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Outer Banks Wild Horse Tours
Corolla, NC
See the NC state horse: The OBX Wild Spanish Mustang Horses
Tour with us to find the Outer Banks Wild Corolla Spanish Mustang Horses and discover some of the most unique sights OBX has to offer. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides take you onto pristine northern beaches that are accessible only with a 4x4 off-road vehicle.With more terrain, no two tours are ever the same;
so if you like history, ecology, adventure, & quick-witted comedy, we have you covered.
Wild Horse Adventure Tours is proud to offer Hummer Adventure Tours! Feel the ocean breeze and taste the salty beach air as you cruise the Outer Banks beaches in our exclusive OPEN AIR, 13-passenger Hummers with one of our seasoned guides in search of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs! With the added capabilities of our custom designed open air Hummer H1s, we venture into three previously inaccessible and distinct ecosystems teeming with wildlife of all types! New exclusive rights to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Swan Beach allow us to view the horses in their natural environment.
TripAdvisor Reviews & Certificates
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Great adventure in Corolla We went to see the wild horses on Corolla on Friday, November 25. Our guide and driver Giovanna (“G”) couldn’t have been any better. Her knowledge of the... read moreWe went to see the wild horses on Corolla on Friday, November 25. Our guide and driver Giovanna (“G”) couldn’t have been any better. Her knowledge of the horses and the overall area was outstanding. We saw so many and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We didn’t know it was an open air hummer (maybe our fault) and it was cold, but we thoroughly enjoyed the whole time with the group. read less WizardWild Horses Tour Guide Stu Laird Stu Laird was our guide on the last cold day in November just prior to the end of the season. He was a great driver travelling over and around the... read moreStu Laird was our guide on the last cold day in November just prior to the end of the season. He was a great driver travelling over and around the dunes to first find where the horses might be. One or two, sometimes three horses would cluster around or near the homes of the residents. He had terrific knowledge of the conservation of the area, the oversight of issues affecting the horses, and the dedicated effort to preserve the land keeping the health and safety of the horses foremost to preserve their lives and legacy. Stu would locate the horse(s). We would observe and then a U-turn at the top pf the road brought the other side of the vehicle into position for the occupants on the other side of the vehicle to have a near observation. It was not easy to maneuver a hummer over those roads. Stu was an expert driver. The drivers too communicated sightings. Kudos to the tour company. All was thoroughly organized and well administered. Thank you so much. read less Mary G.Great experience What an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Tom Baker, was so knowledgeable of the area and horses. He was very respectful of the neighborhoods, the beaches, dunes, and... read moreWhat an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Tom Baker, was so knowledgeable of the area and horses. He was very respectful of the neighborhoods, the beaches, dunes, and environment where the horses live. Being a long-time local, he knows the history of the area very well, too. The seats in the Hummer are very comfortable. If you have any medical issues (ie back or hip problems) you may want to not be in the back row as it can get kind of bouncy. read less Tracy L - Island Tour The tour guides are Knowledgeable about the history and nature of the island. Good equipment and organization. Entertaining and in donmoore1204Bext tour ever! What an amazing adventure! If you have the chance to go with Mark I would highly suggest it. He was a storyteller. We not only learned about the wonderful work... read moreWhat an amazing adventure! If you have the chance to go with Mark I would highly suggest it. He was a storyteller. We not only learned about the wonderful work they are doing with the horses but some of the local history and lore as well. Mark was courteous to other guides and they all worked together to give all the clients the best experience available. The vehicles were comfy and safe and the driving was excellent. We saw horses everywhere. I cannot talk up this tour enough. Definitely a must if you are ever in the OBX. read less Beelzebubby1969Great experience! We had Richard for our horse tour and he was incredibly knowledgeable and a great time!! Thanks for a great experience! Bennett L
