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Turf and Surf Getaway Turf and Surf Getaway (IT-BEMS01)
Coast, Belize
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,245 (2009)
- 4 days on horseback and 3 days at the beachYour trip starts at a location on the Mighty Belize River and central to all of Belize. You will stay at a ranch with over 120 horses, 80 cattle, many tropical birds, a few monkeys and a jaguar on the property. Here horses roam free and huge iguanas laze in the branches above the bamboo. The land is surrounded by evidence of both the ancient Maya and a historic logging tradition. Home to the finest Equestrian Center in Belize, we can cater to riders o...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+
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Conquistadores Ride Conquistadores Ride (IT-CRIT08)
Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
10 days / 9 nights, regular rate is $2,769 (2009)
From the mystical valley of Copey de Dota, to the rain forest jungles, flat open beaches, to the cloud forest area of Monteverde to Arenal Volcano area to the plains of San Carlos. Waterfalls, natural hot springs and plantations; this ride is as diverse as it gets. A different terrain and a new experience for each day of riding. From the tall volcanoes to rainforest and waterfalls, this 10-day Costa Rican ride, from the Pacific Ocean to the inland areas around the volcano Arenal, offers incredib...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
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Hidden Jewels of Costa Rica Hidden Jewels of Costa Rica (IT-CRIT02)
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
9 days / 8 nights, regular rate is $2,299 (2009)
Where mountains and oceans meet and the jungle spills out onto the beaches, this Costa Rica classic ride takes one to off the beaten trails.  Much of the area that we’ll be riding through is fairly inaccessible and relatively unexplored by the average visitor.  The panoramic route takes you through green mountain trails, cloud forest, small villages, tropical rainforest, Jungle Rivers, cool mountain lakes, and finishing at the fabulous La Posada Beach Resort at Hacienda Pinilla....
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
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Kaleidoscope Ride - Volcanoes and Paramo Kaleidoscope Ride - Volcanoes and Paramo (IT-CRIT04)
Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
10 days / 9 nights, regular rate is $2,750 (2009)
Ride through some of Costa Rica’s most diverse and scenic areas.  Volcanoes, Paramo, highland cloud forest trails through picturesque valleys, rainforest jungles, river crossings, some rough terrain and what every rider has always dreamed of… …Fast Pace Beach Riding.  Here is the chance to experience the diversity of Costa Rica with the help of our four-legged friends…THE HORSES!Our first ride will take us to Volcan Turrialba Lodge, which lies in the valley between Irazú and Turrialb...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
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Five Haciendas Ride Five Haciendas Ride (IT-MXIR03)
Central Mexico, Mexico
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,750 (2009)
A beautiful ride that takes you through  Mexico's heartland from hacienda to hacienda. Ride over rolling hills into the mountains and to the  spectacular Canyon of Alcazar with its very particular rock formations. Canter across sandy trails and interact with the local cowboys, and participate in their working activities. Of course all this comes with true Mexican hospitality. Overnights are at three different haciendas - ranging from five-and four- star boutique hotels with exquisite s...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Masai Mara Equestrian Safari Masai Mara Equestrian Safari (IT-KYRT05)
Masai Mara, Kenya
9 days / 8 nights, regular rate is $4,885 (2009)
For many people, a Kenyan horse safari is the true and real safari adventure.The entire camp, tents, truck, horses move almost every other day. It is the ultimate safari in big game country - no fences, no paved roads, free roaming wildlife.The Maasai Mara is perhaps the most outstanding game reserve in the world, home  to the largest concentration of wildlife anywhere. Coupled with the extraordinary birdlife and amazing flora, this part of Kenya is hard to beat. The famous Maasai Maramigra...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Innviertel Woodlands Ride Innviertel Woodlands Ride (PG-INT8)
Upper Austria, Austria
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,240 (2009)
The charming Innviertel region is located between Salzburg and Passau and borders on Bavaria. This  new ride in traverses forests and high plateaus, along lakes and overnights in charming traditional guest houses. This is a trail design for the rider with riding experience, but at the same time not so demanding that there is still plenty of time to look around and enjoy the scenery. You start your trip near Mattinghofen, a lovely town situated on the edge of a little hill, stretching down t...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Bulgarian History Trail Bulgarian History Trail (IT-BGRT01)
Mountains, Bulgaria
9 days / 8 nights, regular rate is $1,260 (2009)
A nine day riding holiday steeped in history.  The trail follows natural paths and roads of the ancient Bulgarians. On this trail you will get the feel of life as it was hundreds of years ago. It is truly an area of historic natural scenery- wild and beautiful. We ride through the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom Veliko Turnovo (1185-1396), the capitals of the First Bulgarian Kingdom- Pliska and The Great Preslav (681-1018) and finish at the famous monument of the 8th century “The ho...
