Drapia Farm ride, Cyprus
Reviews
“This was a great first experience of horse riding and I would choose a Far and Ride holiday again as I would love, one day, to ride with the real cowboys.”
Horses
Type of horses:
Arab, Thoroughbred & Appaloosa,
Nature of horses:
Horses to suit all abilities. Kind temperament and sure footed
Height of horses:
14.2 - 16 hh
Weight limit:
85 kg
Tack type:
Western style is a speciality but English saddles are always available
Weather
Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 23 C
Forecast:
Sat - Clear. High: 32 Low: 24
Sun - Sunny. High: 32 Low: 24
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Pricing
This package is based on a half board basis and includes 2 hours flexible riding daily for six days.
One rider (double occupancy) £513
One rider (single occupancy) £667
One non-rider (double occupancy) £303
One non-rider (single occupancy) £419
Third person rider on extra bed £397
Third person non rider on extra bed £192
Summer time option: There is the option two full day rides, this will be an extra supplement of £107 per person
Discounts available for children.
Weekly horse riding packages includes:
• Accommodation with half board for seven nights
• Flexible Riding programme: 2 hours over 6 days
• Transfers from and to Larnaca airport
• English speaking riding guide/instructor
• Optional: 2 full day trails (only for experienced riders)
Car Rental
April-October from £171 per week, depending on car size
November-March from £137 per week, depending on car size
Availability/Booking Form
Ride Description
Nestled in the eastern Mediterranean Sea Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. This sun drenched island has been at the crossroads of world events for centuries, Roman, Byzantine, Greek and British influences have all had a bearing on life in Cyprus. The warm welcome here plus the unhurried pace of daily life makes Cyprus an instant favourite for everyone.
The island nation is a fascinating land of contrast. It has some of the most sophisticated cities in the region and yet a short distance away you can feel as if you have stepped back into a previous century as village life continues unspoilt by the hustle and bustle of modern life.
In these lovely surroundings we offer a based holiday suitable for all the family allowing riders and non riders to enjoy Cypriot culture and hospitality. For those wishing to discover this dream on horseback we can arrange a holiday specifically for you and your family. You can choose a two hour ride in the cooler hours of the day through the beautiful unspoilt countryside and discover all that Cyprus has to offer.
Alternatively you may wish to build on skills old and new with friendly and experienced tuition on well schooled horses who will be carefully chosen with your needs in mind.
See Programmes.
Food & Accommodation
Your accommodation is in one or two bedroom apartments with self catering facilities and air conditioning. The apartments have comfortable private bathrooms. The thick walls, small windows, stone and wooden staircases are typical of Cypriot traditional architecture. The restored apartments are elegantly furnished with antiques and local furnishings.
The accommodation is on either bed and breakfast or half board basis so you can choose to go to a taverna for lunch or picnic on the beach if you wish. There is an outside terrace for relaxing and a swimming pool with sun loungers.
Alternatively you may wish to choose a self catering villa option in strikingly attractive complexes of traditionaly restored houses. Each apartment is comfortably furnished and contains Cypriot antiques and most have four poster beds.
The houses are well equipped with air conditioning and central heating and modern kitchen facilities. There is also satellite TV, internet access and hairdryers.
All apartments have either a balcony or patio and some are also suitable for the disabled. Sun beds are set around an exclusively shared swimming pool next to the apartments.
Authentic traditional Cypriot cooking, English food available. Breakfast & dinner is included in the half board option but lunches are not leaving you free to explore the island and visit a local taverna or even enjoy a picnic on the beach.
You will savour authentic Cypriot food cooked with fresh local ingredients. Food lovers will delight in farm fresh halloumi cheese and delectable mezze - the local speciality appetisers which mix western ingredients with eastern zest. For those with more traditional tastes, English food is available.
Activities
Bike riding (guide optional), hiking (guide optional), olive picking (in season), olive pressing (in season). Orange picking (in season), Halloumi cheese making. The nearest beach is less than ten minutes drive away.
There are several activities that are fun including a day trip with local fishermen, Greek cookery classes, wine tasting, beach, swimming pool.
Car Rental is necessary to if you wish to take advantage of all the activities and explore this lovely island of Cyprus.
Further Details
Languages: Many people in Cyprus speak English and your guide will be fluent in English, German and French
Health requirements: No special vaccinations are required.
Age limit: None
Tuition: One hour per day intensive tuition
Included: Two hours flexible riding for six days. Half board accommodation. Transfers to and from Larnaca airport. Guide, Some optional activities.
Not included: Car Hire Rental recommended and can be arranged. There is a small charge for daily transfer to the stables.
Travel Information
Flights from the UK to Larnaca can be booked with the following airlines:
London Gatwick - First Choice , Cyprus Airways, Monarch & Fly Thomas cook
London Luton - Monarch & First Choice Airways
London Heathrow - British Airways, Cyprus Airways and Larnaca Continental
London Stansted - 1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways and Fly Globespan
Birmingham - First Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways & Fly Thomas Cook,Monarch (from March 2009)
Bristol - 1st Choice Airways
Cardiff - 1st Choice Airways
East Midlands - 1st Choice Airways
Glasgow - 1st Choice Airways & Fly Thomas Cook
Manchester - 1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways & Fly Globespan
Newcastle - 1st Choice Airways
Transfers to/from Larnaca airport are included but car hire is a great option for those wishing to explore the area. There will be a daily transfer cost for those needing transfer to the stables. Alternativley we can arrange car hire to be dropped off to you at the resort.
Airport: Larnaca (LCA)
Programme
Farm Ride
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The beautiful landscape surrounding the farm offers plenty of trail options and is set in a valley of orange groves and rolling hills. Here intermediate/experienced you can ride through varied terrain from flawless beaches to rocky coastlines, through olive groves and goat trails to green pastures and rolling hills. This is a horse riding holiday for riders of all experience, offering weekly tuition programmes for the beginner and novice rider and trail programmes for the experienced rider. Flexible riding is available daily and can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Intensive riding lessons by an English speaking instructor can be arranged. More experienced riders can enjoy a half or full day tour rambling through the peaceful landscape dominated by fields and hills. Your guide is fluent in English, German and French. There are several different trails to enjoy, the Village Ride, the Tochni Ride, the Choirokitia Ride,the Asgatha Ride and the River Bed Ride. These trails can be enjoyed by riders novice to intermediate. Beginners and children will learn to ride and improve their technique in this glorious setting. During the summer time, there is the option of two full day rides, these day rides are for experienced riders only, please see pricing for extra costs. |
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| Minimum group size: | 2 |
| Maximum group size: | 10 |
| Ability description: | Intermediate to advanced on the trail package. Beginners and novice riders can opt for the weekly tuition course. |
| Type of ride: | Based |
| Total riding time: | Flexible |
| Departure dates: | Any time |
| Pricing: | See Pricing |