Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: Camargue Horseback Ride

LOCATION
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France
DURATION
1–4 hours
GROUP SIZE
Private or small group
Difficulty
Slow to moderate, with opportunities for trot or gallop depending on the experience, rider confidence, conditions, and the specific leg of the route.
Price From
€79

Ride a Camargue horse through wetlands around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, choosing a one- to four-hour guided outing. Beach-and-marshland routes are offered on rides of two hours or more.

The Experience

Around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, these guided rides follow marshland and open countryside on Camargue horses, with reed beds, salt marshes and opportunities to look for flamingos, herons and other wildlife. Shorter outings remain in the marshland, while rides of two hours or more can include a beach-and-marshland route.

Options last from one to four hours, and the pace is chosen according to the route, conditions and rider confidence, with faster sections possible only when appropriate. Beginners and returning riders can choose a suitable option with the team, with groups of up to ten and a helmet, basic equipment and briefing included.

The minimum age is six and the maximum rider weight is 100 kg / 220 lb. Transport is not available, and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, so tell us your experience and preferred duration before booking.

At A Glance

DURATION
1–4 hours
TIME IN SADDLE
1–4 hours
RIDING PACE
Slow to moderate, with opportunities for trot or gallop depending on the experience, rider confidence, conditions, and the specific leg of the route.
TERRAIN
Marshes; beach and marshes on experiences starting from 2 hours.
GROUP TYPE
Private or small group
RIDING EXPERIENCE
Let’s find the right fit
SOLO-FRIENDLY
Ask us about joining solo
LANGUAGES
English, French
TRANSPORT
Not available
AGE LIMIT
6 years minimum
WEIGHT LIMIT
100 kg / 220 lbs

A guest’s perspective

The horses are beautiful, the guide was really nice and very funny, and the scenery is simply amazing. You can immediately see how much the horses are loved and how well they are doing there. We had a really nice time and can only recommend the horseback ride.

Ute, GermanyReviewed Aug 9, 2026
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What is included

  • Guided horseback ride with local equestrian professionals
  • Horse selected around your experience where possible
  • Helmet and basic riding equipment
  • Briefing before departure
  • Marshland route on shorter rides
  • Beach and marshland route on rides from 2 hours

Choose a one- to four-hour option according to experience and availability. Pace depends on the route, rider confidence and conditions; wildlife sightings are possible rather than guaranteed.

Price + Booking

From
€79
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