Cartagena Beach Trail
7 Days
Colombia ( Best airport: Cartagena)
Ride through a national parkland full of wildlife, you could spot monkeys, parrots, macaws and toucans, and then onto the spectacular Caribbean coast where you can canter along the waterโs edge on over 10 kilometres of private beach. Following a few days of riding you’ll have the final days out of the saddle where you’ll take a boat trip to the tropical island paradise of Isla Mucura for snokelling and swimming in the warm, crystal clear waters before exploring the old town of Cartagena. Your final night is spent in the historical centre of Cartagena, enjoying live music and local cuisine.
Level of Riding and Fitness
This ride is suitable for intermediate and experienced riders. All riders should be confident and in control while cantering out in the open and over uneven ground.
A good level of riding fitness is required as youโll be spending 5 hours in the saddle each riding day.
Weight limit: 90kg / 14.1 stone
Guides and Group Size
You will be guided by Marc, born in the UK, he earned his guiding stripes by being the longest serving guide at our sister company Freerein Riding Holidays in Wales. Over this time he learnt all there is to know about what makes a great trail and set up his own trail riding business in the wilds of Colombia. Marc is a member of the Long Ridersโ Guild, and he will guide this trail alonside local guides who come with a wealth of knowledge and experience of the area.
The maximum number of riders on a group is 6.
Tack and Riding Equipment
The tack is Western/Spanish style. The saddles are tailored and hand-made specially for trail riding. Saddlebags are provided for carrying daily essentials you might need while on the trail.
Grooming and tacking up is optional.
Accommodation and Dining
Itinerary
Cartagena Beach Trail
7 days / 6 nights / 4 days riding
Do not book flights until you have received the Booking Confirmation email from saddletravel.com.
Flights & Transfers
You should book your flights to Cartagena, Colombia. The airport is Rafael Nรบรฑez International Airport (CTG). Airport transfers are included and you will be collected and dropped off at the airport.
- 5 full days of riding
- Trail riding horse, Spanish/Western tack and saddlebags
- 6 nights accommodation based on two sharing (single rooms available for a supplement)
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- Local wine and beer with evening meal
- Airport transfers
- Services of guide
- Flights
- Tips