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Training and trail ride in Andalusia - This week is dedicated to beginners who want to quickly be able to ride outdoor. You will alternate lessons in an arena and trail rides in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. At the end of the week, you will be able to go walk, trot and canter with your horse outdoor happy and safe. In addition, you will spend a wonderful vacation in this corner of paradise. This program is perfect for beginners to ride in family or with a group of friends. Manolo has created and led this program for over 25 years, horses are trained to obey the voice and work in groups. Manolo gives lessons on horseback, allowing to control your horse at any and to make quick progress in safety and confidence. Mild temperatures in the Cabo de Gata makes possible to enjoy this experience all the year long. Enjoy the end of your week cantering on beaches !
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TRAINING AND TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *:
You can book only part of the program, from 2 days riding and 3 nights.
Day 1: Transfer from Almeria airport, bus station or train station. Overnight at your hotel in Rodalquilar.
Day 2: Breakfast. Introduction to your horse care and tack. Riding lesson in arena: position, walk, turn. Outdoor ride in the countryside to practice your first lesson. About 2h30
Day 3: Breakfast. Riding lesson in arena: introduction to trot, rhythm, balance. Trail ride. About 2h30
Day 4: Breakfast. Riding lesson in arena: trot, turn, change hand, introduction to suspension trot. Trail ride. About 2h30.
Day 5: Breakfast. Riding lesson in arena: suspention trot in turns, pace control, introduction to canter. Trail ride. About 2h30 - 3h.
Day 6: Breakfast. THE CABO DE GATA VIRGIN BEACHES. Ride and canters in the white sand dunes, a site used for filming many movies: Indiana Jones, Laurance of Arabia ... undoubtedly the last virgin beaches of the Mediterranean. About 3 hours on horseback.
Day 7: End of your equestrian stay in Andalusia. Transfer to Almeria after breakfast.
* Indicative: may be changed if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday afternoon free transfer fom Almeria airport at 6 pm, from Almeria bus station at 5 pm, or paying transfer from Malaga airport at 4:30 pm, or directly at your hotel in San Jose.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday morning after breakfast. Free transfer leaving at 9 am to Almeria airport or bus station (arriving at about 11 am).
TRANSFERS FROM/TO MALAGA AIRPORT:
1 person: 250 € return
2 to 4 people: 200 € / person round trip.
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 be able to visit the region during your free afternoons, go for lunch and dinner in local restaurants (meals not included in the price), we recommend a car rental at very advantageous rates in Spain, from 50 € the week on the website www.autoeurope.fr
If you do not arrive in Almeria: flights are often cheaper to Malaga with many lowcost companies. About 4 hour drive from Malaga, 2 hours 30 from Granada.
RIDING LEVEL:
Beginners or riders who want to improve their pracice for trail rides.
5 day training (2- 2.5 hours per day horseback riding).
GUIDE / INSTRUCTOR:
Professional licensed. The guide speaks Spanish, French and some 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 3 riders on a departure. Possible from 2 riders with a supplement.
1100 € / person in 2-3 person bedroom
Single bedroom supplement: 250 €
Easter & July - August:
1300 € / person in 2-3 person bedroom
Single bedroom supplement: 465 €
All dates:
Transfer from/to Almeria airport per trip: 100 € / car of 4, 150 € / minibus of 5 to 8.
Transfer from/to Malaga airport per trip: 385 €/ car of 4, 475 € / minibus of 5 to 8.
Tranfers are payable locally.
Booking fees: 15 €
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).