Type Comfort Level From 500€ Duration 2 days 1 night - 2 days riding - Inn to Inn 43.8206800579, 5.37446285 Thematic Horse riding in the Luberon Week end horse riding in the Luberon Intro Two day Inn to Inn trail ride to discover the heart of Provence and the Luberon Regional Nature Park. Itinerary Programme intro INDICATIVE ITINERARY Day 1: Meeting at 9 a.m. at Mas de Recaute. We will start the trip through the Luberon rolling hills, towards the beautifull perched village of Bonnieux. The houses, all made with stones, form a striking harmony of earth-toned colours and shapes. Some superb residences dating back to the 16th, 17th, and 18th century serve as a reminder that Bonnieux was a wealthy village when this region, the Comtat Venaissin, belonged to the Popes. Several bishops also chose to live here and as you ride through the village streets you will no doubt marvel at the architecture and history on display. Take a glimpse on Lacoste, the village of the sadly known Marquis de Sade. Beware and follow your guide very closely so you do not get lost anywhere near his castle. After the picturesque village of Bonnieux, the trail goes down in the Valley of the Aiguebrun river down high cliffs famous for climbers. Overnight in a nice auberge or guesthouse, sometimes with a swimming pool. Day 2: You will ride up to the crests of the Luberon to discover an exceptional landscape on all the Provence and a view on the Alps to the North, on the Mediterranean to the South. Then, you will ride down to Lourmarin and its 12th century castle, a charming Provencal village that inspired the famous American writer, Peter Mayle, who is now living near the village. After lunch, you will then ride back to Mas de Recaute through the olive trees and cherry orchards, with nice views on the Sainte Victoire mountain, “Cezanne’s mountain”. End of the ride at about 5 p.m. MEETING/DEPARTURE MEETING: Day 1 at 9am at Mas de Recaute in Lauris. DEPARTURE: Day 2 afternoon at about 5pm. Riding This ride is available for beginners. But we recommend to have a first experience to fully enjoy this program. HORSES: Essentially crosses of Spanish, Arab, French breed. Horses are allocated according to each rider weight, height, riding level and experience. All our horses are trail riding “professionals”. Living throughout the year in a herd, trail riding is their only work activity. For these reasons, they are well-balanced gentle, yet wilfully engaged. TACK: Comfortable trail ride saddles equipped with saddle bags. Trail ride saddles are especially designed for long rides as well as for the gaits employed on this type of terrain. The saddles are comfortable for both the horse and the rider. Comfort ACCOMMODATION: You can choose to book this ride in bedroom, or in dormitory. 2-3 person bedrooms or single bedrooms with supplement. Dormitory is mixt, up to 25 person rooms. Indicative accommodation: Les Seguins Optional extra night: Le Mas de Recaute (simple comfort) Les Gargoulettes (upgrade comfort) MEALS: Dinner in the rstaurant of the Inn. Local cuisine, varied and refined. Special diets can be adapted. Wine is included with meals. At noon, an assistant prepares hearty buffets (see pictures). For small groups, some picnics can be taken in the saddle bags. LUGGAGE TRANSFERS: Provided by the assistant in a minibus. Rates Infos tarif 2022 PRICE / PER PERSON: In dormitory: 500 € In 2-3 person bedroom: 550 € Single bedroom supplement: + 50 € Booking fee: 15 € LESS THAN 4 RIDERS SUPPLEMENT: The above prices are calculated for a minimum of 4 riders. A ride can be confirmed with a supplement for less than 4 riders: contact us to know the number of riders booked for the week that interests you. 3 riders: + 150 € / person 2 riders: + 450 € / person 1 rider: + 950 € THE PRICE INCLUDES: The equipped horse rental, the guide, the assistant ensuring the preparation of lunch buffets (picnics in saddle bags for small groups), accommodation, dinner in an inn, breakfast, luggage transfers, the financial guarantee of your payments by our operator deposit of travel. THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE: Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, any visits, tiips, transfers from / to Marseille airport or Aix-en-Provence stations, all that is not indicated in "the price includes". INSURANCE (if you don’t already have one): We offer to European citizens (only) Chapka insurances: Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only. See prices & information Dates Contact us to get the next departure 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 2. BOOKING: Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/formulaire-d-inscription 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 unforeseen your cancellation insurance contract). For Europe Union citizens only: we offer to subscribe the "Cap Protection Security" from Chapka Insurance. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only take a cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks. See all information about our cancellation policy and Chapka insurance offer. For non West European 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: Click here to access the server - By bank transfer: Bank information 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 general conditions and special covid conditions: 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 flights / trains. Useful information INFORMATION & PRICE: DURATION: 2 days - 1 night MEETING: Day 1 at Mas de Recaute in Lauris at 9 a.m. DEPARTURE: Day 2 after the ride, end of the afternoon. ACCOMMODATION: You can choose: shared 2-3 person bedroom, single bedroom, dormitory MEALS: Dinner at the accommodation prepared with locad food. Lunches prepared by our assistant, nice buffets at our at picnic places. For small groups, picnic is taken in saddle bags. HORSES: Mostly crossed between Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals. TACK: Trail ride saddles. GUIDE: Professional licensed guide. Most of our guides have followed our guide school. Guides speak English. RIDING LEVEL: You must be able to walk, trot and canter. 2019 PRICES PER PERSON: 500 € in dormitory 550 € in 2-3 person bedroom Single bedroom supplement: 40 € PRICES INCLUDE: Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, our travel agent bond to guarantee your payments. PRICES DON'T INCLUDE: Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, visits, tips, transfers from/to Marseille airport - Aix-en-Provence TGV station - Aix-en-Provence center train station, all that is not incated in "Prices include". DATES: Dates below are open to indiduals or groups. Any other date available on request: ask for a quotation. HOW TO BOOK 1. CHECK THE VAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us by mail contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu or phone +33(0)483431234 2. BOOKING: Fill out the online registration form: https://go.horsebackridingvacations.eu/booking 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 unforeseen your cancellation insurance contract). We offer West European citizens to subscribe the "Cap Protection Insurance" from Chapka Insurance: see prices. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only take a cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks. If you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract. For non West European citizens, 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 stay date, full payment is requested at registration. You can pay - By credit card on our secure payment website: Click here to access the server - By bank transfer: Bank information 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 with the invoice and all practical information within 24 hours after receipt of your registration form and payment.