Spend your mornings galloping along deserted beaches, exploring the rainforests with monkeys swinging above you or heading into the mountains to admire the breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean with eagles swooping above your head. Even if it is your first time in the saddle, our horses will make you feel like an accomplished rider. Riders with experience will appreciate how happy, fit and resp...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

Get on your saddle and let's discover the new world - the real Dominican island!From your horse you can enjoy fantastic views while discovering a different life and culture of a kind and vivacious people. Get to know the daily life of the Dominican; taste local cuisine, learn about island hertatge and make new friends - all the makings of an unforgettable experience.The Dominican North Coast Ride ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    After many years offering horseback riding vacations in Mexico we realized that riders, at the end of the one week riding holiday, often remark how well trained and behaved the horses are. Many comments heard during the horse treks pertain  to riders' wishes that their own horses behaved as well as their Mexican companions. This motivated us to offer a hor...
Minimum riding level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced

    A five day riding and wildlife safari in north Kenya's Laikipia region! The ride is based from a beautiful little lodge with an opportunity to spend a night or two in a 'fly camp'. This private wilderness area offers wonderful rides amongst several of Kenya's endemic wildlife species. There is always plenty to do on the Sosian Ride including walking with the Samburu nomads...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels rides

With mountains, lakes, wide open beaches and a wealth of flora and fauna, Cumbria is rich and unique. This new point to point horseback riding vacation through the Lake District will inspire you; from dramatic fells to sleepy shores this nature is at its most inventive. Unexpected pleasures lie hidden like a treasure waiting to be discovered. Ride in the heart of the rugged landscape with some lux...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate

Montagne Sainte-Victoire: The Provence of Cezanne     This ride traverses around the infamous Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a limestone mountain that extends over 18 kms between the regions of Bouches-du-Rhone and Var. You will discover why famous painters,such as Cezanne and Picasso ,who both once lived in the area, fell in love with this contrasting landscape. The bright whit...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    The Parc Naturel du Luberon, in southern Provence, is a region of outstanding beauty. This area provides huge vistas and stunning scenery at every turn. To the north stands the majestic mountain panorama of the Vancluse hills and Mont Ventoux. To the south lie the beautiful oak and pine covered hills of the Grand and Petit Luberon mountains. The Luberon valley is a pictur...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    The region of Aquitaine lies in the southwest of France, stretching from Dordogne in the north, west to Bordeaux on the Atlantic, and south to Basque country in the Pyrenees. A turbulent history has left the naturally beautiful hillsides dotted with bastides, fortified hilltop towns and villages, and ancient strongholds of Charlemagne and the Black Prince. It is withi...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    Discover luscious green hills, goat-trodden tracks, olive groves, herbs and wild flowers, unique oases like the lake of Kournas and Argiroupoli's waterfalls, small and friendly villages and beautiful beaches a plenty. These are all just simple elements that combine to make a recipe for an excellent relaxing riding holiday! Based in Georgioupolis in Western Crete, this area...
Minimum riding level: Good Novice to Intermediate+

    Ride along miles of sandy beaches, trek the lanes of the hinterland and mountains, spot waterfalls and lakes and explore historic castles and houses. Ireland's beauty and history is magical from the back of a horse! On this trip you stay at a charming guesthouse near the beach while enjoying relaxing horseback riding holidays in the lush green north of Sligo. These daily g...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    As you ride your horse across the beautiful Sicilian landscape and the wind rustles through the forest, you catch sight of winding rivers and perhaps a herd of wild boars that roam undisturbed through these lands. Along the winding paths fruit trees grow, providing riders with snacking opportunities along the way. This horseback riding journey will surprise even the m...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

On Historic Trails in Tuscany on the Tracks of the Etruscans: Who were the Etruscans?     The Estrucans were the early inhabitants of Italy, long before the Roman Empire existed in this area. The Estrucan civilization is often overlooked but has had an enormous influence on the region. Estruscan settlements were frequently built on a hill - the steeper the better - and surrou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    In the sunny calm of the Isola Vicentina hills, a few miles from the center of Vicenza and a short train ride from Venice, this lovely estate provides an ideal combination of characteristic country accommodation with Italy's long tradition of hospitality. The Western-style ranch will appeal to those who enjoy an energetic, open air lifestyle and also those in search of ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

This Spanish riding tour is based outside of the idyllic little town of Conil la Frontera - surrounded by serene nature, close to the beautiful, sandy beaches and the handsome pine tree forests of Roche. Discover the pleasing beauty of the area's horseback trails which will surprise and charm you along the way. This ride caters to all enthusiastic riders that are comfortable and find enjoyment in ...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate

    Experience the thrill of cantering over the open meadows and every changing scenery from one spectacular vista after another. If the idea of open spaces, a small group of friendly people, good organic food, and animals in a idyllic setting appeal to you, then this ranch may just be the perfect vacation destination for you. You can spend your day horseback riding - everyone...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels - divided into groups

