A week horse riding in the Camargue, which will offer you to discover: its scents and colors, its contrasts between marshes and Mediterranean beaches, Camargue horses and bulls. Regional Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, this flat territory, offers many different environments and hosts many plant and animal species. The Camargue is a migratory stopover for birds: 150,000 in transit each year. All year roundv you can admire many flamingos. This week on horseback will allow you to discover this very particular territory and its traditions: you will participate on horseback in the work of the bulls with a guardian (local cowboy) in a Camargue manade (local ranch) !
According to the specialized press, this trail ride would be a must for all the riders who practice equestrian tourism. First of all, after a first day of setting out, crossing of the mythical natural reserve of the high plateaus, dominated by the Grand Veymont, which culminates at more than 2300 m. Then the sequence of all the southern plateaus of the regional park, the plateaus of Beurre, Vassieux en Vercors, Font d'Urle then Ambel. These names evoke the wide open spaces, the herds of transhumants and horses in freedom. Wonderful views, canters in the mountain pastures, richness of an exceptional flora and fauna, mouflons, chamois and marmots, but also edelweiss, gentians, narcissus or daffodils according to the season. Don't forget your cameras !
From: 980€
8 days 7 nights - 6 days or half days riding in Morocco
An equestrian vacation in Morocco, immersing in the life of a ranch located south of Agadir: by participating in the various tasks that punctuate the daily life of a passionate rider. The objectives of each can be diverse: - Discover the region during the many trail rides with an experienced local guide who knows his region very well ! - Improve your riding level: the riders benefits from the personalized advice given by our guides during outdoor exercises (trotting in the mountains, controling the paces on the beach, etc.) or occasionally during arena lessons. Progress is noticeable in a few days. It is of course possible and advisable to combine the two (improvement and trail rides). This course is for riders of all levels. You ride on average 4 hours per day. The horses…
Horseback riding in Morocco: Between Aghroud and Essouira (formerly called Mogador), this horseback ride will introduce you to two aspects of Morocco. In a first part, on the foothills of the High Atlas, you will discover vast panoramas on the surrounding valleys and a vegetation composed of thuja, carob trees, and lower, a succession of palm groves, almond gardens and olive trees. In the second part, on the Atlantic coast, the relief is softened and the hills are dotted with argan trees. You will finally reach Essouira by large deserted beaches. Rocked by the trade winds, Essaouira is the favorite place of artists and musicians of all nationalities, city of artisans and headquarters of the annual music festival "Gnoua".
From: 1098€
7 days - 6 nights - 5 mornings riding in Andalusia
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.
Training and introductory to the endurance which allows you to discover this equestrian discipline. The objective is to give you an overview of the techniques and knowledge necessary for its practice. This program will allow you to: • Explore the region on numerous guided trail rides with an experienced local guide who knows the region well. • Improve your skills: the trainee receives personalized advice from our guides during outdoor exercises (such as trotting in the mountains, mastering gaits on the beach) or occasionally during arena courses. The intern is immersed in ranch life and can participate in the various tasks that make up the daily life of a passionate horseman. These training sessions are intended for riders who are comfortable in all three gaits and have…
A horseback ride in Morocco suitable for riders wishing to learn about trail riding. You spend the first days at the ranch then leave for 3 days, along the coast of the south of Morocco, covering a few kilometers from the ranch to the fishing village of Sidi Rabat ! Possible all year round, from 2 riders (8 max). This ride is aimed at riders who are comfortable at the three paces (walk, trot, canter). On average, you ride 5 to 6 hours per day. You ride trained horses in good physical condition with recently renewed, high-end, adapted equipment. The route provides passages on the beach, their duration as well as the paces used, are dependent on the height of the ocean. While being comfortable, thanks to a fine selection of hotels and guest houses, this ride is totally immersed in deep and…
From: 1275€
8 days - 7 nights - 3 days & 2 half days riding in Romania
Horseback riding in Romania in the Carpathian Mountains: a vast area of virgin nature in Central and Eastern Europe. Wolves, bears and lynx from western Russia roam these impressive mountains. At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua, "New Shinca", a small picturesque village of about 2,000 inhabitants. Time has stood still here: shepherds take their herds up the mountains as they have done for centuries and in the evening cows and buffaloes are brought back from the pastures to the village. Hoopoes, bee-eaters, black storks or eagles are numerous and the region has an incredible floral richness of all colors. The century-old forests are wild, with a rich and varied fauna (bears, wolves, lynx, bison, beavers, deer, etc.).
Horseback riding in Spain, Catalonia, a stationary ride with one comfortable accommodation, avoiding changing accommodation every day. Daily rides cross the magnificent Empordá region, with an incredible variety of landscapes, between meadows and forests !
An unforgettable ride in Corsica during which will unfold before your eyes a variety of landscape, from dry maquis to green chestnut forests, from sand beaches, to running mountain streams.
Dreaming about galloping in Mongolia, but you can't leave for 2 or 3 weeks ? This ride is for you ! This ride is concentrating a maximum of horse riding hours in an 8 day trip ... Less than 2 hours from Ulan Bator, you will find willing and endurant horses, awaiting you for an intense ride in the steppes. With your English speaking translator, and guided by authentic nomads, you will discover the heart of Mongolia on horseback ...
From: 1600€
July-August / 8 days - 7 nights - 5 days riding + 2 days 1 nitght optional extension
A program designed to enjoy Jordan in the summer, riding on the high plateaus which culminate at 1600 meters and more, avoding the desert heat. The high plateaus of the Shobak region in Petra offer the rider superb trails with breathtaking views of Israel and the Wadi Araba. Crossing old villages pastoral life of the mountain Bedouins. Entry into Petra on horseback in the early morning: unique ! Your local team from Petra will introduce you to Jordan traditions and the rich history of this unique itinerary: from the castle of Shobak to the pink city of Petra ... One of the 7 wonders of the world !
