Cap Rando Selection : Trips organized by Cap Rando partners
Type
Stationary trail rides
Comfort
In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
Level
Level 2 : You must be able to walk, trot, canter in an arena or outdoor
From
850€
Duration
5 days - 4 nights - 5 days and half days riding
Highlights
  • End the year riding in the sun of Provence

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Thematic
Camargue
Beach horse riding
End of year & new year horseback trail rides
Rando à cheval & séjour équestre pas cher

In the South of Provence, an unwonted country of fragrances, colours and contrasts, between salt marsh and sand beaches : Camargue offers its charms to visitors but without disclosing itself completely. To grasp the intensity of this mysterious land, we invite you to come and live a week in this country, where even time stops …
 

Itinerary

INDICATIVE ITINERARY:

cheval saintes maries de la merMonday: Meeting at the equestrian centre, at 2 pm. Welcome coffee: first contact with your horse and equipment. Explanations of the traditional Camargue riding. A short ring tour for the adaptation of the rider and his horse. Then, you will trail ride for the preparation of the week. Evening meal not included, Possibility to dine in a restaurant 5 minutes from your accommodation or in Saintes Maries de la Mer 15 minutes by car, to enjoy in one of the many lively restaurants in the village. Free dinner (not included) at Saintes Maries de la Mer after a swim at the beach or a shopping break. If you do not have a vehicle, carpooling or shuttle to Saintes Maries de la Mer. Return and overnight at the Mas.

Rando à cheval CamargueTuesday: You are riding to the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer today. Between inner land and marsh, you will ride on pleasant riding trails, and discover the different “levels” of Camargue, all the way to the seashore. Pique-nique lunch at the “Bouvao d’Aubanel”, under la laupio…translation of these Provencal words will be given to you by your guide…! On the afternoon, you will ride on the beach and through the natural reserve of “Les Impériaux”. You will discover very rich flora and fauna, as about 350 different species of migrating birds can be found in this protected area. The ride ends up at the “Pointe de Cacharel”. Transfer back to the Mas. Dinner and night Randonnée à cheval Camargueat the mas.

Wednesday: A half-day ride this morning, to keep discovering the surroundings: reedbeds, traditional Camargue huts, manades (Camargue ranches) and vineyards. After lunch, free afternoon to Saintes Maries de la Mer. Dinner (not included) in Saintes Maries de la Mer. Transfer back, to the Mas.

Thursday: You will go out for the day, along side the “Petit Rhône” river, dammed in order to protect Camargue. Cross the river on a ferry platform with the horses, and head towards the natural reserve “Domaine du Grand Radeau”. The story of this private property will be related to you once there…! You will visit this wild place, discover its beach and pine tree forest as well as its rich fauna. Pique-nique lunch on the beach, and optional swim during lunch break ! You will then ride back to the Mas trough the inner lands. Dinner and night at the mas.

manade a cheval en CamargueFriday: Breakfast at 8:30 am. Departure for a half-day discovery of a manade around 9:30 am. Ride to the herd, where the guardian will introduce you to a herd of Camargue bulls and show you the art and the way of sorting the bulls in their natural environment. Return to the farmhouse for lunch. End of your equestrian stay in the Camargue after lunch.

* Indicative itinerary: may be changed if necessary.

MEETING/DEPARTURE
MEETING:

Monday at the equestrian center at 2 pm.

COMING BY TRAIN:
Arles train station, then bus to Pioch Badet (Arles - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer line see schedule). Ticket price: about 3 €. Pick-up at the bus stop and free transfer to the equestrian center.

COMING BY PLANE:
Montpellier or Nimes airport, then taxi to the Equestrian center (cost about 100 €). Departure: taxi to Montpellier or Nimes airport (about 100 €).
Marseille airport: train to/from Arles.Rendez-vous en Camargue le lundi au centre équestre à 14h. Arrivée en train à la gare d'Arles ou la gare de Nîmes et correspondance pour Arles, puis car pour Pioch Badet. Transfert gratuit depuis l'arrêt de cars de Pioch Badet (ligne de cars Arles - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer): see shedule. Taxi depuis les gares et aéroports de Nîmes ou Montpellier. Train de l'aéroport de Marseille à Arles puis car de Arles à Pioch Badet. Possiblité d'arriver la veille au soir avec supplément.

DEPARTURE: 

Friday after lunch. Free transfer to Pioch Badet bus stop. Bus to Arles train station.

Riding

RIDING LEVEL: horse riding in Camargue
To participate and enjoy this ride, you must be comfortable at the three gaits outdoor (walk, trot, canter) on balanced horses.

GUIDE:
Professional licensed equestrian guide, English speaking.

HORSES:
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TACK:
Camargue & trail ride saddles.
 

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION: horseback riding in Camargue
At the equestrian center, in a typical and simple Camargue farmhouse. 2 bedrooms for 2 people with private bathrooms and two single beds, 1 bedroom for 3 people with private bathrooms and 3 single beds, 1 chalet for 3 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed (shared bathrooms outside the chalet).


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​​​MEALS:
In the evening, authentic, family cuisine is offered to you at the guesthouse table. 2 dinners are free (not included): you can go in one of the many lively restaurants in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (by taxi if you don't have a vehicle, 50 € per person round trip). Picnics carried in the saddlebags or brought by an assistant (depending on the number of participants).

Rates
Infos tarif

PRICE / PER PERSON:
In triple bedroom: 850 €
In 2 person bedroom: 900 €
Single bedroom: not available
Booking fees: 15 €

PRICES INCLUDE: 
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, meals unless 1 dinner  in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and return transfer by taxi if you don't have a car: 25€, free transfers from/to Pioch Badet bus stop, financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee. 

PRICES DON'T INCLUDE: 
Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, visits, 1 dinner, all that is not indicated in "PRICES INCLUDE".

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
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 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: The link will be sent to you after reception of your 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.

Reviews
GUEST REVIEWS
Marion (France)

Au top, on s'y sent bien. Cheval au top dans sa tête pour les balades proposées. Cuisine à dispo avec frigo c'est un plus pour prendre l'apéro ;), chambre tout à fait correcte. Découverte de la Camargue réussie, de belles rencontres et découvertes, ça donne envie de refaire ce genre de séjour avec son cheval pour être encore mieux.

Vladimir & Liudmila (Russie)

Hello Didier, Merci ! Nous avons réservé une semaine de randonnée à cheval en Camargue avec Cap Rando. Vous nous avez sélectionné le meilleur endroit pour nos vacances à cheval en Provence: nos meilleures vacances !