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• Farm Ride

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.”

“An unforgettable experience in a fascinating country. A perfect combination of breathtaking horse riding together with plenty of time to relax and explore the sights. Fantastic country, weather, scenery, horses, riding, accommodation, facilities and food! Very very enjoyable!”

“Robby and I had the MOST fantastic time in Cyprus! The riding with Marissa (she is an absolute gem) and her young Swiss guide was just perfect. We had entirely suitable horses with good comfortable tack. We loved it and the whole adventure turned out to be a great contrast to what we were doing in Egypt. The accommodation was also absolutely perfect, we loved the village atmosphere, and the scenery and architecture were both quite charming. Everything worked, our hire car was there for us and it was entirely adequate. The hotel staff were also very very good, always helpful and always cheerful. Kind regards to you and Sue, congratulations and many thanks for arranging such a great holiday. ”

In the News

“Easyjet have some great deals on flights to Larnaca from Gatwick over the winter period so go get some riding in the sunshine”

Horses

Type of horses:

Arab, Thoroughbred & Appaloosa.

Nature of horses:

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:
Partly Cloudy, 21 C

Forecast:
Thu - Clear. High: 25 Low: 16
Fri - Sunny. High: 26 Low: 16

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Pricing

2012 prices per person, based on 7 nights of half board accommodation:

One rider (double occupancy): £570
One rider (single occupancy): £742
One non-rider (double occupancy): £329
One non-rider (single occupancy): £370
Third person rider on extra bed: £427
Third person non rider on extra bed: £186

Children (non-riders, on sofa beds):
2 - 11 years: £64
12 - 16 years: £129

Flights and travel insurance not included.

Car Rental:

April-October from £223 per week, depending on car size
November-March from £151 per week, depending on car size

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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 perfect climate is here with more than 300 days a year of sunshine and an average temperature of 24°C.

Cyprus is a paradise for botanists with more than 1920 wild flowers out of which 140 are endemic. Considering that the total number of wild flowers in Europe are no more than 2900, the island of Cyprus is second to none for its flora. It is also a main route for migrating birds with more than 300 species migrating in Autumn and Spring. You may spot the rare and protected eagle, the griffon vulture, the colourful hoopoe, the nightingale and the Cyprus mouflon from the back of a horse. For riders and hikers there are hundreds of kilometres of trails in the purest Mediterranean air. Discover picturesque landscapes, green forests with endemic plant species, historical bridges, Byzantine churches, traditional villages and local cuisine.

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.

Your beautiful traditional accommodation is a short distance from the stables. The farm is located in a beautiful orange valley surrounded by gentle hills. In these lovely surroundings based holidays are offered 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.

Kind and well schooled horses will ensure you have a relaxed and carefree horse riding experience exploring the beautiful countryside. Tuition is offered to children so you can leave them in safe hands whilst you enjoy relaxing trails. Many other activities are available for non riders.

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Food & Accommodation

Your accommodation is in one or two bedroom apartments with self catering facilities for guests to make lunch on this half board package. The apartments have air conditioning and 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 a 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. Each apartment is comfortably furnished and contains Cypriot antiques and most have four poster beds.

The apartments are well equipped with air conditioning, 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, although English food is available. Breakfast & dinner are 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

Other activities include bike riding (guide optional), hiking (guide optional), olive picking (in season), olive pressing (in season), orange picking (in season) and halloumi cheese making. There are several fun activities available including a day trip with local fishermen, Greek cookery classes, wine tasting, a swimming pool and a visit to the beach. The nearest beach is less than ten minutes drive away.

Cyprus is a paradise for botanists and birdwatchers. Winemaking is considered a tradition and there are many wine routes for non riders to explore.

Holidaying on an island which has been coveted, won and lost by countless civilisations over the centuries means that there are many interesting cultural centres, museums and art galleries full of historical treasures. The nine Byzantine churches in the Troodos mountains are included in the official UNESCO list of the world heritage.

Car Rental is necessary if you wish to take advantage of all the activities and explore the 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: Tuition is available for children only

Included: Accommodation, 2 hours riding a day, half board (breakfast and dinner), transfers to and from Larnaca airport and English speaking riding guide/instructor.

Not included: Flights. Car hire is 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:

Monarch, Fly Thomas cook, Easyjet, British airways, Cyprus Airways and Larnaca Continental.

Transfers to/from Larnaca airport are included but car hire is a great option for those wishing to explore the area. The car will be dropped off to you at the resort so there is no need to worry at the airport,

There will be a daily transfer cost for those needing transfer to the stables.

Airport: Larnaca (LCA)

Farm Ride

The beautiful landscape surrounding the farm offers plenty of trail options and is set in a valley of orange groves and rolling hills. Here if you are 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. The serenity and peace of the area reflects on the 14 horses because they all have lovely characters and enjoy their big paddocks with open stables. The farm was established more than 20 years ago by Marisa, who is Swiss. Together with her husband and three children she lives next door to the horses. In 1999 she started the trekking with 10 horses and since that time has taken guests from all over the world riding out on surefooted well trained horses and exploring the beautiful Cypriot landscape. The horses mostly ride with Western saddles but there are some English saddles which are available on request and which the horses are comfortable with. This is a horse riding holiday for intermediate or experienced riders as well as families, offering tuition programmes for children and trail programmes for the experienced adult rider so that parents can go out riding whilst the children stay at the farm for tuition. Flexible riding is available daily and can be tailored to suit your individual needs. 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. During the winter time, there is the option of two full day rides, these day rides are for experienced riders only and are at an additional cost.  There are many different daily trails, one of them takes you over the gentle hills and through a remote valley to Choirokoitia where you will have a traditional picnic at Panagiatou Kampou, a church from the 12th century. Of course the horses will be served a picnic, too. The Beach Trail certainly is a highlight! You pass next to the villages of Asgatha and Pentakomo and apart from the odd shepherd with his goats you don’t see much civilisation. There is a sea view almost all the way and after a small snack you get to the beach and ride along the rocky coastline with its stunning white colour and finally reach Governor’s Beach where you will have a traditional lunch at a small family hotel.
Minimum group size:	2
Maximum group size:	10
Ability description:	Strong intermediate to advanced riders only. Tuition is available for children.
Type of ride:	Based
Total riding time:	2 hours of riding out per day
Departure dates:	Any time
Pricing:	See Pricing

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