Horseback Riding Tours

Start your trip in Karatu with a stay at Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge, situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano. There is easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland.

Flying on to the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. Popular activities include game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Finally, you will travel to Matemwe which boasts some of Africa’s most impressive diving and snorkelling sites. You can marvel at the abundance of exotic marine life including colourful reef fish, turtles and many species of dolphin. Above water, you can experience a local fishing trip on a traditional dhow, visit nearby markets and villages, or simply kick back under a palm tree and unwind, far from the stresses of the modern world.

Discover the great apes, chimpanzees and golden monkeys of Uganda in this unique trekking safari. When it comes to Gorillas, Uganda has the the most mountain gorillas (500!) and chimpanzees (5000+). Uganda is the ultimate trekking destination in Africa if you would like to witness these primates in action.

In this tour you will have the opportunity to go horseback riding, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, rafting and more. Experience the national parks of Uganda such as Queen Elizabeth National park, Bwindi impenetrable park and many many more.

Explore Armenia by horse on this tour, riding through forests and meadows, stopping off to visit cultural sights like the Haghartsin Monastary. Relax at Parz Lake, admiring the stunning mountain views and visit Khachakhpyur River Gorge as well as ancient towns. Enjoy a day riding in Apaga Resort where you have the option to zip-line, experience paragliding or join in a game of paintball as well as follow hiking and walking trails.

Explore Morocco by bike on this eight day cycling tour. Departing from Demnate, the famous natural bridge, you will cross desert plateaus to reach the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and take 4x4s on high plateaus to the foothills of Jebel Saghro. Enjoy magnificent views of the High Atlas Mountains and the volcanic chaos of Jebel. Mount horses for a ride along the bank of the Oued Draa and visit Ksar El fayja, a fine example of the architecture of the fortified desert villages. Finally, enjoy sunset camel ride across the dunes.

This multi-activity tour is created for those who love adrenaline and wish to see the sites of Armenia typically hidden from a tourist's eyes. This trip includes activities such as rock climbing, caving, zip-line, horse riding, and mountain climbing. During the trip you will visit authentic family-run guesthouses, try homemade organic food, and enjoy all of the pleasant scenery Armenia has to offer.

Your ecotourism experience begins with two days in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”. Then fly back to San Jose where you will be picked up and driven to Arenal Volcano via La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a rescued wildlife preserve and home to several magnificent waterfalls. After exploring Arenal Volcano´s lush rainforests travel west through rural Costa Rican villages, dairy farms and coffee plantations en route to the cool montane forests of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, and its unique rural Quaker/Tico community. Monteverde is a prime example of a rare rainforest type that accounts for only 2% of all the world´s rainforests.

This rugged 4-day fully-supported horseback riding trek starts in the mountain village of Leymebamba, in northern Peru.

For 4 days you will ride through the Atuen Valley - the Valley of the Condors, the Timbambo Valley and the Quinuas Valley, over the Ullila Pass at over 4000 meters above sea level, finishing in the Uchucmarca Valley.

Travel from San Jose to Managua, with amazing activities and exciting and challenging adventures along the way. Discover nature at its best through rainforests, active volcanoes, pristine lakes and islands and lots of tropical flora and fauna. The Costa Rica program is full of challenging adventures, while the Nicaragua portion of the trip is more relaxing. Activities include whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, waterfall rappelling, kayaking and beach-combing.

This journey will take you from one of our most biodiverse rainforests and national parks to a secluded white sand beach small village. The Braulio Carrillo National Park sets the tone for an adventure with its lush-green hills and colourful wildlife. Boca Tapada is the next stop and a bird watcher's paradise, and a natural wonder awaits at Rio Celeste. The perfect end to this trip is enjoying the marvellous beach village of Santa Teresa with incredible gastronomy, nature and picture perfect sunsets for your last two days. During your time at the village of Santa Teresa you will also have the opportunity to book numerous classes such as surfing, horseback riding and more.

Each camping ride is unique and we seldom cover the same backcountry trail or use the same camp site more than once or twice a season. These are base-camp rides supplied by 4X4 vehicles. The backcountry featured on our Utah horseback camping rides access areas too remote for inn lodging. Camp location is generally situated at a higher elevation in mid-summer and a lower elevation in spring and fall seasons. Areas explored: Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, San Rafael Swell Wilderness, or Utah’s High Plateaus.

After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, road trip to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, passing through some of Mongolia’s main agricultural land, before departing for Uran Togoo – Tulga Uul – a national protected area consisting of the extinct volcanoes and spend the evening with the small community of Khutag Undur.

Travel to the southern shore of Khovsgol Lake and explore the frozen surface by horse-drawn sleigh. Spend two days at the Ice Festival, a celebration of local community, networking and collaboration to ensure a better future for the region and its herding community.

Return to Murun and explore the Ushigiin Uver deer stones. Murun is the lively capital town of Khovsgol Aimag which bears the hallmarks of being a trading outpost close to the border with Russian Siberia, in that it is slightly wild and rough around the edges.

Stop at the powerful Selenge River on your way back to Ulaanbaatar.

Your eco-adventure begins with a river rafting trip down Costa Rica´s wildest and most scenic river. Get a different perspective of the rainforest as you literally fly through the canopy (a concept pioneered in Costa Rica). Your certified naturalist guide will lead you as you venture into the highlands, to Arenal Volcano, whose steep conical slopes rise majestically out of the vast surrounding rainforest. After adventuring, a soak in the hot springs will feel wonderful. Conclude your ecotourism experience in wildlife rich Manuel Antonio and unwind on a beautiful tropical beach.

On our inn-to-inn trail rides, we select daily destinations from several dozen available. Our lodging location changes mid-week from Torrey, UT to Boulder, UT as our ride meanders down the Waterpocket Fold towards Lake Powell. Our horseback ride destinations move us from the Capitol Reef National Park area into the Grand Staircase/Escalante Canyons National Monument. During warm weather or fall foliage, excursions to the lakes and alpine meadows of Fishlake or Dixie National Forest become part of our itinerary.

Trails on all of our Utah horseback rides are mostly un-groomed and pioneered by wildlife, Indians, outlaws or herdsmen. Areas explored are selected for their scenic quality, pristine natural condition and remote location. As a general rule, the rides explore higher environs (to 11,500 ft.) during mid-summer and lower elevations (to 3,900 ft.) earlier or later in the season. Life zones visited may range from Alpine to upper-Sonoran depending on ride and time of year.

This 7 Day Machu Picchu Family Tour has been carefully crafted with families in mind. You’ll start with an exploration of the Sacred Valley, home to countless llamas and guinea pigs (great for little ones) and the adrenaline opportunities older kids crave. From there your family will continue to the magical Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, for a private tour that’s paced just right for your needs. Finally you’ll make your way to Cuzco, for a double dose of culture and chocolate.

A great option for families with flights in and out of Liberia airport. Discover the Rincon de la Vieja volcano and the activities offered there such as rock climbing, Tarzan swing and hanging bridges. Travelling to Tamarindo beach, you'll have a two hour surf lesson with two full days to relax at your all-inclusive resort.

Properly imbibe the magnificent scenery of Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park. This five-day Torres del Paine Lodge tour allows you to trek, tour and horseback ride during the day, but return to comfort and quality service at night. You can customize your excursions, but will certainly want to visit breath-taking Lago Grey and Glacier Grey, all the while looking out for Patagonian wildlife and learning about local flora. You’ll also have the option to enjoy a luxurious spa treatment to work away the aches in your muscles.