EquitrekkingTravel.com features riding adventures for all skill levels and interests and vacations that can include your non-horsey companion. Below are some of the best equestrian vacations we’ve experienced as we’ve traveled to film the Emmy winning Equitrekking TV show on PBS. Equitrekking Travel’s featured vacations range from wilderness pack trips in Alberta to beach rides in Spain to luxurious equestrian escapes at the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina. This video preview gives you a taste of your options and let’s you meet some of the local guides, whom you may have seen on the Equitrekking TV series.
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- Clonshire Equestrian Training Center & Adare Village
- Castle Leslie, Ireland
- Maui Equestrian Vacation Self Drive
- Vermont Icelandic Inn Ride
- Hawaii’s Big Island Equestrian Vacation
- Ring of Kerry, Ireland
- Jordan Bedouin Trek & Classic Tour
- Uruguay Estancia Tour All Inclusive
- Uruguay Estancia Self-Drive Tour
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Clonshire Equestrian Training Center & Adare Village
Adare, Ireland
Train at a top Irish equestrian center with a focus on cross country, dressage, show jumping, flatwork or kids camp and spend nights in historic Adare, voted the prettiest village in Ireland.
Castle Leslie, Ireland
Glaslough, Ireland
Stay at one of Ireland’s great castles still inhabited by its eccentric founding family and enjoy an equestrian’s dream cross country course, indoor jumping arena, gentle countryside hacks, lessons for beginners and advanced riders, fine cuisine, cooking classes, the spa and fishing.
Maui Equestrian Vacation Self Drive
Kaanapali Beach, Maui
Experience three different horseback riding adventures on Maui at a working ranch, into Heleakala Crater, and a West Maui Mountains Sunset Ride, along with four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car.
Vermont Icelandic Inn Ride
Mad River Valley, Vermont
Spend two to six days riding strong Icelandic horses in the Mad River Valley of Vermont, crossing beautiful meadows, sparkling streams, country lanes, and quiet forests and spending nights at a quaint, country inn.
Hawaii’s Big Island Equestrian Vacation
Kohala Coast, Hawaii's Big Island
Experience three different horseback riding adventures along with four nights hotel and breakfast daily at the Hilton Waikoloa resort on the stunning Kohala Coast, a car rental for entire stay, and all taxes except on the car on this Hawaii’s Big Island Self Drive Equestrian Vacation.
Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Killarney, Ireland
Explore Ireland's famous Ring of Kerry with its lakes, mountains and golden sandy beaches on a six night or two night riding vacation, staying in B&B's and small hotels to experience life in this stunning area of Ireland.
Jordan Bedouin Trek & Classic Tour
Amman, Jordan
Combine horseback riding in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan with Atallah, your Bedouin guide, magical Petra, Mt. Nebo, where Moses first saw the Holy Land, the dazzling mosaics of Madaba, historic Roman ruins in the well preserved city of Jerash and a float in the Dead Sea in this private tour led by Terhaal.
Uruguay Estancia Tour All Inclusive
Various Locations, Uruguay
This all inclusive 9 day, 8 night tour takes riders to two different family-owned estancias, as well as sightseeing in the capital city of Montevideo, to Uruguay’s oldest town Colonia de Sacramento and to the beach area of Punta del Este on the vibrant coast.
Uruguay Estancia Self-Drive Tour
Various Locations, Uruguay
Choose from one, two or three different family-run estancias in Uruguay. Ideal for for groups of riders and non-riders or independent travelers who want the flexibility that comes in creating your own self-drive adventure in Uruguay
Mount Juliet Estate, Ireland
Thomastown, Ireland
Experience horse riding, golf, the spa and more at one of Ireland’s oldest standing sporting estates. Special lessons in flatwork, jumping and cross-country, participate in an Irish hunt and more.
Utah’s Canyonlands
Southern Utah, United States
Whether you ride in Capitol Reef, the San Rafael Swell, Escalante Canyons or decide to combine riding with whitewater rafting, you’re in for an adventure amid beautiful Utah scenery with longtime outfitter Pat Kearney in Southern Utah.