    A new wilderness ride into a bygone era. After a couple of days at the ranch to get used to the horses, saddles, etc we set off from the Cariboo plateau and venture into and explore the range lands of the once so famous and expansive Gang Ranch. After crossing the Fraser River we reach the old corals - once busy with bringing cattle off the range that spanned over hundre...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels - divided into groups

    Surround yourself with 4,000 acres of vast open country which comprises the impressive Porcupine Hills Ranch. Herds of elk and deer mingle with Texas Longhorns and Crossbred cattle, as well as Percheron, Appaloosa and Quarter horses. This working ranch is a family-owned and operated. The family enjoys meeting and introducing guests the from all over the world to their west...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

This adult-oriented vacation guest ranch brings together people from all over the world who share a love of horses and adventure in the great outdoors. Located in the interior of beautiful British Columbia, horseback riding is of course the main activity. The wide variety of rides and trails available in the area allows us to cater to all levels of riding experience. The horses are well trained...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels

    Just outside of Tombstone a new Western guest ranch has opened. Experience the Wild West and all that it entails, from the gunfight with Doc Holliday to a horseback ride into the sunset. Let stagecoaches pass you by in the vast countryside. Enjoy great views and listen to the coyotes howl. Here your dreams of the Old West come true! The Western program includes trail ridin...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels

    Hidden Trails is proud to offer this wonderful authentic 100-year old working cattle and horse ranch with generations of ranching experience - about an hour from Cody. On the way in you drive through wild horse country to reach the ranch. You will appreciate the vastness of the ranch, which spreads across approximately 300,000 acres of private, Big Horn National Forest a...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels

    Set in the heart of the Tonto National Forest along the Mogollon Rim, this lodge is part of a working 55,000 acre cattle ranch that offers something for every visitor and level of rider. It is also rich in old west history and culture – located near the site of one of the gunfights of the infamous Pleasant Valley War. The war is one the most famous of the range wars in the...
Minimum riding level: All riding levels

    The Sultanate of Oman is an area that has remained the most secret and mysterious of the Arab peninsula, creating an incredible allure. Following the traces of such renowned travelers as Marco Polo or Ahmed Ibn Battuta, we are drawn by the fascination of an unknown region and our love of desert horses. It is impossible to describe this great country in a just few sentence...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+

    This is a complete seven day, six night riding tour in Queensland with five days of riding featuring the best beach and bush trails of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Fraser Coast and South Burnett.     The rides will take you riding along the beach in Noosa, through a variety of the best rainforest and bush trails in the Mary Valley and i...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate to Advanced

 Discover the stunning South Island of New Zealand on a 9 day rustic adventure in the Alpine Pacific Triangle.      Experience the backcountry landscapes of the beautiful Mt Lyford region in the Alpine Pacific Triangle of the South Island -  just two hours from Christchurch. On this 8-day rustic adventure ride you will discover and traver...
Minimum riding level: Low intermediate+

    Given today's fast paced world, many people search for holiday spots with a slower and more relaxed approach to life. It is exactly for such people that we introduce this new progressive riding tour to our clients. Situated in New Zealand, 85 miles north of Christchurch, in a remote river valley at the foot of two mountain ranges, we offer a taste of the carefree life in s...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

    Enjoy estancia life and join the gauchos on their daily activities.     Ride as much as you wish: help rounding horses and cattle, pitch in with branding, vaccination and use the lasso as a work tool in the real environment of an Argentinean Gaucho. You stay at one of the historic estancias of the Corrientes region outside of Esquina - a very remote and a...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermedaite to Advanced

    Discover one of the most beautiful and wildest landscapes of the Province of Córdoba, like Pampa de Achala and the Traslasierra Valley. The Province of Córdoba is geographically located in the centre of Argentina and easily reached on flights via Buenos Aires or direct flight from the east coast of the US.     Experience an riding getaway at a historic...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

    This ride travels across the Andes Mountains of Northwest Argentina the way it was done in Colonial times, but maintains some 21st Century privileges. These are ancient Inca trails, the ideal setting for an unforgettable trip. Explore its impressive landscapes. Gaze across valleys with forests and crystal clear water streams followed by desserts with multicoloured mountains. We...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

The Ceiling of America     We will ride into the impressive Mount Aconcagua region - here you will find the tallest mountains in America, including the highest peak, the Aconcagua (23 200 ft.).  This is a mecca of mountaineering as you ride at 10 000 ft. high, through narrow trails, past unspoiled valleys and colorful creeks. It is in these uninhabited and isolated place...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

Bahia Beach Ride – Trancoso/Caraiva A ride through marvelous beaches, Indian and small fishing communities and preserved rainforest.     Brazil is known throughout the world for Rio, its beaches and the excitement of Carnival, but when native Brazilians travel for tourism they head for the golden sands and emerald seas of Trancoso in Bahia. One of the earliest settlements fou...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    In 1832 the Atlantic rainforest overwhelmed Charles Darwin with its spectacular beauty and biological diversity. This trail introduces you to these exuberant forests of ancient trees and little of what enchanted the young Darwin.     The state of  Rio de Janeiro has some of the best-preserved parts of the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil thanks, in part, ...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    Join the legendary Gauchos on a trip across wide open undulating grasslands with rivers, lakes, forests and remote fazendas (ranches). Come prepared for lots of good forward going riding at all paces - no nose to tail trail riding.here! The South American cowboy refuses to break with tradition which, according to the UNESCO, makes for the liveliest equestrian culture in th...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

