UNICORN TRAILS FAST HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS

Galloping down the airstrip in Botswana

The rides listed here all ride at an above average pace. This does not mean that they are run as an endurance race of 7 days, but does mean that you will have long trots and canters, often more than 10 minutes at a time. On many of these rides you will also be able to gallop at full speed. You will need to be fit enough to cover about 50km (32 miles) in a day of 5 hours riding or stay in the saddle for up to 7 hours.

Europe • France, Armagnac Trail This trek offers a wonderful opportunity to see rural France at its best. For fit riders • France, Atlantic Coast Trek Lots of fun, very good horses. Beach riding all year round for intermediate riders onwards. • France, Bordeaux Wine Trail A trip for wine-lovers! Fast riding through rolling hills covered with vineyards, visits to medieval castles and extensive wine tasting. The trip culminates in a night at a local castle. • France, Castles of the Loire Ride past and visit all the magnificent known Castle of the Loire Valley, fast riding and good food and wine make these trips special. • France, Western Ranch A cattle ranch in unspoilt countryside with western tuition for intermediate riders onwards. Also varied riding out. • Ireland, Donegal Trail West - Unguided Ride along miles of glorious golden sands, cross rivers, through the forests and along the cliffs and admire the glorious countryside of mountains, lakes and green fields. Donegal is the wildest and most romantic of the Irish counties. • Spain, Catalan Culture & Beach Trail Trail through medieval villages, gallop on the beach and forests of Catalonia. Ride lively Andalusian and Andalusian crosses, for competent riders only. • Spain, Catalan Smugglers Trail Trail through the Pyrennean Mountains, following in the footsteps of ancient smugglers, aboard lively Andalusians and crosses. Swim in the rivers with your horse! • Spain, Compostella Route Pilgramage horse trail ride. Complete Compostella route on horseback from Pau in France to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. Fast riding. Single riders welcome. • Spain, Mediterranean Wine & Spa Coastal Trail Swim with your horse and enjoy the best in Catalan cuisine and wine with lovely overnight accommodation. Point to point trail on Andalusian and cross horses for competent riders. • Spain, Mountain To Sea Trail Fast trail ride through the Catalan countryside form mountains to sea on pure bred and Andalusian crosses. Comfortable accommodation and lots of good riding.	Eastern Europe • Bulgaria, Black Sea Trail Fast and good riding along the Black Sea and adjacent Stranaja Mountains and Nature reserve. Cultural tour for fit riders. • Bulgaria, Melnik Culture and Wine Trail Ride along the Greek border through the Rhodopes, Slavyanka and Pirin mountains. Expect stunning scenery, an abundance of history and culture, and of course fine wine. • Bulgaria, Rhodopes Based Stay Fast and good riding in the unspoilt Rhodopes Mountains in rustic country hotel. Cultural tour for fit riders. • Bulgaria, Rhodopes Mountain Trail Enjoy mountain scenery in this hospitable country which has a tradition of excellent horsemanship. The riding is at all paces where the terrain permits on responsive, fit horses. For good riders. • Hungary, Puszta Trail A fast point to point trail ride across the plains on lovely fit and responsive horses. Accommodation in nice rural accommodations and wonderful holiday resorts with swimming pools. • Romania, Carpathian Estate Ride Relaxed riding, unspoilt nature and a warm welcome from a local nobility on this trail with very historic restored accommodation including Ceausecu's former Hunting Lodge.
Africa • Botswana, Makgadikgadi and Okavango Canoe Safari Overall Botswana adventure itinerary with canoing in the Okavango Delta, riding in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans as well as Thamalakane bush, a full service safari. Interact with meercats. • Botswana, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Off the beaten track adventure riding in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans as well as Thamalakane bush, a full service safari. Interact with meercats. • Botswana, Okavango Delta - Macatoo Camp Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels. • Botswana, Tuli Safari Trail Fast & exciting mobile tented safari for experienced & adventurous riders only. The Tuli Block is also home to a multitude of wildlife species and remains untouched by the invasion of man. • Egypt, Palms and Pyramids Ride out on Egyptian Arab horses through the desert amongst the pyramids and palm trees. Stay in a comfortable local hotel and enjoy the culture and scenery. • Egypt, Summer Palms and Pyramids Ride out on Egyptian Arab horses through the desert amongst the pyramids and palm trees. Stay in a comfortable local hotel and enjoy the culture and scenery. • Kenya, Amboseli Safari Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, off the beaten tourist track & on the doorstep of Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, this area is home to some of the biggest tusking elephant alive in Africa today. • Kenya, Chyulu Mobile Safari Set near Mount Kilimanjaro, a specialist game tracking horseback safari led by very knowledgeable and fun guides. This is suited to riders interested in acquiring an indepth knowledge of African mammals, who are fit and adventurous. • Kenya, Masai Mara on Horseback A serious exploration of Masai land on horseback. It is just yourself, the horses and the game - the experience of a lifetime! This is a fast ride suitable for advanced riders or parallel jeep safaris for non riders. • Namibia, Damara Elephant-Skeleton Trail This is a truly exceptional trail; where else can you expect to see elephant, giraffe and rhino in a desert habitat! Damaraland is a very spectacular part of the country, almost inaccessible, with amazing colours and vast open spaces, ancient craters and remnants from prehistoric times, not to mention the forbidding Skeleton Coast. • Namibia, Fish River Canyon to Orange River This horse riding safari holiday in Namibia has a combination of dramatic canyon landscapes, spacious desert planes and the mighty Orange River. This offers both inaccessible countryside and real wilderness areas as well as fast riding without limitations. • Namibia, Namib Desert Trail Challenging 400km trail across the Namib desert finishing on the white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean's Skeleton Coast. Suitable for fit intermediate or advanced riders. • Namibia, Private Game Lodge Luxurious private game lodge with fast riding on Arab and X horses with, ideal destination for groups of mixed riders and non riders. • Namibia, Sossusvlei and Damaraland Lodge Trail See the best of Namibia from game in Damaraland to the highest sand dunes in the world. Luxurious with excellent service. • South Africa, Ants Reserve This is a 5 star horseriding holiday in the African bush. Here you will enjoy full service luxury in the beautiful accommodation where tailormade itineraries are the order of the day. Fantastic horses and riding to suit all levels. • South Africa, Big 5 Combo All the excitement of the Big 5 and excellent riding in Botswana and South Africa for experienced riders. • South Africa, Big 5 Safari The "Big 5" is what everyone dreams of seeing on an African horseback safari. Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino & leopard. For experienced riders, an exclusive safari giving the chance to see all these & experience Africa as our forefathers did - from the back of bush wise Boerperd horses. • South Africa, Dinaka Luxury Safari Riding safari in South Africa for "lovers of comfort" and those who want a guaranteed game viewing experience. Species include rhino, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, leopard, ostrich and two species of zebra, eland, sable, steenbok and springbuck. • South Africa, Get Fit for Safari A chance to work on your dressage and riding skills in the African bushveld. Learn to control your horse and approach natural obstacles and embark on your game viewing with confidence. • South Africa, Surf and Turf Safari This two centre ride combines the glorious beaches of the Wild Coast with a private game reserve in the Waterberg area north of Johannesburg. • South Africa, Western Cape Beach Trail Discover the peaceful deserted beaches and mountains of the Western Cape. Short breaks or point to point trails, welcoming with good riding. • Tanzania, Coffee Farm Stay Stay on a coffee Farm and observe life in Tanzania with some great riding tailored to suit most abilities. • Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Safari Trail Big 5 Safari in Tanzania for experienced riders at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. • Tanzania, Migration Safari Trail Ride with the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebra. Adventurous safari with luxurious camping for experienced riders.	North America • USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon Winter Pastures Vehicle supported camping trip in an emblematic part of the USA. Great riding for intermediate riders onwards. • USA, Arizona, Navajoland Trail Cross three distinct portions of the Navajo Indian Reservation on this authentic camping trail. This ride is for people who are willing to forego creature comforts to become immersed in the unique culture and dramatic landscape of Navajoland. • USA, Utah, Three Park Spectacular Camping trail through the Southwest's most amazing geological formations encompassing Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon and the Grand Canyon. Challenging riding on quality quarter horses.
Latin America • Argentina, Andes Mountain Crossing Fast riding on a well supported camping trip, for fit and experienced riders. • Argentina, Estancia Huechahue in Patagonia A 15 000 acre self sufficient working ranch in northern Patagonia. Ride out each day where the mighty Andes rise up behind you, or ride into the neighbouring Indian reservation. Look out for wildlife of the area, especially condors. • Chile, Estancia Ride Patagonia Overnight lodging on comfortable estancias surrounding the Torres Del Paine National Park, exciting riding in the park - wild glaciers and iceberg-filled lakes - and riding with the gauchos on their cattle ranches. • Chile, Glacier Ride Patagonia An exciting camping trail for adventurers and wilderness-lovers. This itinerary is suited to lovers of riding and the outdoors and those who like to get 'off the beaten track'. In the company of our guide and Chilean horsemen, we ride into remote areas where the only access is on foot or horse. • Uruguay, Estancias and Beaches Ride at working estancias, tropical palm groves, protected wetlands, beaches, shipwrecks and marine life such as dolphins, whales and seals on this spectacularly diverse riding expedition across Uruguay.

