Boa Vista Horse Riding Experience
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Boa Vista Horse Riding Experience

4.6/5
Excellent
98 reviews
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£39.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Guided tour
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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 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 98 reviews from verified customers

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    Lissa Ireland UK

    Verified booking

    5
    29 December 2025

    Solo traveller

    I did a 90 min ride, I haven’t ridden since 2019 but have been riding all my life, I was worried about the welfare of the horses but they where very well looked after, tack was clean, saddle very comfortable. I had the best 90 mins horse back riding i can ever remember , the guide Fabricio was fantastic, he rode extremely well, he took pictures and video of us riding.They supply hates with hairnets to keep the hats clean and the hats fit all . I’m definitely going back next year. Thank you

  • R

    Roberts

    Verified booking

    4.2
    28 December 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    The horses were well looked after and the experience overall was very good, i ended up doing this twice so that tells you something. The description of the ride itself has to be updated. We had one rider who wasn’t able to gallop and this affected the ride. Please make it clear it’s for experienced rides not intermediate As an experienced rider myself it was an amazing experience and the guys that run it were very clear about what the ride would involve and I loved it.

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    Karla

    Verified booking

    4.6
    11 December 2025

    Travelled as a couple

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

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    Kirstee P

    Verified booking

    5
    10 December 2025

    Travelled with family

    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 :)

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    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 ??

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    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.

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