Galloping along the golden sands of Boa Vista's beaches is as exhilarating as it gets. You can choose from an hour-long horse ride for beginners, or a 90-minute adventure for intermediates. It's an experience that gets you back in touch with nature the environmentally-friendly way.

The open stretches of beaches that wind their way along Boa Vista's coastline will be your picture-perfect setting for a horse ride. Let the cobwebs be blown away by the sea breeze as you canter along the sand and take in the panoramas from your new, higher vantage point.

You'll be teamed up with your horse down at the stables and given all the equipment you need to ride off into the distance. It's great for adults and kids alike, so the whole family can join in on this one, or make it a romantic ride for two.

Horses were very well looked after and the staff were very informative, and really cared about the horses and riders

I did the 90 minute intermediate ride and enjoyed it thoroughly! The horses were just lovely, very well cared for and happy. The gallops along the beach were just something else! I will be definitely going again when we go back to Cape Verde next year :)

Haven’t ridden for over 40 years and went for intermediate ride and it was absolutely amazing. Had several gallops through the dunes and along the shore line and it was truly wonderful. I had the biggest smile on my face throughout the whole 90 minutes. Would highly recommended ??

This was a fantastic ride. Be prepared for a halt straight to gallop so if your not ready for that then maybe beginners would be more suited. Guide didn't speak alot of English but enough to check we were happy. Stunning views and walk throu crystal clear waters. Lovely ride. We were initially told that ride had been cancelled as needed at least 3 so we paid for 3rd but went just the 2 of us and it was well worth it. Our guide even carried our water in his rucksack.

Pick up point on ticket was roundabout, thats all it said. We waited outside our hotel where the roundabout is and no one turned up. Finally found a rep who told us the horses are down by the hotel next door, so ridicolous when your informed otherwise. Young boy was with horses, gave us paper to sign saying we had been told the rules, when we asked the boy what the rules were he didnt know what we were asking. Horse ride was through a tip of a road then 10 mins along beach.

Great opportunity for experienced rider but the instructions need to be much clearer. Says intermediate but ride includes several gallops this should be clear in instructions.. Also wear leggings and there is no where to leave bag etc so you need to carry everything on horse so pack light. Remember to take some apples for horses - their diet is very restricted . Daughter loved it !

Why you’ll love this…

Horse ride along the beach and coast
Choose from different lengths
Suitable for all the family
Romantic ride for couples

Important to know

Maximum weight is 90kg for beginners and 80kg for intermediate riders
Wear closed shoes and bring water
Please choose the 1-hour option for beginners or the 90-minute ride for intermediates
Please wait outside your hotel for pick-up. Guests staying in either Riu Karamboa or Riu Palace will be picked up at the roundabout outside the Riu Palace
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time

Cancellation policy

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

What’s included

Transport
Equipment
Instructor

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

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 95 reviews

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4.7/5

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Service

4.7/5

Value for money

4.5/5

All ratings (95)

5 stars (73)

77%

4 stars (17)

18%

3 stars (2)

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Karla
Traveled as a couple
December 11, 2025
4.6
United States of America
Horses were very well looked after and the staff were very informative, and really cared about the horses and riders
K
Kirstee P
Traveled with family
December 10, 2025
5
United States of America
I did the 90 minute intermediate ride and enjoyed it thoroughly! The horses were just lovely, very well cared for and happy. The gallops along the beach were just something else! I will be definitely going again when we go back to Cape Verde next year :)
S
Sue Ratcliffe
Traveled with a group of friends
October 1, 2025
5
United States of America
Haven’t ridden for over 40 years and went for intermediate ride and it was absolutely amazing. Had several gallops through the dunes and along the shore line and it was truly wonderful. I had the biggest smile on my face throughout the whole 90 minutes. Would highly recommended ??
A
Ashley and Liane
Traveled with a group of friends
September 26, 2025
5
United States of America
This was a fantastic ride. Be prepared for a halt straight to gallop so if your not ready for that then maybe beginners would be more suited. Guide didn't speak alot of English but enough to check we were happy. Stunning views and walk throu crystal clear waters. Lovely ride. We were initially told that ride had been cancelled as needed at least 3 so we paid for 3rd but went just the 2 of us and it was well worth it. Our guide even carried our water in his rucksack.
C
CHALICE
Traveled as a couple
September 8, 2025
1.8
United Kingdom
Pick up point on ticket was roundabout, thats all it said. We waited outside our hotel where the roundabout is and no one turned up. Finally found a rep who told us the horses are down by the hotel next door, so ridicolous when your informed otherwise. Young boy was with horses, gave us paper to sign saying we had been told the rules, when we asked the boy what the rules were he didnt know what we were asking. Horse ride was through a tip of a road then 10 mins along beach.
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Nina
Traveled with family
August 30, 2025
4.2
United States of America
Great opportunity for experienced rider but the instructions need to be much clearer. Says intermediate but ride includes several gallops this should be clear in instructions.. Also wear leggings and there is no where to leave bag etc so you need to carry everything on horse so pack light. Remember to take some apples for horses - their diet is very restricted . Daughter loved it !