Sand n Saddle Horseback Ride & Swim Tour from Falmouth

Trelawny, Jamaica

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Saddle up for a ride through the Jamaican countryside and onto the beach during this half-day, family-friendly, horseback riding excursion. Climb atop a horse that’s perfect for your experience level as you ride past tranquil countryside vistas, abandoned World War II-era airstrips and along the shore of Jamaica’s north coast, where you can even swim ‘bareback’ with your new equine friend. A more intimate small-group ride upgrade is also available for groups of 2-3 people.

Ride horseback through the Jamaican countryside and onto a nearby private beach
Admire the scenery of Jamaica's outdoors
Access a private beach where you can swim and ride your horse into the ocean
Sip a cool drink surrounded by hummingbirds and lush greenery
Upgrade to a small group ride for groups of 2 to 3 participants
Great trip for families, children, and riders of all experience levels

What's Included

Private Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Admission Fee (Horseback Ride & Swim)
Trained English Speaking Guides
Local Taxes and Port Fee

Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

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.

Itinerary

Get picked up from your Falmouth hotel or from the Falmouth cruise port in the morning, continuing to the stables where you’ll start your riding. After getting paired with a horse that’s suited to your riding experience and ability, you’ll head out for your horseback adventure.

Continue on horseback through the scenic Jamaican countryside, passing by idyllic small farms and lush scenery as you ride. As you proceed your fun-loving guides will share jokes and details about Jamaican history to help put your trip into context. Soon you’ll ride up to an abandoned airstrip that dates back to World War II. Although the airstrip doesn’t get much use these days, some enterprising smugglers did use it at one point for transporting marijuana.

Proceed onward as you horseback riding group eventually reaches Jamaica’s northern shore. Spend some time soaking up the sights, frolicking with your horse, and swimming on this private beach area. If you’re interested, you can even try bareback swimming in the water while still on your trusty steed.

Finish your ride amidst a lush environment of pimento trees, fishtail palms, and bougainvillea, where you can sit back with a cool drink and admire the hummingbirds that often frequent the nearby orchids. You’ll finish back at your original departure point with a drop-off at your Falmouth hotel or at the cruise port.

Sand N' Saddle

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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Lots of Fun!

Robert_C, Feb 2025

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!

Fabulous experience!

Vanessa_S, Mar 2024

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!

Favorite excursion

Taylor_M, Dec 2023

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.

Must give it a try

Carla_H, Dec 2022

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.

Family fun

Roy_A, Dec 2022

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.

Unique private family experience

Csongor_C, Aug 2022

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!

Great Experience

Natasha_H, Apr 2019

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!