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A riding holiday essentially requires the Riding School to transport the horses required, via truck to the location – prepare the horses for riding by tacking and saddling and then lead the group of riders through routes, earlier trekked by the riding school.
A riding group usually has a group leader (on horse back) at the head of the group and an assistant rider (on horse back) at the back of the group, who communicate amongst themselves and the jeep at the rear via walkie-talkies.
The jeep at the rear holds the first aid equipment for humans and horses; the veterinary officer in charge; the handlers to assist the riders; the driver; mounting block; water; extra saddlery and equipment and the photographer.
All full day rides (4-6 hours of riding) are inclusive of a picnic lunch. The riders will ride to a site which will have tents already set up with reclining chairs, beds and plastic tables.
Bentota - A ride through the famed golden beaches of Sri Lanka for half a day, with the wind tugging at your hair and the sand shimmering at the horses' hooves. We then lunch under tents by the sea whilst the horses graze under the coconut trees.
Thissamaharama - The ride gives a view of the country rarely seen in more regular tourist routes. The route goes through villages, paddy fields, banana plantations and a gallop next to the lake, pausing for lunch and then ride back to the hotel.
Yala – The famous wildlife sanctuary is explored on horse back, with winding routes through the bush and over the wide Yala sand dunes, through fisherman villages and rocky terrain; this is truly a unique ride.
Ella - This is an amazing ride through jungle and paddy fields, climbing hills and crossing streams. The Ella route passes a bird sanctuary and the departure from the city atmosphere gives an exceptional look into the village life of Sri Lanka . At the end of the ride, the night is spent at an eco-friendly lodge, which in itself is an experience for the adventurous!
Kandy – The ride is placed in one of the most popular tourist destinations in the island, exploring the tea plantations and by roads of one of the ancient cities of Sri Lanka , before trekking through a valley rich in wildlife.
Nuwara Eliya – This is a route emanating from the horse center of the island, essentially beginning at the race track itself before exploring the tea plantations of the hill country, witnessing the beauty of the island from the hills.
Dambulla – This is a ride through the expanses of the wide landscapes, lakes and sweeping grassy plains towards Elephant Corridor, where a fair canter is allowed through an orchard alongside a streamlet.
Sigiriya/ Habarana – A unique view of the Sigiriya rock fortress is allowed as riders make their way through jungle, plains and cultivations towards and around the magnificent structure. This ride can also include a ride in the sugar plantations of Habarana.
Mathugama/Kalutara - A ride through paddy fields, rubber estates, tea plantations and villages with a rest stop at a quaint bungalow located in the midst of a rubber estate.
Rates
1-2 day Colombo rides (i.e Bentota & Mathugama)
- US$ 180 per person per riding day
The rates for the Colombo ride is inclusive of breakfast and approximately 4-5 hours riding per day, transportation and horses, saddlery, tack and giude.Tours 3 days and above
- US$ 200 per person per riding day, US$ 100 per non riding day
The above rates are inclusive of picnic lunch / hotel, water, beer and approximately 4-5 hours riding per day, accommodation and transportation. Minimum of 4 riders.
The price is inclusive of the following:
· Horse & tack
· All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), excluding unstated drinks
· Accommodation
· Transport of luggage
· Services of guide
· Transport from airport to the drop point
· Water on rideThe price does not include the following:
· Cost of air transport to or from Sri Lanka
· Riding attire
· Unstated drinks and meals/snacks
· Toiletries
· Souvenirs
· Telephone charges
· Entry cost for national reserves- It is essential the riding school is informed of the food preferences of riders (vegetarian/ non vegetarian), rider experience and any health conditions prior to the ride.
-All riders are required to sign a disclaimer form prior to commencing the ride.
-Food costs and beverages (beer included) available are included in the package fee. Lunch and rest time usually takes 3-4 hours, depending on rest required for riders, horses and the weather.
-All water provided in the ride is part of the package fee.
-All riders are expected to wear appropriate clothing by way of full length trousers (jodhpurs or jeans recommended), boots or trainers (chaps will be provided by the school subject to availability), riding caps (will be provided by the school).
-Two day rides will be held mainly in Kandy and Dambulla.
