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Stationary ride in Andalusia - This program allows you to discover the splendor of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park: its pristine beaches, valleys, small fishing villages ... You will discover the trail riding the techniques, in order to reach to be comfortable to ride in the mountains and canter on the beaches. A perfect program to prepare you for the practice Inn to Inn progressive horseback trips and to enjoy the wilderness on a safe horse. Especially recommended for families, possibility to book only accommodation if you're non rider coming with a rider.
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HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Meeting in Andalusia directly at the hotel from 3 pm, or transfer from Almeria airport, bus station or train station. Meeting with your guide at 8 pm. Night in a hotel near San José.
Day 2: Genoveses beach. Genoveses, with its white sand dunes, used to be the location for many movie shootings: Indiana Jones, Arabian Laurance… During this first day, you will discover an extraordinary landscape: undoubtedly the last wild beaches of the Mediterranean. Free lunch, afternoon and dinner.
About 3 hours on horseback the morning.
Day 3: The pirate trail. You follow the trails on horseback along the cliffs of Cabo de Gata Natural Park, and discover the most spectacular views of the Mediterranean in the area. This ride passes through an old path that served as a connection between the castles and the watchtowers: indeed, during the 18th century, there were coast guards to prevent and protect in the event of a pirate invasion. Free lunch, afternoon and dinner.
About 3 hours on horseback the morning.
Day 4: The Volcano Valley. To the North of the park, are the Sierra de Gata mountains, which have preserved the craters of ancient volcanoes, creating a lunar landscape. They were in action 15 to 16 million years ago. At the time, the population worked to irrigate this area, using this huge volcanic cone to collect rainwater which concentrates on its lower part, where the crops are located. You ride on the sides of the volcanoes and canter on the paths that lead from the volcanoes to the sea. Free lunch, afternoon and dinner.
About 3 hours on horseback the morning.
Day 5: The Andalusian “cortijos”. As you enter the Cabo de Gata natural park, you pass typical Andalusian constructions: the famous "cortijos", some of Arab origin. These are isolated houses where families who worked in the fields lived, some of which have become “white villages”, self-sufficient with rainwater harvesting systems (“aljibes”), rudimentary installations for the cultivation of cereals (“ eras”) and windmills for making flour. Free lunch, afternoon and dinner.
About 3 hours on horseback the morning.
Day 6: Monsùl beach. Mónsul is a 400-meter-long beach, surrounded by rock formations of volcanic origin on its sides, and a huge dune of fine sand. In the middle of the beach, there is a large rock that has become the emblem of this beach and of the natural park, called La Peineta de Mónsul. This rock is shaped like a giant wave that seems to want to return to the sea. Steven Spielberg chose this beach to film "Indiana Jones" and "The Last Crusade" with Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Free lunch, afternoon and dinner.
About 3 hours on horseback the morning.
Day 7: End of your horseback ride in Andalusia. Transfer to Almeria after breakfast.
* Indicative itinerary, which may be subject to modifications if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday afternoon free transfer fom Almeria airport end of afternoon, or directly at your hotel in San Jose.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday morning after breakfast. Transfer leaving at 9 am to Almeria airport (arriving at about 11 am).
TRANSFERS:
Almeria airport: 60 to 65 € / car / trip
lmeria center: 65 to 70 € / car / trip
Malaga airport: 220 € ti 270 € / car / trip
Granada airport: 220 € to 270 € / car / trip
Tranfers are payable locally cash or by card.
BUSES:
From Malaga airport (terminal 3) or from Granada bus station, you can take a bus to Almeria
See websites: www.busbud.com, www.alsa.es, www.omio.com.
CAR RENTAL:
In order to visit the region during your free afternoons and to be able to have lunch and/or dinner in typical restaurants (meals not included in the package), we recommend a car rental at very advantageous rates in Spain, from from 30 € per week on the site: www.autoeurope.fr
FLIGHTS:
Flights to Andalusia are not included in our prices because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, a flight package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or offer you a transport trip included on request: free service.
Note:
The nearest airport is Almeria. Flights are often cheaper to Malaga. From Malaga you can take a bus, we can also give you an estimate for transfers. The best thing is to rent a car (about 2h30 drive). A car allowing you to travel on site, to visit this very beautiful region, and to have lunch and/or dinner in the many very nice local restaurants !
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be comfortable at walk, trot and canter outdoor.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
90 kg.
RYTHM:
About 3 hours trail riding each morning.
GUIDE :
Professional licensed local guide. The guide speaks Spanish, French and English.
HORSES:
Mixed Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English or trail ride saddles.
ACCOMMODATION: 
In a very comfortable hotel: with swimming pool 10 minutes from the beaches, or hotel near the village of San José depending on period and availability.
INDICATIVE HOTELS:
Hotel Cortijo El Sotillo
Hotel Dona Paquita
MEALS:
Only breakfasts are included. Free meals at the hotel or in the many typical restaurants of the surrounding villages.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
The price is calculaded for minimum 4 riders on a departure. Possible from 2 riders with a supplement.
Low season
1098 € / person in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 180 €
Middle season
1280 € / person in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 180 €
High season
1393 € / person in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement *: 370 €
All dates:
Almeria airport: 60 to 65 € / car / trip
lmeria center: 65 to 70 € / car / trip
Malaga airport: 220 € ti 270 € / car / trip
Granada airport: 220 € to 270 € / car / trip
Supplement for departure with 2-3 riders: consult us
Tranfers are payable locally cash or by card.
Booking fees: 15 €
* If you book in shared bedrooms and we do not have a rider registered to share, the “single bedroom” supplement will be charged and refunded if a person registers wishing to share as well.
PRICES INCLUDE:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation and breakfasts, our financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.
PRICES DON'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, lunches and dinners, visits, tips, transports, transfers from/to airports , all that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).
Michel the instructor - Nothing to say - very helpful and available.
Noelia -12 years old- sometimes felt insecure because she discovered steep and stony terrain that was unknown to her. But that’s the goal of this kind of stay ! Dakota was very kind to her young rider.
Hotel Dona Pakyta in San José is a very nice establishment. We were very well accommodated in a sea view room with a beautiful terrace.
A small downside on the quality of the bedding, which is a little “stiff”!! Very good varied food.
The only downside to this stay is that Noelia found herself alone !! So a little disappointed not to share this stay with other teenagers or adults which could perhaps have caused a little emulation. Positive side: an instructor for her alone but at 12 years old, possible friends count a lot!
Cap Rando Services: Nothing to say ! Everything went very well - registration - payment.
Our guide, Anton: more than perfect. Listening to everyone. I learned a lot. What a beautiful person and very respectful of animals !
My horse Morgana y Faraz and the tack were perfect !
Comfortable accommodation.
Excellent services from Cap Rando !
Stay to recommend !