Two rides in the countryside
Paros Horse Riding: Morning Ride or Sunset Ride?
Paros horse riding comes down to two rides on the listings we follow: a one-hour morning ride on the trails around Parikia, and a ride of about one and a half hours at sunset in the Kakapetra area. Both cost $98 per person. Here is how they differ, who can ride, and what to wear.
Quick answer
The short answer. If you have never sat on a horse, start your Paros horse riding with the morning ride: its listing says it suits beginners and experienced riders alike. If you have ridden before, the sunset ride gives you half an hour more for the same $98 per person and carries the higher rating, 4.9 from 89 reviews. It does not take children under 12, adults over 70, pregnant women or riders over 110 kg.
The two rides side by side
Morning ride and sunset ride, line by line
Every line comes from the two live listings. Where a listing says nothing, the cell says so, because that gap is worth asking about before you pay for Paros horse riding.
| What | Morning ride | Sunset ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $98 per person | $98 per person |
| Length | 1 hour | About 1.5 hours |
| Cost per hour | $98 an hour | $65.33 an hour |
| Start time | 9:00 a.m. in the listing text | Moves with the season and the sunset |
| Where | Hidden trails in the countryside around Parikia | The Kakapetra area and lesser-known paths |
| Led by | Local guides; instructor speaks English | Local instructor; speaks English |
| Group size | Up to 15 travelers | Up to 15 travelers |
| Experience | Beginners and experienced riders | Not stated on the listing |
| Age limit | Not stated on the listing | No children under 12 or adults over 70 |
| Weight limit | Not stated on the listing | 110 kg per rider |
| Pregnancy | Not recommended | Not accepted |
| Helmets | Provided | Provided |
| Rating | 4.7 from 130 reviews | 4.9 from 89 reviews |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation; reserve now, pay later | Free cancellation; reserve now, pay later |
| Poor weather | Another date or a full refund | Another date or a full refund |
The morning ride
One hour on the trails around Parikia
An early start, an hour in the saddle and a ride the listing pitches at all levels.
The morning ride is the gentler way into Paros horse riding. The listing text gives a 9:00 a.m. start and one hour in the saddle, through the quiet countryside around Parikia; confirm the starting times shown for your date when you check availability. Local guides lead the group along the island’s hidden trails, with wide views over the landscape and none of the rush of a packed day.
What sets it apart is who it is for. The listing says the ride is designed to be enjoyable for all levels, whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, and one of its highlights is simply learning how to ride a horse in this scenery. The instructor speaks English. With 4.7 from 130 reviews, it is the more reviewed of the two rides.
A 9:00 a.m. start also leaves the rest of the day open: the beach, a village lunch, or an afternoon on the water.
In pictures
Two moments from the saddle
Riders out in the dry summer grass by day, and the view between a horse’s ears on a narrow path as the sun goes down.
Out in the open
Helmets on, in a field of dry summer grass above the sea and a scatter of white houses.
On the path at sunset
A narrow trail between pink flowers and a stone wall, the sun dropping behind the hill.
The sunset ride
An hour and a half to the sunset point
A longer ride, a start time that follows the sun, and stricter rules.
The sunset ride begins in Kakapetra, a quiet rural corner of Paros, and follows your instructor down scenic, lesser-known paths to the vantage point the listing picks for the Greek sunset. On the way you ride through untouched countryside and past the island’s traditional dwellings, a slower look at the land than any road gives you.
It lasts about one and a half hours. The start time moves with the season and with sunset, so there is no fixed hour: once your booking is confirmed, you are told exactly when to arrive. Be at the starting point 20 minutes early, and reconfirm the start time closer to the day.
This is the better rated of the two, 4.9 from 89 reviews. Be clear on what it can promise, though: the ride is timed for the sunset, but nobody can book the sky for you. If the ride is called off for poor weather, you are offered another date or a full refund. Paros horse riding at this hour also comes with the stricter rules, set out below.
Who can ride
Age, weight and experience: what each listing allows
The rules for Paros horse riding differ between the two rides. These are the lines from each listing, with nothing added; where one is silent, we say so.
- Beginners
The morning ride says it suits beginners and experienced riders alike. The sunset listing states no experience level, so ask before booking if you are new to horses.
- Children
The sunset ride does not accept children under 12. The morning listing gives no age limit; check child prices and ages on the listing before booking with a child.
- Older riders
The sunset ride does not accept adults over 70. The morning listing names no upper age.
- Weight
The sunset ride sets a weight limit of 110 kg per rider. The morning listing states no weight limit.
- Pregnancy
The sunset ride does not accept pregnant women; the morning ride is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Mobility
The morning ride is not wheelchair accessible. Both listings ask you to tell them about any disability in your group, so the ride can be adjusted to your needs.
Before you go
What to wear and when to arrive
Both listings set the same dress code for Paros horse riding, for your safety in the saddle.
- Closed shoes
No flip-flops. Both listings make closed shoes a safety rule.
- Long pants
Both ask for pants; the morning listing says long ones, for comfort and safety.
- Helmets
Helmets are provided on both rides, so you do not need to bring your own.
- Sunset timing
Be at the starting point 20 minutes before the start, and reconfirm the time, which shifts with the season.
- Weather
Both rides need good weather. If yours is cancelled for poor weather, you get another date or a full refund.
Our verdict
Which Paros horse riding tour to book
New to horses? Book the morning ride. Of the two, it is the one whose listing says beginners are welcome, and it starts the day early. If you have ridden before, are between 12 and 70 and under 110 kg, book the sunset ride: half an hour longer for the same $98 per person, and the higher rating, 4.9.
Book a ride
Check dates for both rides
Both rides are $98 per person, with free cancellation, and you can reserve now and pay later. Pick the morning if you want to learn, the evening if you want the light.
Pair it with a boat trip
Spend another day at sea
The two rides show you the countryside; the other half of Paros is the sea around it. The most booked trip on this site is the full day to Antiparos with lunch and drinks, $213 per person and rated 5.0 from 652 reviews. All ten trips on our home page come with free cancellation.
Common questions
Paros horse riding questions, answered
Can beginners go horse riding on Paros?
Yes, on the morning ride. Its listing says the ride is designed for all levels, beginners and experienced riders alike, and one of its highlights is learning how to ride. The sunset listing does not state an experience level, so ask before you book it.
How much does horse riding on Paros cost?
Both rides cost $98 per person. The morning ride lasts one hour and the sunset ride about one and a half, so per hour the sunset ride works out cheaper. Both come with free cancellation, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Is there a weight limit for horse riding?
The sunset ride sets a weight limit of 110 kg per rider. The morning listing does not state one; if it matters for your group, ask before you book.
Can children go horse riding?
Not on the sunset ride: it does not accept children under 12. The morning listing gives no age limit, so check child prices and ages on the listing before you book.
What should I wear for horse riding?
Closed shoes, no flip-flops, and long pants: both listings make this a safety rule. Helmets are provided on both rides.
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