- Another amazing tour Second year taking this tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and so fun! We had a large group, 13, so we had our own... read moreSecond year taking this tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and so fun! We had a large group, 13, so we had our own car. It was so much fun and the horses are amazing. We did a sunset tour so the views were awesome. Would deff recommend and we will be back next year! … read less StephanieWild Horse Adventure Tree was our tour guide and we loved him! He kept a great balance of information, history, humor and entertainment! I would absolutely take his tour again! I appreciate that... read moreTree was our tour guide and we loved him! He kept a great balance of information, history, humor and entertainment! I would absolutely take his tour again! I appreciate that this company is involved with the local conservation group! Tree told us about how they partner with them and what they do as a tour group to allow you to see the horses, but not be too invasive to them and how you can do it! It was really said to learned they lost a couple horses this past year just from people trying to feed the horses apples or something 😩... Overall, I would highly suggest this group to tour you around to see the wild horses! ❤️ … read less Natalee GFun Excursion First of all our guide, John S., was amazing. He was dressed like we were going on a safari and he played fun music on the way to the beach... read moreFirst of all our guide, John S., was amazing. He was dressed like we were going on a safari and he played fun music on the way to the beach area. He was knowledgeable about so many things but especially the Corolla area and the horses. He gave us tons of history on how they came to America. My favorite quote of the day was “we can have more houses and more horses.” He believes, and it’s true, that it is up to the humans to protect the horses because they are dying out. Where there used to be 6,000, the population has dwindled to 100. But there is hope because we saw a baby foal, Brigette, and she was beautiful. John was also very “user-friendly” for all ages. We had small children on our tour and he was very respectful to all, yet funny for adults. I highly recommend this company. They, John, made sure we saw horses! It was an adventure we will surely remember for a long time. … read less RhondaAmor
- Wild Horse Tours Great trip! Saw plenty of horses and the tour guide was excellent. He knew a great deal about the area and his humor was appropriate for all on... read moreGreat trip! Saw plenty of horses and the tour guide was excellent. He knew a great deal about the area and his humor was appropriate for all on the tour. Also, he was making sure we saw horses on the trip. read less 56Arthur19Amazing fun! Fantastic experience! This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Tom Baker was super informative and patient! He made sure we found the horses and had time to get pictures... read moreThis was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Tom Baker was super informative and patient! He made sure we found the horses and had time to get pictures and enjoy them before moving on! We had a great time driving down the beach and hearing about the history of Corolla. We can’t wait to book a second trip! … read less RebekahGreat trip! John was our tour guide and was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and fun! Definitely recommend this company to see the horses in Corolla. bcalafiore
- Loved this tour We loved the tour! Saw a lot of horses. Our guide was great and very informative. Would definitely recommend!! Brennan KThe Highlight of our Summer Heading out on a guided tour with Tree was a highlight of the summer for our family. Our daughter, she is six, loves horses! So this trip was a surprise... read moreHeading out on a guided tour with Tree was a highlight of the summer for our family. Our daughter, she is six, loves horses! So this trip was a surprise for her and we are so glad we did. To see the joy on her face as we encountered over 20 horses on our tour is a memory that will last a lifetime. Tree was so awesome our daughter even named her stuffed horse from the gift shop after him, Tree. … read less Greg DA Must Do....John was the BEST! What a great experience! John was entertaining, knowledgable, and brought the FUN! We had such an amazing time and I would recommend this tour (and John) to... read moreWhat a great experience! John was entertaining, knowledgable, and brought the FUN! We had such an amazing time and I would recommend this tour (and John) to anyone! It's clear that Wild Horse Adventure Tours not only care about sharing the amazing Wild Horses with tourists (from Golden, Colorado), but also conserving the Wild Horse population and informing guests on how they can help! We are traveling with a 4 year old and there were enough sights and amazing stories from John to keep our little one engaged! We were on the 10am tour and saw lots of beautiful, majestic horses....even a few foals. Great play list John!!! Thank you for an awesome morning. … read less Shannon W
