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Horseback Riding Week in SPAIN : ANDALUSIA , SEA, DESERT & MOUNTAIN
This exceptional week horseback trail ride, allows you to discover three totally different ecosystems in one week: the astonishing Cabo de Gata natural park and its wild beaches, the Tabernas desert, the only desert in Europe, and the majestic Sierra Nevada national park, the highest peaks in southern Andalusia.
These three sites are separated by barely 100 kilometers. Allowing riders to travel on horseback through a wide variety of landscapes in just one week: between Mediterranean beaches, desert, and mountains ! A "sporty" experience that allows you to enjoy breathtaking natural landscapes by crossing them to the rhythm of your horse's three paces with many beautiful canters. A route of great cultural richness: this trail ride passes by famous western movie shooting sites, crosses…
Horseback riding in the AZORES : ATLANTIS & GREEN ISLAND
Welcome to the Azores: a collection of nine green and volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic with a wonderful climate. We invite you to the green island of São Miguel, with two programs: a relaxing week alternating horseback and sightseeing, or a more intense week on horseback ! Non-riders are welcome: to visit the Azores, enjoy the quinta and the non-equestrian activities offered in the programs.
The Azores are a paradise for orchid lovers (especially on the island of Flores). The Azores are also one of the best places in the world, to see whales and dolphins and among the most sighted species are the sperm whale, the fin whale, common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin and Atlantic spotted dolphin. Your horseback adventure will be a discovery of the Isle of São…
Horseback Trail Ride in MONGOLIA : GOBI AND STEPPES OF MONGOLIA
Riding on horseback beside nomads through the wonderful landscape of the Orkhon Valley in Mongolia, is there a better way to experience the real Mongolia ? This camping horse riding tour takes you to the most remote sites of the Valley, with the comfort of a support vehicle (except for 3 days with pack yaks in Naiman Nuur Park). With your English speaking translator, and guided by authentic nomads, you will discover the heart of Mongolia.
Horseback trail ride USA : MONTANA RANCH EQUESTRIAN HOLIDAYS
A horseback riding holiday in a real Montana guest ranch family. This is an authentic fifth generation working cattle ranch resting in the Clarks Fork Valley, between the Pryor Mountains and the Beartooth Mountains. From the rustic lodge you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets, watch white tail and mule deer, an occasional elk, mountain sheep or moose, the howl of the coyotes and the fleeting sight of the red fox. You are invited to participate in the day to day activities of this working ranch and family, with plenty of riding to fill each of your days. And after the work is done, there is always time to have a little fun! Ask Nicholas Evans, author of the "Horse Whisperer". Mr. Evans stayed at the ranch while doing the research for his best selling novel turned motion picture. The…
Horse riding holiday in AUSTRALIA : PLATEAU & BEACH RIDE
It is the aim to provide a quality equestrian experience on well trained and cared for horses, for capable and assured riders from around the world. The horse quality and special training sets the pace of this ride with long trots and canters. From a secluded equestrian farm on idyllic property in the upper reaches of the Lorne Valley, this week long program offers riding through stunning forest and farmland combined with excellent food and top service. During the week we ride through the diverse landscape of Australia’s New South Wales Mid North Coast there will be lots of opportunity to see wildlife in their beautiful natural habitat. We follow quiet little trails, 4WD tracks and fire trails through 20.000 hectares (50,000 acres) of state forest with pockets of rain forests,…
Equestrian Safari in AFRICA : NAMIBIA ON THE EDGE OF THE KALAHARI
Horseback safari in Namibia, ideal to discover an equestrian safari. Gallop through the savannah and observe the wildlife of Namibia on horseback. Discover this superb environment, not only on horseback, but also on foot in the bushman, or by car. The reserve is a family reserve on the edge of the Kalahari, of 10,500 hectares, with its comfortable lodge. It is home to the endangered black rhino, as well as a variety of plains game such as springbok, giraffe, oryx, impala, kudu, eland, wildebeest... And much more. Ride red sand trails on horseback through savannah landscapes, cross bushes and salt marshes. Participate in conservation and anti-poaching efforts in the reserve which contribute to the survival of the black rhino. You enjoy gallops at sunset through the savannah, ending each…
Horse riding in a ranch in USA : EQUESTRIAN WEEK RANCH STAY IN THE WYOMING
Horseback riding on a family ranch in the Wyoming. Discover great wild spaces in mountains with spectacular landscapes. The Ranch is located in the northeastern of the Wyoming, in the famous Black Hills, not far from the Montana and South Dakota borders. Nothing can describe the beauty of these places. During your stay, you will not be considered as a tourist but as one of the members of the ranch team, and you will live a real life experience on horseback on a ranch !
