Experienced guides escort riders twice daily along the 13km circular route that takes about two hours to complete. The trail leads through beautiful fynbos coastal vegetation, towards the Gamtoos river with breathtaking views from the dunes and finally returning along a 6 km stretch of deserted beach where riders can have an exhilarating gallop on the sand.
The guides escort every group and assist riders in selecting horses just right for their respective capabilities. This outride is ideal for intermediate and advanced riders, though in quiet times, we also accommodate first timers and beginners. Experienced riders can choose not to go with a guide and have the freedom to explore the valley at their own pace.
RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail.
BEGINNER CLASS:
Ridden a horse only on trail rides. Do not know what a posting trot is about. This is you if, when the horse goes into a trot (second gear), you start hitting the saddle hard, have no way to control it and are hanging onto the saddle for dear life.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS:
Have been taught how to trot and canter and understand how to control a horse. Can ride without holding onto the saddle and are not pulling on your horse’s mouth.
ADVANCED CLASS:
Can jump fences, can handle a bucking rearing beast and turn it back into a trail pony.
Saddles : McClellan Saddles
Safety: Helmets & Chaps Provided
RIDING EXPERIENCE
If You have different experience riders in the group – please make separate bookings for Beginner, Intermediate & Experienced Riders. Riders of different experience will have the same departure time but will have horses that suit their skill and group will be split into rider capabilities during the trail
Weight 115kg Max
Baby sitting option for children under 8 – for the same price, children will have a 2 hour horse experience at Base Camp.
An incredibly great experience with competent guides and great horses. The tour leads through the steppe to the sand dunes and at the end to the kilometre-long beach. Absolutely recommended. - Kunz
This was a real bucket list activity. The guide made the ride so fun and the views took it to another level. It was so beautiful riding on the dunes by the oceans. Great experience. - Masingita
We loved it. We all were beginners. Great staff that help you and take photos for you (Reus). Definately recommend it to anybody who are loiking for value for your money! - Adrie
When I stumbled across the Papiesfontein website while planning our trip along the Garden Route the experience looked amazing. It was actually better! Being absolute beginners we were slightly nervous, but were quickly put at ease by the excellent instructions and beautiful well behaved horses. The route we were taken on was simply stunning never seen a beach like this. Would definitely come again. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon. - Andrew
We booked a beginner's tour for our family since we have varying levels of riding experience. The nearly two-hour ride exceeded all our expectations. The staff was very friendly and helpful, making us feel completely safe. And what an incredible setting we rode through! We were all extremely happy with the experience and can't give anything less than five stars for this amazing adventure! We will definitely book another tour the next time we're in the area. - Marcus
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