Horseback Ride Height Requirements
Short answer: The tours that set a minimum ask for between 100 and 140 cm (39–55 in). Most other listings do not state one. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 33 horseback rides in 6 destinations. Height minimums for horseback rides run from 100 cm (39 in) to 140 cm (55 in), across 9 tours that state one.
By destination
| Destination | Height requirement | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 4 of 4 qualify | 4 of 10 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 1 of 1 qualify | 1 of 6 |
| Cancun Mexico | 1 of 1 qualify | 1 of 14 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 1 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Tulum Mexico | 1 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Queenstown New Zealand | 1 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
Tours that qualify
| Tour | Height requirement | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancun horseback ride with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | $89 | Check dates |
| Horseback Riding Beach and Desert in Cabo | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | $85 | Check dates |
| Cabo San Lucas Camel and Horseback Ride with ATV Adventure | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | $175 | Check dates |
| Horseback Ride, ATV, Ziplines & Cenote from Tulum | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | $74 | Check dates |
| Horseback Ride, ATV, Zipline, Cenote from Playa del Carmen | 100 cm (3 ft 3 in) | $66 | Check dates |
| Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | $161 | Check dates |
| Cabo San Lucas Horseback Ride on Beach and Desert | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | $60 | Check dates |
| Los Cabos ATV/UTV and Horseback Riding Tour with Tequila Tasting | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) | $105 | Check dates |
| Kualoa Ranch - Horseback Walking Tour | 140 cm (4 ft 7 in) | $162 | Check dates |
Questions
How tall do you have to be for a horseback ride?
The tours that set a minimum ask for between 100 and 140 cm (39–55 in). Most other listings do not state one.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.