Turkey: Cappadocia with Istanbul
Various Locations, Turkey
Combine horseback riding to ancient villages and through the exotic fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Central Turkey with a city break to see the top sights of bustling Istanbul.
Wyoming T Cross Ranch
Dubois, Wyoming, United States
T Cross Ranch is an authentic dude ranch in the beautiful Shoshone National Forest two hours east of Jackson Hole with horseback riding, fly fishing, relaxation in the great outdoors and short pack trips.
Ireland Training, Trails & Medieval Village Ride
Cooley Peninsula, Ireland
Combine lessons in dressage, cross country jumping, show jumping or flatwork with a two day overnight trek to the medieval town of Carlingford with its charming pubs and restaurants.
Vermont Mountain Top Inn
Chittenden, Vermont, United States
Stay in a classic mountain lodge and take lessons and trail rides at the Mountain Top Inn’s 350-acre resort, nestled amid the Green Mountains in Vermont.
Marriott Ranch Virginia Hunt Country
Virginia Hunt Country, United States
Saddle up for an equestrian vacation at the Western style Marriott Ranch in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia Hunt Country, less than 60 miles from Washington, D.C.
Iceland Horse Riding Adventures
Various Locations, Iceland
Ride strong Viking horses throughout Iceland on short or long equestrian vacations that mix horse riding with Iceland’s top sights including the Golden Circle and cultural immersion adventures like horse round-ups and horse drives.
Galway & Clare Riding Adventures
County Clare, Ireland
Experience Ireland’s rural west, castles and history from a 300-year-old farmhouse near the River Shannon or take a progressive trail ride through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Coast.
Spain Training & Trail Riding
Andalucia, Spain
A longtime British Horse Society approved center in the heart of Andalucia that specializes in dressage training, riding on the beach and the Seville countryside, and special trips to see performances of the dancing horses at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez.
Colorado Ranch Vacation
Durango, Colorado, United States
Just 35 miles northeast of the western town of Durango, experience the best of southwest Colorado with a six or three night all-inclusive family ranch vacation, special cowgirl camps, the fall colors ride and adult only ranch vacations.
Welsh Countryside Ride
Carmarthenshire, Wales
Ride strong Welsh Cobs through the rural countryside, beautiful Cambrian Mountains and to a local pub with a family owned and run British Horse Society approved riding center.
Canadian Rockies Expedition
Alberta, Canada
Explore the high and rugged Canadian Rockies in authentic pioneer style and spirit camping out under the stars or in a luxury log cabin with this longtime outfitter. Trips range from 4 to 7 days and beginning to advanced abilities.
Biltmore Equestrian Escape
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Enjoy lessons, trail riding and touring Biltmore Estate on this four day, three night Biltmore Estate equestrian vacation offered exclusively by Equitrekking Travel.
Costa Rica- The Best of Costa Rica
San Carlos, Costa Rica
This Costa Rica horse riding vacation encompasses the best of Costa Rica including Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forests, wildlife, Cabalgatas and hot springs on your own private tour.
Homeplace Ranch, Alberta
Priddis, Alberta, Canada
A historic ranch in Alberta’s high cattle country about a half hour from southwest Calgary with year-round riding, Spruce Meadows & Calgary Stampede Vacation Combos, Short Ranch Stays, Special Weekend Packages and more.
Alaska Horse Riding Vacation
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States
A short horse pack trip to historic cabins in the mountains of the Chugach Forest on the Kenai Peninsula with Alaska native Bree Bardarson. Designed for small private groups of two to six people. Beginning to Advanced riders.
Banff Pack & Lodge Trips
Alberta, Canada
Pack and lodge trips suitable for all riding abilities into the wilderness of Banff National Park, the oldest national park in Canada.
Double E Ranch, New Mexico
GIla, New Mexico, United States
Working ranch surrounded on two sides by the Gila National Forest. Offers women only Cowgirl Camps, Cattle Roundups, and Regular Ranch Weeks to improve riding skills and try barrel racing, team penning, branding and cattle work.