Do I need riding experience?

No. Horseback riding tours are suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders. The guide matches the pace to the group's ability.

What should I wear for horseback riding?

Wear long trousers and closed-toe shoes (trainers or boots with a small heel are ideal). Helmets are provided and mandatory.

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Horseback Riding in Mabul Island

Mabul Island, Mabul

⏱ 45 minutes

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About this experience

Horseback Riding in Mabul Island is a guided equestrian activity along the sandy shores of Mabul, a small island off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Riders traverse beach trails and shallow tidal flats while observing local stilt villages and the surrounding Celebes Sea. The activity operates daily with sessions timed to low tide for safer footing.

What to expect

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes, including a 10-minute safety briefing and helmet fitting.
Each ride includes a guide leading the horse, a saddle with stirrups, and a life jacket for non-swimmers.
Riders follow a 2-kilometre beach route passing the Mabul Water Bungalows and the edge of the island's mangrove grove.
The activity suits beginners and children aged 8 and above, with gentle horses selected for calm temperaments.
Photographs are taken by the guide using your own camera or phone, with no extra charge.
Rides are scheduled at 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM to avoid peak heat, with a maximum of 6 riders per group.