Horseback riding in Manama: Arabian horses at sunset

Ride pure Arabian horses past villages to a sunset view at Bahrain Fort and beach

Horseback riding in Manama takes you on a guided trail ride across desert terrain toward Bahrain Fort and Karbabad beach at sunset, departing from the Equestrian Centre with hotel pickup and a local guide. The ride lasts roughly an hour, and you're paired with a horse matched to your skill level. Arabic coffee or tea with local snacks is included before the ride. Helmets are provided and required for riders 12 and under.

Step-by-step itinerary

Arabian Sunset Horse Riding Experience

• Pickup from hotel in afternoon
• Drive 20 minutes to stables near Bahrain Fort
• Enjoy traditional Arabic coffee or tea with local snacks
• Observe horse preparation and surroundings
• Receive safety briefing and get paired with horse
• Ride horse along historic trails near Bahrain Fort
• View sunset silhouette of Bahrain Fort
• Return to Equestrian Centre

The experience

The ride starts with a 20-minute drive from your hotel to the stables near Bahrain Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before mounting, you'll sit down for traditional Arabic coffee or tea with local delicacies: a moment to settle in before the trail. The stables staff brief you on safety and pair you with a tame horse suited to your riding ability, then you follow the same routes once traveled by Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians dating back to 2300 BC. The approximate one-hour ride takes you past villages and toward the Bahrain Fort, silhouetted against the sunset, then continues to Karbabad beach for a breezy stretch before returning to the centre.

A local guide leads the ride and speaks English. Helmets are available for all riders and required for children 12 and under. The route is designed for riders with at least moderate fitness. The operator does not accommodate riders over 250 pounds. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is bottled water and all taxes and fees.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local guide speaking English.
• traditional Arabic coffee or tea with local snacks before the ride.
• helmet use.
• bottled water.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ride OnlyGuide in English · 16:00Arrive and ride, pickup is included

Ride with Arabian snacksGuide in English · 16:00Traditional Arabic coffee brewed over an open fire right in front of you, served with local Bahraini snacks and sweets. Includes pickup

Ride, snacks and stallion photosGuide in English · 16:00Arabic snacks, plus the chance to wear traditional Bahraini attire for photos beside a fully decorated, native costumed Arabian stallion, and learn about these beautiful animals from a local riding legend. Includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Visit Bahrain

Is this one for you?The fixed one-hour ride and sunset timing mean you can fit this into an afternoon without committing a full day, and the guide handles the route so you focus on the horse and the landscape.

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Top questions

How long is the actual horseback riding part?

The trail ride itself lasts approximately one hour, starting after the safety briefing at the stables.

What happens before I get on the horse?

After the 20-minute drive from your hotel, you'll have traditional Arabic coffee or tea with local snacks at the Equestrian Centre, then receive a safety briefing while the staff prepare the horses.

What if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

The operator does not offer pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the Equestrian Centre near Bahrain Fort.

Do I need riding experience?

No prior experience is required, but you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll be paired with a horse matched to your skill level.