- Excellent Tour Giavana was excellent. She was knowledgeable, Passionate and engaging. We saw at least 30 horses on our tour. Would do it again. My adult children loved it as well. BJWeaveA horse tour with many firsts… We loved the Wild Horse Adventure Tour with Wiley! We not only got to see wild horses for the first time, but we also got to see part of the... read moreWe loved the Wild Horse Adventure Tour with Wiley! We not only got to see wild horses for the first time, but we also got to see part of the Outer Banks we have never visited, ride right on the beach, ride in a hummer, and we learned a lot about the wild horses and the local area from Wiley! The kids and adults in our group all had a great time. So glad we did this! … read less Jodie KA must do & so glad we did. My bucket list is complete. Our day started without any issues. Our tour guide Stu was fabulous. We learned so much about the wild horses of Corolla from Stu. The... read moreMy bucket list is complete. Our day started without any issues. Our tour guide Stu was fabulous. We learned so much about the wild horses of Corolla from Stu. The day was a bit cloudy and much cooler than it had been lately, but it made for a much more comfortable ride. Stu was kind enough to stop along the route back to take a picture of us along the beach. I am so happy I booked thru this company. I had done a lot of research & really appreciated such a well organized tour. … read less Lynda H
- Giovanna was GREAT! Had such an awesome time. Giovanna was informative and fun! A must do when you go to the Outer Banks! MaryBeth D
Good tour but not quite what I envisioned Nice tour and got to see some horses but wasn't quite I imagined. Would recommend giving people to spend 10 to 15 minutes just hanging on the beach as its... read moreNice tour and got to see some horses but wasn't quite I imagined. Would recommend giving people to spend 10 to 15 minutes just hanging on the beach as its 60 minutes of riding around people's houses... Either way a good tour and pretty cool to see horses in the wild. read less Jeff MichelsonMust do in Corolla! Loved this tour with Richard! Saw so many horses and learned a lot. Richard definitely knew his stuff. I especially enjoyed learning about conservation efforts in Corolla and how they... read moreLoved this tour with Richard! Saw so many horses and learned a lot. Richard definitely knew his stuff. I especially enjoyed learning about conservation efforts in Corolla and how they are keeping the horses wild. read less Lindsay S - Local treasure Like the Corolla horses,our tour guide Wiley, was a local treasurer. His knowledge and passion made this an amazing adventure which you should not miss. We took an early morning... read moreLike the Corolla horses,our tour guide Wiley, was a local treasurer. His knowledge and passion made this an amazing adventure which you should not miss. We took an early morning tour and saw many horses among the beautiful ocean and dunes. read less Barbara DFantastic Best part of was everything from start to finish!Bill our driver was terrific!Horses on beach in dunes under house’s!When we weren’t seeing horses had a great ride through the dunes. Betty VNice ride Wiley was a great tour guide. Saw lots of horses and had a fun and bumpy ride. Cool seeing and learning about the beach villages. Kyle W
- Outstanding experience This trip was much more entertaining and informative then we had imagined it would be. Everything was great from checkin to completion. Our driver, Mark, was very an excellent tour... read moreThis trip was much more entertaining and informative then we had imagined it would be. Everything was great from checkin to completion. Our driver, Mark, was very an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a lot of details about the horses, their environment and their history. We saw lots of horses on the beach, on the dunes and in the neighborhood's. The Hummer we road in was very comfortable for riding on the beaches and over the dunes. We highly recommend this company for your tour. … read less Thomas PierceAwesome experience! Went in expecting to see a few horses but our driver “The Outlaw” Tom Baker, gave us the best wild horse experience we could’ve ever asked for! We saw horses... read moreWent in expecting to see a few horses but our driver “The Outlaw” Tom Baker, gave us the best wild horse experience we could’ve ever asked for! We saw horses on the beach, saw a family with baby horses (just a few months old) and even two male horses that were fighting over a herd of female horses! Definitely worth the money and you definitely need to ask for - “The Outlaw” Tom Baker! … read less Doug TGreat Fun! Had a great time on the tour! Saw many horses, including Rambler and his harem walking the beach! Too cool! Our driver was Dean, and... read moreHad a great time on the tour! Saw many horses, including Rambler and his harem walking the beach! Too cool! Our driver was Dean, and he was very knowledgeable. The jeeps are very comfortable. This company has a close relationship with the group overseeing the horses, so they are very respectful of the horses and know each horse by name and it's history. A must do on an OBX vacation. … read less Mary K
