Kathi F.

‘Just wow! A big shout out to our intrepid, patient, and fun, fun, fun guides – and the amazing support crew. These people made the ride really special, but the true heroes were the incredible horses! They confidently carried us up and down for 7 days without faltering. I rode Ranger, who was fabulous in every way—not only does he look like a supermodel, but he was steady, responsive, fast when we needed to be, and very sweet. The scenery somehow got more and more spectacular day after day. The food was some of the best I’ve ever eaten, mostly grown in the impressive garden at the lodge. The accommodation was all great and comfortable, and each location was different. Spending time on the Marae was special, and the welcoming ceremony saw us all get a bit emotional. There was so much to learn from our wonderful hosts – a real highlight for me.  I highly recommend taking the plunge on this ride – swim in the river when you get the opportunity, and do the rafting! This ride exceeded all my expectations, and I’d love to get back there again someday. If you’re on the fence, get off it and just go!’