Horseback trail ride in ARGENTINA: ACROSS THE PAMPA ON HORSEBACK
This horseback progressive ride is an introduction to rural Argentina, with comfortable overnight stays in four different and charming estancias. The crossing of the pampas, immense meadows and marshes, makes this trail ride an ideal experience for riders who like to do a lot of canters over long distances: you cover more than 20 miles per day with steady gaits. You can even get started with polo !
Equestrian holiday in BRAZIL : PIPA BEACH RIDE
Horseback riding in Brazil in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, on the northeast coast of Brazil. This region of Brazil is known for its heavenly beaches.
You stay in an extremely comfortable hotel, by the sea with a beautiful swimming pool. You ride magnificent Mangalarga Marchador horses from one of the best horse farms in Brazil. Your rides take you through varied landscapes: sugar cane plantations, tropical forests, sand dunes, on fabulous beaches !
Equestrian Trail Ride in COSTA RICA : FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE CARIBBEAN COAST
Explore the Pacific and the Caribbean coastlines and take in the vistas of Volcano Arenal – on horseback in Costa Rica !
The Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride includes a coast explorations of both the Pacific and Caribbean Coast and in between a visit to Arenal Volcano – both a landmark and iconic feature which has become a highlight and a must in any Costa Rican itinerary. A mounted adventure that features 7 days of intensive riding and discovery of Costa Rica’s most scenic regions, including hugely contrasting landscapes, rural communities and awesome habitats with abundant wildlife. During this adventure you will be riding down dramatic river canyons, towards the arid Pacific Coast with its volcanic sand beaches, then on toward the Template Mountain slopes, passing through the forested…
Equestrian Trail Ride in COSTA RICA : CONQUISTADORES WILDERNESS RIDE
Our new Conquistadores Wilderness Eco-Safari adventure is a progressive trek that will immerse you in the Tropical Forest whilst experiencing an authentic rural Costa Rican way of life and witnessing an outstanding natural diversity and wildlife. This riding adventure unfolds in the backwaters and surrounding areas of Carara National Park - a true gem harbouring a wide range of natural habitats and high levels of biodiversity, like no other in Central America. This ride has been designed for those Equestrians and nature enthusiasts seeking opportunities to encounter tropical wildlife and specially birds. Amongst the most commonly seen wildlife are birds such as macaws, parrots, parakeets, toucans and mammals such as monkeys, coatis, agoutis, sloths, peccaries,…
Horseback trail ride in BRAZIL : CANYONS & WATERFALLS IN THE GAUCHO COUNTRY
A horseback trail ride in Brazil in breathtaking landscapes, between wild mountain peaks and canyons with many waterfalls for refreshing swimmings during the rides.
A tribute to the greatness of the gaucho's soul and his love of the horse. Don't conceive of a gaucho without his horse. "It is the horse that leads the way, and with a horse you blend into the" Rio Grande do Sul ". It is around the fire that the gaucho welcomes visitors with a chimarrão (a typical hot drink made from erva-mate).
