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Trailblazer Jungle Ride (IT-BESR01B)
Interior, Belize
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,425 (2009)
Situated on the Mighty Belize River and central to all of Belize, this ranch is a place where horses roam free and huge iguanas laze in the branches above the bamboo. The land here is surrounded by evidence of both the ancient Maya and a historic logging tradition. Nestled in a quiet jungle setting, in the midst of birds and other tropical wildlife, the jungle resort features delightful accommodations that blend with the local landscape. Home to the finest Equestrian Center in Belize, we wi...
Minimum riding level: Low to Strong Intermediate

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La Sierra Classic Cavalcade (IT-MXIR01)
Sierra Occidental, Mexico
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,390 (2009)
This 'Classic Cavalcade' is one of the best rides Hidden Trails has to offer. Everything is first class, the accommodations, the horses, the trails, the scenery and last but certainly not least your fantastic hosts, Lucia and Pepe Schravesande. Both are enthusiastic riders and love to share their beautiful country with you. They will share their knowledge about the history, the culture and the magnificent Monarch Butterflies that come here over the winter months by the billions. The r...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Rancho Mexicana - Colores de Mexico (IT-MXRLC02)
Central Mexico, Mexico
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,090 (2009)
Only 50 miles north of Mexico City, the horseback riding at this ranch is unlimited. Surrounded by three waterfalls and at an elevation of 7.500 ft, the ranch offers spectacular views and weather year-round! There are no boundaries or fences throughout the magnificent countryside. Discover unsurpassed hospitality, scenery and equestrian riding in the heart of Mexico… Ride past farmers plowing with oxen, longhorn cattle, goats and sheep free-grazing on rocky terrain. Cross flowing...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Caves and Waterfalls of the Balkan (IT-BGRT02)
Mountains, Bulgaria
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,395 (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 la...
Minimum riding level: Low intermedaite+

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Castles of Perigord - Guyenne, Quercy and Perigord (IT-FRPER01)
Southwest, France
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,250 (2009)
Explore the regions of Perigord, Guyenne and Quercy on this new ride. Explore a region of castles and churches. No other corner of France has such a wealth of medieval and Renaissance architecture emphatically remarkable for its domed Romanesque churches and lovely galleried farmhouses with dovecots that speckle the landscape. The cuisine is distinctive for the elusive truffle, cultivation of walnuts and the rearing of poultry, especially ducks and geese used for ubiquitous duck and goose preser...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Dordogne Getaway (IT-FR-DOR01)
Southwest, France
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,030 (2009)
This riding holiday is centered in and around the spectacular countryside of the Dordogne in south-western France, near the town of Bergerac. From the moment you turn into the tree-lined drive that leads up to the house, you'll feel your body and mind relax as you realize your holiday has really started. As you drive up to the house you will glimpse through the trees on the right the tennis court and swimming pool, and to the left you will probably see one or two of our horses looking ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

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Perigord Noir Ride (IT-FR-CAS)
Southwest, France
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,240 (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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Renaissance Castles of the Loire (IT-LOESC)
Loire, France
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $3,010 (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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Medieval Castles Ride in Tuscany (IT-ITETR)
Tuscany, Italy
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $3,085 (2009)
The Castle Trail follows the boundary between southern Tuscany and northern Lazio, where the tuff hills provide both the foundations and the building materials for spectacular towns like Sorano and Pitigliano - an area which displays a rich cultural and historical background – the first Etruscan settlements and the former border area of the State of the Vatican City. Follow the tracks of the oldest Italian inhabitants through the "Vie Cave" These are ancient Etruscan pathways carved ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Classical Dressage Clinic - in Southern Spain (IT-SPSR30D)
Southern Spain, Spain
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $2,830 (2009)
Following the principles of the Great Masters of Academic Equitation, this new clinic runs for 6 days and includes one private lesson with Olympic Dressage Silver Medalist: Mr. Rafael Soto. The week will conclude with the presentation of oyur Diploma. Lessons will take place in the mornings, except for Wednesday when the visit to the Royal School will be in the morning, and the classes take place in the afternoon. During the mornings guests are also welcome to o...
Minimum riding level: from Novice to Strong Intermediate

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Grand Alpujarra Ride (IT-SPRT01-A)
Sierra Nevada, Spain
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,730 (2009)
The Grand Alpujarra Trail is a fascinating journey through the area made famous by Chris Stewart in his book "Driving over Lemons". The acutal route we take is a combination of all the best parts of our previous Sirra Nevada rides and provides an in-depth experience of this unique part of Spain. Watered by the melting snows of Spain's two highest mountains, this surprisingly verdant area is criss-crossed with ancient Moorish drovers' paths and mule tracks (some of which pre-date the ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Mediterranean Spa & Wine Coast Trail (PR-CJTW)
, Spain
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,660 (2009)
Ride, relax and sunbathe on the stunning Mediterranean Coastal Trail in fabulous Spain! The holiday rides out from an 11th century farmhouse tucked away in the Catalonian hills with breathtaking views of the Catalan Pyrenees. Here is the warmest climate of all the range, in an almost unknown corner of the country. Once discovered, it is never forgotten! Enter the Spanish wilderness with its heavily forested and rolling foothills to come out the other side finishing on the most spectacular ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

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Chilko Explorer Ride (GRBC01)
BC, Canada
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $1,995 (2009)
The remote wilderness lodge and base for this trip is located at the north end of Chilko Lake, British Columbia, the gateway to Ts'yl-os Park. This is the dividing point between the stunning Coast Mountain range and the Chilcotin Plateau, where the crystal clear Chilko River winds its way down to the coastal watersheds. The area offers excellent riding country and superb world class fly fishing. Riding is a physical experience. It brings all of our senses alive. It is the smell of...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

