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Sea, Sun and Moonlight Ride on Crete


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This is an ideal combination for those who travel together with non-riders or whose partner joins 1 of the other sport activities in the hotel like golf, mountain climbing, or paragliding.

The program includes 6 days of horseback riding with a total of 12 hours.
During the hot summer months we ride during the cool morning or evening hours. Usually, the morning ride is catered to less experienced riders (walk, trot and short canters - riding speed is adjusted to the level of the riders) and the evening ride is the more active ride, only suitable for riders who are able to control their horses in all 3 gaits.

We ride in the remote Cretan country side with secluded hectares of olive groves ribboned with mountain paths, trotting through valleys with Greek villages were time stands still.
This program allows you to ride along the waters of Lake Aposelemis, ride through the valley of Langada, cross the traditional Greek village of Avdou with its Byzantine church, climb up the mountain to get an excellent view over the stables, ride across Kerm Oak forest to visit the mysterious Church of the Saint Fotini and canter over the plateau of Mochos.
Hear nothing but the wind, the soft tinkle of the goat bells, and the horse shoes rumbling on the ground.



Non-Riding Activities (available at additional cost)
- Paragliding (only for experienced flyers)
- Hiking
- Caving
- Mountain climbing
- Mountain biking
- Birding
- Yoga onsite
- Cooking classes onsite
- A 18 hole golf course is located 5 miles away
- The wide sandy beach of Anissaras is 10 miles away



Wellness (available at extra cost)
It is possible to reserve massages and wellness treatments, given by a professional therapist.
The different massage offered are relaxing (Swedish Massage), deep tissue (Cretan Massage) or Yoga based (Thai Massage). Massage can be combined with aroma therapies and/or body treatments. All products used are 100% organic and made with Cretan herbs and olive oil. Already from Minoan times the use of herbs from the rich Cretan land combined with essential oils and olive oil were used as a base for massages of relaxation and well being.
A massage can be booked in the hotel, prices starting from 50 euro for a hour. Prices are depending on massage type, duration and products used.
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Sea, Sun and Moonlight Ride on Crete
Tour Code: IT-GR-SRCR01
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : June to September

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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A 2024 07/01 - 08/31 8d / 7n 8 day ride (High) 1 /8 Reserve
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Tack: English - Wintec
Horses: Arab, Berber, Thoroughbreds, Warmblo...
Pace: moderate with occasional steep terrain...

Airport: Heraklion International Airport
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