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Sal guided horse riding tour

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£42.00

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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Riding on the salt pans or the beach
Professional instructors and well-kept horses
Flexible options for a range of experience levels

What to expect

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.

What's included

Helmet
Horse ride
Transport
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

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

Cath
From United States of America - March 2025

Solo traveller

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

When I booked back in January I hadn’t realized that I’d be riding on the salt flats & not the beach. They do different trips on different days. It wo ...
Angela.
From United States of America - March 2025

Solo traveller

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Ziggy was lovely, very friendly, horses well kept, tack in great condition. A little expensive for a one hour ride though.
Neil Atkinson
From United States of America - February 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

The horse riding was very good with good staff and lovely horse. My only criticism was that the experience was expensive and the photo's over priced a ...
Mozza
From United States of America - February 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

First time on a horse for both of us. It was a good way to start. Don’t think it’s something we will do again but it ticked a box.
Howie
From United States of America - January 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Old happy hacker!
From United States of America - December 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great experience. I can ride but was really nervous and the guides were brilliant. Horses are nothing like our spooky horses in the uk so once I got ...

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