“Enjoy horseback riding in nature”
3 Day Mountain Trail Horse Riding Holiday on Kefalonia Island, Ionian Islands
Sami, 28080 Kefalonia, Greece
Horse Riding Holiday in Greece
Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable's goal is to combine the tradition and culture of Kefalonia with tourism. For this purpose, they have developed a large number of routes accessible to all. During this holiday, you will have the chance to see, smell, listen to, and learn about the past and present of Kefalonia.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
- Horse height range: 12.8 to 14.76 hands
- Tack type: English and Western tack
- Horse breed: Greek breeds, ponies, and the farm's own horse breed
Highlights
- 3 days with horse riding
- Guided culture tour of the regions you visit
- 8-hour approximate riding time on day 1 and 2
- Explore the beautiful island of Kefalonia on horseback
- 1 barbecue meal at the farm at the end of the trail
- 2 nights accommodation
- Camping equipment
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 4 participants
Airport transfer available:
Cephalonia International Airport (US$35 per person)
Cephalonia International Airport (US$35 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
07:00
Check-out Time:
07:45
During this vacation, you will have two overnights. The first night will be spent at a completely isolated location, in one of the villages of Sami Valley. The second night will be spent on a traditional farm, in the village of Demoutsandata.
Program
Horses
Greek horse races have been in Greece for the past 10,000 years. They have an altitude of between 13.28 and 16.24 hands, depending on the breed. They are particularly friendly with humans, at the point where they are purposely looking for human contact. Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable has eight such horses, many of which are their breeding on the basis of the original characteristics of each breed.
Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable only organize private tours. They believe the organization of equestrian routes with the participation of a group of people who do not know each other gives the activity a character of industrialization.
Equipment
For riders under 14 years old, Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable provide helmets and safety jackets. All the riders under 18 years old must wear the provided helmets, or they can just use their own.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Eight hours of riding
At 7:00 a.m., you will prepare the horses and depart for the caves of the area, like Drogaratin Melisani Lake Cave. Αfter a three-hour stop for a snack, Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable recommend the pre-seismic villages of Sami Valley, and you will overnight at a completely isolated location for your own and your horses' dinner.
Day 2: Eight hours of riding
You will start heading west of Sami. Yοur destination is the village of Demoutsandata. Your overnight stay will be on a traditional farm. You will ascend 550 meters in altitude. Οn the way, you will pass by thaws with ebony olive trees from the canyon of Kelos of Sami Valley. The view from there is excellent.
You will see Ithaca and the rest of the island (valley of Omala, Argostoli, Lixori). In the valley of Omala, you can visit the robola cooperative for a guided tour and the monastery of Saint Gerasimos. The path passes through robola vineyards. In the afternoon, you will visit the ancient city of Krani, next to Argostoli, with great views of Koutavos Lagoon. You will come back for dinner.
Day 3: Departure
You will start again from the traditional farm in Demoutsandata to the castle of Saint George, and, after a short tour, you will begin your return to Sami on the same route.
Location
The farm is located west of Kefalonia, in a region of unspoiled natural beauty. It is a perfect fit for horses. This route connects the easternmost point of the island with the west. The route brings you in touch with beauties of the island that you do not have access to as an ordinary visitor of Kefalonia.
Food
Except for a barbecue meal at the end of the trail, on day three, meals are not included during this holiday. You will need the necessary for the two meals which will take place at the camp. Of course, you have the choice to dine at some of the traditional taverns you encounter on the trail.
What's included
- 3 days of horse riding
- 8-hour approximate riding time on day 1 and 2
- Guided culture tour of the regions you visit
- Camping equipment
- 1 barbecue meal at the farm at the end of the trail
- 2 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
EFL
Cephalonia International Airport
19 km
Transfer available for additional US$35 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Cephalonia International Airport (EFL). Transfers from and to this airport are available at the additional price of 30 EUR.
Arrival by taxi
You can arrive at the farm, which will be your starting and ending point, by taxi, as well, or Kefalonia's Horse Riding Stable can undertake your transportation from your accommodation.
Airport: Cephalonia International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Cephalonia International Airport (US$35 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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