Lusitano Trail: A Beginner's Horseback Ride Exploring Meadows to Wild Cliffs

Embark on a thrilling beginner’s horseback ride through the lush meadows and wild cliffs of Faial Island. Explore the island’s rich history and breathtaking natural beauty on the back of our reliable Lusitano horses. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rua da Igreja - For beginner or restarter.
    Easy Trail. Only in walking horse gait. Trough the green meadows to the wild cliffs of the north coast.
    2 h experience incl. briefing, training and riding
    Daily at 9:30 am & 3 pm, at Cedros (Faial Island)
    Walk gait
    Rider weight: >95kg, age: >10 y (riders under 14y need to be accompanied by paying adult)…
What's Included
  • Insurance coverage included
  • Riding helmet provided
Additional Information

Journey through verdant pastures to the untamed peaks of the northern coast. Experience breathtaking vistas atop our majestic Lusitano horses. Our seasoned guides will acquaint you with the island’s rich history ensuring your safety and comfort throughout.
You can choose to amble along the coastal edges or venture deep into the lush vegetation of the…

Location
Rua da Igreja
Welcome to the reception for a check in and we will take you to your horseback guide for further instructions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_s
Oct 13, 2024
Horseback Riding - Who doesn’t want to horse back ride on a beautiful island with beautiful cliff views? We didn’t want to miss this and neither should you. Clean facility, well cared for horses.
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Melissa_b
Jul 9, 2024
Beautiful ride! - This was the most fun I’ve ever had riding horses. The trail was beautiful. My kids were easily able to ride the horses (15 and 12).
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Angela_s
Jul 8, 2024
Amazing ride - This excursion was amazing! Diogo was an excellent guide who was kind and helpful. We were a family of mostly beginners and we felt like confident riders. The horses had excellent temperaments and we felt safe. We had a beautiful day and could see multiple islands. Wear sunscreen, comfy pants, and sneakers you don’t mind getting a little dirty/dusty. Highly recommend!
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Diorbhailw
May 26, 2025
Don't make any plans for the rest of the day! - Horses were well trained and well looked after, amazing scenery and views. Bit of a strange experience though, I booked for 2 and was told at 1 to be there at 5 to 2. Arrived on time and was told I would be joining a group who just got back from their morning ride abd they needed lunch, that we would leave in 40 minutes but I could wait in the lounge and get coffee. We didnt end up leaving until 3.15. The horse team and lounge team don't appear to communicate much and it was very disappointing to be treated so rudely when I asked for coffee - it was made ear that this was a huge hassle, even having my water bottle filled seemed problematic for them. I was then berated for having no cash to pay (the card machine was a short walk away in another building). During the ride a customer felt unwell admitted was picked up, her horse was then led by the ride leader whoever it got loose twice. With these delays we ended up not getting back until 7.15. Our groups hired car had been returned at 7 so I then had to wait for a taxi. I understand that with horses things sometimes do not go to plan but I'm unclear why I couldn't have been told at 1 that they were running 1 hour behind. There was no apology from anyway for the problem this caused me (missing a wine tasting and dinner reservation for a birthday), no offer of help with transport etc. The same person who made me the coffee spoke to me again and told me that I shpukd just get used to things not being on time (2 hours late is not just not on time). Somewhat entertaining when he then chased guests who were 5 minutes mate for their dinner!
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From $81
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).