Transfer and Other Options:

Sample-Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Madrid - Covarrubias
Arrival in Madrid and transfer to Covarrubias, a medieval small town 150 miles north of Madrid. Dinner and overnight in a charming hotel inside the fortified walls.

Day 2: Covarrubias
Our adventure starts with a ride through the open fields to the Ura valley, where the river Mataviejas flows through a small canyon.  In the afternoon we return to Covarrubias where we will stay at the same charming hotel as the night before.

Day 3: Covarrubias - Santo Domingo de Silos
In the footsteps of El Cid, we ride through vineyards, oak groves, juniper heaths, grassland and crossing the Arlanza river to Retuerto. From Retuerto, a resurrected village that was once flooded, we continue our journey to Contreras, the village of hundred bridges.  From here we will make our way to the monastery Santo Domingo de Silos, one of the most beautiful monasteries in Spain.

Day 4: Santo Domingo de Silos - Navas del Pinar
From Santo Domingo we ride to the hill of Peñacoba and then to Mamolar.  We ill be passing through deserted villages and pine forests until we reach the village of Navas del Pinar, which is located at the entrance to the nature park "Canon del Rio Lobos". Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the canyon!

Day 5: Navas del Pinar - San Leonardo de Yagüe
Today's ride leads you through a 16 km long canyon of unique beauty. Crossing a river several times, the more you advance to the south the higher the bizarre rocks rise on both sides of the canyon. The park is home to eagles, vultures and other wildlife. We will overnight at the exit of the gorge, which is no longer in the province of Burgos, but in the province of Soria.

Day 6: San Leonardo de Yagüe: - Quintanar de la Sierra
Today we will follow the enormous pine forest in the province of Soria, until we reach Canicosa de la Sierra and the beautiful Quintanar de la Sierra, which is situated in the province of Burgos. Along the way we will pass the impressive necropolis (medieval tomb) de Revenga. We then continue our ride through a vast plain coverd with pine forests, meadows and fields. Through a path along a water reservoir we will reach Quintanar de la Sierra, which is situated in the midst of a green oak forest. Moreover, you will see an archaeological site where tracks of dinosaurs were discovered.

Day 7: Quintanar de la Sierra - Source of the Arlanza river
If the weather permits, we ride over ascending narrow mountain paths and hiking trails to the Hierro-Pass and the origin of the Arlanza river.  Your riding adventure ends with the return journey (together with the horses) to
Covarrubias.

Day 8: Transfer to Madrid and departure or stay with us on our next week’s discovery tour into the Sierra de la Demanda.

--Subject to changes--

The overall climate of Castillia is similar to Southern California: hot in the summer, pleasant and moderate in the spring and fall, and fairly cool in the winter. Rain is possible anytime, but rare in summer. The main rainy season is from the end of October to the beginning of May.

Rain gear suitable for riding should be carried along, particularly during the months from November through April.
A belt pack in which to carry your camera and other small valuables during the ride is handy.
Attire is strictly informal throughout, though if you are planning to visit other cities on your own later you may wish to bring a jacket and tie. Regular film can be obtained locally, but special sizes may not be available-bring plenty. It is a good idea to bring your own soap, since not all hotels supply it.
Also, please bring comfortable walking boots as you have to walk with the horses downhill on a rocky surface at times.

Most nights are in traditional and typical small hotels in wonderful settings.

The picnics are all well prepared with all the trimmings. Dinners are in local restaurants with delicious local menus.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements