Corolla Wild Horse Tours

Wild Horse Tours in Corolla was the best! Windy October day and didn't expect to see too many horses. Boy was I wrong! Our fantastic driver and tour guide Tyler even saw a horse he had never seen before. Amazing scenery and the ride on the 4x4 Beach was spectacular. Chose to go at the 4:30pm time block and I think that was the winner! Even saw a mare nursing her foal. Thanks Tyler for the amazing education on the Bankers as well! 👏💯🌊🐎

Best tour I've ever taken, our guide was Travis, he was the best! He made sure we had a good experience and got to see lots of the wild horses, even the new one that was born last week

Alex was our driver...he did an amazing job! Was very friendly and knowledgeable. He even tried to stay on the less "bumpy" parts of the sand dunes. Seeing the horses was awesome. A bit pricey but when you take into consideration of the gas, driver, and beach access etc it was worth it!

Such a fun tour! Our guide was Casey and he was great - he told us about the horses, sea turtles and fulgurite (and each group got a piece). We all had a really great time and I would definitely recommend it!

AMAZING! Definitely recommend! Such a fun experience. We saw so many horses on the beach and in the neighborhoods. Our guide, Casey made it even better. He was so fun and had the best energy. And he was also very informative.

If you like to see horses grazing in people’s yards, residential areas, etc. because the housing has encroached on their natural habitat this is the tour for you. Btw….I don’t think the homeowners are too happy about the tour vehicles coming thru their neighborhood, but I guess they understand this is what happens when you build or buy a house in this area. We didn’t see horses on the beaches…We did see plenty of four wheel drive vehicles and bikinis. In addition, we saw a back hoe and trucks bringing in construction materials for new housing. My wife and I agreed the best part of the tour was riding along the water’s edge with the wind and the spray. When I complained to Julie, the manager, she just kept saying I should have done my research.. whatever that means.

It was a chilly day, but a fun tour and well worth it. I brought a blanket as I learned in previous reviews to bring (also provided by the company if desired) which was perfect. We saw a mother horse and a baby. Then we saw another solo Mustang. I had a blast!

This was beautiful. You could feel a nice breeze when you are on the tour. The views are amazing, not to mention that they drive on the beach, and you can watch a sunset. You also see a couple horses. Between the great views and the horses I highly recommend.

This was a neat experience. This company requests an arrival 30 minutes before your reservation which I see now the necessity for. Reservations are necessary as even in November I could not believe how many people were taking this tour. The tour starts at there office approx. 15 minutes away from where horses roam. The hummer vehicles are operated with diesel engines which are loud making conversation a little trying. The driver uses a mick and two speakers located at front of vehicle. People in back rows had a very difficult time hearing driver. Tour begins with a drive on beach to arrive in dunes where horses are most likely found. This company has many vehicles running at same time and drivers communicate with each other when horses are located. Very interesting to see that these animals live amongst private home properties in the sand dune area. The drive can be a little bumpy at times as paths are all natural, no paved roads. After taking this tour I am so glad we did not attempt this on our own. These horses roam a large area and are hidden by dunes, brush and buildings. Besides the fact you need a vehicle to traverse loose sand. If your interested seeing wild horses in a natural environment this tour is worth your time and money. I do say that a better sound system in vehicles would enhance experience.

A group of us went on the horse tour. It was our first time, we can't believe we haven't done it before. It was so fun and relaxing. The seats were comfortable. The weather was perfect. Our tour guide, Horace was amazing. We saw all kinds of horses and birds and Houses. The dunes were fun. Our driver was in and out of the dunes and the trucks. It was like a race, but fun and relaxing. There's a halfway point where he stops to let the ladies use the restroom which was very accommodating. We really enjoyed this trip. It's a must for everyone to do this. It was on my bucket list. I am a happy camper.

Only fun part was seeing the baby deer. Horses are boring just standing there eating grass. Hot and very bumpy ride in the back of a literal pickup truck. Not recommend for kids. One kid fell asleep halfway through.

4/25/2023 With Clint the tour guide. Great time great tour guide. We had a party of 13 and the entire experience was fantastic!!!

My family and I had a wonderful time at Corolla Wild Horse Tours! There were about 8-10 horses visible on our We had the 1:00pm slot and so we thought it would be too hot but it was wonderful because the roof is a solid blue that fully protects from the sun on top. No need to be overly concerned about sunscreen unless sitting on the end! The tour guide was very informed about the horses and the history of the area. It was a fun real estate tour as well! The vehicle was in excellent condition and would do it again in a heartbeat!

We had so much fun! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw 8 horses total, and learned not only about them, but also about the history of the island. Definitely keep your seat belt buckled, and don't wear a hat unless you can secure it under your chin. If you're prone to motion sickness you may want to take a Dramamine prior to the tour.

Our guide, Horace, was excellent- informative and funny, and we saw several groups of wild horses on the trip. Would definitely recommend!

Excellent tour and staff would highly recommend doing this while visiting the Outer Banks. Knowledgeable Team found us 30+ horses roaming free and hanging around people homes for shade. Very informative and interactive Tour, Kudos to our Tour Guide Clint!

Karen gave us an amazing tour of the area where these amazing Spanish mustangs live. She was very informative and helpful, answering questions and allowing amazing photo opportunities at each of the horse sightings. On our way back along the beach, we got to see 5 horses with a week old colt! What a thrill! Karen knew the names and ages of many of the horses we "met." We have seen the horses in the past, but always did a self guided tour by jeep. This tour was even better because we learned so much and could ask questions, too. We highly recommend this company and Karen!

All other factors being equal, if you're trying to decide between tours and respect the values most small businesses uphold, I'd put this tour company at the bottom of the list. We made a reservation for 12:30 pm then called back ten minutes later to move it to 10:00 am because my husband had a client call. Woman on the phone reassured my husband that would be moved to the 10am tour. Upon arrival we discovered that someone had dropped the ball. The person at the counter (Julia- doing the best she could given that she wasn't responsible for the screw up) acknowledged that another employee- a new hire- had failed to take the steps to confirm the change. The only concession was a full refund. We were two families with four kids (ages 2-5) in tow and now had to choose between crestfallen kids or hours in limbo. Then I asked to speak to the owner- Wendy White- who was on the phone with her employee. Not only was this woman unapologetic, she was hostile. I started by recognizing mistakes happen but saddled with four toddlers, the 2.5 hours was more than an inconvenience. It also meant my husband, who had a work call that afternoon, wouldn't be able to make the tour. Her response was to blame us. "It was on you to call back when we didn't email you." I was incredulous and then she said, "You can go on this tour or you can take the refund. Either way, I WILL fill those seats." Not wanting to disappoint the kids, we waited it out and went on the 12:30 tour. The majority of it is through rows of beach houses with a wild horse few and far between- we spotted two in front yards and one along the beachfront. On a sunny day, the open air ride is nice. But the owner is not.

If you're interested in seeing the wild horses of Corolla this is the tour company you want to go with. Very friendly service from reservations to tour guides. You'll ride along in a covered vehicle (great to keep out the sun!) along the Corolla beach which is cool enough, but as you go through the area you'll spot the beautiful horses. Of the 100 or so remaining in the area we ended up spotting roughly 20. We had a great time!

We took a 2:00 tour today, I've been on three with another tour group so I wasn't sure how this would compare. Difference in vehicles is most obvious, pickup truck with bench seats on both sides of the bed of the truck with a canopy overtop, and no conversation unless stopped, verses wide hummer with 4 rows of horizontal seating and driver can easily discuss. I have to say I prefer the other tour for seating and discussion, however we had a great tour with Edna. Great driver and very knowledgeable, we captured some beautiful shots of the horses on the beach. Kudos to Edna for a great tour and history lesson.

Great tour! Our guide was really knowledgeable and fun. He stopped the truck occasionally to get out and tell us about the horses and their history. It was fun driving on the beach. He also knew all of the horses names, and knew where to find them. When he found them, he'd also turn the truck around, so that each side of people could see the horses. That was really nice because sometimes it was hard to see over peoples heads and cameras. The whole tour was two hours long.

Ned was our guide. Knowledgeable, great sense of humor, obviously loves the horses, went out of his way to find them. Learned alot of history and lore about the homes and area. Knew the horses by name and their stories. Heard an update on Raymond, the donkey as well. Great tour!

Booked a tour for our group of 10 and requested Horace, based on a referral we received from a group of ladies eating lunch next to us at Corolla Village Bbq. What a great suggestion they had! We planned on going on a horse tour but didn't have a clue which service to use, as we've heard good and bad reviews. We did the 5pm tour. The woman who helped us with our reservation told us to pack sweatshirts and we could have a soft cooler with beer, pop, etc. The open air 4x4 starts on the street, then to the dunes. It's pretty bumpy and windy. Horace was so knowledge and wanted to share history with us & welcomed our questions. We saw about 30-35 horses...the tour was worth every penny! Riding in the dunes was fun and seeing how people live in this preserve was enlightening. We all got a little wind burn, but at the same time, this tour was the highlight of our trip!