Minimum riding level: Low intermedaite+
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Caves and Waterfalls of the Balkan Caves and Waterfalls of the Balkan (IT-BGRT02)
Mountains, Bulgaria
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,345 (2009)
"Some of the finest highland scenery in Europe is found in the Rila, Pirin, Rhodope and Balkan mountain ranges" (The Rough Guide - 1995) The Balkans are the longest chain in the peninsula- over 600 km. Dividing Bulgaria into two distinct halves, the Balkans amaze us with their spectacular natural sights- the river canyons, the rocks, the forests and the high picks (the highest is 2376 m). Our trail takes you to the North side of the Balkans in its central fore-mountains- the land of ancient hi...
Minimum riding level: Low intermedaite+
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Land of the Thracians Land of the Thracians (IT-BGRT03)
Mountains, Bulgaria
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,680 (2009)
Riding through antiquity - ancient Thracians sanctuaries and temples, antique Roman Imperial Residence and Bulgarian National Revival towns.This mountain trail ride takes you through the Sredna Gora Mountain - the land of the Thracians, mineral sources, roses and lavender. The main goal of this carefully designed holiday is to relax and rejuvenate the body, senses and mind. This trail offers a special combination of horseback riding with revitalizing SPA treatments and refreshing massages. Throu...
Minimum riding level: Low intermedaite+
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A Taste of Provence A Taste of Provence (IT-FRPV01)
Provence, France
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $1,330 (2009)
A trail ride in the heart of Provence, country of sun light and fragrances, at the time painters and all artists prefer. Come discover all landscapes painted by Cezanne. A week dedicated to trail riding in Provence landscapes and villages, to taste the Mediterranean food ... when local people have more time to share with you. This is an introduction to trail riding in and around the Luberon regional nature park, combined with some interesting sightseeing and goumet days. On the third d...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate
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Perigord Noir Ride Perigord Noir Ride (IT-FR-CAS)
Southwest, France
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,165 (2009)
Discover an unspoiled countryside saturated in history, wine, peaceful rolling pastures, orchards, woods, castles, churches; surrounded by a thousand kilometers of horse-tracks we have every chance of coming across Neolith man. The alternative road of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is only a stone throw away as is Rocamadour, the second biggest attraction in France.This ride is like a walk through time in the most famous prehistoric region in France; the Perigord Noir. It will take us to h...
Minimum riding level: Advanced
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Provence Explorer Ride Provence Explorer Ride (IT-FRPV02)
Provence, France
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $1,750 (2009)
We are happy to offer several new itineraries in Provence this year. Ride along ancient Roman roads, into villages where the horses drink from the fountain and chat with the locals. Then cantered through fields of lavender and gaze at the snow-topped Alps and the ink-blue Mediterranean at the same time. With the horses tethered nearby, we picnic on french bread, cheese and local wines - these are our rides in Provence. The rides begin at Mas de Recaute, located in the heart o...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate
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Renaissance Castles of the Loire Renaissance Castles of the Loire (IT-LOESC)
Loire, France
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $2,905 (2009)
An exploration of the famous Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Visit Chambord, Chenonceau, Saumur and Chinon. The ride is designed for people looking for a relaxed getaway with plenty of time to sightsee, take pictures and be spoilt by the French cuisine. Overnights are at exquisite castles and manor houses with charm and history. This riding tour leads you around and inside some of the most famous Loire castles with private tours away from the tourist crowds. Guided by local guides, you will ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate and Good Intermediate
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Ride to Rocamadour Ride to Rocamadour (IT-FR-ROC)
Southwest, France
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,635 (2009)
On this ride all tracks lead you to the once revered Christian site of Rocamadour, which has clung to the limestone cliffs of the Alzou Canyon for over nine hundred years. This place of pilgrimage in a mediaeval village claims to be the second most visited site in France after Mont St Michel.Your holiday begins just outside the small village of Degagnac where you are guests of Hans and Hermina.  After an introductory ride through some of the lovely surrounding countryside and a check that y...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Between Glaciers into the Desert Between Glaciers into the Desert (IT-ICRT-E19)
