Home to some fantastic beaches that are mostly known for being an ideal holiday destination, Phuket also hosts these pristine beaches as a perfect spot for horse riding! Yes, you heard it right. Not only can you enjoy breathtaking beauty on your vacation to Phuket, but you can also fulfill your equestrian dreams here! There are quite a few horse riding clubs in Phuket where you can learn all about horse riding in Phuket under the guidance of professionals. The clubs have separate packages, which include seaside horse riding, adventure horse riding, and much more.
Read on to learn more about horse riding in Phuket.
1. Bukit Horse Riding Club
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The name ‘Phuket Andaman Horse Riding’, changed to Bukit Horse Riding Club a couple of years later as they expanded their services and rescued new horses. Managed by a small team of professionals, they teach you horse riding from scratch and are one of Phuket's most trusted beach horse riding organizations.
Timings: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Bukit Horse Riding Club,Ko Kaeo, Kathu District,Phuket, Thailand Contact: +66828061695
2. Phuket International Horse Club
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Phuket International Horse Club offers a variety of packages based on your interests, skills, and experience level. From beginners to advanced horse riders, experts at Phuket International Horse Club will help you learn all about the basics of horse riding. You will be allotted horses that suit your experience level based on an ability examination before your course.
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Phuket Riding Club offers Australian horses for beginners who wish to train themselves or go for leisure rides. They also have special tours and trails along with jungles and beaches. For long-term visitors who want to learn core aspects of horse riding from experienced professionals, they have proper riding rings.
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At Chalong Horseback Riding, you get to meet a group of friendly horses and choose the one you want to ride on. They offer two different kinds of adventure horse riding packages at reasonable rates. Everyone will be assigned trained experts to guide you throughout your journey, from beginners to advanced learners.
Location: Soi Nakok, Chalong, Muang, Phuket, Thailand Contact: +66(85) 16922520
5. Phuket ATV Safari Adventure
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ATV Adventure hosts many outdoor activities including horse riding, elephant riding, dolphin shows, rafting adventures etc. For their mountain horse riding tour, they have experienced guides who accompany you to your destination and also teach you the basics of horse riding. Unlike most tour packages, their horse riding packages also include hotel transfers. Make sure you inform them about your hotel location beforehand.
If you are over 65kgs, you cannot ride on the horses for safety.
Kids under three years old are advised to avoid this ride. If accompanied by an adult, they can take a leisure ride for some time.
For medical conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscular problems, or acrophobia, horse riding in Phuket must be avoided.
Pregnant ladies are strictly advised not to participate in this ride.
Most packages do not include transportation fees (from the hotel) and tips, and if you wish to pay any.
Who would’ve thought that your equestrian dreams would come true in a land of pristine beaches and great scenic beauty? The fantastic white sand beaches make for an excellent spot for horse riding in Phuket and enjoying nature’s beauty simultaneously. Book your horse riding package at the earliest before the slots get sold out!
