Which El Cotillo horse ride should you book: the standard one or golden hour?

Updated October 14, 2026 · 5 min read

A horse and rider following a sandy track above the Atlantic coast

For most riders, the VIP Horseback Ride to the Cliffs of El Cotillo is the right choice: two hours, photos and a picnic for €144.50. The VIP Golden Hour Horseback Ride from Corralejo costs €21.25 more and adds early-evening light and hotel pickup. Both lead to the cliffs with ocean views; they differ in time of day and transport, not in scenery.

The standard VIP ride

It has 4.9 stars from 17 reviews, a small but clearly broader base than the three reviews of the evening ride. According to the description it is an exclusive two-hour ride to the cliffs with ocean views, with photos and a picnic included. No hotel pickup is mentioned here, so if you travel without a car, ask how to reach the meeting point.

Minimum age, riding experience and weight limit are not in the short description. For children, beginners and heavier riders that is the first question before booking; “VIP” does not answer it.

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Golden hour

This ride also lasts two hours, leads to the cliffs and includes photos and a picnic. On top come the hotel pickup and the warm light of early evening. It costs €165.75 and has 5.0 stars from three reviews; so few voices do not yet prove consistent quality.

It makes sense for guests in Corralejo without a car and for anyone who feels the pictures in evening light justify the supplement. If you arrive by rental car and simply want to ride, you save the €21.25. The actual start time determines the light and shifts with the season.

See dates and prices for the Golden Hour ride

Who neither ride is for

Two hours in the saddle are not a quick photo stop, and the open Atlantic coast is not a covered riding hall. If all you want is a quick picture with a horse, you are booking more riding than you need.

Our recommendation

For most people the standard VIP ride remains the clear choice. Pay the supplement for golden hour only if the pickup or the evening light solves a real problem for you.

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