Horses In The Sand
Overview
The horse ride has gained awareness due to the natural surroundings and its unique characteristics: an endless desert beach, surrounded by rice fields, pine forests and dunes. A paradise of intense colours, part of the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado (a natural reserve) which has not yet been discovered by mass tourism circuits, and preserves its traditional features and attracts travellers from all over the world.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour
- A private horseback riding tour in Melides
- Horse ride Driver/Escort
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We also pick up our guests at their accommodation, train station, and any other destinations on agreement.
What To Expect
Is a private tour for horse lovers, that would love to ride a horse on the white sands Comporta beach.
The horse ride has gained awareness due to the natural surroundings and its unique characteristics: an endless desert beach, surrounded by rice fields, pine forests and dunes. A paradise of intense colours, part of the Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado (a natural reserve) which has not yet been discovered by mass tourism circuits, and preserves its traditional features and attracts travellers from all over the world.
Breathtaking landscapes views, virgins white sandy beaches, crystalline waters of Atlantic Ocean.
Come horse riding in an authentic natural paradise, which has to offer beautiful beaches, a sandy beach to lose sight of.
In order to offer the best experience, all the tours will be accompanied by experienced guides and highly trained horses to be ridden by anyone even if you aren’t experienced.
This tour is for nature lovers!
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- It is recommended to use repellent. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking, maximum weight of 90 kgs If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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Activity code: C-109813P32
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (WET).
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Private tour.
- A private horseback riding tour in Melides.
- Horse ride Driver/Escort.
- Lunch.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Horses In The Sand is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Horses In The Sand will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour
- A private horseback riding tour in Melides
- Horse ride Driver/Escort
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- It is recommended to use repellent. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking, maximum weight of 90 kgs If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
