Sand n Saddle Horseback Ride & Swim Tour from Falmouth
Description
A truly fun and memorable equestrian experience for the whole family! Your Sand N Saddle horseback adventure along the scenic countryside and in the Caribbean Sea will be an experience to remember!
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Itinerary
Your experienced guides, who will be with you every step of the way, will provide an introductory session to ensure your safety and full enjoyment of the tour. The 1-hour ride commences from the private and beautiful beach area and you are taken through the scenic countryside, passing tranquil farmlands of the locals living close by. The friendly and humorous guides give a narration of the scenery and area telling the story of Jamaica. The trail ride meanders back to the beach area where guests are given the opportunity to swim bareback and frolic with the horse in the magnificent Caribbean Sea. The sea is crystal clear and white sands allow for great swimming and picture-taking opportunities. Your ride concludes with the swimming experience. Lounge with a cool drink from the gazebo and spy on the hummingbirds gossiping with the orchids.
Optional Stop at Falmouth's Number 1 Ranked Jerk Center for authentic Jamaican jerk lunch (meals and drinks not included)
Sightseeing of the beautiful township of Falmouth showcasing the old colonial historical buildings. The old courthouse and many more.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Cruise ship passengers are to meet at the Independent Pre-book Excursion Tent at the Port. It's a white tent located on the far right of the port at the top of the parking lot near gate 4. We meet hotel passengers at their hotel lobby entrance.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Maximum Rider weight is 230 lbs
Reviews(8)
Had a very memorable experience and would highly recommend to anyone! The staff was very friendly and tried very hard to make it a memorable experience. They also did a greay job covering safety and ensuring the kids knew how to handle horses as it was a new experience for them. Would highly recommend!
My family of 4 had a fantastic time. Quick ride from port, bathrooms, beautiful beach, and the horses! Animals were well taken care of and guides were great. If you want to ride horses in the ocean and not be at one of the commercialized places with all the other cruise passengers, this one is for you!
Myself, my partner and our three boys all loved this experience. The guides were helpful and the horses were too! We would all definitely recommend this experience to everyone!
We booked ahead of a cruise and to our delight, this was our favorite excursion. We were picked up promptly from the Falmouth cruise port and enjoyed an air conditioned drive through the winding hills of Jamaica while chatting with our driver. At the stable, we had access to restrooms and shaded seating areas. We were debriefing on how to ride, where we could go, what to bring etc. Helmets are recommended and provided but not mandatory. A small bag or fanny pack is allowed but avoid big bags that could fall and startle the horses. I brought my camera as well. We formed a line with our horses and went on wide trails to the beach and back. This was maybe 45 min. We then dismounted, took a rest, and whoever was interested in an ocean swim on a horse mounted and entered the water. It was maybe 5ft deep and not a concern for those who cannot swim. Floatation devices are available for anyone who desires one. It was a magical experience being on the back of a horse while wading through the water. The water ride was maybe 5 minutes. We were invited to hang out at the beach and chairs provided. We ended up chatting with the owner and a few others before heading back. SAFETY: We felt safe during our drive and excursion and I would recommend it for females traveling in groups or solo. At no time were we concerned for our safety, which hasn't been the case on other excursions and in other countries. TIME: We were picked up at 8:30am from the port. It took 30 min to get there. We started around 9:30am. The trail ride was about 45 min. The sea ride was about 5 min. This doesnt sound like much but it felt just right for us. We were a little sore for a few days! We could have headed back around 11:30am. We chatted with everyone, enjoyed the beach and left at 12:30pm. We were back at the port by 1pm for shopping and lunch. There was an option to stop at a restaurant on the way back but we opted to enjoy the beach at the stable propwrty instead. PRO TIP: Check out the sealife along the bank with 6 trees (beside the stable). There are sea urchins, sea anemone, and beautiful tropical fish. WHAT TO BRING: Pack a bathing suit and change into it after the trail ride. A towel, if you want. Camera or phone for photos. Close-toed shoes are recommended but some people were wearing sandals and skirts/shorts. Sunglasses. Reefsafe Sunscreen - we like 'Pipette Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 50 Broad Spectrum Baby Sunblock with Non-Nano Zinc' from Amazon. Tip money. Bug spray wasnt necessary for us but others applied it.
I love it when we went into the water. It was very serene. The owner and her helpers were very friendly and she told us about the her love for horses and how the business was started.
We had a nice time, the host were great. My friend lost her cell phone and one of the riders went back searched and found it in the bushes. Make sure you check the weight capacity.
The horses were very healthy, well treated and well dressed. The views of our horse ballade were scenic and the swim was really pleasant. The owner was extremely kind looking for enhancing our experience by showing us how much the horses like mangoes and we could also taste some almonds. We could even stay longer on the beach after the ride&swim, which was also appreciated by our kids!
I'll never forget this experience! I had a wonderful time. The only thing I regret is not purchasing one of the photos offered! This was a great time with wonderful guides. I highly recommend it!