Had a lot of fun seeing the beautiful wild horses, froze my ass off but it was a great experience!

Wow! I absolutely loved my tour. The tour guide was informative and did her best to find the horses. My favorite was the drive along the beach and watching the horses frolicking along the beach. A once in a lifetime experience definitely worth paying for and experiencing. Just book it!

Corolla wild horse tours did not disappoint! We did something similar last year and this time around was awesome as well. We were so lucky to actually find most of the horses on the beach and super close up. They are so beautiful it was breathtaking. Ned was our guide and he was really great! Super knowledgeable about everything, very passionate about the horses (which I loved) and a great story teller! We had a private tour which I would definitely recommend as you can spread out and really enjoy the ride. Ask for Ned if you go!

Absolutely loved this place!!! Paul was very informative with a great sense of humor! Totally recommend taking the horse tour it was the highlight of our trip. Try it, you'll like it!!!!

Craig our tour ride was fabulous!! A lot of knowledge about the towns out there in the communities it was awesome. He took us where the horses were at it was absolutely amazing. He also knew a lot about the historical stuff that's in the area. Now the bad stuff LOL we went on the 330 tour it was absolutely freezing I was so grateful I had a windbreaker in the car. My suggestion make sure you take more instead of less. It's very very rough riding on the beach and the corners. There was a couple times I think all of us on there we're airborne LOL. Now I know why they say no one under 40 pounds or four years old. It's definitely an adult ride in the back of the truck. Craig asked me to do an honest review so that's what I'm doing. Overall it was an amazing trip we had an amazing time. The morning after we hurt everywhere

Awesome day in OBX thanks to Corolla Wild Horse Tours! My sister booked this tour for our family (this was her second time). We had a teenager, a tween, a grandparent and three adults. We all really enjoyed our time. If you have a large group like ours you will be all together in a very nice Suburban. Our tour guide was like a tracker he could tell by the tracks where the horses were. We found 63 horses that day including two foals. It was awesome to witness them in their natural habitat. The best part is that our contribution went directly to the horse foundation that cares for these beautiful ponies. I would definitely do it again!

Very disappointed. Before we left we were told that they hadnt seen ANY horses... zero , in the past few days . He said they were setup deep in the marsh for food this time of year. The tour started and when we stopped for a restroom break he told the people behind us that sightings won't be good until about 4 more weeks ! What a racket! If you haven't seen any and you know it will be 4 more weeks how in good faith can you offer horse tours? What a rip off. It's like offering whale tours in Hawaii when the whales are still migrating! Oh... we did see 1 emaciated horse .

Terrible horse tour. We have visited obx for many years and have been on horse tours with several different companies and have enjoyed them all...until we took this one. The tour guide gave a presentation about the history of the area, unfortunately unless you were sitting on the side he was speaking on you couldn't hear a word he said due to the wind, perhaps a speaker or voice amplifier would help. The tour guide was excessively speeding through the sand which caused a dangerous bumpy ride. Several in the party were nauseous. I expect the ride to be a little bumpy especially going over hills, but this was dangerous...many had bumps and bruises afterwards. We would regularly fly a foot out of our seat onto the hard bench or bang our legs on the metal posts. The driver liked to play "chicken" with other drivers on the sand beach, forcing them to change lanes, but when no one was around he would move from lane to lane making it even bumpier. Most disappointing was I contacted the horse tour company directly to let them know our experience and concerns, and they had no interest in following up with any question to address our concerns. Based on signs you can tell locals hate the horse tour companies...after our experience at this place I completely understand. Avoid this tour with Corolla Wild Horse Tours! Book with a better company.

Craig did an excellent job explaining the history of the wild horses and finding many for us to see and photograph

Corolla wild horse tours but the wagons said back beach tours or something. Good experience, saw quite a few horses. Wish I'd sat on the left as the right hand side missed out on most of the horse views and I'd assumed they'd reverse so everyone got a fair view. Two hours in total, it was quite long, especially as there were two screaming kids in the wagon that were too young to enjoy the tour.

