Happy Trails Horseback Riding
Rating
Family of 4
$175 per person (minimum age 12).
Duration
2.5-3 hours (including transport)
Best Ages
12 and up
About
Happy Trails Horseback Riding offers guided horseback riding adventures perfect for families. Riders of all experience levels can enjoy scenic trail rides through beautiful terrain. Kids and adults alike love the chance to connect with gentle, well-trained horses while exploring the outdoors together.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
No
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning rides (usually 9 AM departure) are cooler and the light on the beach is beautiful. Six days a week, closed Sundays.
Wait Times
By reservation only. Book at least 2-3 days in advance as groups are kept small.
Nearby Food
No food at the stables. The hotel transfer brings you back to your resort. If you're in the Coral Harbour area, small local restaurants serve Bahamian food. The Fish Fry and Cable Beach restaurants are 20-25 minutes away.
Why Kids Love It
Riding a horse along a Caribbean beach with turquoise water stretching to the horizon is the kind of experience that makes teens put down their phones. Happy Trails Stables has been operating since 1977 and is the only horseback riding facility in Nassau. The 1.
5-hour trail ride starts at their stables in Coral Harbour, winds through tropical bush trails, past a natural saltwater lake, and emerges onto the pristine beaches of Adelaide and Coral Harbour. The horses wade into the shallow water at the beach, and on some rides, experienced riders can canter along the sand. The guides are experienced and patient with first-time riders, providing basic instruction at the stables before hitting the trail.
The whole experience feels like something from a movie.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Minimum age is 12 years — this won't work for younger kids
- No riding experience needed — guides provide instruction at the stables before you ride
- Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (required for safety)
- Apply sunscreen before the ride — you'll be in direct sun for most of it
- Bring a phone or camera in a ziplock bag for beach photos from horseback
What to Bring
- Long pants (required)
- Closed-toe shoes (required, no sandals)
- Sunscreen applied beforehand
- Phone in waterproof bag for photos
- Water bottle
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$175 per person (minimum age 12).
Family with 2 teens: $700 for all 4.
Includes hotel pickup/drop-off and riding instruction.
Tips to Save
- Price includes round-trip hotel transfers — don't pay for a separate taxi.
- Book directly with Happy Trails rather than through a tour company for the best rate.
- No experience necessary — beginners welcome.
