Spectacular Sunset Ride — South Padre Island Horseback
Recommended by 98% travelers
About Tour
The Spectacular Sunset Ride is a guest favorite for good reason. Over 1½ hours, you’ll trace the Gulf surf line, cross rolling sand dunes, and arrive at the remote bay side of South Padre Island — exactly as the sun begins to set over the water.
It’s a ride that gives you three distinct landscapes in one experience: the open Gulf beach, the dunes, and the quiet, scenic bay. Wildlife sightings are common — egrets, herons, the occasional dolphin in the distance — and the light at this time of day is unlike anything you’ll see during the rest of the trip.
Cooler evening temperatures, painterly skies, and our gentle, well-trained horses make this ride one you’ll talk about long after your visit. All skill levels welcome.
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Group Size: Small Group
- Ages: Ages 6+
- Live Guide: English
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Highlights
- 1½-hour ride from Gulf surf to dunes to remote bay side of the island
- Spectacular sunset views over the water and cooler evening temperatures
- Wildlife sightings often include shorebirds, herons, and coastal scenery
- Gentle, well-trained horses suitable for all skill levels
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Bay-side sunset is unforgettable
The route across the dunes to the bay side at sunset is genuinely spectacular. We saw shorebirds, the light was incredible, and the cooler evening temps made the ride so comfortable. One of the best evenings of our SPI trip.
Magical sunset experience — became a horse person at 42
I’d never ridden a horse before our 1.5-hour sunset adventure. Now I’m contemplating becoming a cowgirl. Within moments of getting on Shrek, the good-natured fella our guide expertly paired with me, I felt confident and comfortable. Truly magical.
The sunset over the dunes was unreal
The sunset over the dunes ride was a great time and beautiful. Loved the horses and riding on the beach. Our guides were awesome and we enjoyed talking with them. Our entire group, although we didn’t know each other, enjoyed conversation on the ride. Money well spent.
From: $159.00
per person
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
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