After suffering through 2 hours of breathing exhaust fumes in the "Delta" vehicle, I examined the floorboard to find that there were holes in it, which allowed exhaust gases to leak up into the passenger compartment where I sat. The exhaust pipe ends in the wheel well, trapping gases directly underneath the passenger compartment. This is a passenger safety concern, so I brought it to the attention of the driver and the mechanic, who were both nonchalant about it. I therefore called the management, who said they'd look into it. I do not know what if anything they did. In case anyone thinks I am just dreaming up a problem, I am a former ASE Master Certified technician with 30+ years experience. No vehicle should vent exhaust fumes under the chassis, yet I was told by both their technician and the manager that "some models" were different. Maybe so, but I can assure the reader, NO MODEL should vent exhaust gases into the wheel well. It is quite dangerous to do that! Other concerns-the driver refused to use the speaker system, even when asked to do so. If you're sitting in the back (a position which you will have no control over) you may have problems hearing what is said on the road, although all will be clear once you're in the dunes. Be aware that with 13 people in a vehicle, 6 will be in the middle, meaning you will not have any frontal view and only a side view around the passenger next to you...many other companies do not cram this many into a vehicle. In fact, other companies were able to stop and let everyone out, which we didn't do, because you'd have to climb over two seats to accomplish that from where I was seated. Picture yourself sliding into the back of a large box van only with less headroom and you get the idea. BTW, the frontal view probably was OK back when they originally fitted the vehicle out, since there were angled plexiglas screens which would normally have allowed forward vision for the rear passengers. However, these screens haven't been maintained over the years and were completely opaque, thus rendering forward visibility to zero. The good news is the driver did find us the horses, and we did get some pictures of them, though he never completely stopped so that we could get great shots. All in all, I would strongly suggest you stay away from this company if for no other reason than for your safety and health, especially if you have infants or are in the latter stages of pregnancy. This is a serious public health and maintenance issue that should never have been allowed to pass inspection. Anyone who doubts me, look at my hundreds of reviews. Yes, I am anticipating a rebuttal by management. I do not make any claims like this lightly. in fact, I believe this is the first time in all my years on TA. Avoid for your own health and safety!

Disappointing. Horses found in the backyards of residents. Dont expect prancing on the beach. Rough bumpy trip through estates.

This was an awesome experience! All ages in our group had a blast! Highly recommend! Kathy Sue was our guide and she was awesome!! Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this experience!

We had a group of 15 the tour guide was awesome. The staff inside the bobs horse tour office (same company) was pretty snotty and piss poor attitude but the tour guide went all over to find horses for us to see and stopped and gave some local history. He even stopped at a roped off section for turtles.

We had an awesome experience today! Thank you Horace for taking your time and finding horses. Also for taking time to allow us to take family photos and find shells! We really enjoyed our trip!!

While the horses were amazing to see, it was very disappointing to ride behind a passenger that continued to cough and face our direction-(the way the wind was blowing) & yet refused to wear a mask. Your company has done a few things to comply with safety standards, but we were very uncomfortable with the seating arrangements. We did appreciate our guide who was very knowledgeable and respectful towards promoting safety for the historical horses. Would definitely NOT recommend this tour if you have concerns in regards to COVID.

Loved this! It was a highlight of the trip! Horace was a great tour guide. We saw probably 30-40 horses. I highly recommend a tour because the horses rarely frolic on the beach and knowing the roads and houses and where they hide is a huge perk!

Such a fun family thing! Horace was a great guide. We saw probably 30 different horses and kids were entertained by the horses and also driving on the beach...it's bumpy and kids thought it was like a roller coaster (adventure, not really that rough). Kids with us ranged from 2-9 years old and everyone loved it. Will definitely do it again!

Long trip to see a few horses in a fenced area. Should just call it a beach excursion.

This is our 2nd time going with Corolla wild horse tour can't say enough how knowledgeable the tour guides are. This year our guide was Dan. He was fantastic and found the horses in short order. Definitely recommend this tour when visiting the obx and Corolla wild horsetours as they are the most comfortable across the beach and 4x4 area

We had never been driving on the beach or up to Carova so we enjoyed the tour. However, if I had been to Carova before, I definitely wouldn't think the tour was worth it. The wild horse part of the tour is pretty minimal so if you are going on the tour to see lots of wild horses, you will be disappointed. We saw a total of 11 horses, basically munching on grass - just as you could see if you drive through the country and look at horses in pastures. These horses aren't in pastures, but otherwise it's pretty much the same. The other caveat about the tour is that you are separated from the driver/tour guide. Thus, there are several stops (about 3) when the tour guide will get out of the front of the truck and talk with you about the horses and/or Carova, but otherwise there is no commentary. Some small portions are pretty bumpy - i.e. getting on and off of the beach and the few times that the driver crossed tire tracks to follow a different set. But otherwise it wasn't as bumpy as I thought it would be.

Once in a life time experience. Go!

Your was fantastic. Mike was very knowledgeable of the history. He found most of the horses. We could be more pleased.

