Price
2026
Conquistadors – Villuercas Geopark
6 Nights - €2,010 per person, sharing
Conquistadors – Extremadura Treasures
6 Nights - €1,860 per person, sharing
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Monastery Ride
6 Nights - €2,080 per person, sharing
Monfrague National Park Ride
6 Nights - €1,950 per person, sharing
South Transhumance Ride
7 Nights - €2,700 per person, sharing
Dates & Prices
SPAIN
Extremadura Trails - 7 Itineraries
Overview
Join Emilio Rodriguez as your local guide on a Spanish riding holiday of a lifetime through the stunning Extremadura region of central Spain, 3 hours’ drive west of Madrid. He’s an expert horseman originally from this area, who has ridden all over the world and uses sympathetic techniques to train his herd of beautiful Andalucian and Hispano-Arab horses. You’ll find them happy, confident and forward going mounts, that enjoy their work and are thoroughly adored by their owner. His partner Mamen brings up the rear and makes sure you are very well fed and watered throughout, her picnic tables are legendary and a welcome sight at the end of long morning riding.
There are a variety of different moving trail rides available in the Extremadura region which are nothing short of beautiful and you’ll enjoy a mix of pace, including lots of cantering. Lunchtimes are joyous, with tasty picnics offering fresh baked bread with local cheese and hams. In the late afternoons after crossing through rivers and riding through villages, you’ll arrive at your very comfortable, locally owned hotels and enjoy a typical Castilian dinner, accompanied by great Spanish wines.
Conquistadors – Villuercas Geopark – 6 nights
Conquistadors – Extremadura Treasures – 6 nights
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Monastery Ride – 6 nights
Monfrague National Park Ride – 6 nights
North Transhumance Ride – 8 nights
South Transhumance Ride – 8 nights
Extremadura Tresures New Year Ride – 6 nights
Emilio also runs the Gredos Trails that run the rest of the season in the high mountains - see the Gredos Castle & Mountain Trails for more info.
Location
Extremadura Region, Spain
Airport
Madrid, Spain
Duration
6-8 nights
When to go
January-June, November-December
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Weight
90 kg / 14 stone / 198 lbs
Group size
8 max
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses
Included
All riding, full board accommodation, aperitifs, wine and beer at mealtimes and transfers.
Extras
Single supplement on all rides - €220, except the South Transhumance Ride - €300
Excluded
Flights and tips.
Price guarantee
All our riding holidays hold a price guarantee. We believe in your piece of mind on price when you book with us and will refund the difference should you find the same riding holiday elsewhere at a lower price.
Exchange rate
Rates are subject to daily exchange rate fluctuations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions for full details.
Transfers
International flight to Barajas airport, Madrid. The transfer is included in the price, and you will be picked up no later than 3pm at the airport. On departure you will be dropped off at the airport midday.
Departure dates
2026
Conquistadors – Villuercas Geopark
5 - 11 April
Conquistadors – Extremadura Treasures
15 - 21 February
22 - 28 February
22 - 28 March
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Monastery Ride
19 - 25 April
10 - 16 May
Monfrague National Park Ride
1 - 7 March
15 - 21 March
3 - 9 May
South Transhumance Ride
10 - 18 June
7 - 15 November
28 November - 6 December
Riding & Itinerary
Conquistadors – Villuercas Geopark
A progressive ride in 5 days riding from the lovely town of Trujillo following East direction to the Villuercas Geopark (UNESCO), getting picturesque villages in the Villuercas Mountains as Berzocana and Cañamero, coming back to Trujillo through the gorgeous landscape of Dehesa, holm and cork oaks woods and pastures, the most emblematic landscape in Extremadura.
Conquistadors – Extremadura Treasures
A stationary ride 5 days riding with 2 days on a mini trail and visits to Mérida and Cáceres, World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The trail is based in the lovely town of Trujillo and during your stay you will enjoy 2 very interesting visits to the most important towns in Extremadura: CÁCERES and MÉRIDA, both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Mérida is a real spectacle, with its complex that includes the Roman theatre and amphitheatre built in 8 BC. Cáceres which medieval centre is a UNESCO world heritage site, delimited by Arab walls, cobbled medieval streets, fortified homes and Renaissance palaces.
Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Monastery Ride
This ride starts in Trujillo and finishes in Guadalupe town, world heritage site by UNESCO with the impressive Monastery of Guadalupe from 14th century.
Monfrague National Park Ride
Progressive ride in 5 days riding, from the lovely town of Trujillo following North direction to the Monfragüe National Park, the largest and best-preserved Mediterranean forest worldwide. The Monfragüe National Park is a wonderful place to visit for Mediterranean flora and ornithology. Located close to Trujillo, with the Tajo River running through it, the Monfragüe National Park is unique; it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2003.
North Transhumance Ride & South Transhumance Ride
The transhumance trail on horseback from Extremadura to Gredos Mountains in spring (North Transhumance ride) and from Gredos to Extremadura in autumn (South Transhumance ride) follows the Cañadas Reales, medieval cattle droves, north direction to Sierra de Gredos, crossing different regions and riding a long distance from the winter pastures in Extremadura to the summer pastures in Gredos Mountains and vice versa in the autumn.
Detailed day by day itineraries available on request.
Horses
Andalusians and Hispanic Arabs
Riding level
Intermediate to Advanced
Type of riding
Long days in the saddle, and we would advise a certain level of fitness to enjoy this holiday fully.
Tack
English saddles, with leather seat savers and mostly snaffle and rubber pelhams.
Weight limit
90 kg / 14 stone / 198 lbs
Group size
8 max
Accommodation & Meals
There’s a real mix of accommodation, some are rustic guest houses and others luxurious hotels. All of them offer really comfortable rooms with ensuite, a warm welcome and great Castilian food.
Accommodation
Hotels and guesthouses
Single Supplement
Possible to have a single room, a supplement applies
Meals
Inform us about food allergies and intolerances
Drinks
Aperitifs, wine and beer included at mealtimes
The Destination
Extremadura, a region in western Spain bordering Portugal, is known for its rich historical heritage and unspoiled natural landscapes. With its rolling hills, vast plains, and protected nature reserves, it is home to medieval towns, Roman ruins, and traditional Spanish culture.
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