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Sal guided horse riding tour

4.4/5
12 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Sal
Duration: up to 2 hours
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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

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

4.4/5

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Based on 12 reviews


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  • E

    Eliza

    Traveled with family


    September 18, 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    Super leuke excursie, je wandelt door de botanische tuin waar de paarden verblijven heel leuk om dan nog wat papegaaien te spotten! Onze begeleider Ziggy was erg enthousiast en heeft ons goed begeleid, de paarden waren goed verzorgd en uiteindelijk werden er ook nog eens leuke foto’s van ons gemaakt. Zeker een aanrader.

  • P

    Patricia van Loon

    Traveled with family


    April 28, 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    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 kopen, deze kon je helaas niet betalen met card.

  • A

    Anne

    Traveled with family


    August 19, 2024
    3.8

    Netherlands

    Een heel leuke paardrijrit over de uitgestrekte zandvlakte van Sal. Te paard het eiland dwars overgestoken, bij kitebeach een stukje over het strand gelopen en weer terug. Rustige paarden, alles naar behoren. Weinig tot geen informatie van de begeleiding gekregen, alleen aan het begin bij het verdelen van de paarden. Voelde wat afstandelijk, wat extra uitleg onderweg had leuk geweest. Er was een fotograaf die foto’s heeft gemaakt en na afloop kun je die kopen.

  • C

    Charelle Baltes

    Traveled with family


    June 30, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    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 duinen, wel veel in stap. Op het strand een stuk gegallopeerd. De begeleiding was ook goed, voldoende mee voor het aantal gast-ruiters.

  • A

    Annemiek

    Traveled with family


    August 20, 2023
    4.6

    United States of America

    Diervriendelijk, goed doorvoede, verzorgde paarden.

  • L

    Loes

    Traveled with family


    March 20, 2023
    4.6

    United States of America

    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! They all look well-fed and appear to be in great health. The stables are as clean as they can be. Very positive! The tour starts at a desert path, then into the dunes, some old salt-mine is passed, then a ride along the beach and then back to the starting point. Highly recommended!

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464