Portuguese riding holiday on purebred Lusitanian horses in an equestrian center about 1 hour drive North of Lisbon. The instructor is a high level rider. With his creative, passionate and direct approach, you will progress quickly. The equestrian center is superb. The purebred Lusitanian horses live there like kings. Your accomodation is a very comfortable finca.
Equestrian holidays in Ireland: Enjoy a combination of visiting the ancient Irish castles and monastic ruins with lovely guided horse rides through Irish bogs, fields and local farmland. On this 4 day ride, you will visit the impressive Portumna Castle which was the seat of the Earl of Clanricarde and Pallas castle, one of the best preserved tower houses and castle grounds of the 14th century. You will also take a boat ride to Holy Island on the river Shannon to explore the ruins of one of Ireland’s most important monastic settlements, and you will ride to a 5000 year old Celtic tomb.
A program designed to enjoy Jordan in the summer, riding on the high plateaus which culminate at 1600 meters and more, avoding the desert heat. The high plateaus of the Shobak region in Petra offer the rider superb trails with breathtaking views of Israel and the Wadi Araba. Crossing old villages pastoral life of the mountain Bedouins. Entry into Petra on horseback in the early morning: unique ! Your local team from Petra will introduce you to Jordan traditions and the rich history of this unique itinerary: from the castle of Shobak to the pink city of Petra ... One of the 7 wonders of the world !
Four long days of horseback riding and nature. For riders who want more than equestrian tourism, we present this horseback riding tour of 5 to 6 hours on horseback per day with a lively pace, and up to 40 km in one day, totaling more than 160 km in four days. You travel on trails, plains and beaches of Alt Empordà, with extended gallops, combined with nights in Torroella de Montgrí and La Escala, where you can enjoy the nightlife !
For happy riders, who want to discover the beauty of the wild Cappadocia, meet the Turkish traditional way of live, and camp under stars surrounded by your horses.
Leaving from Guzelyurt ranch, the trail takes you around the South of Cappadocia. From the peasants' Cappadocia to the most beautiful valleys, a succession of fantastic rock formations, lush canyons, high plateaux, steppe-like landscape, along with vineyards and orchards, compose a surprisingly varied route. Overlooked by the Mont Hassan, the villages reflect the Anatolian way of life while frescoed churches and other troglodytic treasures testify of the rich past of the…
The Europe Peaks "Picos de Europa" in Spanish: A National Park which culminates at 2649 meters, in the Cantabrian Mountains, between the provinces of Asturias, León and Cantabria, about thirty kilometers from the sea, Atlantic ecosystem. Covered in oak and beech groves, the park takes its name from the impressive rock formations. The park is the habitat of two of the most emblematic animals that live in Spain: the brown bear and the Iberian wolf! The trail ride starts from the Cillorigo de Liébana Valley, in Cantabria, one of the gateways to the Picos de Europa. Discover one of the most wonderful regions of Spain, with breathtaking…
Horse riding in Jordan. The visit of Petra, pearl of Jordan. A ride through the spectacular landscape of the Wadi Rum desert of Jordan: a vast wild space, timeless and terribly beautiful ! A horseback riding trip through history. A horseback trail ride on Arabian horses known for their endurance and speed. Your first day is spent exploring the amazing ruins of Petra. Its ornate facades were carved from sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans around 400 BC. During your horseback riding trip, you will meet Bedouin families living in traditional nomadic camps in Jordan. We have chosen the best provider in Jordan, trained at our guide school. She…
A memorable winter riding experience in Romania, Transylvania. Relax and enjoy the cozy comfort of your guest house as your base for the week, set among rolling hills and meadows on the edge of the village of Sinca Noua. Go horseback riding in the morning and again in the afternoon, with a break over a hot lunch to warm you up. Savor organic meals from own production and from surrounding local farms. The Carpathian Mountains are not spared from climate change, but so far the period between mid-January and mid-February is still quite safe when it comes to snowfall and riding in powder snow is a unforgettable experience.
Horseback riding in Romania in the Carpathian Mountains: a vast area of virgin nature in Central and Eastern Europe. Wolves, bears and lynx from western Russia roam these impressive mountains. At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua, "New Shinca", a small picturesque village of about 2,000 inhabitants. Time has stood still here: shepherds take their herds up the mountains as they have done for centuries and in the evening cows and buffaloes are brought back from the pastures to the village. Hoopoes, bee-eaters, black storks or eagles are numerous and the region has an incredible floral richness of all colors. The century-…
Horse riding trip in Corsica, all senses on the alert: Corsica in all its wild and magnificent splendor. Departure of the equestrian ride near Corte, to reach the Agriates, one of the most extraordinary regions of Corsica. Camping accommodation in certain places to enter the Agriates desert interspersed with rock gardens and scrub.
