GLOBETROTTING IS A TRAVEL AGENCY DEVOTED TO HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS AND UNIQUE CULTURAL HORSE EXPERIENCES THE WORLD OVER. WE HAVE PERSONALLY TESTED EVERY RIDE WE OFFER, ENABLING US TO MATCH RIDES WITH RIDERS’ ABILITIES AND BUDGETS. YOU WON’T FIND THE SAME RIDING HOLIDAY AT A LOWER PRICE THROUGH ANOTHER AGENCY OR DIRECT WITH THE SUPPLIER: THIS WE SWEAR. BUT IF YOU DO, WE WILL REFUND THE DIFFERENCE – HOW IS THAT FOR PEACE OF MIND?
ONE IN TWO CLIENTS ARE SOLO TRAVELLERS.
ONE IN FOUR GLOBETROTTERS WILL BOOK A REBOUND RIDE WITHIN 12 MONTHS.
99% OF GLOBETROTTERS WOULD BOOK WITH GLOBETROTTING AGAIN.
FEATURED HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS
Botswana
Okavango Delta
Riding in the Okavango Delta may be considered the Holy Grail of horse riding safaris around the world.
VIEW FULL DETAILS5, 7 & 10 night safaris available all year round, seasonal rates apply.
France
The Champagne Ride
The region of Champagne sparkles as brightly as its famous wine, and with countless hillside vineyards, cute-as-a-button villages and magnificent old growth forests, there is NO better way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage listed area than on horseback.
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Jul 1, 2023 | Available | From: €2,150 EUR ?Tour costs €2,150 EUR which is approximately $3,283 AUD | |
Jul 9, 2023 | Available | From: €2,150 EUR ?Tour costs €2,150 EUR which is approximately $3,283 AUD | |
Jul 22, 2023 | Available | From: €2,150 EUR ?Tour costs €2,150 EUR which is approximately $3,283 AUD | |
Jul 30, 2023 | Available | From: €2,150 EUR ?Tour costs €2,150 EUR which is approximately $3,283 AUD |
Morocco
The Sahara Ride
Forget the caravans of camels (they tend to spit, don’t they?), it will be while conquering the world’s largest desert – the Sahara – astride a finely balanced Barb mare that you’ll become spellbound by this colourful kingdom.
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Oct 23, 2022 | 10 spots left | From: €1,100 EUR ?Tour costs €1,100 EUR which is approximately $1,680 AUD | |
Oct 31, 2022 | 9 spots left | From: €1,100 EUR ?Tour costs €1,100 EUR which is approximately $1,680 AUD |
Scotland
The Thirlestane Castle Ride
This week-long itinerary is THE perfect combination of quality time in the saddle and quintessential Scottish experiences. The pipes are calling, and the Scottish Borders await!
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Thirlestane Castle Hunt Ride November 24 to 30, 2022 Includes 2x days hunting with local hunt clubs. **Strong intermediate to advanced riders only. |
6 spots left | From: £3,300 GBP ?Tour costs £3,300 GBP which is approximately $5,857 AUD |
READY TO RIDE BUT NOT SURE WHERE?
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TAKE QUIZLAST MINUTE RIDES
Canada
British Columbia
Canada and cowboys go together like maple syrup and bacon and grizzly bears and wild salmon. It’s easy to fall in love with this happy-go-lucky country and to explore it from the back of a horse is the icing on the cake.
VIEW FULL DETAILSAll lodge rides are from Sunday to Sunday, starting June 19, 2022 and ending October 16, 2022.
*Bear viewing season is from late August to early October.
Portugal
Alentejo Coast
Discover the Alentejo region’s expansive coastline, saltwater lagoons and rolling hills on this week-long ride through rural Portugal.
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Sep 11, 2022 | Limited | From: €1,590 EUR ?Tour costs €1,590 EUR which is approximately $2,428 AUD | |
Mar 19, 2023 | Available | From: €1,640 EUR ?Tour costs €1,640 EUR which is approximately $2,505 AUD | |
Mar 26, 2023 | Available | From: €1,640 EUR ?Tour costs €1,640 EUR which is approximately $2,505 AUD | |
Apr 9, 2023 | Available | From: €1,640 EUR ?Tour costs €1,640 EUR which is approximately $2,505 AUD |
Scotland
The Scottish Borders Ride
{CUE} Bagpipe fanfare. Hey Outlander tragics: listen UP! Globetrotting is pleased to present The Scottish Borders Ride, designed exclusively for Globetrotters. You won’t find this ride anywhere else in the WORLD.
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Jul 18, 2022 | Only 1 spot left! | From: £2,600 GBP ?Tour costs £2,600 GBP which is approximately $4,614 AUD | |
Jul 24, 2022 | Only 1 spot left! | From: £2,600 GBP ?Tour costs £2,600 GBP which is approximately $4,614 AUD | |
May 4, 2023 | 10 spots left | From: £3,050 GBP ?Tour costs £3,050 GBP which is approximately $5,413 AUD | |
May 11, 2023 | 9 spots left | From: £3,050 GBP ?Tour costs £3,050 GBP which is approximately $5,413 AUD |
Spain
Dressage Ride
Learn to dance to the majestic rhythm of the Andalusian horse on one of these dressage-based itineraries in Spain!
VIEW FULL DETAILSThere are four different itineraries to choose from, depending on your dressage desires and the depth to which you wish to immerse yourself in the High School movements.
STORIES FROM THE SADDLE
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Horse Breed: Paso Fino
Name of breed: Paso Fino Country of origin: Puerto Rico, Colombia and other Latin American countries. Breed origin: The ...
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Feedback on the Scottish Borders Ride
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Horses For Hope – Therapy Goes Both Ways
Equine-assisted therapy that helps the horses as much as the humans. Now THAT is a stroke of genius! And ...
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Low & Slow Travel on Horseback: Africa
Horse riding holidays foster a deep respect for the incredible landscapes, animals and people that we are fortunate to ...
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Feedback on the Shell, Wyoming Ride
Have you ever wanted to run away to the Wild West and get a taste of ranch life? Sharon ...
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Feedback on British Columbia, Canada
Kyrsten Olson was one of the first globetrotters to experience our horse riding holiday in British Columbia, Canada post-covid ...
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Horse Breed – Belgian Draft Horse
Name of breed: Belgian Draft Horse, also called the Belgian Heavy Horse or simply the Belgian. Country of origin: ...
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A Very Bavarian Easter: the Saint George Ride
Processions on horseback are traditional in many rural regions of Bavaria, Germany. Perhaps one of the most well known ...
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Puissance – Horse High-Jump Competition
Named after the French word for ‘power’, puissance is a high-jump competition within the sport of show jumping that ...
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Globetrotting Guest Horse: Abraço
If you’ve nabbed a spot on one of our horse riding holidays in Portugal – Costa Azul, Alentejo Coast ...
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Meet Our Guide: Miguel
Miguel Mendes guides our three riding holidays in Portugal: Costa Azul, Alentejo Coast and Kingdom of the Lusitano. Pretty ...
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Pato – The National Sport of Argentina
Juego del pato, more commonly referred to Pato, is the national sport of Argentina and is a game played ...
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Horse Breed: Spanish Mustang
Name of breed: Spanish Mustang, officially known as the Colonial Spanish Horse. Country of origin: United States Breed origin: ...
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Pumpkin, Seabiscuit’s Best Friend
Most of us know the story of Seabiscuit, the underdog who went on to become a legendary racehorse. No? ...
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Seabiscuit – a racing legend
One of the greatest Thoroughbred racing legends of all time, Seabiscuit had an inauspicious start to his racing career, ...
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