-All 12 – 15 day packages include rider and luggage transportation, horses, tack, saddlery, water, meals, beer at picnic lunches, saddle bags, complimentary cd and accommodation.
-All transportation stages are 2 – 3 hours driving by bus, except at the last stage, travel to Colombo .
-Rides can be personalized to suite each tour group, with regard to location and activities.
Tent
An ideal site to get away from the busy life of Colombo, to enjoy the beauty of nature, to go on riding holidays, or just to relax with your family and friends in style.The camping site, located in a picturesque area close to the Tissa Wewa has five comfortable tents with electricity and pipe born water. A cozy sitting area, a bedroom, and an attached bathroom provide you with nearly all the comforts of home.
Each tent has two comfortable beds with mosquito nets, a folding bed (if required) two arm chairs and a fan to give you star class comfort.
Rate
Rs. 4000/- per tent per day (twin sharing basis) with Sri Lankan breakfastLeisure activities available:
· Horse riding
· cycling
· five minute walk to Tissa Wewa
· Bird watchingSpecial tours can b arranged on request
· Yala Safari
· Game sanctuary at Lunugamwehera Lake
· Kataragama Sacred City tour
· Buththala Rock Carvings
· Maligawila Ruins
- Three Day Rides – Down South
- Three Day Rides – Hill Country
Day 1 (Rest day)
Arrive in Colombo , Sri Lanka and rest at hotel.
Day 2
Sightsee Colombo and travel to Kandalama (3 hours).
Day 3 (Riding day)After breakfast, mount and ride from Kandalama to Elephant Corridor through paddy fields, bush jungle and orchards.
Lunch at hotel & evening rest.
Evening dinner and rest at hotel.
The day will consist of 4 hours riding over a space of 25km – 30km.
Day 4 (Riding day)
Morning, mount and ride in the Elephant Corridor area over plains, paddy fields, villages and ancient temples towards the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.Lunch at hotel & evening rest.
Night at hotel.
The day will have approximately 4 hours riding over a space of approximately 30km.
Day 5 (Rest day)
After breakfast, travel to the most beautiful city in the island Kandy (Nuwara) – the last stand of the Sri Lankan kings. Visit the world famous Dalada Maligawa – the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and sightsee the quaint town of the hills.
Dinner and Night at hotel.
Day 6 (Riding day)
After breakfast mount and ride through tea plantations and over the hills. An unforgettable trek through the tea bushes, seeing the country the way the planters did in the cool temperature of the hill side.Lunch & rest.
Dinner and night at a hotel in KandyThe days ride will have approximately 4-5 hours of riding over 25km.
Day 7 (Riding Day)
After breakfast mount and ride through valleys and plains rich in flora and fauna,
Lunch and rest at Hotel.Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 8 (Rest Day)
After a leisurely breakfast, sightsee and travel on towards Nuwara Eliya – little England .
Lunch en route.
Dinner and evening at the hotel.
Day 9 (Riding Day)
After breakfast, arrive at the only race track in the island and mount the horses before embarking on a ride through the town, tea plantations and villages, teaming with friendly villagers and of course spectacular scenery.
Lunch & rest at Hotel.
Dinner & night at Hotel.
Day 10 (Riding Day)
After an early breakfast, travel to Ella (2 hr) to arrive at 9 am to mount and ride in the popular mountains of Ella. The ride will consist of villages filled with friendly villagers, soothing green paddy fields and cool blue skies. Splash across the streamlets and trot through jungle trails in seeing another untouched area of the island.
Picnic lunch will be alongside a lake, under the shade of tents, where lunch can be had whilst watching the horses bathe after their trek.
The evening ride will include a similar scene of trekking over untamed lands and small villages to arrive at the Ella Adventure Park before night fall. A hike of 2km is required to the Jungle Camp.
Dinner and night at the Ella Jungle Camp.
The day will have approximately 4 hours of riding covering a distance of 30km.
Day 11 (Rest day)
After breakfast engage in the activities available at one of the few eco-friendly hotels in Sri Lanka . Activities range from abseiling, Rock climbing, bathing in the fresh water stream running through the hotel or even in the private waterfall available to each cabin. Or else, riders are invited to relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of nature that is evident in the cup shaped valley housing the jungle camp.
