Boa Vista Horse Riding Experience
Activities

Boa Vista Horse Riding Experience

4.6/5

Excellent
93 reviews
from
£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
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
What to expect

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.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • 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
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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

4.6 /5

Based on 93 reviews from verified customers


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  • S

    Sue Ratcliffe

    Verified booking

    5

    1 October 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    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

    Verified booking

    5

    26 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    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

    Verified booking

    1.8

    8 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    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.

  • N

    Nina

    Verified booking

    4.2

    30 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    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 !

  • P

    Professional, yet fun ride!

    Verified booking

    5

    31 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    This was my second time riding, absolutely loved it! Beautiful, well cared for horses and a professional, but fun ride. Thank you again!

  • S

    Sherrie Bosett

    Verified booking

    5

    2 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    As a beginner and first timer, I felt the staff were kind and considerate. They taught me all thar I needed for the experience before we set off. I felt safe with one horseman riding in front and one horseman to the rear and one man walking beside me and the horse I was on. I had a smile on may face throughout.

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