Horse Riding Holidays and Adventures

Welcome to ‘Zara’s Planet’, where a world of horseback adventure awaits all intrepid explorers searching for a once-in-a-lifetime horse riding holiday with a difference. We offer a hand-picked selection of horse riding holidays around the world which combine beautiful locations, highly professional guides, warm hosts and fantastically trained and conditioned horses all geared towards offering you the horse riding holiday of your dreams. We have a great selection of horse riding holidays that can cater for all levels of rider, from complete beginners to experienced hands.

Zara’s Planet is a family run business and all of us come from a background of competitive riding while also having a penchant for exciting travel. We are delighted to be able to offer such unique and high-quality horse riding holidays for all of those who love horses and seeing the world from a new perspective.

Whether you have been riding all your life or have simply always wanted to take the reins in your hand without having had the opportunity then Zara’s Planet knows the perfect horse riding holiday so you can get the most out of your horse-bound adventure. We cater for all kinds of travellers, from honeymooners to families, groups of friends to single travellers and everything in between.

Where would you like to ride? We have crossed the globe to choose the partners that fit the Zara’s Planet philosophy so that wherever in the world you travel with us you are guaranteed a dedication to adventure and love of horses that match our own.

All our horse riding holidays dates and prices for 2023 are online and we are also taking bookings for 2024 so just ask us if your dates, prices or ride wish is not online – BOOK NOW for your dream horse riding holiday in 2023.

FEATURED HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS

AVAILABILITY

from£1,680 or €1,945

per person sharing 7 nights

Horse Riding Holidays Ireland – Galway Clare Burren Trail Ride

NIGHTS

Clare, the Burren and The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most spectacular scenerys. Everyone is in for a treat. Experience Level

AVAILABILITY

from£1,330 or €1,550

per person, 7 nights

Horse Riding Holidays Spain - Sierra Tejeda Mountain Finca

NIGHTS

Join us for this wonderful riding retreat that lies high up in the mountains, just an hour from Malaga in the peaceful setting of the Sierra Tejeda National Park. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Spain collection ... Experience Level

AVAILABILITY

Golden Circle Trail | Horse Riding Holidays Iceland

from£790 or €895

per person, from 3 nights plus

Horse Riding Holidays Iceland - Iceland's Full List of Trail Rides

NIGHTS

These are very special trail rides all over the unique island of Iceland. You will be looked after by locals who are keen to show off their beautiful farms riding their home bred Icelandic horses - you will experience nothing quite like it, riding on the edge of civilisation. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays Iceland collection... Experience Level

AVAILABILITY

Bitterroot Ranch | Horse Riding Holidays USA

from£2,325 or €2,710

per person, 7 nights

Horse Riding Holidays USA - Bitterroot Ranch, Wyoming

NIGHTS

Bitterroot Ranch provides a quality ranch holiday with serious horse riding in the states with wonderful scenery, hosts & horses. As part of our Horse Riding Holidays USA collection... Experience Level

~ HORSE RIDING HOLIDAYS TESTIMONIALS ~

Nancy & Corinna on Sierra Tejeda, Spain – April 2023

Los Olivillos is a fabulous place to relax and unwind all the while enjoying the fabulous horses and the hacks up, down and round the mountains. I have returned year after year since discovering this slice of Spanish heaven 8 yrs ago. Been there now more times than I can count. Run by the fabulous Continue Reading

Nancy & Corinna Sierra Tejeda 21/04/2023

Victoria Wickens on the Krka Trail, Croatia – June 2022

The Krka trail is a ride through beautiful scenery, with varied terrain, offering fast riding across open countryside. The accommodation is basic but comfortable, the food plentiful and tasty, and every host makes you feel so welcome. The horses are really well looked after, and so sure footed (even when cantering on rocky paths!), and Continue Reading

