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Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Note: This is a sample itinerary only and subject to changes at the tour operator's discretion. Riding times and distances are subject to change due to group dynamic and rider levels.

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival
Arrival in Lisbon and transfer at 5:30pm. You will travel south to Barradas da Serra, approximately 100km. Your accommodation is a rural house – a typical ‘Alentejana’ architecture which is located in the region of Grândola. Herdade das Barradas da Serra is very pleasant with charming staff and is equipped with the comforts of a modern hotel. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere where you can swim in the pool or rest in the comfortable rooms before your first day on horseback. After dinner you will have your first night in Portugal.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Herdade das Barradas da Serra (in 2023); at Monte das Faias (in 2024)

Day 2 (Monday): Ride to Santiago do Cacém
Today you will ride through hilly landscapes to your first destination in Santiago do Cacém. After the first few canters, you will notice the Lusitanos’ wonderful character and their sure-footedness. For lunch, a delicious picnic will be prepared with grilled meats or fish with salad accompanied by fresh bread and local wine. In the afternoon, rested after lunch, we ride through the forests of pines and cork. You reach Quinta da Ortiga where we will stable the horses. A short transfer of 30 min takes you to your hotel, a modern, luxury hotel, where you have dinner and spend the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Quinta de Malmedra


Day 3 (Tuesday): Ride to Morgavel’s Water Reservoir
Today, you will traverse forests of eucalyptus, enjoying their distinctive perfume and hearing the sound of the bark crunching underneath the horses’ hooves. Near Morgavel’s Water Reservoir we stop for a picnic lunch and a relaxing siesta. Afterwards we have the opportunity for some fast canters on the sandy trails that cross this Portuguese countryside.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Quinta de Malmedra


Day 4 (Wednesday): Dolphin Watching & Ride to Santa Andre Lagoon
Today, either in the morning or afternoon, you will be transferred about 30 minutes to the north to the Sado River where you will enjoy a two hour boat trip to see the dolphins play in the estuary. Dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed but are very likely. Also please note that the boat trip is subject to weather conditions. When you ride today you will explore sandy trails through fields and forests, allowing several long canters. You ride past the Santa Andre Lagoon -in this beautiful place you may see flamingos and storks. Ride past the rice fields of the area, which in late summer prior to harvest are an astonishing color of green.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Vila Park


Day 5 (Thursday): Beach Ride
Today you ride from Hotel Vila Park to the beach. Between June 1and September15, this ride is at dawn to avoid the holiday makers on the beach. It’s a beautiful ride at first light as the sun rises over the dunes. There is the possibility of a beach canter before reaching a lovely picnic spot in the pine forest where your horses rest while you may swim in the sea and after lunch. After lunch ride through the dunes, to Hotel Vila Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Vila Park


Day 6 (Friday): Melides to Grândola
Today we ride from Melides towards Grândola. Many opportunities for faster riding occur today. Our Lusitanos will carry us safely through forests of pines. Red earth paths alternate with those of sand and we may meet herds of cows or sheep tended by shepherds. On our return, we can enjoy a nice refreshing swim before in Barradas da Serra.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Herdade das Barradas da Serra (in 2023); at Monte das Faias (in 2024)


Day 7 (Saturday): Sierra of Grândola Ride
Today the group rides by the Sierra of Grândola through a rolling landscape of picturesque villages. We stop for the last picnic of the trail, horses and riders can take a siesta after lunch. Then we proceed to Herdade das Barradas da Serra. Farewell dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Herdade das Barradas da Serra (in 2023); at Monte das Faias (in 2024)


Day 8 (Sunday): Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Lisbon and departure.
Meals included: Breakfast



Non Riders
Non-riding companions are welcome to join this trip. It is best to have a car in order to do some sightseeing while the rest of the group explores on horseback.
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Dolphin Coast Ride
Tour Code: IT-PTPATD
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Mar, Jun, Oct & Nov

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 02/11 - 02/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
B 2024 02/25 - 03/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
B 2024 03/03 - 03/10 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Expired
A 2024 06/16 - 06/23 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 06/23 - 06/30 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 07/07 - 07/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Sold Out
A 2024 08/18 - 08/25 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 08/25 - 09/01 8d / 7n 8 day trip (high) 5 /10 Reserve
B 2024 10/20 - 10/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Sold Out
B 2024 10/27 - 11/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Reserve
B 2024 11/10 - 11/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip (low) 5 /10 Reserve
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Tack: Portugese cavalry saddle like English ...
Horses: Lusitanos
Pace: 4-6 hrs Pace Moderate, long canters
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Lisbon
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