Learn to Ride on Lesvos Island

Introduction
South Aegean Greece
If you want to learn how to ride with the opportunity to go on short trail rides, this is the tour for you!

This package includes 4 riding lessons as well as 2 short trail rides (about 1-hour each), allowing for plenty of time to relax and explore the island after the rides.

Accomodation

Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent in the same location.

Description
All overnights are spent at a 4-star hotel in Efthalou, about 6 kilometers from the stables. From the hotel, there is a shuttle bus offering regular transfer to the village of Molyvos so that you can explore this lovely town.
Transfers between the hotel and the stables are included in this program.

This lovely hotel offers modern accommodation. All rooms feature an ensuite bathroom (with hairdryer), a phone, a TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating.
There is an outdoor pool where guests can relax.

Room Occupancy
Solo travelers can choose to share a room. However, if no one is found to share the room with you, the single supplement fee applies.



Meals
Your package includes half-board meals. You can choose if you prefer to include lunch or dinner (breakfast is always included). Meals at the hotel are served buffet-style.


Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to dietary restrictions if given prior notice.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding

Safety
Your guide Rita has been trained in a seminar of first aid for riders by the British Horse Society. First aid kits for horse and rider will be taken with in each trip. She is a qualified FEI coach.
Hard hats are available to borrow at the stables if needed. However, it is always better if you can bring your own helmet, to ensure a perfect fit.

Riding level
Participants must feel comfortable at a walk, trot and canter. They also need to be able to rise and post the trot. It is also preferable that riders feel comfortable mounting and dismounting on their own.
We ask riders to help tack-up and groom the horses.

Horses
We currently have 9 horses. Most of our horses are around 150-160 cm high. We also have 2 cob horses.

Riding Terrain
The island has many hills so we will be going uphill and downhill during almost half of our rides. We also go for rides on the beach.

Itinerary


Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

During the briefing, we give riders more information about the horse they will be riding. We let them know about the horse's behavior on past rides and how to react so that everyone feels safe. We also make suggestions on the riding style for each horse, according to their personality.

Please, note that most riding is done in the morning. The afternoons are usually free for you to relax or explore the island.
However, if you prefer to ride in the afternoon (instead of the morning) this can be arranged on request.

Each lesson is 45 minutes long and preceded by a 30-minute preparation to groom and tack-up the horse.


Day 1: Arrival
We can arrange a transfer from the Mitilini airport (extra cost) for you. You will get to know your horse and, if time permits, you will have your first riding lesson. If you arrive too late for your riding lesson, you can report it to another day.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 2: Riding Lesson
You will have your riding lesson in the morning. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the island.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 3: Riding Lesson
You will have your riding lesson in the morning. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the island.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 2: Riding Lesson & Trail Ride
You will have your riding lesson in the morning, followed by a 30-min trail ride around the water reservoir. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the island.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 5: Relax
Today, there are no activities scheduled.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 6: Trail Ride
During the summer we go for a 1.5 hour ride to the beach, where we eventually take off the saddles go for a swim with the horses. 
If the weather conditions are not appropriate for swimming, we go a 1 hour trail to the remote Church of Agia Fotia through the back roads of Petra village.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight in Efthalou

Day 7: Departure
No riding scheduled for today. You can choose to do one last riding lesson (extra fee) if you have some time before your flight.
Meals included: Breakfast


Non-Riding Activities
Non-riders are welcome to join this trip.
While the rest of the group is riding, non-riders have the opportunity to explore the village, walk to the sea for a swim or sign up for one of the many touristic activities available such as jeep safaris, kayaking, boat trips, museum and church guided visits and many more.
Non-riders also have the opportunity to come and join the rest of the group at our break points and have lunch with us. We suggest non-riders to rent a car in order to explore the island and join the riding group when needed.

Rates and Dates for Learn to Ride on Lesvos Island

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Other Info
Meeting: Hotel in Efthalou
Airport: Mitilini Airport
Transfer:

Climate:
                                           Mitilini area