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Lusitano Trail - Horseback riding for beginners

7 Reviews 4.57 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Faial Island, Portugal
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Overview

Trough the green meadows to the wild cliffs of the north coast. Ride thru beautiful scenery on our beautiful Lusitano horses. Our experienced guides will tell you all about the history of the Island and make you feel safe and well taken care of.

You will either ride down the coast line or up the lush greenery on the volcanic hills. The Lusitano horses are steady climbers and will take you safely on these gorgeous trails.

Faial Island also called the blue Island is a volcanic island with a lot of history and nature. Its a small island but there´s a lot to do and explore.

What's Included

  • Insurance and riding helmet

    Meeting Location

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    Rua da Igreja
    9900 Cedros, Portugal

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    What To Expect

    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 – easy trail

    Rider weight: >95kg, age: >10 y (riders under 14y need to be accompanied by paying adult)

    Incl. introduction about horses, trail course and riding

    Insurance and riding helmet

    Small group, 1-9 riders

    Free access to PÁTIO Lounge and Wifi

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lusitano Trail – Horseback riding for beginners?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-421035P1

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