Highland Tours, Iceland
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,090 (2009)
We ride along the ancient Sprengisandur route that crosses Iceland. We explore some of the most fascinating and extreme contrasts of the Icelandic landscape. In the South, we ride along soft green paths along the riverbanks of the Thjórsá River and through a lava valley created by an 800 year old eruption of the volcano Hekla. The spectacular wilderness of Iceland emerges as we follow the sand and rock plains across Sprengisandur between the glaciers Vatnajökull and Hofsjökull. In stark contrast...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Black Lava and White Sand Black Lava and White Sand (IT-ICRT-E14)
Highland Tours, Iceland
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,985 (2009)
This tour in West Iceland gives us the opportunity to experience the wide range of Iceland's colors -through green valleys, across black lava fields and along yellow sand beside the dark sea. We begin in the green Lundareykjadalur Valley and cross Grimsá, one of Iceland's most famous salmon rivers. We proceed into the wilderness and then ride through lava fields into a beautiful valley of lava before climbing up to the volcano crater Eldborg á Mýrum. We ride alongside the sea at Löngufjörur, one...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Burren, Clare & Galway Trails Burren, Clare & Galway Trails (IT-IRRT03)
Connemara/Galway, Ireland
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,470 (2009)
Ireland is undoubtedly a nature lover's paradise. Especially in the West of Ireland there is a unique combination of sand-and limestone soils, bog lands, lakes and woodlands. The peat or bog land is one of Ireland’s great natural assets, not only as an energy source, but as some of its last wild areas. In some places you could even spot the Celtic toughers still crossing the bogs. The Burren is a unique limestone landscape with a spectacular beauty. The high degree of light, the G...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Chianti Country Ride Chianti Country Ride (IT-ITSR10)
Tuscany, Italy
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,820 (2009)
The farmstead of S. Margherita, built at the end of the nineteenth century and home of the Chianti riding centre and farm, is situated in the senese Chianti in the centre of the Siena, Florence, Arezzo triangle. Surrounded by meadows and woods, with a view of a mediaeval castle, the farm is in the rare position to offer its guests the silence of nature, the sound of birdsong, the neighing of horses and rushing of the river flowing. Here you are welcomed to a week in rural Chianti count...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate
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Gourmet Ride in Tuscany Gourmet Ride in Tuscany (IT-ITSR01P)
Tuscany, Italy
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $1,795 (2009)
Typical "Tuscan Hospitality", a superb cuisine based on purely taditional and organically farmed products and stunning views of a unique and spectacular countryside - combined with relaxing trail rides to explore the Tuscan hills. This is an opportunity for a refined equestrian vacations in the middle of Tuscany that combines first class accommodations, superb meals and relaxed rides into the beautiful countryside on well trained horses. The riding routes cover four distinct area...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice, Low Intermediate
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Into the Carpathian Mountains Into the Carpathian Mountains (IT-RORT05)
Transylvania, Romania
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,800 (2009)
Transylvania is a land made for riding, and there is no better way to explore the endless hills, meadows, and medieval villages than on horseback. Our ride starts at the Southern edge of Transylvania and explores the Southeastern corner of this mystic land. We ride for app. 100 miles through the hills and medieval villages in a big loop back to Sinca Noua. On the way we see and experience some of the most rural areas, Europe still has, with tens of thousands of sheep grazing the old way in the h...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate
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Castles of Argyll Trail Castles of Argyll Trail (IT-UKSCB1)
Argylle, Scotland
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $3,625 (2009)
The Argyll Castles Trail, is a seven night six day adventure trail with luxury accommodation and food. This trail takes you through the heart of Argyll often described as “Scotland in miniature”. This area of Scotland, steeped in history and incredible flora and wildlife, was the birthplace of the Scots. The ride is about 120 miles in length and is mostly over private land and open hill, commanding breathtaking views over the West Highland and Western Isles, taking you from Inverary to Brenfield...
Minimum riding level: Good intermediate
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Lakes and Forest Ride Lakes and Forest Ride (IT-UKSCB3)