Horseback Riding in Phuket: 1-Hour Trail for Beginners

Ride through local orchards and rubber groves with panoramic bay views

A 1-hour horseback riding trail in Phuket designed for beginners and first-time riders, with an experienced English-speaking guide, safety instruction and all riding equipment included. The trail climbs and descends the hillside along Big Buddha, passing through rubber plantations and fruit orchards with views of Chalong Bay and Bang Wad Reservoir. Children from age 4 are welcome.

The experience

What makes this different from a full-day ride is the pace: you get the briefing, the instruction and the trail itself without committing your whole afternoon. After a safety introduction at the stable, you'll ride out along the hill path for about an hour, climbing and descending as the route takes you through the rubber plantation and fruit orchard that local people work. The views open up to Chalong Bay and the reservoir on the way back.

The trail is built for people who've never been on a horse before. Your guide is experienced and trained to work with beginners, and the route itself (climbing and descending the hillside) is the kind of terrain that teaches you how to balance and move with the horse without being punishing. You'll have all the riding equipment you need, and bottled water is included. Children from age 4 can ride. Younger children can come along in a stroller if someone in your group brings one.

The stable is reachable by public transportation, so you don't need to arrange a private transfer. The whole thing (instruction, ride and return) fits into a morning or an afternoon slot, which means you can still do something else that day.

What’s included

• All riding equipment and a safety briefing.
• bottled water.
• an experienced English-speaking guide for the full trail.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Phuket Horseback Riding

Is this one for you?At 1 hour, this trail leaves room for other activities the same day (a market visit, a temple, a meal) without the time commitment of a full-day ride. It's built for people trying horseback riding for the first time, so if you want to test whether you enjoy it before booking something longer, this is the way to start.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is this trail suitable if I've never ridden a horse before?

Yes. The trail is designed for beginners and first-time riders. You'll receive a safety briefing and riding instruction at the stable before you set out, and your guide is trained to work with people new to horseback riding.

How long does the actual riding take?

The trail itself is 1 hour. Add time for the briefing and instruction at the stable before you ride, and the return to the stable afterward. Plan for roughly 90 minutes total from arrival to departure.

What will I see on the trail?

The trail climbs and descends the hillside along Big Buddha, passing through rubber plantations and fruit orchards worked by local people. You'll see views of Chalong Bay and Bang Wad Reservoir on the way.

What's included in the price?

The price includes the horse, all riding equipment, a safety briefing, riding instruction from an English-speaking guide and bottled water. You don't need to bring or arrange anything else for the ride itself.