8 Day Horseback Riding Holiday in the Beautiful Kos Island, South Aegean
The Small Village Hotel, Iraklidon, Mastichari, Kos Island, Greece
Greece Horse Riding Holiday
This complete package is full of fun activities and good company which you can enjoy either alone, with a friend, family, or even a group on Kos Island! A celebration of experiences and emotions: the endless coasts with the turquoise waters, the vegetation, the affluent water springs, and the ancient and medieval monuments, will be written in indelible letters on your holiday calendar!
Key Information
- Horse Breed: Greek Horses
- Horses Height Range: 130-170 cm
- Rider Weight Limit: 100 kg
Highlights
- 1 hour daily riding time
- 5 days with horseback riding
- Experience a horse ride by the sunset
- Enjoy horse riding by the Salt Lake and by the beach
- Healthy and nutritious traditional Greek meals will be served
- Daily breakfast and dinner are included
- 7 nights’ accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 10 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Gym
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
Welcome to the Small Village Hotel! You are welcomed to the enchanting island of Kos and the beautiful Small Village of Mastichari. The Small Village Hotel, an exceptional family hotel proud of their warm hospitality and friendliness for many years, welcomes people from all over the world looking for a genuine experience and an unforgettable stay.
The hotel is open all year to guests who travel for vacations, business, or need a quiet and ideal place to work from either staying only a week or staying for a lifetime.
The suites and villas in Mastichari amidst lush olive groves affords majestic views of the Aegean Sea. The architecture is in complete harmony with the environment, proposing only to add a pleasant and cheerful note to the landscape. the hotel's philosophy is for the guest to feel the atmosphere of a Greek village, to live and savor nature without having to forget the comforts of modern living.
The Small Village stands on a beautiful hill staring at the Aegean Sea with a magnificent view of Kalymnos Island. It comprises of 3 neighborhoods, with independent residences resting among gardens and connected by stone paths and the main unit with the reception hall, restaurant, bar, pool bar, gym, and swimming pool.
The reception is happily at your disposal with information, advice, and help in all local matters that you may have. At the beginning of your stay, the hotel will provide you with extensive information about Mastichari and Kos and detailed tips and advice about restaurants, shopping, and attractions.
There is free parking available in the hotel if you travel with your own vehicle. Wi-Fi is free of charge. Rental cars, boat and wine tours, sightseeing, etc. can be booked directly at the reception.
Suites and Apartments
- Capacity: Up to 3 adults | 55 meters squared | Garden View Terrace
This elegant modern suite has a spacious master bedroom and a separate living room with a sleeper-sofa, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette and a dining area, and bathroom with bathtub stocked with bath amenities. Designed to exude the warmth and individuality of a private residence, these are perfect for couples looking for romance and privacy. There is a garden view terrace for romantic breakfasts or late night drinks.
ROOM FACILITIES
- Independent air-conditioning
- Double bed/queen bed/twin beds
- Free Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels (living room)
- Coffee machine and tea-making facilities
- Fully equipped kitchenette (cooking rings, fridge, utensils)
- Direct-dial phone (bedroom)
- Separate lounge with sofabed
- Terrace/Balcony with table and chairs
BATHROOM FACILITIES
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Luxury amenities
WELCOME GIFT IN ROOM ON ARRIVAL
- Bottle of Greek wine
- Fresh fruits
- Mineral water
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Personal check-in and escort to room
- Daily maid service
- Room service (Extra charge)
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry/Pressing (Extra charge)
- Special diets, food, and drinks preferences (Extra charge)
- Private dining experience on the terrace or balcony (on request) (Extra charge)
- Late checkout (upon request and availability) (Extra charge)
Maisonettes and Two Bedroom Suites
- Capacity: Up to 5 adults | 85 meters squared | Sea View Balconies | Garden
Perfectly equipped for comfort and convenience with two private bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate living room with a sleeper sofa, you’ve got plenty of room for a family. The two-bedroom Maisonette makes it easy for traveling friends to share it and still have the privacy of separate sleeping areas.
The first floor features a spacious living area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette and a dining area, the master bedroom, and bathroom. Glass doors lead from the lounge to a private sea or garden-view balcony for romantic breakfasts or late night drinks. The second floor features the second bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a sea view balcony.
