Levada da Serra Horse Riding Trail

Discover Madeira on horseback with a peaceful ride along the Levada da Serra do Faial. Ride through the beautiful Laurisilva Forest and enjoy spectacular views. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike.

🐴 Horse Riding for All Levels – Perfect for beginners, with trot and canter options for experienced riders.
🌿 Ride Through Laurisilva Forest – Experience Madeira's lush, UNESCO-listed natural landscape from horseback.
🌄 Spectacular Mountain & Ocean Views – Admire Santo da Serra, Ponta de São Lourenço and the surrounding islands.

The activity is calm and relaxed horse ride along the Levada da Serra do Faial, through the Laurisilva Forest with super views over Santo da Serra village, Ponta de São Lourenço, Deserted Islands and, sometimes, even Porto Santo. This trail ride can be enjoyed by riders of all levels of experience including beginners. For the more experienced riders trot and canter can be available.

📌Upon booking, leave in the comment section your experience level:

BEGINNER - A rider with little or no experience who is unable to do rising trot and does not canter.
NOVICE - A rider who is able to do rising trot, but isn't comfortable to canter.
INTERMEDIATE - A rider who is confident, with a firm seat, and in control in all paces (including rising trot and canter) but doesn't have much experience riding outdoors.
ADVANCED - An experienced rider who is comfortable and confident to walk, trot, canter, and gallop across all terrain with any horse. This rider has all the abilities mentioned above, an independent seat, and soft hands.

About

Availability:
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Duration: 1h to 1h30
Distance: 6 km
Language: English or Portuguese
Availability depends on the level of experience**

Not included

Pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks

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Price
159.00€
Per Person 

Levada da Serra Horse Riding Trail

1H/1H30  
Not included  
Not included

Meeting point at 
Quinta do Riacho


Total price
All taxes/fees included

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Additional information

It is important to provide all the required information (name, age, weight, height, and experience level) of all participants.

**This activity is available Monday through Friday and for all experiences, but confirmation will depend on the participants’ experience levels. For example, if a participant is experienced and has made a reservation for Monday, we need to verify whether the participant is a suitable fit for that day’s group. If not, we will offer an alternative date.

Confirmation voucher and Operator information. Upon your booking, you will receive a .pdf voucher via email. You just need to show the electronic .pdf to our agent. The complete Operator information including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

Availability confirmation**

Activity dependant on availability confirmation. If it is unavailable, customer will be contacted with an alternative option.