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Choosing rides from our huge range of horse riding holidays can be a challenge in itself and you may find yourself going into overload with all these fabulous holidays, but we can help you to narrow down your choice. You may already know which regions and countries you are interested in. However check out our ride category selector. Here you can look for rides by the following categories:

. beach riding holidays
. ranch riding holidays
. horse back safaris
. our premier selection
. family friendly horseback holidays
. singles riding holidays
. advanced riders
. horse holidays with tuition (dressage, polo, jumping)
. riding holidays for beginners
. fast riding
. desert riding
. mountain trekking
. centre based riding holidays
. adventure riding holidays
. health and lifestyle riding breaks
. trail rides
. unguided horse holidays
. holidays that can incorporate non-riders
. western style riding
. natural horsemanship holidays
. riding holidays with camping
. Christmas & New Year riding holidays
. winter sun horse holidays
. short riding breaks
. holidays suitable for the heavier rider
. cattle drives
. horseriding holidays in Eastern Europe

So as you can see there is something for everyone. WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

Don't forget we can always arrange an extension to the riding element of you holiday. You may like us to suggest something or perhaps you have your own ideas. Whether it's time to relax on a beautiful beach, go white water rafting, take a cruise around the magical Galapagos Islands or a see the sights in a city stopover we will be delighted to make the arrangements for you.

Unicorn Trails is very proud to have rides all over the world. Here is a list of the countries we ride in. To see the relevant web page and learn more the country and our rides there, just click on the link:

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