- Great time! Tom ,our guide ,was very knowledgeable about the area and the horses. He answered all our questions thoroughly. The whole experience was fantastic from the booking online to the moment... read moreTom ,our guide ,was very knowledgeable about the area and the horses. He answered all our questions thoroughly. The whole experience was fantastic from the booking online to the moment we returned. Thank you! read less Marie EThe tour to take! We heard about a wild horse tour as a "must do" in the Outer Banks. If you have to do one, I highly recommend Wild House Adventure Tours and... read moreWe heard about a wild horse tour as a "must do" in the Outer Banks. If you have to do one, I highly recommend Wild House Adventure Tours and if you can, request Richard Clemence. He was awesome. Friendly, funny, polite and VERY informative. You can tell he is passionate about the care and conservation of the wild horse. You get to ride in a large Hummer and head up to the area along the beach where the wild horse are. It's about a 2 hour trip so bring your camera, sunblock and water. Now here is the only rub. If you are expecting (as we were), riding along open dunes looking for a bunch of wild horses running around...then you will be disappointed. They are often hard to see and the drivers radio each other when there is a sighting. There may be a couple here and there. Also, unfortunately, there is a fair amount of development so you may see horses in yards, on sand "streets" and under porches. The history of how the Spanish Colonial horses came to be and how adaptable they are to the climate is amazing but just set your expectations. Think "zoo", not "safari". … read less Dale SangA good time was had by all. Hard to pick. The ride itself was great fun, but going out into the area and really seeing horses just free and wandering about was almost too hard to... read moreHard to pick. The ride itself was great fun, but going out into the area and really seeing horses just free and wandering about was almost too hard to believe. Stu was our driver/guide and he was easy to listen to, full of information (he actually lives out there), and made sure that we saw as many horses as we could. We had a multigenerational party and even the kiddos had a good time. Thank you, Stu. … read less Regina M
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- Great adventure in Corolla We went to see the wild horses on Corolla on Friday, November 25. Our guide and driver Giovanna (“G”) couldn’t have been any better. Her knowledge of the... read moreWe went to see the wild horses on Corolla on Friday, November 25. Our guide and driver Giovanna (“G”) couldn’t have been any better. Her knowledge of the horses and the overall area was outstanding. We saw so many and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We didn’t know it was an open air hummer (maybe our fault) and it was cold, but we thoroughly enjoyed the whole time with the group. read less WizardWild Horses Tour Guide Stu Laird Stu Laird was our guide on the last cold day in November just prior to the end of the season. He was a great driver travelling over and around the... read moreStu Laird was our guide on the last cold day in November just prior to the end of the season. He was a great driver travelling over and around the dunes to first find where the horses might be. One or two, sometimes three horses would cluster around or near the homes of the residents. He had terrific knowledge of the conservation of the area, the oversight of issues affecting the horses, and the dedicated effort to preserve the land keeping the health and safety of the horses foremost to preserve their lives and legacy. Stu would locate the horse(s). We would observe and then a U-turn at the top pf the road brought the other side of the vehicle into position for the occupants on the other side of the vehicle to have a near observation. It was not easy to maneuver a hummer over those roads. Stu was an expert driver. The drivers too communicated sightings. Kudos to the tour company. All was thoroughly organized and well administered. Thank you so much. read less Mary G.
