UNICORN TRAILS RIDING HOLIDAYS FOR ADVANCED RIDERS While advanced riders can enjoy all of our horse riding holidays, you will get the most out of the rides listed here if you have been riding for a number of years and are a confident rider with a good seat and comfortable at all paces. Being riding fit is also essential on a lot of these rides as the pace and hours can be demanding.
Rides listed here are not always at a fast pace (although they may be), but all contain some challenges not suitable for novice or nervous riders such as very challenging terrain, very sensitive, forward going or highly schooled horses, or wildlife that may necessitate a hasty retreat.
• 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 for intermediate riders onwards.
• France, 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.
• 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, Western Ranch
A cattle ranch in unspoilt countryside with western tuition for intermediate riders onwards. Also varied riding out.
• Greece, Lasithi 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, Lasithi 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.
• Ireland, Castle Leslie
Superb accommodation, top class riding for all levels, a great luxury break.
• Ireland, Donegal Ride by the Sea
Guided or unguided riding along the beaches of Ireland based in a comfortable B&B.
• Ireland, Donegal Trail South - Unguided
Unguided horse riding holiday. Follow directions at your own pace, comfortable B&B accomodation, luggage transported.
• 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.
• Ireland, Instruction in Ireland
Lessons for all riding abilities: general, show-jumping, dressage, cross country. Excellent on site facilities, organised and comfortable.
• Italy, Castellos of Tuscany
Top class horses, traditional accommodation and the best of Italian cooking, warmth and hospitality make for an experience not soon forgotten.
• Italy, Heart of Tuscany
Quality instruction for beginners and dressage riding. Instructors are very well qualified and work with calm, patience and real passion. Very nice accommodation.
• Italy, Toscana Cucina
Toscana Cucina is a perfect combination of riding, cooking and sightseeing to destinations of cultural and historical interest.
• Portugal, Blue Coast Trail
Point to point trail along white sand beaches, small fishing lagoons, villages and the Mountain of Cercal with forests of eucalyptus and cork trees. Great riding and service.
• Portugal, Bottlenose Trail
Ride along the beach and see the dolphins. Beautiful well behaved Lusitano horses, comfortable hotels, great guide.
• Portugal, Dolphin Coast Trail
Ride along 36 miles of deserted beaches, lagoons and fishing villages. Top class accommodation, horses and service.
• Portugal, Herdade da Sanguinheira
A centre-based stay, specialising in classical dressage on Lusitano horses that are mostly trained to advance level. There is the option of private or group lessons, with the chance to mix lessons and riding out for competant riders.
• Portugal, Western Style Algarve
Western Ranch in good rugged riding country in the beautiful Algarve. Western schooled horses trained using natural horsemanship, tuition on the trail.
• Spain, Bandit Trail
The trail of bandits is an extremely diversified horse riding tour through massive canyons, table mountains and volcanoes.
• Spain, Catalan Castle to Coast Trail
A trail through the wealthy and varied landscape of the Catalonia mountainous interior to the sandy beaches and bays of the wild coast, Fantastic fast riding on beautiful Andalucian horses. Great for singles.
• 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, Paths of the Herdsmen
Horse riding holiday in Catalonia, Spain. Mountain and fast beach riding for experienced riders. Great for singles. Unforgettable experience!
• Spain, Salvador Dali Trail
Ride the Salvador Dali trail -Cadaques to Figueres to Pubol on this horse riding holiday in Spain. Feel the strong local roots of the artist & understand the source of his inspiration.
• Spain, Sweet and Salt Water Trail
Pyrenees mountain to Mediterranean Sea Trail. Rivers, lakes and the sea — horse riding and swimming
• Turkey, Cappadocia Trail
A trail ride to explore and discover the natural, historical and cultural wealth of Cappadocia's unique landscape, a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. Suitable for fit, confident riders.
• UK, Brecon Beacon Trail
Ride at a good pace through stunningly rugged scenery, travelling along carefully researched routes over wild and dramatic scenery. Comfortable en-suite accommodations in welcoming farms and hostelries with fine food are available each evening.
• UK, Brecon Short Break
Try this UK riding weekend break, get away from it all and join Myfanwy for 3 days in the saddle. Climbing high into the mountains descending through valleys and woods at a good pace.
| • Hungary, Balaton Meadows
Comfortable country house accommodation and riding for all levels through beautiful meadows and forests with winery stops en route.
• Hungary, Somogy Nature Trail
A fast trail ride over 6 days through a nature reserve, accompanied by nature guides and staying in simple lodges or in basic hostels along the way.
• Poland, Baltic Coast Ride
Horse Riding for all levels on the beaches of the Baltic Coast, comfortable hotel accommodation, many non rider options including spa.
• Poland, Ride and Spa break
A short horse riding holiday break. Riding on Baltic Coast beaches, riding lessons, hotel with spa and wellness centre.