During this horseback trail ride in Portugal, meet the last wild horses in Europe. A unique adventure for nature lovers and wild open spaces. In the mountains of northern Portugal, Peneda Geres park features one of the last races of wild horses in Europe: the Garranos. From the valley of Vez, go looking for them in a varied mountainous landscape dotted with villages.
You depart the ranch for camp on the first day of your stay. The next three days begin with strong coffee and a hearty breakfast, before a full day of authentic ranch work amidst spectacular and awe-inspiring vistas. Whether searching for predator kills, finding and caring for sick calves, or moving the herd from one meadow to another, the demands of the day determine the itinerary. The nature of the work and the rugged terrain make for a leisurely hike.
Evenings revolve around one of humanity's oldest traditions: the campfire. You'll enjoy traditional wagon-style meals and a glass of wine before retiring to a simple but comfortable…
Egypt Horseback Riding Tour: Ride through time to the ancient city of Thebes, back to the time of the pharaohs on this horseback riding tour. Journey through history, relax on the banks of the Nile, and immerse yourself in the local culture and magic of Luxor as you explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor, Karnak and Ramesseum, and more!
a horseback riding trip in Jordan for riders passionate about wide open spaces, silence and freedom. Nowhere else will you be so surprised by the diversity of changes in atmosphere, terrain, colors, mineral and plant materials. Nights under the stars, evenings by the fireside, meeting with the nomadic Bedouins of southern Jordan. Riding Arabian horses and Bedouin tradition. This ride starts with the visit of Petra, then five days horseback riding in the Wadi Rum desert. And to finish: swimming and relaxing in the Dead Sea with accommodation in the extraordinary Holiday Inn with its private beach.
Horseback trail ride in the heart of Ireland: you will be discovering Ireland’s beautiful nature and colourful history on horseback.
A week of horseback riding in Sicily, stationary with return in the evenings to your comfortable accommodation and two itinerant days with a night in a mountain refuge to immerse yourself on horseback in the heart of Sicily in the Madonie Regional Park. The park covers an area of more than forty thousand hectares and offers more than half of the treasures of all the biodiversity of Sicily.
On horseback in Andalusia: a horseback ride on the northern slopes of the Sierra Nevada: the gentler side of this superb mountain range in Southern Andalusia. A new program that is more cultural, more gastronomic, with beautiful canters on the gentle slopes and the immense plains of the north face of the Sierra Nevada. You discover the history of the Moors who remained in these lands after being expelled from Granada, and you walk through villages that have not changed in appearance since the Arab presence.
Embark on a horseback riding adventure in Portugal's unspoiled Serra de Grândola mountains, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Ride through the hills, deep within the Serra de Grândola forest, where the famous cork oaks have grown for centuries, in an environment unique to Portugal. You'll also have the opportunity to ride on the beach or in the Melides lagoon and experience the power and exceptional beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.
This horseback ride in Jordan is unique: Starting from the Dana reserve, passing through Shobak Castle, Petra, and ending your horseback ride in one of the most beautiful sites in the world: the Wadi Rum on horseback ! 7 or 8 days on horseback, more than 200 km of trails, on a varied routes: from the northern mountains to the Wadi Rum desert to the Wadi Rum. On quality horses selected for their endurance, courage and kindness. The route follows King road, ancient caravans: you discover varied landscapes, as well as the north of Petra tribes and the bedouins of the great South Jordan. After your horseback ride: relaxation in the Red Sea and…
Enjoy estancia life and join the gauchos on their daily activities ! Ride as much as you wish: help rounding horses and cattle, pitch in with branding, vaccination and use the lasso as a work tool in the real environment of an Argentinean Gaucho. You stay at one of the historic estancias of the Corrientes region outside of Esquina - a very remote area still largely untouched by civilization. This is rural Argentina, where the Gaucho is a valued and important profession. Ride out with us and become part of the daily activities. Of course the national sport is polo, so you are invited to join us for some "Stick and Ball" on the private polo…
Horseback riding in the Alps is an experience. Between Geneva and Chamonix, the ride starts in Samoens. The horses bred in the mountains are calm, crossings of frank mountain, selle français and comtois. They are robust, able to endure the bad weather and the strong temperature variations that characterize Haute Savoie, and to evolve on sometimes uneven terrain and on steep gradients.
