Cap Rando Selection : Trips organized by Cap Rando partners
Type
Stationary and progressive trail rides
Comfort
In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
Level
Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor

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Finish the year on horseback under the Andalusian sun in South of Spain ! Located in the south-east of Andalusia and Spain, in the Gulf of Almeria, the Cabo de Gata Park is one of the jewels of Andalusia, Spain and the western Mediterranean. It is probably one of the few spaces on the Mediterranean coast that remained untouched today. Since 1997, the park of volcanic origin is declared a "biosphere reserve" by UNESCO for its ecological wealth.

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Itinerary
Programme intro

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HORSEBACK RIDING TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUCIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

25/12: Arrival for your horseback ride in Andalusia. Transfer from Almeria airport, bus station or train station. Presentation, dinner and overnight in a hotel in San José.equestrian holiday in Andalucia

26/12: San José - Genoveses Beach - Monsul, Media Luna, the Sirens' Reef: without a doubt, the last Mediterranean wild beache, with their white sand dunes, shooting sites for many famous movies: Indiana Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, For a Fistful of Dollars. For lunch, picnic at the foot of the “El Romeral” cortijo, one of the typical facilities that once served as accommodation for the local farmers. In the afternoon, you ride up through the “Del Tesorillo” valley. You go back to your hotel in San José.

YOU CAN ARRIVE 26/12 EVENING

horse riding holiday in Andalucia27/12: San José - Rodalquilar. To the North of the park are the Sierra de Gata mountains, with the craters of ancient volcanoes, surrounded by a lunar landscape and typical villages like “Los Albaricoques”. Several famous western movies were filmed here, such as "for a fistful of dollars", "the good, the bad and the ugly". The streets are named after Clint Eastwood, Sergio Leone… Lunch at the" Cortijo del Fraile: it's here where the events inspired Federico Garcia for his work “Bodas de Sangre” (The Blood Bride) took place. Night in a hotel with swimming pool

28/12: Rodalquilar - El Playazo - Cala del Cuervo. You ride to discover the eastern part of the Natural Park. You head to "la torre de los lobos" (the wolve tower), where you can enjoy the view over the whole natural park when the weather is clear, up to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. You ride to "el playazo" beach, known since the Roman presence, which was a landmark for pirates. You cross a palm tree oasis fed by small springs. Picnic by the sea, at the “cala del cuervo.” Return to your hotel with swimming pool.

Andalucia horse riding29/12: Rodalquilar - Old gold mine - Sierra de Gata - Rodalquilar. You take the old gold mine trail, straddling small ravines that were once the only connection between farms, between sea and mountain. You cross the crater of the volcano which now forms the Rodalquilar valley. You discover the cliffs which still hide gold today, and you visit the mine old installations which used to be in operation since 1933 and which finally closed in 1986. Picnic at the gold mine. Return to your hotel with swimming pool.

30/12: Rodalquilar - Las Negras- Rodalquilar. A long morning ride, of about 4 hours towards Las Negras, a beautiful place with many irrigated orchards, and an atmosphere of fishermen. At the bottom of its bay is El Cerro Negro (The Black horse riding trip in AndaluciaHill), an impressive rock formation that looks like a lava spit, witness to what was the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Late lunch: a paella in a restaurant by the sea. In the afternoon, you can take a swim in the sea. Then, return to your hotel where you can enjoy the swimming pool and possibly book a massage or a spa (not included in the price).

31/12: Rodalquilar - La Isleta del Moro - San José. You leave Rodalquilar by a path that runs along the coast. These trails were once used to monitor the coast in the event of a pirate attack, which explains the presence of small castles and watchtowers. Picnic on the beach of Escullos, hidden behind its small oasis of palm trees. Nexyear's eve dinner. Night in a hotel in San José.

01/01: End of your horseback riding tour in Andalusia and transfer to the airport after breakfast.

 

* Indicative itinerary which may be subject to modifications if necessary.

MEETING/DEPARTURE

MEETING: 
December 25 or 26 afternoon in Andalusia at the bus station or Almeria airport, or directly at the hotel in the evening.
Transfer from Almeria airport: 40 € / person to be paid on site.

DEPARTURE: 
January 2 end of your horseback ride in Andalusia after breakfast.
Transfer to Almeria airport: 40 € / person to be paid locally.

BUSES:
From Malaga airport (terminal 3) or Granada bus station, you can take a bus to Almeria, see websites: www.busbud.comwww.alsa.eswww.goeuro.fr. All information on bus connections from the bus station to Granada airport on the website: www.granadadirect.com/transporte/autobuses-granada 

Riding

RIDING LEVEL: andalusia horse riding
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces.

GUIDE: 
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish, French and some English.


andalusia horse ridingHORSES: 
Mixed Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals. 

TACK: 
English and trail ride saddles. 

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION: image 4 
In two comfortable hotels. Single bedroom available with supplement.
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MEALS: 
An assistant prepares nice buffets at picnic places or in restaurants.

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS: 
The assistant transfers luggage every day.

 


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Rates
Infos tarif

2023 PRICE / PER PERSON: 
1 690 € in 2-3 person bedrooms 
Single bedroom supplement (if you don't want to share): 350 €
Transfers from/to Almeria airport at set times: 80 € / per person round trip.
Transfers are payable locally.
Registration fees: 15

THE PRICE INCLUDES: 
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, 1 drink/pers during meals, luggage transfers, financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE: 
Individual insurance, additionnal drinks and drinks out of meals, sodas, hot drinks, visits, tips, transfers from/to Almeria, Granada, Malaga, all that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".

Dates
Booking
How to book

HOW TO BOOK :
By booking with Cap Rando, you get the benefit of the French travel agency law, one of the strictest in the world: an unlimited financial guarantee for all your payments !


BOOKING PROCEDURE:

1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT:
Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us through the availability & quote request form or by phone +33 (0)483431321, whatsapp +33(0)609520324, or e-mail: contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu
If you already have received the confirmation of the availability and the price, you can proceed directly to your booking:

2. BOOKING:
Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/booking-form

3. INSURANCES:
Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010.
To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of cancellation for a reason covered by a cancellation insurance).
We offer to Europe Union & Switzerland citizens (only) to subscribe the "Cap Security" insurance from Chapka Insurance. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, repatriation, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only subscribe a "Cap Cancellation" cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks. 
See all information about our cancellation policy and Chapka insurance offer.
For non Europe Union citizens: if you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract.
You can subscribe directly an insurance for instance on: https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/

4. PAYMENT:
A 30% deposit is required upon booking, the balance being due 60 days before the stay date. Less than 60 days before your departure date, full payment is requested at registration.
You can pay:
- By credit card on our secure payment website: You will be directed to the payment link after completing the online booking form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/booking-form
- By bank transfer: Our bank information will be sent to you after reception of your booking form.

Your payments are guaranted by our GROUPAMA travel agent bond.
If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment. 
The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.


5. CONFIRMATION:
You will receive a confirmation file and contract with the invoice and all practical information within 24 hours after reception of your registration form and payment.

6. CANCELLATION POLICY:
See the cencellation policy: cancellation conditions.
Please note: Any stay may be canceled in the event of insufficient bokkings to ensure the stay up to 21 days before the starting date. In this case, a replacement stay may be offered to you, if it does not suit you: full refund is guaranteed without compensation. We advise you to book refundable transports.