UNICORN TRAILS TRAIL RIDING HOLIDAYS

The rides listed below are 'point-to-point' trails, which means you'll set out from your location on a day's riding and end up at a different place for the night. Trail rides are a good way to cover ground and often allow you to explore different areas, eco systems and cultures.

Some point-to-point trails are circular, bringing you back to the place you started, whereas others will finish in a totally different place, allowing you to experience as much of the country and it's scenery as possible. Accommodation will vary depending on your chosen horse riding holiday. There might be some camping, or you may stay at small guest houses or hotels.

You do need to have some riding fitness as trails often involve 4-6 hours in the saddle daily and you may not easily be able to have a day off.

Europe • Finland, Lapland Adventure Exprience life north of the arctic circle: from the midnight sun in summer to northern lights in winter. Many activities available. • Finland, Midnight Sun Trail A point to point trail on Icelandic horses with wilderness overnights in the land of the midnight sun. • Finland, Winter Wonderland Riding on Icelandic horses, husky sledding, reindeer sleigh rides, ice fishing and many more activities in the home of Santa Claus • France, Armagnac Trail • France, Atlantic Coast Trek Lots of fun, very good horses. Beach riding all year round for 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, Carcassonne Pyrenean Trail • France, Castles of the Loire Ride past and visit all the magnificentknown Castle of the Loire Valley, fast riding and good food and wine make these trips special. • France, Limousin Trail, Dordogne • France, Perigord Noire Ride from one Bastide (medieval village) to another, tasting the local gartronomy along the way. Fine food and hroses, good paced riding. • Greece, Kephalonia Riding Week with 2 Day Trail Swim with your horse in the Medditerranean Sea. All abilities. • Greece, Lasithi Trail Guided • Greece, Lasithi Trail Unguided • Greece, Sami Trail • Iceland, Canyon Trail Visit the best known sights in Iceland, the Geysir Hot Spring area and the Golden Waterfall Gullfoss riding in the traditional way with a herd of horses. Comfortable made up beds each night. • Iceland, Glacier Trail Adventure riding trip with splendid views of the glacier Langjökull and riding alongside the glacier fed lake Hvítárvatn with its floating icebergs. • Iceland, Volcano Trail Ride in the traditional way with a herd of Icelandic horses at all paces seeing volcanoes, beaches and geothermal pools. Adventure trip. • 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 • Ireland, Kerry Short Break • Ireland, Kerry Trail Ride An extermely well organised trail with excellent riding on hunting tyope, good sized Irish horses staying in comfortable small hotels adn B&B's. • Ireland, The Clare-Burren Trail Trail from County Galway through the rural areas of County Clare into the unique Burren region and on to the rough Atlantic coast overlooking the spectacular Cliffs of Moher. Comfortable accommodation. • Ireland, Wicklow Trail • Italy, Etruscan Castle Tour Tour from castle to castle tasting some of the best Tuscan food. Top class accommodation, horses and meals. • Italy, Etruscan Trekking • Italy, Maremma Park Trek • Italy, Saturnia Trek Ride your horse through the varied and impressive natural environment of Tuscany on a point to point camping trail. For a nature loving rider this horse riding holiday is a good way to get started in western riding too. • Italy, Two Lakes Trek • Portugal, Alentejo Estate Ride • 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, Dolphin Coast Trail Ride along 36 miles of deserted beaches, lagoons and fishing villages. Top class accommodation, horses and service. • 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, Aragon Trail, Sierra Guara Isolated & almost deserted mountain riding holiday in Spain with the 'horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. Superb horses, Thrilling riding - riders must be fit & confident. Singles welcome. Unforgettable! • Spain, Canyon Trail, Sierra Guara Horse riding holiday in Spain - Sierra Guara isolated mountains. Thrilling riding on mostly pure Arab horses for confident, fit riders with the 'horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. Unforgettable! • Spain, Catalan Castle to Coast Trail Trail horse riding holiday Spain. Catalonia. Mountains riding, beach riding & fantastic fast riding on beautiful Andalucian horses. Great for singles. • Spain, Catalan Mountain and Beach Trail Horse riding holiday Catalonia, Spain. Year round point to point trail crossing green hills and mountains then 2 days riding the beaches of the Mediterranean. Fabulous! • Spain, Catalan Week with Mini Trail Horse riding holiday in Spain. Ride through the untouched nature of Catalonia and for miles on the beach. Gallop as fast as you wish. • 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, Gourmet Wine Route Horse riding holiday in Castilla Spain. Explore the vineyards of Ribera Del Duero on Pure Spanish horses. Excellent hotels with much character & comfort. Dine in fine restaurants. Singles, families & heavier riders welcome. • Spain, Gredos Mountains Excellent horse riding holiday in Spain. Will appeal to riders interested in scenery and culture with comfortable hotels, good company and beautiful horses. Singles, familiers and heavier riders welcome. • Spain, Natural Parc Sierra Guara Riding Holiday in Spain - Catalonia. Your host is 'the horse whisperer of the Pyrenees'. The riding is thrilling - from steep descents down the side of canyons to exhilarating gallops along open tracks. This is for confident, fit riders. Singles 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, Roots of Castilla Horse riding holiday Spain. Explore spectacular scenery on magnificent horses, riding along routes taken by such Spanish heroes as El Cid in the times of the Moorish occupation. Families, singles & heavier riders welcome. • 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, Tabernas Desert Route Trail horse riding holiday in Spain. Ride through mountains into the Tabernas Desert, the home of Spaghetti Westerns. See a variety of scenery from very steep mountain villages to wide open dusty desert. • 