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.

This trip was fantastic the staff were amazing and my horse was Luna, such an amazing experience across the desert to the salt lakes and across kite beach. Would highly recommend to riders of all levels. As a first time for me it was fantastic. Thank you to the guides you were all great

Well what can I say, probably the best experience so far in Cape Verde. Started off with a super quick private taxi ride to stables to be greeted by the friendliest guide Ziggy. We're complete noviceses with riding and we paired up with Lion and King. Both lovely calm horses. Watching the sun setting from Kite beach was just lovely. Only draw back is the sore bums and cowboy walks the next day as our delicate little backside are not used to the saddle. Still worth every minute of our ride.

Die Buchung über die sehr freundliche englische TUI-Mitarbeiterin, Name leider unbekannt, hat super geklappt. Sie hat mir die verschiedenen Angebote gut dargestellt & mich auch bzgl. der Wetterbedingungen/des Tags des Ausritts gut beraten. Der Mitarbeiter vom Pferdestall, Ziggy, war superfreundlich, hat sich immer rückversichert, ob es mir gut geht, da ich nach 25 Jahren das erste Mal wieder geritten bin, & hat mir interessante Dinge über Sal erzählt. Der Stute Harpa konnte ich schnell vertrauen

Wir hatten den 2 Stündigen Ausritt für unsere 16 jährige Tochter gebucht. Sie reitet seit vielen Jahren. Das abholen vom Hotel hat super geklappt. Die Guides waren alle super nett und unsere Tochter hat sich gut aufgehoben und sicher gefühlt. Die Pferde machen einen super Eindruck und gut ausgebildet. Der Ausritt war einfach Mega toll. Mit den Handy meiner Tochter hat der Guide sogar von ihr ein paar Bilder gemacht am Strand. Das fanden wir klasse. Sie würde den Ausritt nochmal buchen.

Was great to gallop along a beautiful sandy beach. Friendly staff

Belle découverte la ballade c'est bien passé les guides très gentil pas très bavarde j'aurais bien voulu un peu plus de dialogues avec les guides ils parlaient et rigoler entre eux y'avait pas d'explication sur l'endroit où ont allait dommage.

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

Important to know

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Helmet
Horse ride
Transport
Guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 252 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.6/5

Service

3.8/5

Staff

3.8/5

Value for money

2.2/5

All ratings (252)

5 stars (186)

74%

4 stars (47)

19%

3 stars (13)

2 stars (1)

1 star (5)

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Denise
Solo traveller
24 September 2026
5
United Kingdom
This trip was fantastic the staff were amazing and my horse was Luna, such an amazing experience across the desert to the salt lakes and across kite beach. Would highly recommend to riders of all levels. As a first time for me it was fantastic. Thank you to the guides you were all great
T
The Good Moodys
Travelled as a couple
22 September 2026
5
United Kingdom
Well what can I say, probably the best experience so far in Cape Verde. Started off with a super quick private taxi ride to stables to be greeted by the friendliest guide Ziggy. We're complete noviceses with riding and we paired up with Lion and King. Both lovely calm horses. Watching the sun setting from Kite beach was just lovely. Only draw back is the sore bums and cowboy walks the next day as our delicate little backside are not used to the saddle. Still worth every minute of our ride.
A
Anni
Solo traveller
29 September 2026
4.6
Germany
Die Buchung über die sehr freundliche englische TUI-Mitarbeiterin, Name leider unbekannt, hat super geklappt. Sie hat mir die verschiedenen Angebote gut dargestellt & mich auch bzgl. der Wetterbedingungen/des Tags des Ausritts gut beraten. Der Mitarbeiter vom Pferdestall, Ziggy, war superfreundlich, hat sich immer rückversichert, ob es mir gut geht, da ich nach 25 Jahren das erste Mal wieder geritten bin, & hat mir interessante Dinge über Sal erzählt. Der Stute Harpa konnte ich schnell vertrauen
N
Nicole
Travelled with family
30 July 2026
5
Germany
Wir hatten den 2 Stündigen Ausritt für unsere 16 jährige Tochter gebucht. Sie reitet seit vielen Jahren. Das abholen vom Hotel hat super geklappt. Die Guides waren alle super nett und unsere Tochter hat sich gut aufgehoben und sicher gefühlt. Die Pferde machen einen super Eindruck und gut ausgebildet. Der Ausritt war einfach Mega toll. Mit den Handy meiner Tochter hat der Guide sogar von ihr ein paar Bilder gemacht am Strand. Das fanden wir klasse. Sie würde den Ausritt nochmal buchen.
J
JD
Travelled with family
19 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Was great to gallop along a beautiful sandy beach. Friendly staff
C
Colibri
Travelled as a couple
10 September 2026
4.2
France
Belle découverte la ballade c'est bien passé les guides très gentil pas très bavarde j'aurais bien voulu un peu plus de dialogues avec les guides ils parlaient et rigoler entre eux y'avait pas d'explication sur l'endroit où ont allait dommage.