After a traditional Sri Lankan lunch, travel to Thissamaharama.
Dinner and night at tents.
Day 12 (Riding day)
After breakfast, Mount and Ride through one of the most prominent ancient capitals of the island – Thissamaharama. The ride will cover paddy fields, lakes, streams, banana plantations, plains and the occasional town trek with the ever present friendly village folk of the island.Lunch at bungalow
Dinner and cultural show at a Thissamaharama bungalow.
Night at tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 13 (Riding Day)
After breakfast, mount and ride from Thissamaharama to the most popular national wildlife reserve in the island, the Yala National Wild Life Sanctuary.
The ride will consist of trekking through bush jungle, alongside lakes (wewa), across paddy fields, plantations and villages to arrive in time for lunch at the Yala Hotel.
After lunch and rest at the Yala Hotel
Dinner and night at tent, Thissamaharama.
The day will have 4-6 hours riding over a distance 40km.
Day 14
After an early breakfast, visit the Game Sanctuary, followed by the Kataragama temple, a popular place of worship for Hindus and Buddhist worldwide.
Lunch, Dinner and Night at hoteltent.
Day 15After a late breakfast, travel to Colombo
END OF TOUR
Day 1 – Rest day
Arrive in Sri Lanka and stay at hotelDay 2 – Rest day
Colombo city tour, sight seeing – after lunch travel to the riding school to acquaint the riders with the horses. Travel to Hotel in Bentota.
Night at Bentota.
Day 3 (Riding day)
After breakfast, mount and ride on the wide open beach - the day will be devoted to trotting and cantering alongside the rising sun before stopping for lunch at Kosgoda. After lunch a visit is made to the Turtle hatchery before traveling to the ancient capital of Thissamaharama.
Dinner and night at tent.
Approximately 20km with 3-4 hours ridingDay 4 (Riding day)
After breakfast, Mount and Ride through one of the most prominent ancient capitals of the island – Thissamaharama. The ride will cover paddy fields, lakes, streams, banana plantations, plains and the occasional town trek with the ever present friendly village folk of the island.Lunch at bungalow.
Dinner and cultural show at a Thissamaharama bungalow.
Night at hotel/tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 5 (Riding day)
After breakfast, mount and ride from Thissamaharama to the most popular national wildlife reserve in the island, the Yala National Wild Life Sanctuary. The ride will consist of trekking through bush jungle, alongside lakes (wewa), across paddy fields, plantations and villages to arrive in time for lunch at the Yala Hotel.After lunch and rest at the Yala Hotel.
Dinner and night
35km – 40km distance covered in 4-6 hours riding
Day 6 (Rest day)
After an early breakfast, visit the Game Sanctuary, followed by the Kataragama temple, a popular place of worship for Hindus and Buddhist worldwide.
Lunch, Dinner and Night at hotel /tent.
Day 7 (Riding day)
After an early breakfast, Travel to Ella to arrive at 9am to mount and ride in the popular mountains of Ella. The ride will consist of villages filled with friendly villagers, soothing green paddy fields and cool blue skies. Splash across the streamlets and trot through jungle trails in seeing another untouched area of the island.Picnic lunch will be alongside a lake, under the shade of tents, where lunch can be had whilst watching the horses bathe after their trek.
The evening ride will include a similar scene of trekking over untamed lands and small villages to arrive at the Ella Adventure Park before night fall. A hike of 2km is required to arrive at the Jungle Camp.
Dinner and night at the Ella Jungle Camp.
25km- 30km distance covered in 4-6 hours riding
Day 8 Rest Day
After breakfast engage in the activities available at one of the only eco-friendly hotels in Sri Lanka . Activities range from abseiling, Rock climbing, bathing from the fresh water stream running through the hotel or even in the private waterfall available to each cabin. Or else, riders are invited to relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of nature that is evident in the cup shaped valley housing the jungle camp.After a traditional Sri Lankan lunch and rest depart to Nuwara Eliya at 3pm .