- Great experience What an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Tom Baker, was so knowledgeable of the area and horses. He was very respectful of the neighborhoods, the beaches, dunes, and... read moreWhat an incredible experience! Our tour guide, Tom Baker, was so knowledgeable of the area and horses. He was very respectful of the neighborhoods, the beaches, dunes, and environment where the horses live. Being a long-time local, he knows the history of the area very well, too. The seats in the Hummer are very comfortable. If you have any medical issues (ie back or hip problems) you may want to not be in the back row as it can get kind of bouncy. read less Tracy LIsland Tour The tour guides are Knowledgeable about the history and nature of the island. Good equipment and organization. Entertaining and in donmoore1204
- Bext tour ever! What an amazing adventure! If you have the chance to go with Mark I would highly suggest it. He was a storyteller. We not only learned about the wonderful work... read moreWhat an amazing adventure! If you have the chance to go with Mark I would highly suggest it. He was a storyteller. We not only learned about the wonderful work they are doing with the horses but some of the local history and lore as well. Mark was courteous to other guides and they all worked together to give all the clients the best experience available. The vehicles were comfy and safe and the driving was excellent. We saw horses everywhere. I cannot talk up this tour enough. Definitely a must if you are ever in the OBX. read less Beelzebubby1969Great experience! We had Richard for our horse tour and he was incredibly knowledgeable and a great time!! Thanks for a great experience! Bennett L
- Another amazing tour Second year taking this tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and so fun! We had a large group, 13, so we had our own... read moreSecond year taking this tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Mike was very knowledgeable and so fun! We had a large group, 13, so we had our own car. It was so much fun and the horses are amazing. We did a sunset tour so the views were awesome. Would deff recommend and we will be back next year! … read less StephanieWild Horse Adventure Tree was our tour guide and we loved him! He kept a great balance of information, history, humor and entertainment! I would absolutely take his tour again! I appreciate that... read moreTree was our tour guide and we loved him! He kept a great balance of information, history, humor and entertainment! I would absolutely take his tour again! I appreciate that this company is involved with the local conservation group! Tree told us about how they partner with them and what they do as a tour group to allow you to see the horses, but not be too invasive to them and how you can do it! It was really said to learned they lost a couple horses this past year just from people trying to feed the horses apples or something 😩... Overall, I would highly suggest this group to tour you around to see the wild horses! ❤️ … read less Natalee G
- Fun Excursion First of all our guide, John S., was amazing. He was dressed like we were going on a safari and he played fun music on the way to the beach... read moreFirst of all our guide, John S., was amazing. He was dressed like we were going on a safari and he played fun music on the way to the beach area. He was knowledgeable about so many things but especially the Corolla area and the horses. He gave us tons of history on how they came to America. My favorite quote of the day was “we can have more houses and more horses.” He believes, and it’s true, that it is up to the humans to protect the horses because they are dying out. Where there used to be 6,000, the population has dwindled to 100. But there is hope because we saw a baby foal, Brigette, and she was beautiful. John was also very “user-friendly” for all ages. We had small children on our tour and he was very respectful to all, yet funny for adults. I highly recommend this company. They, John, made sure we saw horses! It was an adventure we will surely remember for a long time. … read less RhondaAmorWild Horse Tours Great trip! Saw plenty of horses and the tour guide was excellent. He knew a great deal about the area and his humor was appropriate for all on... read moreGreat trip! Saw plenty of horses and the tour guide was excellent. He knew a great deal about the area and his humor was appropriate for all on the tour. Also, he was making sure we saw horses on the trip. read less 56Arthur19
- Amazing fun! Fantastic experience! This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Tom Baker was super informative and patient! He made sure we found the horses and had time to get pictures... read moreThis was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Tom Baker was super informative and patient! He made sure we found the horses and had time to get pictures and enjoy them before moving on! We had a great time driving down the beach and hearing about the history of Corolla. We can’t wait to book a second trip! … read less RebekahGreat trip! John was our tour guide and was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and fun! Definitely recommend this company to see the horses in Corolla. bcalafiore
