Private Tour
Arabian Sunset Horse Riding & Stable Tour
Overview
Available languages
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Elegant. Majestic. Distinctive. Risen from the heart of the desert, the pure blood Arabian horse is a breed like no other. Brace yourself for an age old recreational activity that will leave you amazed at the beauty of the desert’s survivor as you ride across the stunning skyline of the dipping sun by the Karbabad beach and Bahrain Fort!
Begin your unforgettable ride at the Equestrian Centre, pass by some quaint villages and ride towards the Bahrain Fort for a picturesque view of the sunset. Continue your journey towards the Karbabad beach for a breezy ride and return to the Equestrian Centre.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This activity is not wheelchair accessible
Helmets are available for use by all riders if requested
All children 12 years old and under will be required to wear a helmet
Due to the nature of this tour, we are not able to accommodate riders weighing more than 250 pounds
Pregnant women are not permitted to ride
Minimum age is 7 years
Add vegetarian meal request to special requirements field at check out
We are not doing Pickup & Drop from Cruise Terminal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Round-trip private transfer
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Use of helmet
Gratuities
We are not doing Pickup & Drop from Cruise Terminal.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Start your Arabian horseback riding tour with an afternoon pickup from your hotel and relax during the 20-minute drive to the stables near the Bahrain Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2005). On arrival at the stables, you’ll sit down for a traditional Arabic coffee or tea accompanied by local delicacies (choose "snack package"). Explore for yourself the "land of immortality", the ancestral place of Sumerians and a meeting point of gods according to the Epic of Gilgamesh. While professionals prepare the horses for the trail ride, take in the serenity of the majestic surroundings, where heritage and modern times meet. You’ll be paired with a tame horse that is well-suited to your skill level for the approximate 1-hour ride. After a safety briefing follow the same horse trails once used by Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians dating back from 2300 BC. During the horseback trail ride, you’re surrounded by gorgeous views of the Bahrain Fort, silhouetted against the sunset.
Options
Ride Only
Arrive & Ride
Pickup included
Ride, Snacks & Stallion Photos
Enjoy Arabic snacks & wear traditional Bahraini attire for photos next to a fully decorated native costumed Arabian Stallion and learn more about these beautiful creatures by a local riding legend.
Pickup included
Ride & Arabian Snacks
Enjoy local Bahraini snacks and sweets paired with traditional Arabic coffee made on open fire fresh in-front of you.
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth doing
swhiteford1218,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good. Knowledgeable and adept equestrian guides. Area on the way to the brach is a little rough terrain but overall a positive experience.
Great Experience Riding a Horse on the Sunset
Ism01,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I hadn't ridden a horse before but it was a very fun experience and I certainly would want to ride again; the guide was also very knowledgeable about the area and the horses
That’s it! I’m buying a horse😝
Princesa S,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The perfect way to end the day. I chose to go in the evening when the sun wasn’t so hot. I loved that I could get picked up because I chose not to get a car during my stay and my driver Abdullah was amazing, he took the time to tell me about the different sites along the way, was very attentive to my questions and provided so much insight into the island. He made sure that I was well attended to once we got to the stables and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The ride took a good amount of time and I loved the trail to the beach. My guide was also amazing. Took the time to guide me on directing my horse and took many pictures and videos of my ride for me to enjoy. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!!😊
Don’t miss out!!!!! Best horseback riding sunset experience!
U6368FNrileym,
Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This place was amazing! First the people are VERY friendly, the process was really simple and they made sure I was safe and well taken care of! Second, you can tell they care about their horses, and their horses are very well trained. The trail ride was really nice and the sunset was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who’s on vacation here or someone who’s looking for a beautiful/ peaceful experience . I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone who’s considering doing this!
Nice Experience
Mariusz K,
Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience. Horses are beautiful, staff and guide Boby was superb. Nice ride to the Fort and Beach even photos in the water. Strongly recommended
Simple Arabian experience
Jo C,
Nov 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Ride through all types of Bahrain life onto beach by the fort. Horses dead quiet and with a good sunset it is a special Thing to do
Don't miss this,, you'll regret it.
LesterDa,
Feb 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply Excellent! Ali and the team put our safety and enjoyment at the top of their agenda. I hadn't ridden in years and they coached me back into it quickly. My horse was a gem.
Very disappointed by the equestrian center and the activity
Egg Noog,
Jan 23, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00There were 12 of us with 3 guides who held some of the horses. People who didn’t know how to do it were left to themselves with horses that didn’t all get along and ended up “fighting” next door. One of the people even finished the ride on foot because he didn't control his horse. At the time of departure, everyone was screaming in all directions to call an additional guide. The guides put loud music on their phones without really talking to the participants. They also allowed themselves to scare the horses and shout “yallah yallah” when it was not necessary. No explanation, nor preparation of horses that follow ballad on ballad. The walk is very simple, and we always stayed at step ... The rating of 1 is there because I can’t put 0 but also because the landscape, fort, mother, sunset and atmosphere (all that didn’t depend on the equestrian center) were awesome! Nothing to say about the shuttle
Good but overpriced
Christopher G,
Nov 15, 2020
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour itself was nice. The people working at the stables were very nice and the horses were beautiful and healthy. My rating is more for the price from viator. It costs so much less to book through the stables directly. We wasted so much money unknowingly by booking through this app. Lesson learned.
Great trail ride...
travlinmom1021,
Jan 12, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The people running the equestrian were very nice. The ride itself by the Bahrain fort and into the beach area at sunset was very nice. After returning to the center after the ride we had chosen the option of Arabic snacks and tea...we were given a Styrofoam container with egg sandwiches and french fries...I just wasn't expecting that. I was thinking more of Arabic treats. That was a disappointment. Then the photo shoot with the decorated Arabian horse...that was interesting..the horse was beautiful, but I was also thinking they would take a nice photo, it turned out we were to just use our phones for the photos.....the pictures were O.K. I think if we went back we would just do the ride. The man running the equestrian center "Alex" was very nice and hospitable. Our driver "Wazeed" from the tour company was very nice and stayed by us the whole time, and a good driver for the company. All in all it was a good time, just the Arabic treats and tea was a let down.
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