Day 9 (Riding day)
After breakfast mount and ride through tea plantations and over the hills before stopping for a lunch.Dinner and night at hotel in Nuwara Eliya
The days ride will have approximately 4-5 hours of riding – 25km.
Day 10 – Riding Day
After breakfast mount and ride through tea plantations and over the hills before stopping for a lunch.Dinner and night at hotel in Nuwara Eliya
The days ride will have approximately 4-5 hours of riding – 25km.
Day 11 – Rest day
After breakfast, travel to the most beautiful city in the island Kandy (Nuwara) – the last stand of the Sri Lankan kings. Visit the world famous Dalada Maligawa – the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and sightsee the quaint town of the hills.
Dinner and Night at hotel
Day 12
After breakfast travel to Colombo , en route lunch and visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Drop off at airport or hotel.END OF TOUR
Day 1 – Rest day
Arrive in Sri Lanka & rest. Colombo city tourDay 2 – Rest day
Sightseeing
Travel to in Thissamaharama
Night in hotel/tent in Thissamaharama
Day 3 (Riding day)
After breakfast, Mount and Ride through one of the most prominent ancient capitals of the island – Thissamaharama. The ride will cover paddy fields, lakes, streams, banana plantations, plains and the occasional town trek with the ever present friendly village folk of the island.
Dinner and cultural show at a Thissamaharama bungalow.Night at tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 4 (Riding day)
After breakfast, mount and ride from Thissamaharama to the most popular national wildlife reserve in the island, the Yala National Wild Life Sanctuary.The ride will consist of trekking through bush jungle, alongside lakes (wewa), across paddy fields, plantations and villages to arrive in time for lunch at the Yala Hotel.
After lunch and rest at the Yala Hotel/tent.
Dinner and night at the hotel/tent.
35km – 40km distance covered in 4-6 hours ridingDay 5 (Rest day)
After an early breakfast, visit the Game Sanctuary, followed by the Kataragama temple, a popular place of worship for Hindus and Buddhist worldwide.
Lunch, Dinner and Night at hotelDay 6 (Riding day)
After an early breakfast, travel to Ella to arrive at 9am to mount and ride in the popular mountains of Ella. The ride will consist of villages filled with friendly villagers, soothing green paddy fields and cool blue skies. Splash across the streamlets and trot through jungle trails in seeing another untouched area of the island.Picnic lunch will be alongside a lake, under the shade of tents, where lunch can be had whilst watching the horses bathe after their trek.
The evening ride will include a similar scene of trekking over untamed lands and small villages to arrive at the Ella Adventure Park before night fall. A hike of 2km is required to arrive at the Jungle Camp.
Dinner and night at the Ella Jungle Camp.
25km- 30km distance covered in 4-6 hours riding
Day 7 Rest Day
After breakfast engage in the activities available at one of the only eco-friendly hotels in Sri Lanka . Activities range from abseiling, Rock climbing, bathing from the fresh water stream running through the hotel or even in the private waterfall available to each cabin. Or else, riders are invited to relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of nature that is evident in the cup shaped valley housing the jungle camp.After a traditional Sri Lankan lunch and rest depart to beach hotel / airport.
END OF TOUR
Three day rides – Hill Country
Day 1(Rest day )
Arrive in Sri Lanka
Day 2 – Rest day
After breakfast, travel to the most beautiful city in the island Kandy (Nuwara) – the last stand of the Sri Lankan kings. Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage en route. Visit the world famous Dalada Maligawa – the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and sightsee the quaint town of the hills.
Dinner and Night at hotel
Day 3 (Riding day)
After breakfast, mount and ride through the Hantana route. Over the hills, through sweeping grassy plains, cultivation areas, mountainous terrain and steep cliff areas.
Lunch & rest
Dinner and night at hotel.
25km- 30km distance covered in 3-5 hours riding
Day 4 (Riding day)
After breakfast mount and ride through tea plantations and over the hills before stopping for lunch.The days ride will have approximately 4-5 hours of riding – 25km.
