About this tour
When Ben from our team rode out from the stables near Playa del Inglés, we were expecting a standard hack—instead, we got three hours threading through volcanic terrain with proper ocean views across to Maspalomas and its dune fields. The outfit sits just ten minutes from the beach town, which makes it easy to slot into a Gran Canaria itinerary. Horses cater to all levels: beginners get solid instruction and a steady mount, while riders with experience can ask for trot and gallop segments on the mountain tracks. It's a proper landscape ride rather than a ring circuit, and the guides know how to read their group.
Highlights
- Volcanic mountain tracks with Atlantic views and Maspalomas dunes visible
- Mixed-ability horses mean genuine riders and nervous newcomers both suited
- Trot and gallop options available for those with saddle time under belt
- Close to Playa del Inglés — 10-minute transfer beats remote stables
- Helmets and safety vests standard; instruction given to beginners
- Three-hour ride covers real ground, not a plod around paddocks
- Guides attentive to fitness and experience across the group
What to expect
You'll arrive at the stables in plenty of time to be matched with a horse suited to your level. If you're new to riding, expect a proper briefing on basic controls and balance — the guides don't rush this. The ride then heads out into a landscape shaped by old volcanic activity: rolling terrain, sparse vegetation, and surprisingly dramatic views down to the coast and across to those famous dunes. The pace varies depending on the group's confidence and experience. Ben found the guides responsive: they read when someone wanted to push on and when another rider needed steadying.
The route isn't a flat circuit—you're genuinely riding through countryside, not school grounds. Three hours gives you time to settle into the saddle, trust your horse, and actually take in the views rather than white-knuckling the whole way. The wind can pick up in the volcanic valleys, and the sun here is relentless, so expect exposed riding on most of the route.
What travellers say
- Scenic volcanic landscape with genuine ocean and dune views
- Guides tailor pace and gait options to your actual riding ability
- Close proximity to beach towns cuts transfer time down
- Full safety kit and beginner instruction included as standard
- Three hours gives time to relax into riding rather than rush
- Exposed sun and wind on volcanic terrain—bring serious sun protection
- Medical restrictions (spine, pregnancy, cardiovascular) rule out some travellers
- Weight limit of 110kg applies; confirm early when booking
- Group rides mean pacing set to slowest member, not solo pace
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works for almost every fitness level—the guides have decades of experience matching riders to horses and pacing the day. Beginners leave knowing they've actually ridden; experienced riders get to properly move. The stables are genuinely close to the resort areas, so you're not driving an hour to get there. Safety gear (helmet, vest for younger riders) is included, and instruction for newcomers is thorough.
This ride isn't suited if you have a history of spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns—worth flagging to the operator when you book. There's a weight limit of 110kg; the stables will confirm this upfront. Expect heat and sun exposure; bring water and sunscreen. Early starts suit the cooler mornings, so if you're a late riser, negotiate the time when booking. Group sizes mean you'll ride with others—smaller groups cost more. Gratuities aren't included in the price.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.