Sal guided horse riding tour
Activities

Sal guided horse riding tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
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£44.00
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll ride on the salt pans
  • The experience includes professional instructors and well-kept horses
  • There are flexible options for a range of experience levels
What to expect

The compact beaches and dramatic salt pans of Sal are ideal for horseback riding. Take in the beautiful scenery from the back of your well-kept and tame mount on a mellow horse riding excursion. A variety of different tours of differing lengths are available for beginners and advanced riders alike.

Head to one of Sal's premier riding schools, where you'll be paired up with your trusty steed, given your helmet and taken to either the expanses of the salt pans or a wide sweeping beach. Let the fresh air fill your nostrils as you settle into the soothing rhythm of well-trained horse – taking in the unspoilt scenery as you amble along.

This horse riding tour on Sal is great for families and groups of all levels of experience. Choose from three options ranging from a shorter beginners ride to a longer advanced ride.

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What's included
  • check Helmet
  • check Horse ride
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
What to remember
  • Let us know of your horse riding experience level beforehand – beginner, intermediate or advanced
  • Please advise us of your weight in advance – maximum weight is 90kg
  • Wear closed-toe shoes
  • Be sure to apply suncream
  • Minimum age for beginner riders is six years
  • Minimum age for intermediate and advanced riders is 13 years
  • The one-hour rides do not include galloping
  • Please be aware, for the safety of the horses, a weight check will be done before your ride and a refund won't be issued if you exceed the limit
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Patricia van Loon

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het was een ontspannen activiteit…no stress. Wel een tip om op de site aan te geven dat mensen contant geld mee moeten nemen als ze de foto’s willen ...

  • Anne

    From Netherlands - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Een heel leuke paardrijrit over de uitgestrekte zandvlakte van Sal. Te paard het eiland dwars overgestoken, bij kitebeach een stukje over het strand g ...

  • Charelle Baltes

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Voor de paarden wordt goed gezord, ze hebben goede stallen en zien er goed uit. De rit was leuk, langs de zoutvlaktes van Santa Maria en door de duine ...

  • Abir

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Annemiek

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Diervriendelijk, goed doorvoede, verzorgde paarden.

  • Loes

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great experience! The instructors are very friendly and easy going, just like most of the Cape Verdians. The horses are EXTREMELY well taken care of! ...

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