Victoria Wickens The Krka Trail, Croatia 21/04/2023

Alison Allan on the Coconut Trail, Brazil – November 2022

I have done a number of holidays with Zara's Planet and the Coconut Trail is my number one. The horses are amazing, they just keep going, so well schooled and willing and did I say FAST. The holiday itself is a fantastic balance of serious horse riding, amazing sightseeing, fantastic food and relaxing down time. Continue Reading

Alison Allan The Coconut Trail, Brazil 21/04/2023

The Kerbey’s on Sosian Lodge, Kenya – September 2022

We loved Sosian Lodge, accommodation was great. The horses really nice and were beautifully turned out every day - Meghan even rustled up some stock saddles for us to ride in. The food and wine were excellent and plenty of it. We had breakfast out in the bush a couple of times, and a couple Continue Reading

The Kerbey’s Sosian Lodge, Kenya 21/04/2023

Nanno on the Gaucho Trail, Argentina

Now that I am settling into my new normal , want to write and let you know how much I enjoyed yet another fabulous Zarasplanet adventure. It was wonderful to experience at the time and continues to bring joy through the memory of it and recounting of stories . All the women in our group were Continue Reading

Nanno Fitzsimons Ireland Gaucho Trail, Argentina 07/04/2023

Jack on Fairytale of Fayoum, Egypt

We are all back safe and sound after a great week overall. Everyone was really happy with the tour. Saber was an excellent host and looked after us very well all week. The horses, hotel and the itinerary were very good, thank you so much for your excellent service. We are already planning a trip with Continue Reading

Jack Ronan private group Ireland Fairytale of Fayoum, Egypt 07/04/2023

Regina on Monterasato, Italy

I just wanted to drop a little line to say a massive thank you for all your help with regards to our brilliant holiday that we’ve just come home from. I can’t recommend the place highly enough… The whole experience was second to none.. people, food, horses, accommodation… Loved the holiday so much and already Continue Reading

Regina Fahy Ireland Monterasato, Italy 07/04/2023

Ina on the Donana Adventure, Spain

The horses, the guides and whole ride was fantastic. It’s an exceptionally well run ride and the accommodation and food was stand out. One of the best parts was visiting El Rocío, felt like being in the wild west but in Europe…super cool….thank you yet again for your great service and recommendation….where to next?

Ina Ruthenberg, Germany Donana Adventure, Spain 07/04/2023

Claire on the Wadi Rum ride, Jordan

I loved Jordan. The weather was fab, the food was good, my horse was great, and the scenery is spectacular. I was really happy to be somewhere that I had zero phone or wifi for 6 days straight, I can 100% see why you reckoned it was the right choice, it definitely was. Thank you so Continue Reading

Claire Palmer, Northern Ireland 30/11/2022 Northern Ireland Wadi Rum ride, Jordan 07/04/2023

Vicky on the Coffee Trail, Colombia

The Colombian Coffee Trail was my first horse riding holiday and what a holiday it was! Riding well trained horses of the beaten track, over and around mountains surrounded by the most incredible scenery which allowed you to get a real feel of rural Colombia, the people and their way of life. The guides and Continue Reading

Vicky Campbell - UK Colombia, America 01/11/2019

FEATURED DESTINATIONS

FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS FOR UPCOMING SEASON

AFRICA - BOTSWANA

Wild & Beautiful

3-10

DAYS

AFRICA - BOTSWANAExciting safaris, good horses, superb country & fantastic guides - only fracture of adventure highlights you can expect from horse riding holidays in Botswana! See below example list of holidays & click 'Explore' to find them!

SUNNY ~30°C

From £315 per person, per night

Horse Riding Holidays Botswana Motswiri Photo21

Horse Riding Holidays Botswana Motswiri Photo17

Limpopo Safaris
Macatoo Safaris
Kalahari Camp
Okavango Safari
Motswiri Ride & Walk

EUROPE - SPAIN

Wonderful Riding

DAYS

EUROPE - SPAINIn Spain you can find a lot of options for your horse riding holiday. Including dressage training, polo games or wonderful beach rides! Below you can find example list of available holidays - click 'Explore' to find them!

OCCASIONAL RAIN ~15°C

From £128 per person, per night