Horse Riding and Cycling Holiday in Andalusia

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Premium

Weight limit

130 kg / 287 lb

This is a bespoke 5 day Horse Trekking & 3 day E biking/cycling holidays in the stunning region of Andalucía, Spain with world class guides. Whether you’re a leisure cyclist or an avid Horse Rider, this guided tour will lead you through breath taking scenery, hilltop towns, dramatic mountains, and exhilarating descents.

During your adventure, you’ll visit iconic places like the Alhambra Palace in Granada and the incredible Caminito del Rey near Malaga (UNESCO World Heritage sites).

We provide support vehicles (a rarity among tour operators), have up to 12 exceptional horses from Andalusian to Arabian and Appaloosa to Dutch warm blood so many to choose from on your trekking holiday. We offer male and female bike options.

Christopher R. is the provider and guide of this trip

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The provider speaks: English

Established health and fitness coach Chris Roy spent ten years living in the warm climate and positive environment of Andalusia as a professional triathlete. As the founder and leader of the company you will benefit from his experience in the health and fitness world while his team will help you discover some of the hidden gems of Andalusia. He holds an Honours degree in Applied Sport Science & Masters in Physiology.

The tour guides you'll probably meet as well

Paul

Paul has many years of experience with expedition planning and delivery and will be the number one "Go to Guy" during day-to-day activities and to solve any issues that may arise. Paul will be the main driver in the support vehicle behind all riders during your trips. In the evenings he will join us at dinner, very possibly regaling everyone with tales of his great adventures. Paul has many years experience as a expedition guide for my tours. Paul has also worked as a freelance travel journalist and photographer showcasing numerous destinations around the world so may be able to provide some tips for your photos, if desired.

Marta

Native to the region of Andalucía and an former Spanish athletics sprinter, Marta will be taking charge of transportation and liaise with hotels and arrange all the logistics involved. She will join us each day for our coffee break at the half way point and accompany us for the latter part of the afternoons.

Tour highlights

Visit Unique Destination Alhambra Palace in Granada

During your Horse Trekking / E -cycling adventure visit the Alhambra Palace in Granada

Pass Through the Incredible Caminito del Rey

Visit iconic place - the Caminito del Rey near Malaga

Mix Different Activities

Seeing the world on four legs and two wheels

Route details

You will have the best of both worlds over the coming 8 days, with over 30 years of riding experience, 9 horses, and unlimited Andalucian countryside to explore. Santiago, me and our team will guide you through some of the stunning Ardales mountain ranges. On the last 3 days with me and my three top level guides, will be by your side and in vehicles both lead and rear for your safety and nutritional needs, guiding you around Malaga's least known corners and stunning vistas.

Arrival and picked up from airport.

We will always be there to meet you off the plane, to make sure your holiday start in the arrivals hall. We want you to have the best most relaxing active holiday possible.

Afternoon: Stables to Meet the horses, saddle fitting with 90 minutes riding.

Dinner.

Difficulty

Moderate

Accommodation

Comfort

Premium

Hotel

7 nights

You will be staying in 4 star hotels throughout your 7 night 8 day Holiday.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Pizarra, Spain

Tour conditions

Included

all transfers;
horses for the trekking part;
4-5 star Hotels;
all meals and drinks;
individual rooms available for singletons;
e-bikes available for all party;
2 vehicle support team included;
coaching where appropriate included;
small groups;
2-3 walking excursions;
private tours available.

Extras

flights;
any additional support out with the dates of the tour or additional extra excursions that have been planned or decided upon without the guides knowing.

Group size

up to 12 tourists

Duration

8 days

7 nights

It's important to know

HORSE RIDING KIT:
Riding gloves
Jodhpurs
Chaps (if you have them)
Riding hat
Polo shirt hat (has a collar if the sun is on the back of your neck)
Rain jacket
Bumbag
Fanny pack
Saddle bag (to carry camera, medication, sun glasses etc)
Riding boots

CYCLING KIT:
Helmet (legal requirement for cycling in Spain)
Sun glasses
Cycling bib/shorts
Short sleeved t-shirt/cycling jersey (several)
Waterproof cycling jacket
Short sleeved base layer (optional)
Socks (of the cycling variety and not tennis socks)
Mitts (optional)
Shoes and spare cleats
Perhaps pedals and your own saddle (optional)
Bike computer (optional)

CASUAL CLOTHING:
Sun hat/cap
Jumper/warm jacket
Swim kit
Evening shoes/flip flops

PERSONAL ITEMS:
Wash kit
Personal medication (please inform us if you are on any medication!)
Painkillers
Antihistamines
Sun block
Insect repellent
Chamois cream (available at CSN)

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS AND ELECTRONICS:
Passport
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC if from the UK)
Personal insurance (mandatory!) Travel and Health Insurance is required
Credit card/cash
Flight details/boarding card
Mobile phone + charger
Plug socket adaptors

PROVIDED BY US
Water bottles
Energy snacks
Energy drinks
Hydration packs
Breakfast and picnic lunch

Tour reviews

5.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Frazer

12 Sep, 2023

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My cycling vacation was a great experience. Chris and Martha were obviously experienced cyclists and their support team was well organized and helpful. The hotels and restaurants were carefully selected and matched the wellness intentions of the vacation. On our vacation we had people with different cycling abilities and the team served everyone very well, they also have e-bikes available. To consclude, I had a great time with these professional people and highly recommend the trip!

12 Sep, 2023
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Sandra

10 May, 2023

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Incredible scenery and hiden jems that we would not expect existed in Andalusia! It is definitely one of the best organised cycle holidays, everything taken care of including small presents from the guides on our way. The local cafes we stopped at and tapas bars we came across were so different from what could be expected. I didn't know I could learn so much from the people I met. Chris and Paul couldn't have been more helpful whenever I had any technical problems. I would love to go back again!

10 May, 2023
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Anonymous Author

1 May, 2023

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This is my 6th cycling holiday in Europe and definitely the best! With 4 guides everyone could go at their own pace and being a relatively slow but steady cyclist that suited me (usually on other trips we had one guide and a driver for up to 16 people). Electric bikes were also available! There was no need of choosing restaurants everyday as we had all inclusive (other trips of mine involved finding a place to eat every night and this was complicated in holiday season). The Caminito del Rey and a guide organised for the Alhambra in Granada was an added bonus as getting tickets for either of these places is difficult. Although I have already been to the Alhambra, the place is attracting you again and again to feel the magic! Bilingual guides are a must - every query was understood. Lastly, having a chance to relax for the day instead of a serious climb made me feel this was a real holiday.

1 May, 2023