- Loved this tour We loved the tour! Saw a lot of horses. Our guide was great and very informative. Would definitely recommend!! Brennan KThe Highlight of our Summer Heading out on a guided tour with Tree was a highlight of the summer for our family. Our daughter, she is six, loves horses! So this trip was a surprise... read moreHeading out on a guided tour with Tree was a highlight of the summer for our family. Our daughter, she is six, loves horses! So this trip was a surprise for her and we are so glad we did. To see the joy on her face as we encountered over 20 horses on our tour is a memory that will last a lifetime. Tree was so awesome our daughter even named her stuffed horse from the gift shop after him, Tree. … read less Greg D
- A Must Do....John was the BEST! What a great experience! John was entertaining, knowledgable, and brought the FUN! We had such an amazing time and I would recommend this tour (and John) to... read moreWhat a great experience! John was entertaining, knowledgable, and brought the FUN! We had such an amazing time and I would recommend this tour (and John) to anyone! It's clear that Wild Horse Adventure Tours not only care about sharing the amazing Wild Horses with tourists (from Golden, Colorado), but also conserving the Wild Horse population and informing guests on how they can help! We are traveling with a 4 year old and there were enough sights and amazing stories from John to keep our little one engaged! We were on the 10am tour and saw lots of beautiful, majestic horses....even a few foals. Great play list John!!! Thank you for an awesome morning. … read less Shannon WExcellent Tour Giavana was excellent. She was knowledgeable, Passionate and engaging. We saw at least 30 horses on our tour. Would do it again. My adult children loved it as well. BJWeave
- A horse tour with many firsts… We loved the Wild Horse Adventure Tour with Wiley! We not only got to see wild horses for the first time, but we also got to see part of the... read moreWe loved the Wild Horse Adventure Tour with Wiley! We not only got to see wild horses for the first time, but we also got to see part of the Outer Banks we have never visited, ride right on the beach, ride in a hummer, and we learned a lot about the wild horses and the local area from Wiley! The kids and adults in our group all had a great time. So glad we did this! … read less Jodie KA must do & so glad we did. My bucket list is complete. Our day started without any issues. Our tour guide Stu was fabulous. We learned so much about the wild horses of Corolla from Stu. The... read moreMy bucket list is complete. Our day started without any issues. Our tour guide Stu was fabulous. We learned so much about the wild horses of Corolla from Stu. The day was a bit cloudy and much cooler than it had been lately, but it made for a much more comfortable ride. Stu was kind enough to stop along the route back to take a picture of us along the beach. I am so happy I booked thru this company. I had done a lot of research & really appreciated such a well organized tour. … read less Lynda H
- Giovanna was GREAT! Had such an awesome time. Giovanna was informative and fun! A must do when you go to the Outer Banks! MaryBeth DGood tour but not quite what I envisioned Nice tour and got to see some horses but wasn't quite I imagined. Would recommend giving people to spend 10 to 15 minutes just hanging on the beach as its... read moreNice tour and got to see some horses but wasn't quite I imagined. Would recommend giving people to spend 10 to 15 minutes just hanging on the beach as its 60 minutes of riding around people's houses... Either way a good tour and pretty cool to see horses in the wild. read less Jeff Michelson
We have been voted the #1 tour company in the USA by TripAdvisor.
Certificate of Excellence Award Winner: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame: Certificate of Excellence Winners 2012- 2018
For 7,000+ impartial reviews written by previous patrons, click here.
Our Hummer H1 vehicles have been customized with your safety in mind. All designs have been over-engineered to build the safest and most comfortable ride possible. Seats have seatbelts and restraint systems for child seats. All seats are actual car seats -no boat-style bench seats or plastic bucket seats are used in our vehicles. An additional upper windshield with a top made with a combination of fine mesh and clear plastic enables occupants a 360-degree view. After customization, the Hummer is capable of seating 13 passengers with more leg room than any standard SUV. Individual seats that are 21 inches wide (no bench seats), in a stadium seating configuration, offer ultimate comfort and visibility for all.