Horseback riding trail ride in ICELAND : THE NORTHERN ICELAND TRAIL RIDE
The North of Iceland is known for its spectacular natural sights and diverse landscape. Our tour goes from Bjarnastaðir Farm near Húsavík to the Lake Mývatn area, famous for its volcanic features and rich birdlife. Ásbyrgi Canyon, Dettifoss, Europe’s largest waterfall, and the strange rock formations at Hljóðaklettar are just some of the gems of nature you´ll be seeing on this amazing tour. You ride along soft riding tracks ideal for “tölting”, the unique extra gait of the Icelandic Horse. The first day you spend in Jökulsárgljúfur National Park and visit both Dettifoss Waterfall and Ásbyrgi Canyon. From rich green pastureland you head towards the Gæsafjöll Mountains and spend a night in a mountain cabin at Theistareykir. Through an area scarred with cracks and fissures from…
Horseback Trail Ride in MONGOLIA : THE ORKHON VALLEY UNDER THE YURTS
Mongolia is a paradise for trail riders. However, you can enjoy the great outdoors as much as sleeping in a cozy bed, so Mongolia Travel & Tours decided to offer this "comfort" horseback tour with 100% accommodation in yurts ! This magnificent 13-day horse ride will allow you to enjoy the best of Mongolia in the best conditions with accommodation in yurts with traditional beds and showers every evening (except at the nomadic family's yurt).
Horseback trail ride in CANADA : BANFF NATIONAL PARK
A week horseback ride in Canada through the wilderness of western Canada. Breathtaking mountain scenery in the Kananaskis Range, foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
A wild adventure. Five days on horseback where you will share with your horse unforgettable moments through breathtaking landscapes, friendliness, excellent cuisine on the camps, and the opportunity to learn as much as possible about horses and life in full of nature.
Horseback trail ride in CANADA : CAMP RIDING TRIP IN ALBERTA
A week horseback ride in Canada through the wilderness of western Canada. Breathtaking mountain scenery in the Kananaskis Range, foothills of Canada's Rocky Mountains.
A wild adventure. Five days on horseback where you will share with your horse unforgettable moments through breathtaking landscapes, friendliness, excellent cuisine on the camps, and the opportunity to learn as much as possible about horses and life in full of nature.
Horseback Trail Ride in MONGOLIA : TRANSMONGOLIA
This horseback ride in Mongolia combines the authenticity of nights in the heart of nature and comfort with 4 nights in a yurt, and 2 nights in a hotel in Ulan Bator ... Gallop in the vast steppes of the Orkhon Valley, go on your own with yaks in the 8 Lakes Park (Naiman Nuur). Rando in total Immersion with the nomads who will be your equestrian guides with an interpreter.
This 3 week trip in Mongolia is a real horseback adventure which enables you to ride really deep in authentic Mongolia. It combines:
- a 5 days horse riding trail between cliffs and dunes, around a sacred moutain.
- a 9 days equestrian expedition in the canyons and volcanoes of Arkhangai (Central Mongolia)
TransMongolia is aptly named and offers an unparalleled discovery of Mongolia on horseback !
