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Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails

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Orlando, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travellers loved this

4.5
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· Angel_S ·
Nov 2025
It was a very nice experience. We got to learn a lot about the lands and edible plants on the trails. It was exciting to get to know our horses names, what breed they are, and how they came to be at the ranch. Overall really fun adventure for us both. Loved Gigi and Pongo the two longest residents at the park.
· Jennifer_W ·
Apr 2026
Peaceful & worth it! Maddie and Hillary were amazing tour guides. I loved hearing about the land while riding our beautiful horses GiGi and River.

Overview

See Lake Louisa State Park from a unique perspective away from the crowds during a small-group horseback ride along its scenic trails. As you walk along the 6-mile (10-kilometer) route and access places that cars can’t reach, hear interesting insights about the state park’s wildlife, history, and local culture from your guide. Note: participants must be at least eight years old, and have a BMI score of 31 or lower.
  • No prior experience needed—the horses are used to beginners
  • Head to lesser-known vantage points to snap photos without the crowds
  • Learn things about Lake Louisa most travelers miss
  • Enjoy the relaxed pace and laid-back atmosphere of a small-group tour

What's Included

  • Approved Safety Helmet
  • Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Lake Louisa State Park Tours & Activities
    7305 US-27, Clermont, FL 34714, USA

    We are located inside Lake Louisa State Park. After passing through the Ranger Station, stay straight on the main road for three miles until you see a sign for Guided Trail Rides.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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Lake Louisa State Park

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers with difficulty balancing.
  • Riders MUST be at least 8 years old, no exceptions.
  • Riders must have a BMI score of 31 or lower. You may check your score here https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
  • Riders may not be pregnant.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jennifer_S
Amazing, and so tranquil. Our guides where absolutely spectacular. We rode cornbread, and Remi. Both fabulous horses. And scenery was amazing. They explained everything so thorough. And made us feel very comfortable and secure on our horses.

Reviews

4.5
based on 129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing experience! Thank...

Tania_P, May 2026
Amazing experience! Thank you so much! This is a very nice and welcoming place; it was an unforgettable experience.

Private Birthday Date On The Trail!

Angelia_A, Apr 2026
As a first time horseback rider, this was an amazing experience. Hilary and Francisco were great instructors. I rode Mara she was a great girl, and also known as a “sneaky snacker” along the trail ride. My partner rode Gigi, and she goes by the nickname “tesla. It’s almost as if she has auto pilot, very easy to ride, and she moves as if she owns the trail. The overall experience was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the history of park, horse life, and new horse jokes along the way. Heyy… what do you call a horse in a tornado?? A milkshake 🤣

Ruined My Birthday

Nina_T, Apr 2026
I booked the "Horseback Ride on Scenic Lake Louisa Trails" through Viator to celebrate my birthday (April 9th, 2026), expecting a special and memorable experience. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing and upsetting experiences I've had with any service. My confirmation email clearly stated a 10:30 AM start time. On my way there, I got lost and did the responsible thing -- I called ahead to inform them I would be a few minutes late. I arrived at 10:33 AM and was physically present with the group while the instructions were happening. Despite this, I was abruptly and rudely told by the instructor to leave and reschedule because the briefing had already started. What made this even more frustrating is that at no point -- in any email or communication -- was I told I needed to arrive at 10:00 AM. I even showed them my confirmation to clarify, and still received no understanding or flexibility. Trying to remain respectful and not disrupt the group, I calmly went to reschedule as instructed. That's when I was informed, for the first time, that I would have to pay a $75 rescheduling fee. This had never been mentioned before. I explained the entire situation again -- that I had called ahead, that I was only three minutes past the stated time, and that I had been standing there during the instructions. I also shared that this was my birthday and simply asked if there was any possibility to waive or reduce the fee. There was no effort to help. No empathy. No willingness to even consider a reasonable solution. I was told a manager would call me to follow up. That call never came. I then reached out to Viator, hoping for some level of support or mediation, and they simply repeated the company's policy without offering any resolution. No refund, no flexibility, no accountability. What makes this experience especially upsetting is that I was genuinely excited. I had planned this in advance as something meaningful to celebrate my birthday, and even seeing the location in person, I could tell it was beautiful. But the way I was treated completely overshadowed everything. I was polite the entire time. I communicated clearly. I respected their process. And still, I was met with rudeness, poor communication, and zero consideration. This wasn't just disappointing -- it felt careless and dismissive. If you're looking for an experience where customer service, communication, and basic courtesy matter, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

Peaceful & worth it!...

Jennifer_W, Apr 2026
Peaceful & worth it! Maddie and Hillary were amazing tour guides. I loved hearing about the land while riding our beautiful horses GiGi and River.

The horses were great...

hunter_p, Apr 2026
The horses were great very well trained. It was a nice walk through the park great for those who have never been on a horse before.

My sister's first 🐎 ride

Cheryl_M, Feb 2026
The horses were well trained and the guides are knowledgeable. The trails are beautiful and clean with well directed paths. The only thing that we discussed when we got back to the car was that we didn't ride down to the lake on the horses. EVERY tour should include a lake view!

Horse Riding Opportunity

Shijith_P, Dec 2025
This experience and a unique and fun one for us. Being total beginners, we may not have been able to ride the horse if the horses were not cooperative as they were. This experience was relaxing and made us feel like achievers.

12 minutes late and no refund

Shaniah_J, Dec 2025
Took an anniversary trip to Orlando and booked a horseback riding afternoon ride with my husband , came 12 minutes late and we saw them start and leave without us. We tried contacting them but couldn’t and was told we couldn’t get any refund on a $178 trip. Bummed out especially since it was our anniversary and they didn’t even attempt to help make things right. Would not recommend

Mother daughter day

Heather_B, Nov 2025
Had a great time with my daughter and everyone who were there as well!! We absolutely loved it! Would go again!

