Horseback riding and carriage rides

Horseback riding and horse-drawn carriage rides

Horseback riding, Jardines del Rey, Cuba

In the cayos of the Jardines del Rey archipelago you can live the dream of riding a horse (paseo a caballo) along a pristine Caribbean beach. Both novices and experiences riders can enjoy guided tours through nature trails and virgin beaches of Cayo Coco, and admire the nice fauna and flora. The tour is done at a walking/trotting pace and riding instructions are given before you saddle up and go. Their most popular excursion is the 2-hour Sunset Tour with dinner included, the meal in served in a ranchon (thatched roof restaurant) on the beach.

Another romantic option is a ride in a horse-drawn carriage (coches de caballo). They can be found in front of some hotels. You can reserve and pay directly with the conductor, or you can arrange a ride with the tour operator representatives located in the lobby of your hotel. When you book a horseback riding tour, they usually pick you up with a carriage to bring you were they keep the horses.

Prices (USD):
• Horse-drawn carriage tour 1 hour: 5 USD per person
• Horseback riding 1 hour: Adult: 10 USD / Children 5 USD
• Pony ride: children 5 USD
• Sunset Tour 2 hours + Open Bar: 20 USD
• Sunset Tour 2 hours + Open Bar + Dinner: 30 USD

The Sunset Tour is from 3 pm until dusk.
Dinner options: Lobster, shrimps, chicken, or fish)

Prices and conditions are subject to change.