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. • Sweden, Lapland Summer Trail • Turkey, Cappadocia Trail • UK, Brecon Beacon Trail • UK, Brecon Short Break	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, 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, 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, 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 Mountain scenery for good riders in this hospitable country with a tradition of horsemanship. • Czech Republic, Czech Forest and Meadow Trail Ride through rolling meadows, pine forests and hills dotted with picturesque traditional hamlets in a mini trail exploring Bohemia on horseback. • Estonia, Estonia Trail Ride Perfect if you don't like it too hot, for intermediate riders onwards, Island beaches with time to explore Tallin. • 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, Tatra Mountain Trail Ride through the beautiful Tatra mountains on well schooled Malapolskie horses on a point to point trail. • Romania, Transylvania Camping Trail A point to point trail on reliable Lippizaner horses with camping en route in unspoilt natural surroundings. • Russia, Snow Adventure Horse riding holiday with a difference in the magical Russian winter with troika sledding for non-riders, includes Moscow and St Petersburg
Africa • 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. • Ethiopia, Abyssinian Explorer Highlights of Ethiopia including Lalibella and riding on the Ethiopian Highlands with the semi nomadic Oromo people. Amazing and unusual trip. • Kenya, Classic Tented 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, Game Tracking in the Chyulus 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. • Kenya, Ol Donya Wuas & Borana Lodges Two lodge based horseback safari in 2 very different parts of Kenya from the South to the North. See different African game and scenery. Stay in a luxurious eco lodge then fly via Nairobi and onto a second very luxurious lodge. • Madagascar, Madagascar Trail See lemurs in the rain forests, then embark on an 8 day safari to the remote center of this ecologically diverse country accompanied by ox-carts. Finally relax on a coral island for a few days. • Morocco, Atlas Mountain short break • 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, Luxury Desert Adventure • Morocco, Skoura to Tarbhalt Desert Trail • Namibia, Damara Elephant-Skeleton Trail • Namibia, Desert Vista This horseback safari riding holiday takes you to the area of the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert. It is perfect for fit and experienced riders comfortable with camping and the outdoors, who want to experience this isolated area and its amazing views. • 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. • 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, Drakensberg Mountain Explorer • South Africa, Kruger Park to Mozambique • 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. • South Africa, Wild Coast Beach Trail Fast riding along miles of white beaches on fit Arab cross horses. Xhosa cultural visits and ncie hotel accommodation. • Tanzania, Coffee Farm with Hot Spring Mini Trail Enjoy a riding holiday in a working coffee estate combined with a short horseback safari to the Hot Springs. Wildlife like kudus, gazelles, and crocodiles occupies the lush vegetation and indigenous palm trees surrounding the springs. Colourful bird life abounds. • Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Safari Trail Big 5 Safari in Tanzania for experienced riders at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. • Tunisia, Magic of the Desert Fast trail ride through the sand dunes of southern Tunisia. Camp with your horse and enjoy long canters along dry river beds. • Tunisia, Oasis to Oasis Trail ride at a faster than average pace travelling from oasis to oasis in the historically important region of south-western Tunisia. Camp out with your horse in a palm grove, and dine under eucalyptus trees.	North America • Canada, Quebec Inn to Inn • Canada, Snowy Landscapes Ride at all three paces on snow-covered trails through the country landscape of snowy Quebec. We pass through forests, across frozen lakes and stop in villages of traditional wooden homes on this trail riding holiday. • Canada, Wilderness Pack Trips Pack trips through the Canadian Rockies - the real deal with awe-inspiring scenery and remote camp sites. • 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 • USA, Utah, Three Park Spectacular
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. • 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, Inca Trails Expedition • 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 • Brazil, Pantanal Wildlife Tour Ride from one fazenda to another, from the low pantanal to the high pantanal with one overight camping included en route. Wildlife, cultural and riding highlights. • Chile, Atacama Desert Trail Fantastic riding adventure in the driest desert in the world, the Atacama desert in Chile. Long hours, fast riding, excellent horses. • Chile, Chile to Argentina - Across the Andes The ultimate challenge - cross the High Andes along the remote historic route. For the tough and fit only. • Chile, Glacier Ride Patagonia • Costa Rica, Costa Rica Expedition Top class ride staying in good hotels and seeing all that Costa Rica has to offer on excellent horses. • Costa Rica, Kaleidoscope Trail • Costa Rica, Three Tico Trails • Ecuador, Trail to Pinan Lake • Peru, Luxury Sacred Valley • Uruguay, Estancias and Beaches	And Beyond • China, Tibetan Adventure Unique cultural experience of Tibetan Litang festival and riding in the Himalayas wtih nomadic herders. • India, Christmas Ride, Rajasthan • India, Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan • Jordan, Wadi Rum Ride fast and responsive Arab horses through Wadi Rum and visit the ancient city of Petra. For experienced riders. • Kazakstan, Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan This ride over the Kungei Alatau Mountain Range offers interaction with nomadic people. Ride on the high central Asian plateaux - for adventurous riders this could be the ride of a lifetime. • Mongolia, Mongolian Explorer Fantastic adventure in remote Mongolia from beginner onwards, vehicle suported camping trip with great guides.

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