Cape Tribulation Accommodation / Daintree Accommodation - B&B / Bed and Breakfast in the Daintree Rainforest National Park

Cape Tribulation Horse Riding Tours

Horse riding in Cape Tribulation is a good way to see how the Daintree rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, your horse ride will lead through both rainforest and the beach.
Horse riding tours in Cape Tribulation and horse rides and riding lessons in Cow Bay.

Horse riding on Myall Beach at Cape Tribulation

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Cape Tribulation Horse Rides offers two rides per day, picking up from Rainforest Hideaway at either 8 am or 1.30pm . You will be taken to the stables where you will be given a horse to suit your riding ability and be given instructions. Then you will ride through rainforest and creek crossings to Myall Beach for a beach ride. On your way back through the rainforest trails you will stop at a beautiful freshwater swiminghole for a swim and some refreshments. For the experienced riders there will be opportunity to trot and canter.

Before booking your horse ride please take a moment to select your riding ability. The operators stress the point that you do not overstate your riding ability as it will not only reduce your enjoyment of the ride but can also lead to dangerous situations and injuries.

C - Complete beginners with no riding experience, riders who have ridden 30 times or used to ride years ago, riders with some experience but who are not confident trotting, cantering or controlling a horse.

B - Riders who have ridden at least 30 times, riders who are confident controlling a horse.

A - Riders who are absolutely confident with every aspect of riding, have several years experience, and continue to ride frequently.

Due to insurance requirements the minimum age for this horse riding tour is 13 years. If you have children under 13 years that would like to ride they can get riding lessons at Cow Bay Horse Rides

Cost for the horse ride is $99.-

You can either book this tour on arrival in Cape Trib or, if you'd like to book in advance and be assured a place on the tour, your host Rob will be happy to make arangements for you. This way you can book your accommodation and horse ride all at the same time and only need to send your deposit or credit card details once. If you have already booked your accommodation at Rainforest Hideaway you can at any time later easily book this trip and it will not be necessary to re-send your credit card details. (There is no extra booking fee, you pay exactly the same as when you'd go to the operator directly).

Cow Bay horse riding tours and riding lessons

Horse riding and riding lessons are available in Cow Bay, this may suit some people better if they are staying in the Cow Bay area, are looking for a more private riding experience (just two riders and the guide) or if you have children under 13 who would like to ride.
Cape Tribulation Horse Rides has an age limit of 13 due to insurance requirements but Cow Bay Horse Rides can provide riding lessons to children at $40.- an hour. Basic riding, sporting and jumping skills are taught.

Cost for the two hour Cow Bay horse rides are $110.- per person, and if you don't have your own transport to get there a pickup fee of $5.- per couple in the Cow Bay area or $10.- for the Cape Trib area applies.

You will need to wear long pants, riding boots are supplied but you must bring your own socks.

You can cancel a booked tour up to 48 hours before departure and get a refund, after this there are no refunds.

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