Horseback Riding in Fernando de Noronha: the Complete Guide

Discover horseback riding in Fernando de Noronha: a horse ride through the Açude do Gato Trail, Caieiras Dunes and the historical Air France site, with a morning slot or late afternoon.

Horseback riding is one of the most different tours you can do in Fernando de Noronha — instead of the water, the star here is the horse, and the route runs through trails, dunes and one of the island's most curious historical spots. It's a great option if you've already done the boat and diving tours and want to see the island from a different angle, at a calmer, more contemplative pace.

In this guide we cover the route, the time slots, how the day works, and what to know before booking.

The route

The tour goes through the Açude do Gato Trail, continues through the Caieiras Dunes and ends at Air France, one of the island's historical spots. It's a route that mixes nature (trail and dunes) with a piece of Noronha's history — all on horseback, at a pace quite different from the boat or diving tours.

Time slots

The Horseback Ride (R$250/person) has two fixed time slots:

• Morning (7am–9am) — besides the ride itself, this is the time slot with the best chance of spotting spinner dolphins, which usually circle the island early in the day.
• Late afternoon (4:15pm–6:15pm) — great if you prefer a milder ride, with the softer light of the end of the day.

The tour starts at a set meeting point with the team — there's no pickup at your inn.

How the day works

The starting point and the route stay off the beach sand — riding on the beach is prohibited in Noronha, so the tour runs entirely along trails, dunes and inland roads. Beyond that, we don't yet have confirmed details like minimum age, maximum weight, or any specific health restrictions — if you have any of these questions, just message us on WhatsApp before booking and the team will guide you properly.

Price and cancellation policy

The tour costs R$250 per person. Cancelling more than 7 days ahead gets a 100% refund, between 5 and 7 days carries a 50% fee, and less than 5 days means no refund — except for health reasons (with a medical certificate) or natural weather events.

What to pair with this tour

Since part of the route runs through the Açude do Gato Trail, if you enjoyed that stretch on horseback and want to explore more of the island's trails on foot, check out our guide trails of Fernando de Noronha (post in Portuguese). And if your itinerary is still open, take a look at the best tours in Fernando de Noronha (post in Portuguese) to decide what else to fit into your days on the island.

Frequently asked questions about horseback riding in Noronha

What's the route for the horseback ride?
The Açude do Gato Trail, the Caieiras Dunes and the historical Air France site.

Can you see dolphins on the horseback ride?
On the morning slot (7am–9am), yes — that's when spinner dolphins usually circle the island. There's no such expectation on the late-afternoon slot.

Does the ride go along the beach?
No. Riding on the beach sand is prohibited in Fernando de Noronha, so the tour runs along trails, dunes and inland roads.

What's the cancellation policy?
More than 7 days ahead: 100% refund. Between 5 and 7 days: 50% fee. Less than 5 days: no refund, except for health reasons (with a medical certificate) or natural weather events.

Is there pickup at my inn?
No. The tour starts at a set meeting point with the team.

Talk to us

Want to book your horseback ride or ask about minimum age, maximum weight, or the best time slot for you? Talk to us on WhatsApp and we'll help you sort everything out.