Posted: 17th October 2013 | Back to news feed
For the person who has everything, giving an ‘experience’ gift this Christmas is the perfect way to create memories and provide a present that lasts a lifetime! From beginner to experienced riders, anyone with a passion for equestrianism will be eternally grateful if they unwrap an exciting travel itinerary prepared by horseback holiday experts, In The Saddle!
Italy provides an idyllic escape from everyday life and Castellare di Tonda is a beautiful countryside resort and spa set in the heart of Italy’s Tuscan hills. Offering guests magical scenery, world-renowned wine, artistic legacy and the perfect place to explore by foot or horseback, Castellare di Tonda provides anyone who is hungry for culture and adventure with the perfect getaway. As you would expect in Italy, the food is exquisite and the famous Chianti wine plentiful – it is also the perfect destination for non-riding partners with activities including golf, tennis, cycling, fishing, hiking, cookery classes and the calming Wellness Centre to help you unwind. Priced from £806 per person (flights and transfers extra).
If a horseback safari is on your gift recipient’s bucket list, then make their dreams come true this Christmas by whisking them off to Botswana. Situated on the western edge of the Okavango Delta, Macatoo is a luxury bush camp, recently renovated, which offers riders the experience of a lifetime. Riding beautiful, fit and well cared for horses, visitors will enjoy a variety of riding; from an early morning gallop on the plains alongside giraffe or zebra to splashing their way through waterways and tracking elephant as they explore the palm studded islands. This area is known for the ‘big five’ and guests can expect to see plenty of giraffe, elephant, buffalo, many species of antelope and even lion. Priced from £2,940 per person (flights and transfers extra).
For the intrepid equestrian adventurer, Montana’s Bonanza Creek provides the perfect destination to embrace any rider’s inner Cowgirl or Cowboy! Experience ‘Big Sky’ country at Bonanza Creek and discover what life is like on a real working cattle ranch. Enjoy hearty meals, stay in beautiful log cabins and ride along wooded mountainsides, through vast meadows and past crystal clear lakes. Priced from £1,266 per person (flights and transfers extra).
In The Saddle can offer advise on choosing the perfect riding holiday to suit your budget and requirements this Christmas, alternatively gift vouchers can be bought in multiples of £50 enabling loved ones to put money towards a holiday of their own choice. Seek more memorable gift inspiration by visiting www.inthesaddle.com or call 01299 272 997 to talk to our travel experts today.
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