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Gallop in Moon Valley Oct 2011
from $3,909
Summary:

Fantastic riding adventure in the driest desert in the world, the Atacama desert in Chile. Long hours, fast riding, excellent horses.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: October 23.
  • Trip Length: 10 days/9 nights/7 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 6-8 hours
  • Meeting point: Calama Airport, Chile (CJC)
  • Riding Ability Required: Confident in walk, trot and canter and riding fit
  • Usual Group Size: 5-12. A small group supplement is applicable for groups of less than 5,
  • Transfer: Included from meeting point. Approximate transfer time is 1 hour.
Riding in the desert in Egypt
from $1,445
Summary:

Head to 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.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: Dates available on request year round.
  • Trip Length: 7 days/6 nights/4 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 2 - 5 hours
  • Meeting point: Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 2 - 8
  • Transfer: Included from meeting point.
Some of the colourful havallis of Rajasthan seen en-route
from $1,649
Summary:
Short break riding holiday on Mawari horses through the Aravalli Desert and hills visiting Ranakpur Jain Temples, Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Fort.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: Dates to be confirmed
  • Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights/5 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 2-4 hours
  • Meeting point: Udaipur or Jodhpur airport or hotel
  • Riding Ability Required: Walk, trot, canter, gallop on fit responsive horses.
  • Usual Group Size: 2-9
  • Transfer: From either is a 3hr drive, approx. Rs9000 (approx. US$118) each way payable onsite.
Canter in the desert on Marwari horses
from Price on enquiry
Summary:
Visit and stay in some of the finest Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan over the Christmas and New Year holidays. After a fantastic ride on Christmas Day you 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 for your journey. Accommodation and service levels throughout this holiday are second to none, this is a real luxury experience. Many of the hotels are converted palaces and mansions, and even when camping in remote areas you can be sure of a hot shower and a comfortable bed every night.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: TBC
  • Trip Length: 14 days / 13 nights / 9 riding days
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Delhi Airport (DEL)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 8-15
  • Transfer: 2022: All road transfers from meeting point are included. Internal airfare Jaipur/Delhi is not included and is currently estimated at US$154.
    Transfer time is approximately 45 minutes at peak times and 25 minutes for early morning/late night arrivals.
Mawari riding display
from Price on enquiry
Summary:
Visit the colourful Naguar fair on horseback. Ride through Rajasthan on fine Mawari horses, for intermediate riders onwards.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: TBC
  • Trip Length: 12 days/11 nights/6 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Delhi Airport (DEL)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 8-15
  • Transfer: Road and train transfers included from meeting point. Internal airfare is not included and is currently estimated at US$220 (2020).
Pushkar Fair
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Summary:
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.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: TBC
  • Trip Length: 12d/11n/6 days riding
    2 day extension available
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Delhi Airport (DEL)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 8-15
  • Transfer: 2022: All road transfers included. Internal airfare from Jaipur to Delhi on Day 12 - currently $154 per person.
Riding in India
from Price on enquiry
Summary:
An all round itinerary of India highlights and exciting riding on warmblooded Marwari horses with historic accommodation. For those who like adventure with comfort.
Departure Dates:
  • 2022: TBC
  • Trip Length: 15d/14n/7 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meeting point: Delhi Airport (DEL)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 6-12
  • Transfer: 2022: all included from Delhi Airport
Enjoying a Canter
from $2,475
Summary:

Ride Marwari horses through Rajasthan staying at historic forts and palaces and fully serviced campsite. For intermediate riders onwards.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: Dates to be confirmed
  • Trip Length: 8 days/7nights/7 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: 2 - 5 hours
  • Meeting point: Jodhpur (JDH)
  • Riding Ability Required: Intermediate onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 4 - 15
  • Transfer: 2022: from Jodhpur airport or hotel (1hr), ends in Udaipur (1.5 hrs). Transfers approx. Rs9000 (approx. US$118) each way payable locally. Payable on site.
Cantering in the desert
from $1,895
Summary:

Discover the ancient wonders of Jordan on this 9 day trail. You'll ride from 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. 

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: 30 Apr; 12, 21 May; 8, 17, 29 Sept; 8 (FULL), 20, 29 Oct; 10 (FULL), 19 Nov.
  • 2023: 16, 25 Mar; 6, 15, 27 Apr; 6, 18, 27 May; 7, 16, 28 Sept; 7, 19, 28 Oct; 9, 18 Nov.
  • Trip Length: 10 days/9 nights/6 riding days
  • Approximate riding time per day: 4-6 hours
  • Meeting point: Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Jordan
  • Riding Ability Required: Confident, fit intermediate riders onwards
  • Usual Group Size: 3-7
  • Transfer: 2022/23: Return transfer from airport included in price
Hunting Eagle
from $3,989
Summary:

Fantastic adventure in remote western Mongolia from beginner onwards, vehicle supported camping trip with great guides. Visit the Eagle Festival and join hundreds of nomads gathered to watch and compete as the hunters show off their skills.

Departure Dates:
  • 2022: September 18.
  • Trip Length: 16 nights / 17 days / 11 days riding
  • Approximate riding time per day: Average 4-5 hours
  • Meeting point: Ulaan Baatar (ULN)
  • Riding Ability Required: Beginner onwards. No minimum age. Fit and able to mount and dismount unaided.
  • Usual Group Size: Maximum 10
  • Transfer: Included from meeting point. Transfer time approximately 30 minutes.
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