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Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

4.9 / 5

71 reviews

Activity provider: MALCAMINO'S
Adventure

Almeria: Horse Riding Tour Through the Tabernas Desert

Activity provider: MALCAMINO'S
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From US$ 43.44 per person

Likely to sell out

Explore the Tabernas Desert on horseback during a guided tour. Tap into your inner cowboy as you marvel at the desert landscapes.

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours
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Instructor
English, Spanish, French
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Feel like a real cowboy as you explore on horseback
  • Visit mainland Europe's only desert
  • Enjoy a tour tailored to your horse-riding abilities
  • See the filming location for Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones
  • Admire the views of the desert and geological formations
Full description

Unleash your inner cowboy on a guided horseback ride into the Tabernas Desert. Stop along the route to learn about the natural environment, nature, geology, history, and cinema. On arrival at the ranch, be welcomed by the guide who will provide you with your equipment and introduce you to your horse. Once ready you will receive a short training session to get to grips with animal-friendly horse riding. Then, everyone will set off on a tour tailored to the participants' level, supervised by an instructor. Follow the "Desierto de Ley" route for an introduction to the desert. Cross an open area of desert, with views of the mythical "Llano del Búho" and "La Tortuga". Ride through these unique landscapes and admire their geological formations.

See where hundreds of film and TV productions have been filmed, such as Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones, Exodus, The Sisters Brothers, or The Crown among many others. Later, return to the ranch, where you will say goodbye to your horse.

Includes
  • Horse riding tour
  • Helmet and body protector
  • Guide-instructor
  • Interpretation material (carried by the guide)
  • Visit to western villages
  • Water
Not suitable for
  • Children under 14 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People over 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • People over 70 years

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Meeting point

You will drive along a narrow road to reach the meeting point. The destination is 2 km from Tabernas. You can contact the activity provider if you are unsure of the route.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long pants

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Pets
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks
  • Backpacks
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Sprays or Aerosols

Know before you go

  • Guests must be 14 or over to take part in this activity
  • In case of bad weather or other reasons, the tour route may change or the activity may be postponed or canceled. In case of cancellation, you can opt for a refund
  • The activity provider reserves the right to exclude a participant from the tour if they behave unacceptably. This includes mistreating the horse, not following the rules and instructions, or being visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In this case, there will be no refund
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 71 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5

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Teo is a super friendly and pleasant guide! We were lucky and there were only two of us. He took a lot of time for us and told many exciting stories. The horses are very well behaved. I had no experience in dealing with horses and yet everything worked out wonderfully. We really enjoyed the trip and would recommend it anytime.

January 6, 2023

The day before we were given very clear and detailed directions to reach the location. We appreciated the 'mini course' we were given before the walk started as 3 of us were beginners. The horses are very good and well kept. Our guide Teo is knowledgeable, welcoming and very pleasant. The walk is very beautiful and doing it on horseback gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself completely in nature and in the scenery of many famous films.

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September 18, 2022

The route has been very pleasant as well as the guide, they have been explaining us a lot of information about the area and related characteristic things. It has been a lot of fun, and they were very attentive that we went well (we were beginners and did not know how to ride) and that we took good memories. Despite being July, the breeze from Tabernas kept us warm. A more than recommended experience, I would repeat without hesitation. The mares were very good and calm.

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July 31, 2022

Product ID: 401066