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Horseback riding in Andalucia: a shorter version of our stunning ride on the hidden side of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucia. A more cultural and more gastronomic program, on the gentle slopes and immense plains of the north face of the Sierra Nevada. Horseback riding designed for those who only want to spend 3 days on horseback in the Sierra Nevada. The three days allow you to discover the different landscapes of this “hidden face of the Sierra Nevada”: valleys, high mountain landscapes and “the end of the world” with its red clay canyons.
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TRAIL RIDE IN ANDALUSIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Meeting in the late afternoon at Granada airport or directly at your hotel. Welcome by your guide and presentation of your ride.
Day 2 - Thursday: Lugros - Sendero de los pastores - Pantaneta - Lugros.
After a good breakfast, transfer by car to the equestrian facilities (15 minutes), to get to know the horses. This first day on horseback allows you to adapt to your horse: you set off on an easy path with marvelous views of the plateau at an altitude of 1200m, the “shepherds’ path” which crosses thick pine forests. The density of these forests, the silence and tranquility of the environment, allow you to discover the magical nature of this place. You arrive at “La Pantaneta”: small lake surrounded by mountains formed with the melting snow of Sierra Nevada. The bravest can swim in its very cool water! Picnic with local products by the lake. Return to the equestrian facilities and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and night.
Day 3 - Friday: Lugros - Camarate - Jerez del Marquesado.
The softness of these mountains with easy paths for the movement of livestock, allowed the inhabitants of this region to drive their cows and their “toros bravos” to the green high mountain meadows, known as “El Camarate”. It is a special place that mixes vast meadows with trees of Atlantic origin, which is why it is known as “the enchanted forest”, since it seems that you can feel the presence of gnomes or fairies. Around noon, you reach an altitude of 2000 meters to take your picnic from the the saddlegabs. Then you descend to the small village of Jerez del Marquesado. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and night.
Day 4 - Saturday: Jerez del Marquesado - Valle del Zalabí - Lugros.
Today you descend from the plateau (1200m) towards the Zalabí valley, crossing a green landscape, surrounded by crops. In another era (Andalousí), mulberry trees were cultivated which fed the silkworms needed to make the robes of the Muslim sultans who inhabited Andalusia. You take your picnic to La Tejea, a natural water source of Arab origin that emerges directly from the ground. Return to the facilities of Lugros and you head to Guadix by car (15 minutes) to rest, then enjoy the local gastronomy and wines at the hotel.
Day 5: - Sunday: End your horseback riding in Andalusia after breakfast. Possible transfer to Granada.
We advise you to extend your stay in Andalusia and visit the city and the Alhambra. Ask your guide on site to book tickets for the visit.
* Indicative itinerary that may be changed if necessary.
MEETING:
Wednesday afternoons in Andalusia in Granada or directly at the hotel in Guadix.
DEPARTURE:
Sunday morning after breakfast.
We recommend taking a day before or after your ride to visit Granada and the Alhambra.
TRANSFERS:
From/to Granada airport: 90 € / vehicle of maximum 8 people / trip (=180 € round trip), to be paid locally.
From/to Malaga airport: 230 € / vehicle of maximum 8 people / trip (=460 € round trip), to be paid locally.
BUSES:
From Malaga airport, you can take a bus to Granada:
See the websites: www.busbud.com, www.alsa.es, www.omio.com.
Informations for shuttles between Granada airport and bus station:
www.granadadirect.com/transporte/autobuses-granada
CAR RENTAL:
For this program: in order to take advantage of your free afternoons and be able to visit the region, we recommend a car rental at very advantageous rates in Spain: from 50 € per week on the website www.autoeurope.fr.
RIDING LEVEL: 
You must be comfortable at the 3 paces: walk, trot, canter, outdoors and in good physical condition.
RYTHM:
3 days on horseback of 2-3 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon, at three gaits (walk, trot, canter when the terrain allows it).
GUIDE:
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish, French and some English.
HORSES:
Mixed Spanish and Arabian horses, well balanced, trail rides professionals.
TACK:
English and trail ride saddles.
ACCOMMODATION: 
In comfortable hotels:
- Reina Aixa hotel: www.hotelreinaaixa.com
- El Picón de Jerez hotel: http://hotel-picon-de-sierra-nevada.andalucia-hotels.com/fr/
- Palacio de Oñate**** hotel: www.palaciodeonate.com
MEALS: 
In the evening in restaurants: excellent meals typical of Andalusia. Lunches: picnic brought by an assistant preparing a copious buffet (unless small groups: picnic taken in the sadlle bags), one picnic is taken in the sadlle bags vehicles cannot access the picnic in the mountains.
2024 PRICE / PER PERSON:
1050 € in 2-3 person bedroom
Single bedroom supplement: 175 €
Transfers: see the arrival / departure section.
Booking fees: 15 € / person
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
The equipped horse rental, the guide, the assistant ensuring the preparation of the lunch buffets, accommodation, meals, one drink per person during meals (glass of wine or soda included), transfers from/to Almeria the set days & times (2024), luggage transfers, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator guarantee.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, any visits, transport, transfers from/to Granada or Malaga, tips, 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.