Rides

The ultimate luxury mobile tented safari giving you the opportunity not just to view the vast herds of game that migrate through this area but to be part of the experience by riding amongst the wildlife. The Maasai Mara is perhaps the most outstanding game reserve in the world.

This charming, family owned and run informal ranch really gives you the feeling of the Old West. At the foot of the ruggedly beautiful Tucson Mountains, adjacent to the Saguaro National Park, ranch hospitality is blended perfectly with the comforts of a top resort.

Yukon, the last Canadian border before Alaska, is a true experience of wilderness beauty: glacial valleys, pristine rivers and lakes, alpine meadows, forest and tundra. On this expedition, you follow the paths of wild animals such as moose, caribou and wolves, and in the footsteps of the last trappers of the Yukon.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery, cuisine and wines of the Western Cape on a five night Cape Gourmet Wine Trail. Or spend a few nights riding from the horses’ base on Cape Winelands Riding.

Adventurous trail rides on the Island of Sicily. Riders need to be fit and confident on forward going horses across varied terrain as there are long hours in the saddle.

Trail rides through some of Spains most remote and ancient landscapes. This area has a timeless charm and also hosts Extremadura’s most dramatic corner the Monfrague National Park. These trails take advantage of the lovely spring weather this area offers. Plus of course you get to ride some lovely horses too.

A journey back in time during which you will see two beautiful but distinct areas of the Andes. Ride along ancient Inca highways and Spanish colonial routes staying in charming haciendas along the way. The ride begins in the northern highlands around Otavalo and ends in the Cotopaxi area.

Named for the Damara people who make up much of its small population, Damaraland is a place of vast open spaces, amazing colours and the forbidding Skeleton Coast. A tremendous adventure.

Ride from camp to camp in the Limpopo area of Botswana which is renowned for its elephants and large cats on some wonderful horses. You can expect great game viewing in a truly remote wilderness setting, a real African adventure and experience you will never forget.

This luxury mobile safari takes you off the beaten track on an exhilarating adventure with Mt Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Your guides lead a fast ride on well-schooled horses with an array of wildlife including big cats, elephants and plains game.

This adventure starts in Jinja and heads north from Lake Victoria. From horseback, you’ll explore the banks of the Nile and rural Uganda along the way.

An adventurous trail ride camping in the mountains of northern Sweden 200km north of the Arctic Circle. A real outdoor wilderness adventure with campfires, sleeping in Sami tents (Lavvu) and learning about the Sami nomadic culture.

Just a few miles from the site of the famous gun fight at the OK corral, Tombstone Monument Ranch has been purpose built as an 1880’s Main Street with dirt roads and boardwalks. It’s a step back in time combined with great riding across the rugged terrain. The perfect wild west adventure!

Seated high above the long grass and reeds of the Okavango Delta riders see giraffe, elephant, buffalo, many species of antelope, and even lion. Combine this with luxury bush camps and you have the riding experience of a lifetime.

There is a good chance of snow at this time of the year so hopefully you will find yourself riding in a winter wonderland. Centre based, you ride out each morning, returning to the guesthouse for a warming lunch.

In the Alentejo region of Portugal east of Lisbon this is an inland trail ride on wonderful Lusitano horses. The Alentejo is a very important region for horse breeding and this holiday includes a visit to one of the famous Alter-Real studs.

The Round Ups take place in the north and south of Iceland and you will witness the farmers bringing their animals down from the mountains before winter sets in. Hours in the saddle can be long and the rides are usually highly sociable as all the local farmers gather to assist. Some of the Sheep Round Ups can be more challenging in terms of the riding, guest participation and accommodation.

Trail rides through the coastal hills of Catalonia and along the Mediterranean coast and beaches. These trails are for confident and fit riders. There are four different itineraries to choose between.

Tsylos Lodge is located at the north end of Chilko Lake where the turquoise blue waters are fed by glacial streams and surrounded by majestic peaks. This is one of the most impressive areas in British Columbia. A wilderness land of log cabins and wood smoke; horses and bears; slower time zones and a never empty coffee pot.

Beautiful trail rides over the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain on well schooled horses, which will easily clamber over the mountainous terrain.

The Highland Trails vary from two to seven nights, taking you away from everyday life and into the highlands of Iceland. Accommodation is in guesthouses or farmhouses, with made up beds, so provide a more comfortable adventure for those not wishing to pack a sleeping bag. Some of the trails are suitable for intermediate riders and above, whilst others require a more experienced rider.

The shorter rides are great as a stand alone short break, or work well as part of a longer stay in Iceland.

A challenging trail ride following historical routes through the province of Santander in eastern Colombia. Your horseback adventure starts at Oiba and ends in the colonial town of Barichara. Along the way you will experience some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes and gain an insight into local life in small villages.

Beautiful trail rides through the Pyrenees with fast riding on the high mountain pastures and coastal hills of Catalonia. These trails are for experienced and fit riders only. There are four different itineraries.

An adventurous trail ride across the high mountains, deep fertile valleys and arid peaks of central Kyrgyzstan staying in tented camps and family yurts. A real opportunity to experience a different way of life and culture.

Learn to ride in the lush green landscape of São Miguel the largest of the Azorean islands. This ride is suitable for beginner and novice riders or those wishing to gain confidence.

On each night you stay in a spacious ger with made up beds rather than the more basic tents of other trails. These more luxurious trails are n the Khan Khentii Special Protected Area north-east of Ulaanbaatar. A comfortable adventure!

A trail ride through the Khan Khentii Special Protected Area north-east of Ulaanbaatar. Experience two strikingly different areas, from the treeless steppes to the mountain forested taiga of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.

A great ride exploring a land where people still live much as they have done for centuries. Ride fit horses, encounter beautiful scenery passing castles, medieval towns, and spotting wildlife. Centre based ride with lunchtime saddle bag picnics.

A challenging expedition-style ride exploring the Skeleton Coast and remote parts of western Damaraland. Ride off the beaten path and journey through places which may never before have been explored on horseback.

Ride in one of the most beautiful parts of the Moroccan desert. And yet far from anywhere, there are comfortable riads and lodges welcoming travellers onto this remote desert trail where you don’t need a sleeping bag.

Ride in the Peneda-Gerês National Park in the very north of Portugal. You are based at a very comfortable private house and enjoy a week of riding and sightseeing in this stunning landscape.

West of Madrid these trail rides explore the mountains of Castile and Leon. This undiscovered region of Spain boasts a friendly welcome, lovely horses, stunning views and amazing tapas. Plus of course the beautiful Gredos Mountains.