This is a stationary summer ride with relaxing full days riding from Navarredonda de Gredos to different direction every day, changing landscapes and opportunities for swimming in the crystalline waters of Gredos Mountains. One day, in the middle of the week, you will ride on a minitrail to a different village. The summer in Gredos is perfect for excellent riding holidays due to the altitude, Navarredonda is at 1600 m, so even in July or August it is not hot for full days riding and perfect for swimming in the fresh waters at lunch stops. It is a relax and comfortable ride, perfect for families and less experience riders, 5 nights…
A stationary ride in Spain: 5 days riding, 3 days stationary around Trujillo and 2 days Inn to Inn trip. The trail is based in the lovely town of Trujillo and during your stay you will enjoy 2 very interesting visits to the most important towns in Extremadura: Caceres and Merida, both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Mérida is a real spectacle, with its complex that includes the Roman theatre and amphitheatre built in 8 BC. Cáceres whose medieval centre is a Unesco world heritage site, delimited by Arab walls, cobbled medieval streets, fortified homes and Renaissance palaces. In addition to these incredible sites, the region contains…
A horseback riding trip that immerses you for six days on horseback in the Sicilian territory of the Madonie Natural Park, spread over an area of more than forty thousand hectares offering more than half of the treasures of all biodiversity in Sicily.
This ranch immerses you in the USA Far West. A 3,000 acres ranch at the foot of the beautiful, rugged Tucson Mountains, adjacent to Saguaro National Park. The ranch hospitality pairs perfectly with the comfort of an upscale resort. You will enjoy your equestrian stay with friendly cowboys and cowgirls, excellent horses, beautiful landscapes. This is a cattle ranch: Longhorns ! Whether you are always riding horses or discovering the ranch activities, or you prefer to relax, your vacation will be a real experience and you will be able to relax. You will have new friends and feel like family. This ranch is best suited for families with children…
An equestrian program in Costa Rica if you are an advanced rider looking for a more varied horse riding holiday in Costa Rica, or not a confimed rider. This equestrian program in Costa Rica, provides more freedom than you will find with the average equestrian holiday. You will have the opportunity to enjoy miles of riding trails in the forested interior and along on the coast: to the North, the terrain is picturesque, predominantly flat with gentle slopes and forested valleys, while to the South there are savannahs, large mango plantations and the Dry Forests, mangrove swamps and estuaries leading out to the Pacific Ocean: spectacular views…
The lavender horseback trail ride in Provence ... a fragrant and colorful horseback riding trip from the South of the Luberon nature park to the Provence lavender-growing places: the country of Banon and Sault: the lavender "capital". A perfumed trail ride among the lavender, but also the sage widely cultivated in the region, and riding in the garrigue filled with herbs of Provence. A colorfull horse riding trip: the white limestone cliffs of the Luberon, the greenery of the the pine and oak forests, the blue of the sky, the purple of lavender, the red of poppies. Varied landscapes from Mediterranean Provence to the…
After galloping to the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza, head to Luxor and escape the hustle and bustle of the city by venturing into the desert, spending 3 nights in camp in the Theban mountains.
Set in the heart of the Tonto National Forest along the Mogollon Rim, this lodge is part of a working 55,000 acre cattle ranch that offers something for every visitor and level of rider. It is also rich in old west history and culture – located near the site of one of the gunfights of the infamous Pleasant Valley War. The war is one the most famous of the range feuds in the American West, the subject of a number of nonfiction books, as well as the source of a number novels (including one by Zane Grey) and movie plots.The lodge is a study in rustic elegance, providing all the modern comforts, while staying true to its working cattle ranch…
Inn to Inn horseback trail ride in Spain. You will ride from the lovely town of Trujillo following North direction to the Monfragüe National Park, the largest and best preserved Mediterranean forest worldwide. The Monfragüe National Park is a wonderful place to visit for Mediterranean flora and ornithology. Located close to Trujillo, with the Tajo river running through it, the Monfragüe National Park is unique, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003. Monfragüe takes its name from the Romans, who called it Mons Fragorum, the fragmented mountain. It is a typically Iberian landscape that provides a home for the Park’s…
We offer a week horseback riding holiday on the Reunion Island, known as the "Intense Island." Located at an altitude of 1300 meters on the west coast, near the UNESCO World Heritage site, our equestrian center will captivate you with its wild surroundings and magnificent views. It is certified by the French Equestrian Tourism and Animal Welfare Associations. This holiday offers you the opportunity to discover this part of the island on horseback, experience the warm and welcoming culture of Réunion, visit beautiful gardens, enjoy traditional meals, and local crafts.
