UNICORN TRAILS MOUNTAIN HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS

A horse riding holiday in the mountains has many unique qualities that make these rides so special; panoramic views, ever changing scenery, challenging and diverse terrain and great diversity of pace.

Riding in the mountains can be enjoyed by novice riders who are reasonably fit and well balanced. As the pace can be slow, trust in your horse and confidence is more important on those rides than technical riding ability. However on other rides, the time needs to be made up on the open terrain and the pace really picks up, making riding experience a prerequisite.

A large variation in comfort at night is also found: from charming guest houses, to primitive camping in remote and inaccessible places where all equipment is carried on pack animals.

Europe • Cyprus, Drapia Farm Explore the spectacular mountains and sunlit olive groves on horseback or learn to ride. Relax on the beach with non-riding companions. • France, Carcassonne Pyrenean Trail Explore the Pyrennean Mountains, a beautiful area redolent of history and a superb ride in the rugged countryside near the Spanish border, guided or unguided with comfortable lodgings and excellent dinners. • France, SB Carcassonne Pyrenean Short Break Situated in the rugged countryside near the Spanish border this ride offers a chance to see a beautiful, mountainous area redolent of history and enjoy rural France and the hospitality and food of its inhabitants. • Greece, Kephalonia Riding Week with 2 Day Trail Swim with your horse in the Medditerranean Sea. All abilities. • Greece, Lassithi Trail Guided Only for intermediate or experienced riders, this adventurous trail of 100 miles takes you through the remote mountains and friendly villages of Crete. • Greece, Lassithi Trail Unguided Only for intermediate or experienced riders, this adventurous trail of 100 miles takes you through the remote mountains and friendly villages of Crete. • Italy, Sardinia Mountain to Sea Trail Boutique style accommodation, intimate and friendly. Great horses with a varied trail but back to base each night. Great introduction to trails. • Spain, Alpujarras Trail The Alpujarras is exceptionally beautiful & grand making it perfect for a horse riding holiday in Spain. Your experienced host has run trail rides in these mountains for 20 years. Ride pure Andalusians. • Spain, Andalucia of the Moors One of several Unicorn horse riding holidays in the Alpujarras, Spain. Exceptional natural beauty and an experienced host. Riding into the Spain of the 19th Century. Great for single riders. • 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, Gredos Four Valleys A cultural trail ride through four valleys with very different landscapes, accommodation in comfortabel rural hotels. • 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. • Spain, Ride to Jatar Week with mini trail to Jatar, horse riding trail to Jatar, Andalusian horses trail ride, trail riding in Andalucia • Spain, SB Andalusian Mountain Retreat Beautiful finca in National Park, riding on well schooled Andalusians from beginner to experienced riders, comfortable accommodation, swimming pool. • Spain, The Green Mountain Trail Ride Pure Spanish horses on this horse riding holiday in Castilla, Spain. This trail rides along the beautiful high peaks of Sierra de la Demanda. Spend a night in an ancient monastery. Families, singles, heavier riders & non riders welcome. • Spain, Western Gredos Mountains Point to Point trail, English style riding with varying scenery, charming villages and Spanish. Comfortable hotels, good company and beautiful horses.	Eastern Europe • Bulgaria, Bulgarian Trail Once you have riddden this trail you will feel like you have really got to know Bulgaria and its people. Ride across the central Balkan Mountains on good horses. • Bulgaria, Mountain and Wildlife Trail A ride on good horses exploring the high mountains of central Bulgaria with a focus on nature. • 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.
Africa • Ethiopia, Abyssinian Explorer Highlights of Ethiopia including Lalibella and riding on the Ethiopian Highlands with the semi nomadic Oromo people. Amazing and unusual trip. • Morocco, Central Atlas Summer Explore the High Atlas on magnificent ArabX Barb horses in this vehicle supported camping trip for intermediate riders onwards. • Morocco, SB Atlas Mountain Eco Lodge Enjoy all that the Atlas Mountains have to offer on this relaxing short break. Ride out every day in a different direction and return to the comforts of the eco lodge.	North America • Canada, Wilderness Pack Trips Pack trips through the Canadian Rockies - the real deal with awe-inspiring scenery and remote camp sites. • Canada, Yukon Expedition Wild camping trip in the pristine nature of the Yukon
Latin America • Argentina, Andes Mountain Crossing Fast riding on a well supported camping trip, for fit and experienced riders. • Argentina, Ceiling of America Trail Ride through incredible Andes Mountain scenery at the highest part of the Andes near Mendoza. Highlights for those without the time to cross the full range. • Chile, Chile to Argentina - Across the Andes The ultimate challenge - cross the High Andes along the remote historic route. For the adventurous, tough and reasonably fit only. • Chile, High Andes Cattle Drive Experience life as a true gaucho on this annual cattle drive in the High Andes. • Chile, Luxury Patagonia Lodge Retreat Luxury accommodation, remote Andean mountain region, home bred horses, natural horsemanship, all riding abilities, world class fly fishing on site • Cuba, Tabaqueros Trail A rich cultural and natural ride through the Green Province, the westernmost province of Cuba. • Ecuador, Avenue of Volcanoes Trail Point to point trail along the Avenue of Volcanoes in the Ecuadorean Andes. Accommodation in various haciendas and one refuge en route. • Ecuador, Hacienda La Alegria Historical Hacienda set in the Andean Mountains surrounded by snow capped volcaoes, riding for all abilities and mini trails into the cloud forest. • Ecuador, Trail to Pinan Lake Join this trail ride as personal guests of the owners of a large working hacienda. They will accompany you on this adventurous trek and explore the Andes mountains on horseback following remote valleys and over high passes until you reach the isolated and pristine Lake Pinan. • Mexico, Copper Canyon Trail Adventurous trail through the remote Sierra Madre and canyons of Urique, Batopilas and Sinforosa, meeting the Tarahumara Indians en route. • Peru, Luxury Sacred Valley This exclusive ride is more than an unforgettable riding experience in the Andes combining culture, history and adventure with fine Peruvian cuisine, comfortable mountain camps, and charming hotels.	And Beyond • India, Ladakh Trail Adventurous camping trail in Ladakh region of India at high altitiude in the foothills of the Himalayas, visiting remote monasteries. Suitable for adventurous beginners as the pace is slow. • Kyrgyzstan, ESC Kyrgyzstan:Tien Shan Valleys This is a fully escorted adventurous 9 day camping trail through spectacular valleys and canyons in the heart of the Tien Shan mountains. • Kyrgyzstan, Great Silk Road An adventurous 13 day camping trek through spectacular valleys, passes and canyons in the heart of the Tien Shan mountains. • Kyrgyzstan, Tien Shan Valleys This is an adventurous 8 day camping trail through spectacular valleys and canyons in the heart of the Tien Shan mountains. • Mongolia, Mongolian Eagle Festival Fantastic adventure in remote Mongolia from beginner onwards, vehicle suported camping trip with great guides. • Mongolia, Nomadic Steppes Fantastic adventure in remote Mongolia from beginner onwards, vehicle supported camping trip with great guides. • Tajikistan, Pamir Mountain Explorer Adventurous trail through the wild, remote and beautiful Pamir mountains of Tajikistan.

Mountain Horse Riding Holidays

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
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. horse back safaris
. our premier selection
. family friendly horseback holidays
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. advanced riders
. horse holidays with tuition (dressage, polo, jumping)
. riding holidays for beginners
. fast riding
. desert riding
. mountain trekking
. centre based riding holidays
. trail rides
. adventure riding holidays
. health and lifestyle riding breaks
. unguided horse holidays
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. 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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