        This is truly a spectacular horse trek into the wild Andes range; travel from the Los Patos mountain on an extreme journey exploring the Chilean Andes and Argentinean Andes borderlands. Following the historic route undertaken by the Army of Liberation, we tread on the 17th Century footsteps of those whom freed Chile of the Spaniards' rule in 1817. Learn...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

This new adventure trail is an epic horseback riding adventure traveling along beautiful beaches, through deep forests, over impressive mountains and across great pampas. Ride across Chile from the Pacific to the Continental Divide, observe wild horses and an abundance of birds (over 100 species) as well as many fossils and petrified artifacts. It is a combination of wilderness camping and comfort...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+

Experience the unique thrill of endurance riding in Torres del Paine!     Join the fabulous Patagonia Endurance Race and compete against the local gauchos in races of 27km or 57km. Canter across the wide-open pampas with the most incredible mountain views. Feast on succulent lamb, roasted gaucho-style and on the local salmon as you enjoy the post race party and celebration...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate +

    Join us on a beautiful equestrian getaway in the highlands of Ecuador, your base at the historic and charming Hacienda Zuleta. Giving name to a whole valley and a small village, Zuleta is an excellent place for an intimate encounter with Andean culture and tradition. Upon stepping through its 16th century gates, you will feel as if you were traveling back in time. Situated in...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

Thirteen amazing days in the highlands of Ecuador. We will be exploring the Volcano Avenue area - riding around the Cotopaxi Volcano and staying overnight at historic haciendas. Mode of transportation will be our four-legged friends - the incredibly agile highland Criollo horses of Ecuador. Only two transfers are needed during the trip. We will visit the authentic indigenous market in Saquisili, ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

A remote and exciting horseback riding safari into the Okavango Delta     The Okavango Delta is undoubtedly the most outstanding of Botswana’s natural wonders, a 15,000 square kilometre wilderness of floodplain and forest interlaced with lagoons and waterways, and teeming with game and birds. A riding safari through this spectacular wetland sanctuary is an exciting and memor...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate+

Come and join us on a custom-made horse safari along the Vilankulos coast and on Benguerra Island in Mozambique - the world's premier beach horse riding holiday. This area is world renowned for its superb variety of white sand beaches, alluring golden sunsets and tall palm trees. The beach stretches for tens of kilometres allowing riders plenty of opportunities for exhilarating canters and lo...
Minimum riding level: Low Intermediate+

    Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, prehistoric water courses with open plains and grassland, massive granite koppies and distant mountains create the landscape. Game species include desert elephant, black rhino, ostrich and springbok. This is a truly exceptional horseback riding holiday: where else can you expect to see elephant, giraffe and rhino in a ...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate+

    Imagine: the second largest Canyon in the world combined with African game, wild horses and vast desert plains! The Great Namibian Canyon Trail combines dramatic canyon landscapes, spacious desert plains and the mighty Orange River. It offers the opportunity to experience both inaccessible countryside and real wilderness areas, as well as riding without limitations. &nbs...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+

    Crossing the oldest desert in the world on horseback is an experience of central Namibia’s spectacularly fascinating contrasts: from Khomas Hochland Mountains and escarpment to the Kuiseb Canyon, Tinkas, Tumas and Welwitschia plains, Moon Valley, seasonal Swakop River, coastal dunes and Atlantic Ocean. An experience of a lifetime!     Explore unique an...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate+

    Take everything you expect from a riding safari in Africa, exceptional game viewing, endless horizons, good company, great food and exceptional horses. Put all of this into a 20,000 acre game reserve hidden amongst the majestic Waterberg mountain range and you have the Dinaka safari.     Dinaka is unquestionably for “lovers of luxury” and those who w...
Minimum riding level: Good Intermediate

    Hidden Trails is happy to offer a new horse trek just outside of Cape Town (110 miles), in the Western Cape’s unspoiled Overberg Region. Starting out from a lovely 4 star country inn the horse trails travel through national parks, nature reserves, the Walker Bay Conservancy and some of the routes of the early settlers in the Cape. You will ride along miles of unspoiled be...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    The Triple B Ranch is one of the oldest family farms in the Waterberg mountains. Set in this area of outstanding natural beauty, the ranch continues to operate as a working cattle, game and essential oil ranch and offers 20,000 acres of superb riding country.     Clear blue skies, breathtaking views and vast open spaces provide the prefect setting for...
Minimum riding level: Intermediate

    A new fast paced riding safari in the northern part of Zambia. The country is situated at the Northern tip of what is known as Southern Africa and is a landlocked state home to the legendary Victoria Falls at Livingstone. The country proudly holds the title of “The Real Africa’ as it still has vast tracts of pristine wilderness which lend themselves beautifully for th...
Minimum riding level: Strong Intermediate