"The place where dreams are made!"
"Myself and a friend booked our holiday through equestrian escapes and we really have had the time of our lives, the horses couldn't be better cared for and was very happy in their work. Our host in Portugal was the owner of the riding centre and he really couldn't do enough for us. He was very knowledgeable in all areas of riding, he gave us some interesting techniques to use at home with our own horses. Thank you so much for an amazing adventure"
Day 1
Arrive into Lisbon airport where you will be collected and taken to your accommodation, transfers are to be paid for directly in Euros. Lisbon is within easy access of many regional UK airports, if you have any problems finding flights just ask and we'll try to help you. You will stay in a traditional Portuguese rural house described by our guests as homely and quaint. It has a lovely outdoor pool - unheated - so refreshing!
This afternoon you will start your riding programme with an assessment, followed by a lesson (the stables are right next door to the hotel). Your Portuguese riding instructor is able to teach basic flat to advanced dressage lessons, for the more experienced riders show jumping and cross country is available. During your lessons you will enjoy learning how these amazing Lusitano horses move.
Breakfast is included in the price. You are able to purchase lunches directly at a number of local recommended restaurants in the area for 15€ pp or buy provisions for a picnic lunch locally. Evening meals will be served in local restaurants and are included in the price.
Day 2
After breakfast you have a full day of riding to look forward to. The riding programme is completely flexible and will be tailor made to suit you. Depending on your preference you can have a lesson in the morning followed by hack out in the afternoon, or a second lesson. Those who just want to enjoy the local scenery can hack in the morning and afternoon, with a break for lunch in the middle.
The hacking routes vary. You ride through eucalyptus, pine and cork trees, past corn fields and along the Tejo and Zezere rivers. For the more experienced riders a longer route will be offered where you can hack to Constância, a local historical village where you can stop for a coffee.
Day 3 - Day 7
Miminum stay is 2 nights although we have people staying for up to 14 nights. Choose your length of stay and your riding programme.
Prices 2023
The price for a 3 day 2 night holiday including plus half board (breakfast and dinner) and riding is £395 per rider based on two people sharing a room.
For a solo traveller the cost is an additional £20 per night for single room occupancy.
4 days 3 nights £585pp
5 days 4 nights £785pp
6 days 5 nights £985pp
7 days 6 nights £1175pp
8 days 7 nights £1295pp
9 days 8 nights £1495pp
Prices 2024
The price for a 3 day 2 night holiday including plus half board (breakfast and dinner) and riding is £450 per rider based on two people sharing a room.
For a solo traveller the cost is an additional £25 per night for single room occupancy.
4 days 3 nights £635pp
5 days 4 nights £835pp
6 days 5 nights £1035pp
7 days 6 nights £1195pp
8 days 7 nights £1350pp
9 days 8 nights £1495pp