Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comHeritage Beach Horse Ride
based on 7 reviews
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Product code: 3971HBR
Ride through the waves on horseback! Discover the rich history and culture of Jamaica as you ride on your beautiful horse through the wooded areas where the Taino Indians used to hunt for food. Stop off at the beach where you'll be served some refreshments in the shade of a beach hut before heading into the crystal clear water for a refreshing swim!
Begin with a visit to Seville Great House and Heritage Park on Jamaica's north coast, which houses a wealth of artifacts relating to the area's history and culture. Then its time to mount up and visit all the places that you have learnt about, riding by castles and sugar factories dating back nearly 500 years.
Learn about the culture of the Taino Indians, their beliefs, habits and existence, before Columbus landed and the island was colonized under the Spanish flag. Ride through a natural wetland, shaded by almond and coconut trees, and see the excavations carried out by archaeologists, keen to uncover the deep rooted history of this area.
On arrival at the beach, enjoy a taste to local produce in a jungle beach hut, before you strip down to your bathing suit for a dash through the waves on horseback. For your safety, the saddles are left on, so you don't have to worry about staying on! Your return ride takes you along the deserted beach, where herons and other waterbirds fish in the shallow waters. You'll travel through the mangroves, which hide the remains of an eighteenth century warehouse and by an ancient waterwheel which powered the old sugar mill on this former sugar plantation.
A history lesson and beach ride in one! No experience required, suitable for all skill levels.
- Horseback riding adventure in the Jamaican countryside
- Visit the Seville Great House and Heritage Park
- Comprehensive narration and detailed information about the culture and history of the Taino Indians
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop off from Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay hotels
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Heritage Beach Horse Ride
Daily
Departure Point:Tour commences with pickup from your Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay hotel or the cruise ship port
Departure Time:- 8:30am
- 1:30pm
- Hotel / pier pickup and drop off
- Professional guide
- Helmet
- Visit to Great House Museum
- Taste of local Produce
- Fruits on completion of the Ride
- Gratuities (optional)
- Refreshments available for sale
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Weight Limit: Passengers must not exceed 240lbs to participate in this tour
- There is no age limit on this tour, however, all children must be able to handle their own horse which will be led my an experienced guide. Children are NOT permitted to ride on the same horse as their parents. All passengers must be at least 3 ft tall to participate.
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The guides were great! My kids had a blast, we loved riding the horses in the water! Read more ›
Erin W, United States of America, January 2009
A wonderful experience, esp on the beach. There's a lot of history too. For a small fee there's a CD ... Read more ›
Ivette C, United States of America, April 2009