The lavender horseback trail ride in Provence ... a fragrant and colorful horseback riding trip from the South of the Luberon nature park to the Provence lavender-growing places: the country of Banon and Sault: the lavender "capital". A perfumed trail ride among the lavender, but also the sage widely cultivated in the region, and riding in the garrigue filled with herbs of Provence. A colorfull horse riding trip: the white limestone cliffs of the Luberon, the greenery of the the pine and oak forests, the blue of the sky, the purple of lavender, the red of poppies. Varied landscapes from Mediterranean Provence to the upper Provence, as far as the foot of the Giant of Provence: the Mont Ventoux.
On horseback in Andalusia: a horseback ride on the northern slopes of the Sierra Nevada: the gentler side of this superb mountain range in Southern Andalusia. A new program that is more cultural, more gastronomic, with beautiful canters on the gentle slopes and the immense plains of the north face of the Sierra Nevada. You discover the history of the Moors who remained in these lands after being expelled from Granada, and you walk through villages that have not changed in appearance since the Arab presence.
Horseback ride in Provence and Upper Provence. All the landscapes described by Peter Mayle in his famous "A Year in Provence" novel and movie ! You will ride in the heart of Provence, from the Luberon Nature Park to the Mont Ventoux Nature Park, in Drome Provencale. Horseback riding of light and scents, halfway between the Alps and the Mediterranean. A horseback ride that allows you to discover a great diversity of landscapes, changing every half day !
This is a stationary summer ride with relaxing full days riding from Navarredonda de Gredos to different direction every day, changing landscapes and opportunities for swimming in the crystalline waters of Gredos Mountains. One day, in the middle of the week, you will ride on a minitrail to a different village. The summer in Gredos is perfect for excellent riding holidays due to the altitude, Navarredonda is at 1600 m, so even in July or August it is not hot for full days riding and perfect for swimming in the fresh waters at lunch stops. It is a relax and comfortable ride, perfect for families and less experience riders, 5 nights at the same hotel, daily trails with different itineraries everyday through the wild landscape of the Gredos Mountains, where you can see Iberic goads…
This progressive equestrian trail ride in Cappadocia is an invitation to discover the immense natural, historical and cultural wealth of the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the Cappadocia region is the result of incredible volcanic eruptions and ancient human activity. You will explore a land with magnificent landscapes. From the ranch near Avanos, depending on the version, the route will take you on a 4 and half day loop on horseback around "geological" Cappadocia. From the pleasant Cappadocia of the south to the spectacular valleys of the north, the unusual rocks, the green canyons, the highlands, the steppe, the vines and the orchards follow one another to form an astonishingly varied landscape. Along the way, work in the fields punctuates the seasons…
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.
The North of Spain on horseback, on the peaks of the Pyrenees in Aragon, above the Benasque valley at the French border, on the paths and high mountain tracks. The landscapes are spectacular and varied. You cross the Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta, where the highest peaks of the Pyrenees are found with Aneto culminating at 3404 m. There are three massifs, declared "Natural Monument of the Pyrenean Glaciers". These glaciers shaped this valley for 40 million years. You horseback trip on different levels of altitudeallows you to enjoy different landscapes: mixed forests, black pine forests, alpine meadows, the high mountains lakes, glaciers and eternal snow, ... Habitat of different protected species like the capercaillie, the bearded vulture, or the brown bear. You cross medieval villages…
In Romania on horseback: Transylvania is the perfect land for horseback riding ! A ride of almost 200 km, allowing you to explore the hills, the meadows, and the medieval villages. The horseback trail ride begins at the southern tip of Transylvania and explores the southeast of this mystical land. A great loop discovering some of the most rural areas of Europe, with tens of thousands of sheep grazing in the hills, and abundant avifauna: spotted eagles, bee-eaters, hoopoes... You will see many numerous vestiges of medieval culture with fortified churches, some of which are 800 years old. This ride is led by the leader in horse riding tourism in Romania !
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…
From: 2699€
7 or 6 days - 6 or 5 nights - 6 or 4 days riding in Iceland
This tour was nominated by CNNgo as one of the 15 greatest horse treks in the world!What better or more unique way to do the popular Golden Circle Tour than by riding the Icelandic horse through the lovely countryside of South Iceland. The key attractions on this classic tour are the hot spring area of Geysir and Gullfoss or the Golden Waterfall. Each one guaranteed to take your breath away.This tour is perfect for families and those not having the required riding experience for highland tours. Keep in mind that riding days can be long so you should be in good physical shape and have the basic horsemanship skills.On the first riding day you get acquainted with the unique Icelandic Horse and its special extra gait as we take an easy trek along the banks of the majestic Thjórsá River…
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 riding in Iceland is a unique experience. Riding on an Icelandic horse is a great way to experience Iceland's natural beauty: mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls, lunar landscapes. What makes the icelandic horse specia,l is its fourth gait: the tölt. It is fast, comfortable and can cover great distances. You change horses once or twice a day among the herd. Accommodation in mountain huts, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating.
From: 3300€
13 days 12 nights (2 days 1 night not included in Aix en Provence or in Lauris) - 9 1/2 days riding in Provence
A Two week horseback riding trip to discover all the landscapes of Provence: A first week from the Luberon to the Upper-Provence, through Provence villages with the scents of Provence herbs while walking through thyme, sage , rosemary, wild lavender. A weekend of rest to visit the beautiful city of Aix en Provence. Then a second week from the Luberon to the Camargue, from the hills to the marshes and beaches of the Camargue. The end in the Camargue: you discover working on horseback with the bulls in a herd, and have a nice gallop on the beach!
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 !
