Desert riding gives experienced riders to enjoy faster riding across the wide expanses.
The landscape is made for riding, and the often used Arabs and Arab crosses are ideal mounts across their native terrain.
All of these rides involve riding in or near a desert and some also give you the opportunity to meet the tribes and people who have adapted to living in these harsh yet magnificent conditions.
Ride through spectacular and dramatic landscapes made up of salt basins (salares), sand and lava flows, following 2 natural river systems from the high Andes which cut deep canyons into the sandstone, attracting a surprising variety of wildlife.
Travel the route from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama, a natural oasis, while camping in tents under brilliant clear skies. The ride is at all paces through challenging terrain on excellent Criollo horses. An incredible adventure that isn't too hot due to the 6,000ft altitude. See Atacama videos on YouTube.
Head to Hurghada in eastern Egypt for year-round sun and fantastic beach and desert riding on spirited Arab horses. The ideal break for families or riders who are travelling with non-riding companions, this destination offers luxury 5-star hotel accommodation alongside resort activities, camel riding, boat trips and 3 hours riding per day.
A riding holiday on Mawari horses through the Aravalli Desert and hills visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Fort.
Visit and stay in some of the finest Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan over the Christmas and New Year holidays. After a fantastic ride on Christmas Day, spend the night in a luxury tented camp with a bonfire under the stars while the horses rest nearby. The Marwari horses are bold, fit and fast, making them the perfect companions.. Accommodation and service levels throughout this holiday are high and this is a real luxury experience. Many of the hotels are converted palaces or mansions, and even when camping in remote areas, riders can be sure of a hot shower and a comfortable bed every night.
Visit the colourful Naguar fair on horseback. Ride through Rajasthan on fine Mawari horses. For intermediate riders onwards.
See rural India from the back of warmblooded Marwari horses, stay in fine forts and palaces, visit colourful fairs and see the sights of Jaipur and Delhi. For those who like adventure with comfort.
An all-round itinerary of Indian highlights and an exciting riding on warmblooded Marwari horses while staying in historic accommodation. This is for riders who enjoy both adventure and comfort.
Ride Marwari horses through Rajasthan staying at historic forts and palaces and fully serviced campsite. For intermediate riders onwards.
6 day riding trail riding starting in the mountainous area of Petra to the vast sand plains and steep rock formations of Wadi Rum. Enjoy long canters on enthusiastic and forward going horses, accommodation is in a combination of hotels and basic camping under the stars in the desert. Visit Petra before and the Dead Sea after the ride.
This trip combines 6 days riding and camping in the famous Wadi Rum desert region, with sightseeing in Petra before the ride and relaxing in a Dead Sea resort on the last day.
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