• Poland, Tatra Mountain Trail
Ride through the beautiful Tatra mountains on well schooled Malapolskie horses on a point to point trail.
| • Botswana, Okavango Delta - Macatoo Camp
Luxurious Big Game safari with excellent service levels.
• Botswana, Okavango Delta with PJ & Barney
Arguably the best ride in the world for good riders. Frequent big game sightings, fantastic riding on an unbeatable team of horses, luxury accommodation.
• 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.
• 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. The first and last nights are spent in a luxurious eco lodge.
• 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.
• Morocco, 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.
• Morocco, Central Atlas Summer
Explore the High Atlas on magnificent ArabX Barb horses in this vehicle supported camping trip for intermediate riders onwards.
• Morocco, Essaouira Beach Trail
Ride along the Atlantic beaches and visit Essaouira. Excellent horses, combination of small lodges and camping accommodation.
• Morocco, High Atlas Crossing
Ride on Arab/Barb stallions from the desert, up steep canyons adn over the ehights of the Atlas Mountains descending to the green plains of Marrakech.
• Morocco, Skoura to Tarbhalt Desert Trail
Fantastic trail through the desert home of the Berber people on fit horses for intermediate riders onwards.
• 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, 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, 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, Horizon Ranch
All round fun riding holiday with non dangerous game viewing, tuition in jumping, cross country and cattle work, superb selection of horses. Everyone will enjoy this one!
• 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, 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.
| • Canada, Quebec Gastronomy Week
A flexible, family orientated centre-based horse-riding holiday in the picturesque Appalachian mountains of eastern Canada.
• Canada, Quebec Inn to Inn
Ride through beautiful, wild scenery with some good gallops on this exciting point to point ride. Fine food and wine add to the enjoyment, with comfortable accommodation at the end of each day.
• 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.
• USA, Wyoming, Bitteroot Ranch
A working ranch as well as a 'dude ranch'. You will have frequent opportunities to help drive cattle, which graze in the adjacent national forest during the summer. Many of the horses enjoy cutting & driving cows & you will get the feel of this traditional western way of life -still very much alive at this ranch.
• USA, Wyoming, Moose Ranch
Beautiful setting, log cabins, barrel racing, quarter horses, fishing and wildlife. A first class ranch with something for all abilities.
| • Argentina, Bellstone Ride
Start & finish at an exclusive & very secluded 6,000-acre working cattle farm that has been in the same Anglo-Argentine family for 4 generations. The estancia is 3,000 ft up between Pampas and the Andes
• 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.
• Argentina, Estancia Los Potreros
Working cattle estancia near Cordoba, Argentina. Ride with gauchos and experience Argentine hospitality, lovely accommodation and learn to play polo. All levels.
• Argentina, Inca Trails Expedition
Explore the inca trails on horseback, including the tropical forests and crystal clear streams of the Lerma Valley, the Calchaquí desert with its multicoloured mountains and the Cafayate Creek with its red hills, a breathtaking contrast.
• Argentina, Pampas Trail
A point to point trail on the Pampas of Argentina on smooth Paso Perviano horses. COmbines lusury Estnacia wtih nights under canvas en route.
• Argentina, Polo week
A week dedicated to learning to play polo on a working cattle estancia.Ride with gauchos and experience Argentine hospitality, lovely accommodation.
• Argentina, The Pioneers Estancia Trail
Trail ride in N Patagonia to 3 estancias. Riding is fast, distances long, rivers large, views vast & days as adventurous as they were in the early 1900’s – but at the end of the day a hot bath & great accommodation will be waiting
• 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.
• Costa Rica, Costa Rica Escape
Fantastic beach getaway wuth comfortable accommodation, varied riding and non rider activities as well as rain forest and National Parks.
• Costa Rica, Kaleidoscope Trail
A perfectly balanced horse trek highlighting various aspects of Costa Rican culture and nature, starting at 7200ft above sea level, down to the Pacific Coast, finishing on the beach.
• Costa Rica, Three Tico Trails
This is an opportunity to visit three distinctly different regions of Costa Rica. The terrain is diverse and each region contains an abundant variety of colourful birds, plants and animals. A fantastic way to see all that Costa Rica has to offer!
• Ecuador, Hacienda Stay
A warm welcome awaits you at this exclusive Hacienda, from where you can ride out and enjoy the beauty and diversity of the Ecuadorian countryside.
• 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.
| • India, Christmas Ride, Rajasthan
A combination of seeing rural India on horse back and visiting well know Fairs as well as including the sights of Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur and Delhi, this ride offers a unique chance to experience rural India and its cultures/people.
• India, Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan
A combination of seeing rural India on horse back and visiting well know Fairs as well as including the sights of Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur and Delhi make these itineraries good all round visits to India.
• Indonesia, Bali
Relaxing hotel holiday with 2 hours riding daily for all abilities, sunset rides, rice field exploration, tuition and dressage.
• Jordan, Wadi Rum
Ride fast and responsive Arab horses through Wadi Rum and visit the ancient city of Petra. For experienced riders.
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