Equestrian Safari in AFRICA : SOUTH AFRICA & BOTSWANA EXPLORER SAFARI
This horsebak riding safari allows you to discover two South African countries: South Africa and Botswana. You will travel through the African bush and its magnificent wild fauna, and you will also be able to learn more about the rich history of these countries. You will be accommodated in tents on the ridges overlooking the grassy valleys. The tents are equipped with beds with sheets and duvets. Each tent has a shower with buckets. The second half of your horse safari takes you north of the Limpopo Valley in the Tuli Block region of Botswana. The trails here allow you to discover the bush and the famous Tuli sandstone formations. The region is famous for its elephants, but you will also discover impalas, girafes, hyenas, lions, leopards and wild dogs. At Limpopo you stay at Two…
Ranch horse riding holiday in USA : COLORADO WORKING CATTLE RANCH
This working cattle ranch has hosted guests for vacations that revolve around a large-scale working ranch since 2000. Guests are intimately involved in all ranch life to the extent that they desire, whether this be on horseback, fixing fences or putting feed out for the cattle. We have found that making a contribution to the daily ranch activities gives our guests the biggest thrill, so programs have been developed to include guests so that they are a part of the daily work’s success. There are ample opportunities to take time off on your own for hiking, wildlife viewing, swimming or fishing in one of the ranch’s 5 lakes. During the spring and fall, there is a bird banding station works on the ranch because it is one of the biggest migratory flyways in Colorado. There are over 320 birds…
Horseback trail ride in BRAZIL : TRAIL RIDE WITH THE BRAZILIAN GAUCHOS
Join the legendary Gauchos on a journey through vast, rolling grasslands with rivers, lakes, forests and isolated fazendas (ranches). The South American cowboy refuses to break with the tradition which, according to UNESCO, constitutes the most vibrant equestrian culture in the world. The Brazilian gaucho lives in the southern states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul and all have roots in Europe due to the large number of immigrants arriving in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Horse riding in a ranch in USA : EQUESTRIAN WEEK RANCH STAY &TRAIL RIDES IN WYOMING
Since 1971 your hosts, a nice family have been sharing this unique location with guests. Get away from it all in simple well-appointed accommodations and enjoy healthy cuisine using home raised ingredients. Spend a week at the ranch enjoying the vast landscapes with great company and responsive, friendly horses. The ranch is a working ranch and during your vacation you will have opportunities to help drive cattle, which graze in high mountain meadows during the summer. You can hone your skills during the weekly team sorting competition. Working cattle on horseback can give new meaning to the partnership between horse and rider, adding another dimension to your riding holiday. We are especially proud of our many home bred horses.
Horseback trail ride in OMAN : THE WAHIBA DESERT
A very beautiful ride in the Sultanate of Oman including 4 1/2 days of hiking in the Sharkiya region “Wahiba sand desert” with pretty evening camps… Discovery of pretty valleys of sand dunes, long wadis, Bedouin villages. This trail ride is a beautiful stroll through the Wahiba Sand Desert. Each night you will stop at different cozy camps and enjoy wonderful local dinners, Bedouin music and Omani hospitality. This program is also open to non-riders: meeting with our team every evening, camel ride or trekking ...
Horseback trail ride in CANADA : THE ROCKIES BETWEEN ALBERTA and BRITISH COLUMBIA
This week horseback trail ride in Canada, is designed for keen riders who want to experience the incredible wilderness of both Alberta and BC. You will have the ability to ride in the midst of the Rockies, in the gorgeous Kananaskis Country of Alberta and then explore Nipika Mountain Resort in BC.
Over the duration of this ride, you will learn about wilderness horsemanship, the different types of nature in Alberta and British Colombia, and a myriad of other skills.
Horseback trail ride in CANADA : HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDES AND RANCH STAY IN BRITISH COLOMBIA
Located in a truly beautiful part of the world with an abundance of nature, clean fast moving water, green fields and breathtaking mountain vistas you find a spectacular 35,000 acres guest ranch which offers the invigorating lifestyle of a working cattle ranch and reining horse training facilities - with exceptional lodgings and cuisine of a world-class resort. The ranch offers a whole world of fun things to see and do, including a complete range of horseback riding programs, hiking, mountain bikes, fly fishing, tennis, heated pool, hot tub, fitness facility or book a massage, its your vacation experience with true western hospitality.
Here you can horseback ride to your heart's content, explore trails through the woods, crisscross the plateau or wander along a riverbank. How you spend…
Horseback trail ride in BRAZIL : BEACH & COCONUT TRAIL RIDE
If you're looking for tropical warmth and amazing nature, look no further than Brazil on horseback !
Gallop on endless and wild beaches. From day one, you will understand why the ride is called The Coconut Trail Ride. Alagoas is in fact the largest coconut producer in the country. You'll drink fresh coconut water and discover some of the most beautiful tropical places you've ever visited.
