Spend New Year’s in the Saddle
New Year's Holiday Riding Vacations Around the World.
A few people have asked me where they can saddle up to ring in the New Year. There are many options all around the world. Here's a rundown of some of the top international riding vacations for the New Year's holiday.
France
New Year's in Provence Dec 26, 2011- Jan 1, 2012
Day and half day rides in the Luberon Regional Nature Park's forests, along vineyards, olive and fruit orchards. Exceptional dinners prepared by Chef Gaël and for New Years Eve, a memorable Provencal dinner and party.
Botswana
Christmas and New Years in Botswana Dec 27, 2011 to Jan 3, 2012
Enjoy sightings of animals such as elephant, leopard, hyena and cheetah, as well as a huge range of bird species, antelope and smaller game this holiday season in Botswana!
Jordan
Discover Wadi Rum with Petra & Dead Sea Dec 16-25 for Christmas and Dec 23-Jan 1 for New Year's.
Combine horseback riding in the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan with magical Petra and more on special equestrian vacations led one of few tour operators in Jordan that specializes in adventure travel.
Costa Rica
Ride & Rainforest Dec. 26, 2011 - Jan. 2, 2012
Combine horse riding in the Costa Rican rainforest with ocean kayaking, a zipline canopy tour, a crocodile safari boat tour and hanging bridges.
Learn more about international equestrian escapes and equestrian travel deals at EquitrekkingTravel.com and great ranches, cattle drives and riding vacations in the Equitrekking Vacation Guide.