So much fun!!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area. Even houses and who they belonged to. Went in the morning tour at 8:30. Tour guide thought we would see a lot of horses. We saw 8-10. Wild horses. Loved being off the beatin path and seeing all the houses I know doing this with our vehicle we would not have known all the right turns and probably would have got lost. We even saw a lot of dolphins. Had larger group and a Toddler. Highly recommend one of these tours. Would have loved to do the evening one. Just wasn't sure the toddler would .

Super fun, and super kid friendly driver. Saw 37 horses while we were out. Saw the sunset and turtle eggs. Def recommend this tour. Bring a sweatshirt in the 6pm tour.

Our guide has been everywhere. He didn't talk too much but did just enough "guiding". We went on the evening tour and the weather was perfect. On our way back it was a bit windy but still pleasant. They recommend taking water or drinks with you but they are hard to hold on to since it's so bumpy! There were a few horses and a couple of deer. We enjoyed the ride!

Great experience! Love the tour, seeing several of the horses, and Horace was an excellent guide!!

This was a lot of fun! I can't tell you how we decided on this company out of the many, but I'm so glad we did. They are the closest to the 4x4 beach as far as I can tell, nestled in with a pizza spot and a landscaping company. It was very convenient for us from our house in Corolla. They have parking and restrooms for a last minute trip before you head out on the beach--I strongly recommend this, because once you're out in the truck there's nowhere to go. The seats were comfortable. The ride is basically a tricked out pickup truck with four rows of bench seating covered by a canopy. Each seat has a seat belt, but be sure to bring a car seat or booster seat for all children 80 pounds or less. The one negative is they don't help with seating at all--people just pour into the truck at will. So our party ended up divided across three of the four rows. Once you're boarded, it takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the area where the horses tend to congregate, so you're just enjoying some people watching while cruising in an open air vehicle. The people watching was almost more fun than the horses! We did find horses, and they were beautiful--much healthier looking than the wild ponies of Assateague. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts with us. They work for tips, so don't forget to thank them with cash. It ends up being an expensive few hours of fun, but worth it, in my opinion.

Absolutely worth it! If you love animals and a little off roading then you will love this mini adventure. Our guide Vanessa was so much fun!

If you're in the OBX, definitely make sure to do this. Definitely worth your money. We had Horace as our tour guide. Luckily, he's also the president of the Corolla historical society, so he shared with us a lot of fun facts about the OBX. The truck we were in was also the best out of the other trucks we saw out there on the beach. The seats are elevated so you can see more and includes seat belts! We ventured far out into the northern part of OBX and got to see the natural dunes and wild beaches. And of course, the wild horses:)

Amazing. Fun. We went and I was about to burst because I had to use the bathroom and right away they drove to a bathroom. This was so fun and got so many good pictures. If you like horses and if you don't, you will still love it.

Àmazing, amazing, amazing! Great kayaking, Adam is the best guide! There were 10 in our party from 5-56... novice to expert and he was great with knew and all... we even got to see the horses on the drive back to the store... if you are looking for a lot of fun, seriously go do the kayak tour, have fun in nature they are all wonderful folks!

I spent a lot of time choosing which of the several horse tours to book with and what time to go. Reading reviews helped tremendously and it was between two companies. Corolla wild horse tours had the best day and time so I chose the 6:15-8:15pm on a Thursday evening in hopes to see the sunset as well as horses. They even had a coupon available for adults. There were 6 of us in our party, 4 adults and 2 children. The truck comfortably seated 4 people per row, cushioned and shaded. We still wore sunscreen, bug spray, and sunglasses. The open air ride was great and kept us cooled down. It does get a little bumpy driving on the beach so be prepared for that, meaning hold on to your belongings. My 9yo daughter was relaxed from the ride at the beginning before seeing the horses, to the point she asked if I would wake her up when we saw anything. Like I said, it was a bit bumpy but otherwise soothing with the waves, wind and beach cruising. Our guide was "H" who would stop occasionally and give a short, interesting history lesson on the wild horses and the area. He also drove close to the horses, gave plenty of time to take pictures/videos, and let us out on the beach. We counted at least 20 wild horses in various areas of the beach and dunes. Six of the horses were cooling off by the water and we were able to get off the truck to view them. It was absolutely beautiful!!!! The two kids enjoyed playing in the sand and water as a short break in the tour with the horses near. I wish I knew how to share pictures because I have gorgeous ones of the 20 horses. The 2 hour beach drive alone was worth it especially seeing the sunset. Our group loved the experience. We were hoping to see dolphins but instead we saw a washed up stingray. There were also many other tour guides driving around but not many people on the beach being a later time touring. The beach houses were neat to look at and "H" answered many questions about them also. **Don't forget to tip your guide!

Great tour guide with in depth knowledge of area. Took the early morning tour and saw many horses.