This horseback ride in Brazil offers a wide variety of landscapes. Discover colorful cliffs, cross rivers, climb huge sand dunes, pass through mangroves, pass through rainforest, and pass along miles of pristine deserted beaches lined with coconut trees. On average, you ride horses for about 4 hours a day: morning walks, arriving each time around midday at the next Pousada or beach house by the…
Horseback trail ride in USA : TRAIL RIDES & CATLLE WORK IN THE WYOMING
A beautiful, authentic 100+ year old cattle and horse ranch with generations of ranching experience just an hour from the town of Cody. Appreciate the vastness of the ranch's landscape, which spans approximately 300,000 acres of private land. Ride in the vast meadows to meet wild horses ... and in the high mountains with breathtaking landscapes. The ranch's accommodations and hospitality guarantee an authentic experience with their own breeding of Quarter Horses carefully trained with the Natural Horsemanship Pat Parelli method.
Luxury horseback ride in JORDAN: PETRA, WADI RUM & DEAD SEA
Exceptional: a horseback trail ride in Jordan, with very comfortable accommodation. Discover Petra, pearl of Jordan with its facades carved into sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans around 400 BC. Then, set off for four days on horseback, through the spectacular landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert. You ride an Arabian horse known for its endurance and speed. Every evening: very comfortable accommodation to relax: 5-star hotels and a luxury camp !
Equestrian Safari in BOTSWANA : THE TULI SAFARI
2 programs are offered: Tuli 1 and Tuli 2:
The Tuli 1 Safari explores the banks of the Limpopo River within the Mashatu Reserve. Mashatu is a little known area but offers some of the most exciting game viewing in Africa. It’s particularly well known for large herds of elephant. The tree lined river courses which flow into the Limpopo River provide shade for eland, impala, wildebeest, kudu, waterbuck, giraffe and zebra, whilst at night the bat eared fox and African wild cat search for prey. The large impala population means there are many lion and leopard in the area as well as cheetah and wild dog. The Tuli Block also hosts over 350 bird species.
The Tuli 2 Safari is a variant of the Tuli Safari 1, an epic journey through the ancient and untouched landscapes of the Mashatu Game…
Luxury horseback ride in JORDAN: PETRA, WADI RUM, RED SEA & DEAD SEA
New: Discover Jordan on horseback, visit the wonderful Petra, end your stay with them relaxing days in the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. An equestrian stay in Jordan with very comfortable accommodation: 5 star hotels and a luxury camp !
Horseback trail ride in CANADA : LAKES & MONTAINS OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
The remote wilderness lodge and base for this trip is located at the north end of Chilko Lake, British Columbia, the gateway to Ts'yl-os Park. This is the dividing point between the stunning Coast Mountain range and the Chilcotin Plateau, where the crystal clear Chilko River winds its way down to the coastal watersheds. The area offers excellent riding country and superb world class fly fishing.Riding is a physical experience. It makes our senses come alive. It is the smell of a good horse, leather, the fresh scent of a pine or fir forest. It is the sound of cantering hooves, of crackling leaves, of horses snorting or a soft whinny. It is the sight of new country and spectacular vistas unexplored. It is the feeling of a strong animal beneath you, of you own strength and ability, and…
Equestrian stay in USA ranch: CATTLE WORK AND OBSERVATION OF BISONS IN COLORADO
This 103,000 acre authentic Bison and Cattle ranch borders the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve along its Eastern border. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains tower alongside the ranch with several 14,000 foot peaks with trail heads leading into them, just minutes from the lodge. It has one of the most scenically spectacular and diverse geological landscapes to be found anywhere in the world. It is a wildlife mecca with thousands of elk, hundreds of bison, and countless deer, coyotes, birds and many other animal species.
Real life ranching and exploring the great outdoors is at the core of the programs that are offered. We have hosted guests from all over the world for over 20 years, developing special programs that bring visitors into the middle of…