horses and go for a swim with them. The ride back to the ranch will again take us around 1 hour and 15 minutes, and we will mostly ride along the coast. You can put all your beach gear, as well as your camera, water and food, in a backpack which we will transport to the beach, so your ride is as comfortable as it gets. This tour is suitable for experienced riders and beginners; the more experienced ones will be able to ride at a trot and gallop on certain parts of the route. The tour takes place every day from 8 a.m., except on Sundays, between the end of June and mid-September. Whether the tours will be held on a given day depends on the weather, the air and water temperature, as well as on the wind and the waves.

Price

150€ per person

BOOK NOW
WORKING HOURS 2026
01.04. - 11.04.
10:00-18:00

Sundays closed


18.5. - 5.7.
10:00-18:00
Sundays closed

6.7. - 23.8.
08:00-20:00
Sundays closed

24.8. - 19.9.
10:00-18:00
Sundays closed
Important info
  • You ride at your own risk

  • Beginners and children under the age of 8 ride strictly at walking speed

  • The tour price includes a riding helmet

  • Recommended clothes: long trousers and trainers

  • Weight limit for riders: max. 80 kg (+10 kg for persons taller than 180 cm), max. 70 kg for swimming on horseback (+ 10 kg for persons taller than 180 cm), persons weighing more than 90 kg on request only

FAQ
Everything you need to know before your self-guided cabrio tour through Istria.
What is a horse riding tour in Istria?

A horse riding tour in Istria is a guided outdoor experience through the natural landscapes of southern Istria. Depending on the route, you can ride through olive groves, vineyards, forests, meadows, coastal trails and beaches, with beautiful views of the sea and nearby islands. 

Do I need riding experience?

No. Several tours are suitable for beginners, families and less experienced riders. More experienced riders may have the opportunity to trot or gallop on selected parts of the route, depending on the tour, conditions and safety assessment. 

Which horse riding routes are available?

There are four main riding routes: a short 30-minute beginner-friendly ride, a 90–100 minute nature and seaside route, a 3-hour route for experienced riders toward Cape Marlera, and a 4-hour swimming with horses experience available during the summer season. 

Which route should I choose?

Choose the 30-minute route if you want a short and easy introduction to horse riding. Choose the 90–100 minute route if you want a fuller nature and seaside experience. Choose the 3-hour route if you are an experienced rider looking for a longer coastal adventure. Choose the swimming with horses tour if you want the most unique summer experience. 

Is horse riding suitable for children and families?

Yes. The shorter route is recommended for beginners and families with children, while the 90–100 minute route is recommended for families with children aged 8 and older. The swimming with horses tour is recommended for beginners, experienced riders and families with children aged 10 and older. 

Can we ride horses by the sea?

Yes. Selected routes lead through forests and meadows all the way to the sea, where riders can enjoy coastal scenery, beach sections and views of the islands. The longer routes include some of the most beautiful seaside landscapes in southern Istria. 

Can we swim with horses?

Yes. The swimming with horses tour is a special summer experience where you ride to a pebble beach, unsaddle selected horses and swim with them in the sea. The tour usually takes place from the end of June to mid-September and depends on weather, water temperature, wind and sea conditions. 

What can we see during the horse riding tour?

Depending on the selected route, you can experience olive groves, vineyards, forests, meadows, unspoiled nature, seaside trails, beaches, Cape Marlera, Marlera Lighthouse, views of Cres and Lošinj, nearby islets and the southern edge of the Istrian peninsula. 

What should I wear for horse riding?

Long trousers and trainers are recommended. Riding takes place outdoors and through natural terrain, so comfortable clothing suitable for movement and the weather is the best choice. A riding helmet is included in the tour price. 

Are there any weight limits?

Yes. The general rider weight limit is 80 kg, with an additional 10 kg allowance for persons taller than 180 cm. For swimming with horses, the limit is 70 kg, also with an additional 10 kg allowance for persons taller than 180 cm. Riders over 90 kg are accepted on request only. 

Why choose horse riding in southern Istria?

Horse riding is one of the most memorable ways to experience southern Istria because it combines nature, relaxation, adventure and a special connection with the horse. Instead of only visiting viewpoints or beaches, you move through the landscape slowly and directly — through forests, meadows, coastal trails and peaceful places that feel far away from everyday life.

Testimonials

Take a look at what our guests say about us.

google review
facebook reviews
There's more!

Our ranch offers Quad Safaris, Cabrio Tours and Horse Riding.
Take a look here:


OUR LOCATION

Šaraja 109, 52203 Medulin, Croatia

Samys ranch is located 300m from the main road from Medulin to Liznjan, on the border between the villages. Navigation by address: Saraja 109, Medulin will take you close to the ranch but for the last 500m follow the signs for the ranch and not the navigation as it is not accurate.

If you enter Samys ranch Medulin in Google Maps, it will take you to the ranch.

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Cabrio tours & Quad safari

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Horse riding

Cabrio Tours & Quad safari


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Horse riding

Cabrio Tours & Quad safari


OUR LOCATION
Šaraja 109, medulin, Croatia