St. Lucia has no shortage of things to do that will interest any vacationer. It does not matter if you prefer the conservative site seeing Tour or an adventurous excursion, the options are endless.
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If you’re on vacation in St. Lucia and you’ve; Hiked Gros Piton, explored our rain-forests, visited our picturesque villages and the like, you may be looking for other exciting things to do.
Well, look no further.
A one of a kind excursion that you can do to put the icing on top of your holiday cake is to go horseback riding in St. Lucia.
Why Horseback Riding?
Horseback riding in St. Lucia is a beautiful experience. You feel a certain wildness and freedom perched atop a horse.
You can lose yourself in the gentle swaying of a peaceful walk. Or, you can gallop along the beach to feel the adrenaline buzz through your veins.
What better place to experience this wildness and freedom than in beautiful St. Lucia?
You can choose between mountain trekking, galloping across the white or black sand beaches, or even taking the plunge and swimming through the ocean on your mount.
Horseback Riding in St. Lucia
Many different tour operators will offer you the chance to go horseback riding in St. Lucia.
You can choose from beach rides or country trails, through jungles or banana plantations.
You will be well looked after by tour operators; every tour operator will run you through safety briefings and what to expect. Plus, your guide will teach you some fundamentals of horseback riding to get you started.
There will be safety equipment provided, and most tour operators will also provide water and the chance to stop and buy refreshments.
There is nothing to worry about if you have never settled your seat in a saddle before. Tour operators have designed excursions for absolute beginners, to the professional rider.
You can plod along peacefully, or gallop blissfully with the wind in your hair. The choice is yours!
Horseback Riding at Cas en Bas Beach
One of the most popular horseback riding excursions in St. Lucia is to Cas en Bas beach.
Once at the stables, a horse will be chosen for you by experienced guides based on your weight and ability.
You will have 2 hours riding your horse down a beautiful forest trail, with the chance to check out all the wildlife and breathtaking views of the route, followed by relaxing and swimming on a gorgeous white-sanded beach.
Round trip transportation from St. Lucia hotels (in the North of the island only) is part of this horseback riding excursion.
Horseback riding at Atlantic Shores Beach
Another popular one is riding at Atlantic Shores beach. You can choose from a 2-hour beach ride or a 3-hour country trail.
Both of these excursions will afford you some breathtaking views, gorgeous sandy beaches, and of course the chance to do all this from atop a white charger.
The color of your steed is not guaranteed, of course, so don’t be disappointed if you find yourself seated in a saddle on a bay or a black!
If you are lucky enough to find yourself on holiday St. Lucia and looking for things to do, do yourself a favor and go horseback riding. You won’t regret it!
Damian is a co-founder, editor, and author at Islanderkeys. He is also a dedicated father and husband. Damian is an IT Manager / Web developer by profession, but he loves to Blog and share his knowledge about St. Lucia in travel forums.