A fascinating horseback riding trail ride in Sicily that takes you through some of the island's lesser-known areas, from the wild Madonie Park to the famous town of Corleone, passing through a rich variety of landscapes, from dense forests to striking mountain views and endless fields of wheat and hay.
Horseback riding in Spain between the sea and the mountains of Catalonia: a varied ride through the north-east of Spain, crossing hilly landscapes and green mountains, to the Mediterranean beaches. Medieval villages, accommodation in comfortable typical guest houses, farms, and family hotels.
A horseback trail ride in Andalusia, in the beautiful Sierra de Andujar, which is part of the Sierra Morena. It has the largest Mediterranean forest in Spain: forests of holm oaks and cork oaks. It is home to endangered species such as lynx, wolf, imperial eagle, deer, fallow deer, roe deer, mouflon, and wild boar. Species that find shelter in these mountains. Livestock is equally important, with vast pastures dedicated to breeding fighting bulls. This area has the highest number of horses in Andalusia relative to the number of inhabitants (over 4,000 horses).
This week horseback riding holidays in the heart of Provence is ideal if you don't feel ready to go directly on a week progressive Inn to Inn horseback ride, to prepare yourself for the practice of traveling on horseback ! while discovering the beauty of the nature of the Natural Park of the Luberon.
This program is offered to replace the trip from the Luberon to the Camargue in summer. This trail ride will make you discover two contrasting aspects of Provence on horseback, in two protected Natural Parks: the Luberon hills and the Camargue beach and swamps.
In the Luberon, the 4 first days, you will ride our horses with our guide in hills to discover the protected nature of the natutal park with it's fauna and flora, fruit cultures (olive, peach, apricot, cherry, almond), wineyards. A day with a picnic on the banks of the Durance will introduce you to a wide variety of migratory birds including the superb gray heron, and…
Horseback riding trail ride in Italy - A horseback trail ride in Tuscany to discover the incredible diversity of landscapes and sights of Tuscany . In the heart of this colorfull region, between mountains, valleys, hills and forests. you will discover the ridges of the Siena Mountains or « Siena’s costum », which were until the year 1800, the border between the great duchy of Tuscany and the Papal State. This active ride takes riders through some of the most pristine and lovely parts of Tuscany. The paths and trails are scenic and around every bend is a new village situated on the hillside, or a panoramic view of the…
Horseback riding in Spain. Following the beautiful valley of the river Tormes, the landscapes are varied with its lakes, canyons, cliffs and meadows. You will cross medieval villages full of history and breathtaking landscapes. Your native guide of the region will present you these landscapes and the history of this country which fascinates him. Two itineraries are offered, 5 days or 6 days riding.
Horseback trail ride that allows you to cross the whole north-eastern Sicily (the famus Val Demone) through the four parks of Madonie, Nebrodi, Alcantara up to the Etna. A trail in the greenest and wildest part of Sicily.
Horseback riding trip in Sicily. This horseback trip between the North coast and the South coast of Sicily is a fantastic adventure that allows you to travel the island and discover the variety of its landscapes. A total immersion in its depth made of history and agriculture, magic and legends.
The heart of Sicily on horseback: history, traditions, culture of Sicily.
Explore the snowy steppes of Mongolia in winter ! This winter horseback riding tour in Central Mongolia takes you to the heart of the Orkhon Valley, sparkling under a light blanket of snow and a brilliant blue sky... Discover the frozen Orkhon Falls and the dunes of Bayan Gobi on horseback, and go in search of wild Przewalski's horses...
It is a route through the fantastic landscape of the Empordà region and its littoral. Meadows, plains, and beaches along paths that will allow you to discover the Costa Brava. This beautiful region offers a rich medieval history and a lot of variety of landscapes. It has been voted one of the “best destinations in the world” in 2012 by National Geographic Traveler magazine, deservedly earned. You can also discover the Aiguamolls del Empordà Natural Park, a protected coastal territory designated as a RAMSAR site. It is an important area for birds, and it is located on marshland, serving as a refuge for predominantly waterfowl and…
Day by day, you will explore a land with magnificent landscapes, the immense natural, historical and cultural wealth of the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the Cappadocia region is the result of incredible volcanic eruptions and ancient human activity.
This progressive equestrian trail ride in Cappadocia is an invitation to discover the immense natural, historical and cultural wealth of the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the Cappadocia region is the result of incredible volcanic eruptions and ancient human activity. You will explore a land with magnificent landscapes. From the ranch near Avanos, depending on the version, the route will take you on a 4 and half day loop on horseback around "geological" Cappadocia. From the pleasant Cappadocia of the south to the spectacular valleys of the north, the unusual rocks, the green canyons, the highlands, the…