ROOM FACILITIES
- Independent air-conditioning
- Double bed/queen bed/twin beds
- Free Wi-Fi internet
- Flat screen TVs with satellite channels (living room)
- Coffee machine and tea-making facilities
- Fully equipped kitchenette (cooking rings, fridge, utensils)
- Direct-dial phone (bedroom)
- Separate lounge with sofabed
- Terrace/balcony with table and chairs
BATHROOM FACILITIES
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Luxury amenities
WELCOME GIFT IN ROOM ON ARRIVAL
- Bottle of Greek wine
- Fresh fruits
- Mineral water
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Personal check-in & escort to room
- Daily maid service
- Room service (Extra charge)
- Dry Cleaning/Laundry/Pressing (Extra charge)
- Special diets, food, and drinks preferences (Extra charge)
- Private dining experience on the terrace or balcony (on request) (Extra charge)
- Late checkout (upon request and availability) (Extra charge)
Facilities
- Swimming Pool - Cocktail Bar
Just make yourself at home! The pools are surrounded by a sun terrace full of comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas, all free of charge. Enjoy the beneficial attributes of Hydro-massage while you taste fresh juices, smoothies, or signature cocktails with organic products at the pool bar.
- Fitness Center
Trying to keep the ancient saying: "Healthy Mind and Body", the hotel made a room for spiritual work next to the fitness room, whereby going from physical well-being to spirituality and back. They created a pendulum where guests can serve both human needs, this of mental health and physical health.
Starting from the fitness room, guests can use all that is necessary for their exercise equipment and by continuing to the Hall of Spirituality, they can read, meditate, discuss, paint, and generally cultivate their spirit as they consider that they complete it.
Services
GUEST SERVICES
- Reception at your service (24 hours)
- Departures and arrivals beyond the specified times can be served on request
- 24-hour telephone access
- Fax/photocopies
- All major credit cards accepted
- Laundry/Dry cleaning/Iron services on request
- Room service (08:00 - 21:00)
- Air conditioning
- Doctor service (on call)
- Laptop /tablet available upon request
- Wake up service
- Breakfast service
- Breakfast time: 07:30 - 11:00
- In-room Breakfast Service
- Early breakfast service (before 7:30) available upon request
- Breakfast basket also available upon request
- Change of towels on request
- Baby cot available upon request
- Coffee and Tea making facilities in rooms
- Luggage service and storage
- Fitness room with modern equipment
- Turndown service
INTERNET ACCESS
- Free Wi-Fi in room
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- PC-Internet Corner
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
- Shuttle Bus Service
- Free parking area
- Car/Scooter/bicycle hires/Activities services
Program
The ranch is family run and located in a private area in Marmari, 400 meters from the beach. There will be experienced and certified instructors who will provide riding lessons for beginners to advanced riders. There can be rides in the ranch, on the mountain, and by the sea. All horses are safe and trained to ride, there are also ponies for young riders.
At the ranch, you will find the most beautiful breeds of horses like Fresian, P.R.E., Barok, Pinto, etc. The ranch has chalets, a dressing room, saddlery, training area, riding lairage, a horse treatment area, and parking. The rides usually take an hour and day trips can also be organized upon request, as well as traveling around. The ranch is open throughout the day and visitors can see all the activities such as grooming, feeding, cleaning, shoeing, and training the horses.
Day 1
- Arrive at The Small Village Hotel
- Check-in
- Free Day
Day 2
- Breakfast by the bright terrace of The Small Village restaurant
- Your riding holiday will start off on this day to give riders the chance to get to know their horses
- Afternoon optional visit to a local winery to taste local wines and get in touch with the art of winemaking
- Dinner at The Small Village restaurant
Day 3
- Breakfast
- Horse riding Class
- Afternoon visit (Optional) to the cultural center “Hippocrates Garden”. Hippocrates Garden is an exact replica of an Ancient Greek Settlement of 5th century B.C. It specializes in the revival of the ancient Greek way of life at the time when the great Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, lived. It consists of an ancient Greek house, an exact replica of a house of this period, a Philosopher's Arcade, and a stone-built Theater.
- Dinner at The Small Village restaurant
Day 4
- Breakfast
- Free morning for cruises (Optional) to nearby islands such as Kalymnos, known for sponge diving, or to Nissyros, visiting the Volcano, or other fun activities.
- The afternoon is the perfect time to enjoy a sunset ride
- Dinner at The Small Village restaurant
Day 5
- Breakfast
- Horse riding by the Salt Lake
- Free afternoon
- Dinner at The Small Village restaurant
Day 6
- Breakfast
- Horse riding by the beach
- Free afternoon
- Dinner at The Small Village restaurant
Day 7
- Breakfast
- Free day for cruises to nearby islands (Optional)/sightseeing/sunbathing
Day 8
- Departure
Optional things to do during free times
- One day trip to the volcanic island of Nisyros
- Full-day lazy sail in Kalymnos and Pserimos islands
- Visit the unique replica of an Ancient Greek Settlement, one of the most famous places of interest, Hippocrates Garden, where you can experience a journey back to 5th century B.C.