Dinner and night at hotel in Nuwara EliyaDay 5 (Riding day)
After an early breakfast, Travel to Ella to arrive at 9am to mount and ride in the popular mountains of Ella. The ride will consist of villages filled with friendly villagers, soothing green paddy fields and cool blue skies. Splash across the streamlets and trot through jungle trails in seeing another untouched area of the island.Picnic lunch will be alongside a lake, under the shade of tents, where lunch can be had whilst watching the horses bathe after their trek.
The evening ride will include a similar scene of trekking over untamed lands and small villages to arrive at the Ella Adventure Park before night fall. A hike of 2km is required to arrive at the Jungle Camp.
Dinner and night at the Ella Jungle Camp.
25km- 30km distance covered in 4-6 hours riding
Day 6 Rest Day
After breakfast engage in the activities available at one of the only eco-friendly hotels in Sri Lanka . Activities range from abseiling, Rock climbing, bathing from the fresh water stream running through the hotel or even in the private waterfall available to each cabin. Or else, riders are invited to relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere of nature that is evident in the cup shaped valley housing the jungle camp.After a traditional Sri Lankan lunch and rest depart to beach hotel.
END OF TOUR
Threee day rides - Dambulla - Kandy
Day 1 (Rest day)
Arrive in Colombo , Sri Lanka and rest at hotel
Day 2 rest day
Sightsee Colombo and travel to Kandalama(3 hours).
Day 3 (Riding day)After breakfast, mount and ride from Kandalama to Elephant Corridor through paddy fields, bush jungle and orchards.
Lunch at hotel
Evening dinner and rest at hotel.
The day will consist of 4 hours riding over a space of 25km – 30km.
Day 4 (Riding day)
Morning, mount and ride in the Elephant Corridor area over plains, paddy fields, villages and ancient temples towards the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.Lunch and rest. Dinner & night at hotel.
The day will have approximately 4 hours, approximately 30km. Night at
Hotel.
Day 5 (Rest day)
After breakfast, travel to the most beautiful city in the island Kandy (Nuwara) – the last stand of the Sri Lankan kings. Visit the world famous Dalada Maligawa – the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and sight see the quaint town of the hills.Dinner and Night at hotel
Day 6 (Riding day)After breakfast, mount and ride through the Hantana route. Over the hills, through sweeping grassy plains, cultivation areas, mountainous terrain, steep cliff areas, to rest.
Lunch, dinner and night at hotel.
25km- 30km distance covered in 3-5 hours riding
Day 7 rest day
After breakfast, return to Colombo / Beach hotel, stopping by to see the Pinnawela Elephant orphanage en route.
END OF TOUR
Three day rides – Thissamaharama
Day 1 – Rest day
Arrive in Sri Lanka & rest.Day 2 – Rest day
Sightseeing
Travel to in Thissamaharama
Night in hotel/tent in Thissamaharama
Day 3 (Riding day)
After breakfast, Mount and Ride through one of the most prominent ancient capitals of the island – Thissamaharama. The ride will cover paddy fields, lakes, streams, banana plantations, plains and the occasional town trek with the ever present friendly village folk of the island.Lunch & rest
Dinner and cultural show at a Thissamaharama bungalow.
Night at tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 4 (Riding day)
After breakfast, the ride will wind through the bush jungle and villages towards Kataragama – a popoular place of worship of Hindus and Buddhists worldwide. The ride will cover paddy fields, lakes, streams, banana plantations, plains and the occasional town trek with the ever present friendly village folk of the island.
Lunch & Rest
Dinner and Night at tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 5 (Rest day)
After an early breakfast, visit the Game Sanctuary, followed by the Kataragama temple, a popular place of worship for Hindus and Buddhist worldwide.
Lunch, Dinner and Night at tent.
Day 6 (Riding day)
After breakfast, mount and ride from Thissamaharama to the most popular national wildlife reserve in the island, the Yala National Wild Life Sanctuary. The ride will consist of trekking through bush jungle, alongside lakes (wewa), across paddy fields, plantations and villages to arrive in time for lunch at the Yala Hotel.
Lunch and rest at the Yala Hotel
Dinner and night at the hotel/tent.
The day will consist of 35-40km with 4-6 hours of riding.
Day 7 (Rest day)
After breakfast travel to Colombo / beach hotel/ airport, pausing enroute to see the turtle hatchery.
END OF TOUR