Awesome Time !

Angel_S, Nov 2025
It was a very nice experience. We got to learn a lot about the lands and edible plants on the trails. It was exciting to get to know our horses names, what breed they are, and how they came to be at the ranch. Overall really fun adventure for us both. Loved Gigi and Pongo the two longest residents at the park.

Definitely well worth it...

Cameron_W, Oct 2025
Definitely well worth it ! I rode Gigi aka the Tesla because she has a mind of her own 10/10 ! Amazing experience all around

Yall should show if there are any restrictions people being able to ride the horses in bolder print it's not fare

Merrelne_O, Sept 2025
It's not fare to others if you don't have in bold print the restrictions for weight an BMI restrictions. For people of a bigger size. It's weight bias.

Hidden BMI restriction – turned away with no refund

Devonta_W, Sept 2025
Booked for my wife’s birthday and drove over an hour, only to be turned away for a BMI policy that’s buried under “Additional Info” instead of shown clearly during booking. No call, text, or email before arrival. Refund denied because they couldn’t resell our spots. Travelers: double-check the fine print before booking, because this rule is not obvious and can ruin your plans.

1000 stars, fabulous experience

Jennifer_S, Aug 2025
Amazing, and so tranquil. Our guides where absolutely spectacular. We rode cornbread, and Remi. Both fabulous horses. And scenery was amazing. They explained everything so thorough. And made us feel very comfortable and secure on our horses.

Wonderful experience!

Elizabeth_G, Aug 2025
We had an amazing time! The two trail guides were friendly and patient and all around a good time to be around! The horses were picked perfectly for each one of us and I definitely will be planning a trip back!

It’s a fun experience and...

Joshua_F, Aug 2025
It’s a fun experience and the park is beautiful. The greenery, the history the tour guide provides of how the park came to be, even the dad jokes were all amazing.

The staff were great and...

Alex_Z, Aug 2025
The staff were great and friendly, and the horses were calm and gentle. If this is your first time riding a horse, I highly recommend this place, as they clearly explained all the steps on how to ride and guide the horses.

Awesome ride and want to...

Christine_S, Jul 2025
Awesome ride and want to do it again but for longer! The people running it were friendly and good information about the park

It was a lot of fun. You...

William_K, Jul 2025
It was a lot of fun. You get a good workout. Everyone was very nice and accommodating, even the horses.

Educational about the...

Antonio_G, Mar 2025
Educational about the area, plus the horses were very gentle. The guides were friendly and funny too

Stellar crew. Very nice...

Vladimir_H, Mar 2025
Stellar crew. Very nice horses. Wish it was a tad longer. Would come back just to hang out with Josh again.

Always pay in person

Desiree_M, Mar 2025
I arrived 10-15 minutes prior to the tour (tour was at 1:30pm) and was not sure where I was supposed to go. I called the tour company and was told that I was called twice and didn't answer so I couldn't go on the tour anymore because they wanted me there by 1. Mind you, the numbers that called me; one was a Las Vegas number and the other was a Homossasa number. I don't answer calls that I don't recognize. If it was from a cell they could have text me. I was told that if I wanted to reschedule I would have to pay 75 dollars more. And it would be for another day. It took 2hrs to drive up there. I want going back another day. My daughter thought we'd drive around and at least see the park. We drove by the stables and who did we see? The people going on the tour still there 15min after tour was supposed to have started!! So, tell me we couldn't have gone. I called Viator to get a refund and an agent told me that I would most likely get something back but to wait for an email with the decision. And I receive an email a day later telling me that I wasn't getting a refund!! I am so frustrated. Almost $200 wasted down the drain. I will never use this company again or pay for my activity prior to the date. Ridiculous thieves. The lady they could have done was given some of my money back.

Best horseback ride

Sheila_L, Mar 2025
Best experience ever. The horses were so calm. The trail was relaxing and serene. The trainers were very fun and upbeat super nice and professional. Definitely will do this every time I come back to visit Florida.

The people were very...

Kelly_G, Feb 2025
The people were very sweet, the horses were good. I rode on CornBread and he did so good,he already knew what to do and was leading the way! Amazing

An amazing experience! I...

Jonathan_R, Feb 2025
An amazing experience! I felt completely at ease and had a fantastic time on the tour. The best part was the great communication and fun atmosphere, filled with humor. This is definitely a place worth revisiting. Plus, for Valentine’s Day, they went the extra mile by giving out gift bags with flowers and chocolates—truly showing their dedication to their customers!

Solo travel

Jennifer_M, Dec 2024
Good sold the game ! I am so happy to have been able to get this done. I have been so excited about it.

Excellent experience

JasonHill, Dec 2024
Our first time horse back riding. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging and gave detailed instructions to help us on the hour ride. I highly recommend this for anyone, especially first timers. We hope to be back in the future.

Hopefully a first of many

Anthony_K, Nov 2024
The most memorable portion was riding the horse and the great sights. Scary initially but pretty smooth after the first hurdle

Great introduction for a Ride

Ray_D, Oct 2024
It was fun, our trail guides Tina and Tracey our Wranglers were fantastic guides and were made the experience very fun, the park is huge and has lots to offer as well.If you never been on a horse before this is a perfect introduction.

the horse back riding is...

katharine_r, Oct 2024
the horse back riding is easy going and you get to learn about the history, wildlife, and plants of the area. the tour guides were very friendly

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