- Wine Tour
- Asklepion and island tour
- Therma Natural Spa beach
- Visit to a waterpark
Location
Situated just 10 kilometers from the International Airport of Kos “Hippocrates” (KGS) and 4 kilometers from the center of Mastichari Village, which is famous for the fresh fish at the seaside taverns, the crystal blue waters and the white sand along the beach that is well-known to the sea sports lovers, the hotel combines everything you need for new experiences.
The Beach
The beach is embraced by seashell rocks and serves as a shelter for seagulls. It may be accessed on foot by crossing the lush flower-covered fragrant hills. Once there, one will discover the gulf with its seashell-covered golden rocks that extended over an area of one kilometer. The powdery sand gives the impression of walking on a thick carpet.
In a certain region of the gulf, one may take advantage of the beneficial qualities of clay. Τhe seawater is not simply clean but certified crystal clean. Children and adults can swim and fish can play fearlessly in the water. The northwestern winds that blow periodically create ideal conditions for surfing and windsurfing.
Mastichari
Mastichari is the coastal village of Antimachia. Mastichari is located on the west coast of the Island, 22 kilometers west of Kos Town and it is the second port. It is a traditional village famous for its numerous fishermen who offer fresh fish at popular fish houses located only 20 to 30 meters from the beach.
The beach, which is about five kilometers long, is very popular and attracts thousands of tourists each year. Its clear blue water and white sand give it an exotic touch. You can also enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on the island. The place combines tranquility and serenity, intensity, and fun.
Features
Activities
- Cycling
- Gym
- Horse riding
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Wine tasting
General
- Beach
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Restaurant
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Tour assistance
Food
Daily breakfast and dinner are included in the package. Healthy and nutritious traditional Greek meals will be served throughout the week. The menu is Mediterranean and the majority of ingredients are organic, grown at the hotel's farms within the complex.
Restaurant
The hotel's restaurant slow-cooked meats, local fish, homemade bread, and traditional recipes that have been roasting, baking, grilled, and made in the kitchen with the same love and passion they cook in their homes. The menu of the restaurant will amaze you with the fresh ingredients, used for salads, a big selection of local meat from the best farms of Kos countryside and fine wine from the vineyard.
The team is ready to welcome you and offer an unforgettable delicious experience. The kitchen layout is such as to allow the arrangement of seminars on traditional local and Greek cooking, as well as the preparation of homemade marmalades, spoon sweets, and cheese.
Room Service
If you prefer to have breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner in your room, the hotel offers room service at a small charge.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Experience Activities in Kos
Love where you’re going, book incredible things to do around Kos Island!
- Culinary Vacations
- Yoga & Wellness
- Hippocrates Garden
- Mastichari Beach: Water Sports
- Kos Beekeeping Unit & Honey Tour
- Kos Olive Oil Bottling Factory Tour
- Kos Wine Tour
- Alternative Tourism
- Kos: Island Tour to Asklepieion and Zia
- Kos: Full-Day Jeep Safari with Lunch
- Lido Water Park: Transfer and Admission Ticket
- Scuba Dive Adventure of Kos Island
- Kos: Full-Day Boat Trip to Kalymnos, Pserimos, and Platy
- Roundtrip Minivan Transfer to Therma Natural Spa Beach
- From Kos: Boat Tour to the Volcanic Island of Nisyros
- Kos Island: Kalymnos and Pserimos Full-Day Lazy Sail
- Cycling
10+1 Things to do in Mastichari
- Honey Festival, Antimachia
- Mooch around Antimahia village
- Hurtle down the slides at Lido Water Park
- Treat yourself to Greek mementos
- Try some Greek dancing at a friendly bar
- Feast Day of Agios Ioannis
- Learn to windsurf on Mastichari Beach
- Turn back to a time at The Hippocrates Garden Cultural Centre
- Enjoy Mastichari’s freshly-netted fish
- Book a day cruise to Kalymnos
What's included
- 5 horse riding days
- Service of an instructor
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
What's not included
- All optional trips
- Additional activities
- All lunches, snacks, and additional meals
- Stay over tax
- Airport transfers
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
KGS
Kos Island International Airport
4 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Kos Island International Airport (KGS). Transfers from this airport are not yet included in the package, for more information, please send The Small Village an inquiry; the hotel is located just 7 kilometers from the airport.
Arrival by bus
Please send The Small Village an inquiry for more information about the Kos Village bus schedules, fares, and stations.
Arrival by ferry
You can arrive at The Small Village via ANEM Ferry and Kalymnos Star; for the schedule and fares, please send The Small Village an inquiry.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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