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Kananaskis Continental Divide Ride (RTAB18-S)
AB, Canada
10 days / 9 nights, regular rate is $2,025 (2009)
To the south of Banff, Alberta lies the fabled Kananaskis Range of the Rocky Mountains. The rugged topography and open forests of the region have made horses the preferred way to get around for centuries, first by the native Plains Indians and more recently by horseback explorers. This trip commences in the foothills south of Bragg Creek at an elevation of 1,350 meters. The ranch is surrounded by the open pine and aspen forest typical of the rolling foothills of the Alberta Rockies. This ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Medicine Lodge Horse Drive (HDID01)
ID, USA
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $1,250 (2009)
If you have ever rounded up and driven horses in miles of open country, you know it's not just a ride in the park! Driving horses 20 miles a day through all kinds of terrain is an adventure! It's the most exciting thing you have ever done on horseback. It can be hot and it can be cold, it can be wet or dry or dusty, it can be fast and then slow, it can be challenging yet relaxing. It's a horse drive and anything can happen because it's the real thing! If your looking for a fast paced great cowbo...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate

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Redwood Coast Ride (IRCA01)
CA, USA
7 days / 6 nights, regular rate is $2,295 (2009)
Canter along deserted ocean beaches, ride the bluffs while the Pacific crashes against rocks far below, and meander on mossy trails through the magnificent Redwood forest on this distinctive vacation on Northern California's rugged Mendocino Coast. This is an area of great beauty, rich in wildlife, where time flows at its own pace; the ghosts of Russian, Spanish and English adventurers tenaciously cling to this isolated part of the world. Lari Shea, winner of dozens of endurance events, includin...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice to Advanced

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El Dorado Estancias Ride (IT-ARRT10)
Corrientes, Argentina
9 days / 8 nights, regular rate is $2,570 (2009)
Corrientes is a place where gauchos still drive cattle and horses from one place to another. It's a place where men on horseback calculate distances in terms of the hours they think they'll need to ride them. The Corrientes hinterland is a flat grassland that hides water around every corner and where the only signs of civilization are fences and occasional outpost houses. It's the land of EL DORADO (the mythical realm of a gold-attired king sought by the Spanish conquistadores), a place whe...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Torres del Paine - Estancias Ride (IT-CHRT20)
Patagonia / Torres del Paine, Chile
12 days / 11 nights, regular rate is $3,160 (2009)
This fabulous and exciting ride based mainly in Torres del Paine National Park enjoys exciting riding on great, fit horses and the unforgettable scenery of this magnificent part of Patagonia. We start with a night at the beautiful, authentic estancia Rio Verde. It’s a great place to get to know the rest of the group and be introduced to some authentic Patagonian culture. The bar area is built from recycled wood and various articles washed up on the nearby beach and it’s a great place to enjoy th...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

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Colonial Hacienda and Inca Trail (IT-ECRT03)
Highlands, Ecuador
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,585 (2009)
A journey back in time along ancient Inca and Spanish colonial routes, between the best preserved 'haciendas' (grand colonial farming estates) of South America, in two stunningly beautiful, yet very distinct areas of the Andean highlands. Crossing vast plains and riding through pastoral valleys, we follow the 'Avenue of Volcanoes', skirting the towering, snow- capped peaks of Cayambe & Cotopaxi and cantering through the meadows below. The days are packed with varied rides through forests, up...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Laguna Negra Estancias Ride (IT-URRT01)
Uruguay, Uruguay
9 days / 8 nights, regular rate is $2,400 (2009)
Estancias and Coastal Trails in UruguayFor those who have a passion for nature, the beach and being in contact with the traditions of the countries they visit, this riding tour combines some of the oldest and best preserved haciendas with the most breathtaking scenarios in one of the least known countries in South America.We ride from the most traditional cattle breeding area of the country to the Coast of "Rocha" where we cross the "Bañados del Este" Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO), all filled with ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

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Land of the Giants - Mashatu Riding Safari (IT-BORT04)
Mashatu, Botswana
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $2,870 (2009)
Arouse the explorer within you and allow the spirit of a horse to carry you in rhythm with the African beat! This horse safari is in the remote North Eastern corner of Botswana. Home to Mashatu Game Reserve, the “Land of the Giants” is an area of great diversity, magnificent vistas, land formations, history and legend as ancient as time itself. This pristine game viewing land lends itself to horse safaris. It is the home of no less than seven of Africa's giants: the African elephant, t...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

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Okavango Delta Macatoo Safari (IT-BORT02)
Okavango Delta, Botswana
8 days / 7 nights, regular rate is $4,825 (2009)
The Delta, created by the flood waters of the Okavango, is so large it can be spotted from deep space like a giant hand, bringing relief to this desolate region. Little-known to the outside world until a few decades ago, this secluded 20,000 square km maze of lagoons, channels and islands forms one of the most beautiful and pristine wildlife reserves on Earth.A complete connection with natureHome to a kaleidoscope of almost every creature in Africa, the Okavango Delta transcends the rules of mot...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate

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Waterberg Safari Lodge (IT-SASR03)
Waterberg, South Africa
5 days / 4 nights, regular rate is $1,730 (2009)
Ride on horseback or jeep up to game such as rhino, giraffe and eland. Discover the mysteries of spoor, and learn the fruits and medicinal use of the local trees and plants. The mountains and gorges create amazing views and vistas of the Waterberg, and make sundowners and surprise bush breakfasts just perfect. The Waterberg safari lodges, located on a private game reserve, are in a unique part of South Africa's Waterberg mountains. Nestled in a secluded valley, it is home to a huge diversity of ...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels

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