The prices include a free transfer from & to Málaga/Granada airport at 16:30h from Málaga and 18:00h from Granada. Please take this into account when arranging your flights. In case you cannot use this free transfer, we will be pleased to arrange a transfer for you at the regular rate.

Breakfast and dinner will be eaten at your accommodations locations while lunch is often a picnic affair along the routes you are riding. Accommodations are at one and two star hotels as well as in the apartments at the new riding center in Capillerilla. On the Sierra Nevada -Cabo de Gata Route 2 nights are spent in tents.

Alpujarras Route – mostly sunny (between 15 and 25 degrees centigrade{ 59 to 77 Fahrenheit)}) with occasional rain showers. Waterproofs are always a good idea! Culo de Perro Route – it is hot during the day but weather in the high mountains can be changeable so waterproofs and fleeces are still recommended for occasional summer storms or cool nights. Sierra Nevada – Cabo de Gata Route – as on the Alpujarras Route, but getting warmer (up to 30 degrees centigrade{ 86 fahrenheit}) close to the desert and by the coast.

CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

BUBIÓN – TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo, with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till  we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez, and Guadalfeo valleys, and the  Mediterranean See. On clear days you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered  the highest village in Spain at an altitude of  1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride.

TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the  Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrival to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Four and a half hours riding

LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR.  From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

DAY 6. After breakfast, we say goodbye.

Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.

BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. Always along bridle paths, we start climbing and then descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez where we will have lunch. We will ride through an oak forest and descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **A four and a half hour ride.

LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 5. CÁDIAR - TORVIZCÓN. The ride today is along the Guadalfeo river and the Sierra Contraviesa to Cortijo Garín, up Torvizcón. Picnic in the river. Riding through the Rambla Barbacana where we will take the path that later on will lead us to Cortijo Garín after a climb of 600 m. Dinner and overnight in Hotel ***Cortijo Garín.. A five hour ride

CAPILERILLA - BUBIÓN A morning ride across the La Sangre ravine back to Bubión, where we arrive for lunch. Three hours on horseback. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

After breakfast, we say goodbye.

Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.

BUBIÓN - EL HORNILLO - BUBIÓN. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses.  We start our journey by climbing old bridal paths leading us to Sierra Nevada and enjoying the beautiful panorama of the Poqueira valley. In front of us the sierras Lújar, Contraviesa and Gádor. We continue to the Cortijo El Hornillo (2,200 mts.) for a picnic. After a rest, back to Bubión by a different path, across the Natural Park of the Sierra Nevada, declared Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. You will enjoy the changes in landscape: from the cold deserted tops to the Mediterranean flora in the lower part. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lujar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest, we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till  we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez and Guadalfeo valleys, and the Mediterranean See. On clear days, you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered  the highest village in Spain at an altitude of  1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride.

TREVÉLEZ - TREVÉLEZ. We will ride towards the snowy peaks of the National Park of the Sierra Nevada. We cross the ravines where the melt water flows and we reach the idyllic Siete Lagunas (3,200mts) where we will picnic at the foot of Mulhacén, which at 3,478 m in altitude is the highest peak of the peninsula. After a short rest, we descend back to Trevélez, where we will spend the night. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. Four and a half hours riding today.

LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time to jump in the swimming pool. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

.CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at  the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.

.BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. Always along bridle paths, we descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez. We will ride through an oak forest on paths that cut this track. Descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **.

TREVÉLEZ - CÁDIAR. After crossing the bridge over the Trevélez river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the sierras Contraviesa, Lújar and Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. Descent along a more gentle path to Juviles, where we will have lunch. Descend to Tímar along a narrow path through the gorge. Then we will take the bridle path to the beautiful hotel Alquería de Morayma (**), close to Cádiar. We have descended over 1,000 m in 5 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

.CÁDIAR - LAROLES. Riding first over the hills with stunning panoramic views of Sierra Nevada and the sierras of Contraviesa and Gádor, then we will ride along the dry riverbed to arrive to Ugíjar for a picnic. In the afternoon we will ride up to the beautiful villages of Mairena and Júbar, and from here to Laroles. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the Refugio de Nevada***.

LAROLES - BENECID. Descent to Picena then crossing the Bayarcal river, where we enter the Almería province. Picnic at Guarros. Leaving for Benecid passing by Laujar de Andarax, important wine-growing area. A five hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Marmita de Ahlam***.

BENECID – ALCORA. Across Sierra Gádor, riding on a track enjoying the open view of Sierra Nevada, in the other side of the Andarax river, we arrive at Cortijo Cacín for a picnic. After a short rest, we ride to the old “Venta de Alcora” and then to the Caseta de Cristal beneath the pine trees. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner outside and accommodation in rural houses.

ALCORA – ALBOLODUY - GRANADA. A four hour ride to the desert. Descend to the Andarax river and to Rágol. Riding to the mountain of Montenegro through the Rambla (dry river bed) of Guadix, with many opportunities for canters and where we start to discover the first desert landscape. Descend to the colourful dry riverbed of Alboloduy through a labyrinth of canyons similar to those seen in numerous spaghetti-western films. At the end of the Rambla de Los Yesos, we will arrive at Alboloduy, at the edge of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. . A four hour ride. After saying goodbye to the horses, the riders are taken to Fort Bravo, to have a beer at the saloon. After a half hour ride through the Texan frontier town, riders are taken to Granada at 2 hours drive from the desertDinner in a typical restaurant and accommodation in hotel Maciá Plaza**.

ALCORA – ALBOLODUY - GRANADA. A four hour ride to the desert. Descend to the Andarax river and to Rágol. Riding to the mountain of Montenegro through the Rambla (dry river bed) of Guadix, with many opportunities for canters and where we start to discover the first desert landscape. Descend to the colourful dry riverbed of Alboloduy through a labyrinth of canyons similar to those seen in numerous spaghetti-western films. At the end of the Rambla de Los Yesos, we will arrive at Alboloduy, at the edge of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. . A four hour ride. After saying goodbye to the horses, the riders are taken to Fort Bravo, to have a beer at the saloon. After a half hour ride through the Texan frontier town, riders are taken to Granada at 2 hours drive from the desertDinner in a typical restaurant and accommodation in hotel Maciá Plaza**.

OPTION: For those who want, they will have this day the opportunity to visit the Alhambra.