Horseback Riding Tour in a Natural Park + Wine Tasting in Penedès - Barcelona, Spain

Tasting
Cava, Wine, Local Food
Activity
Meet The Maker, Tour, Horseback riding
Included
Meal, Pick up, Tour guide
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan
Theme
Adventure, Outdoor, Family-friendly
Minimum Drinking Age
18
$
166
34
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$
344
15
/ Person
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Activity Overview
Trips start in Barcelona at 8 AM (weekends) and 9 AM (weekdays) in a 4wheel drive vehicle with full air conditioning and go straight to a Natural Park near to Barcelona, where you will find the equestrian center.

After aiding us to prepare the horses to ride in the horse field (for around 30 minutes), your knowledgeable guide will offer you some tips and a procedural elucidation.

Afterward, enjoy a picturesque, gentle, guided trip on horseback through different trails in the woods of the Natural Park. This ranch is bordered by a massive extension of mountains and woods.

After the one and half hour escapade in the forest, you will get the chance to learn how to care for the horses after the vigorous walk. The morning ends with a nourishing bite in the ranch. Be prepared to enjoy a Spanish and Catalan lunch, while sharing stories of your memorable horseback riding event.

Furthermore, you will get time to see the exceptional views of Barcelona and horse riding place before going to the wine yards.

The day goes on with an appointment of a family-owned winery, where you will learn about the remarkable underground cellars while the proprietor of the winery clarifies you how the famed wine and cava (area champagne) are formed, from the first pressing of grapes to fermentation in cellars.

After visiting the cellars and vineyards take part in a cava and wine-tasting session, enjoying the beautiful notes of the local wine and champagne. This will permit you to see precisely why cavas and wines and have acquired such global recognition. The tasting allows you to taste locally grown products.

The return to Barcelona at approximately 18:30.

Attires and what to carry:
  • Suitable clothing
  • A valid passport
  • Carry sun protection for summer season
  • Raincoat for rain and a jacket for the winter season. Temperatures at Natural Park are lower than in Barcelona.
Participants:
  • Activity appropriate for all riders from novices to skilled
  • Drinking age is 18 years and above. Minors will have the unique grape juices
  • Kids must have at least eight years to ride a horse. Kids under 12 years not skilled in horseback riding need adults’ supervision. 85 kg is the maximum heaviness for horse riding.
  • Pregnant women to be excluded from horse riding tours
  • Inform us about riding ability or disability in the ‘special needs’ box at booking time.
  • Notify us specific dietary needs or allergies during booking
Punctuality:
  • Punctuality is necessary during horse riding
  • Our guide will wait for a maximum of 15 minutes if you are late.
  • Lest you cannot attend your tour, let us know to reorganize
Booking:
  • Enter your age, weight and prior horse riding knowledge during booking for appropriate reservations.
  • Authentication will be made during booking.
 
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Practical information
Days of operation:
Weekdays: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (starting time at 9AM)
Weekends: Sunday (starting time at 8AM)
If you prefer, we can pick you up at your hotel 30 minutes before departure and with an additional cost of 15€/group

In case of really bad weather conditions and we do not depart from Barcelona, we will refund 100% of the cost of the tour. If the group decides to go to the equestrian center but we finally cannot ride, we will refund 40% of the cost of the tour
 
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Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4wheel drive car
  • Horse-riding helmet and horse equipment
  • 30 minutes ride in the horse arena and 1,5h ride into the woods
  • Light catalan lunch
  • Visit of a locally winery
  • Wine and cava casting accompanied with some local products (Catalan fuet, delicious cheese and extra virgin olive oil)
  • Souvenir pictures with your horse and during the visit to the winery
  • A professional native guide provides the guided tour in Catalan, Spanish or English
  • Local taxes included
Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up/Drop off (We can provide this service for just 15€/group)
Group-size:
2 - 8 people
Rates
Per
Price
Pricing Info
Person
$
189
28
Open Group
Person
$
344
15
1 person private tour
Person
$
189
28
2-6 persons private tour
Person
$
166
34
+6 persons private tour
Timing
Dates
Start Time
Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday9:00 AM
Weekly on Sunday8:00 AM
Duration
10 H
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Cancellation Policy
Standard
  • Cancellations made 2 days before will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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We had six people on our tour and we were in a comfortable mini van. Our tour guide Barbara had an incredible wealth of knowledge on the history of the winery and the horses that we rode. She was a great guide and really made this tour the highlight of our time in Spain.We drank good wines, ate wonderful tapas, and had guides that were knowledgable, caring, and added a whole other level of fun and ... more laughter.About the ride on the morning, I have to say that was execellent, the horse are really well trained and look healthy. The ride was enjoyable and the winery wonderful. Nice tour
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What a great, fun and different day! I highly recommend this tour as we could of not have enjoyed it more. The guide went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and went above and beyond pointing our important sights during our drive to the horse stables. When we got to meet the horses, we were surprised to see how well taken care. They made us engage with them, brushing them and teaching us ... more of how to properly handle a horse and I loved it! After a great riding training, we enjoyed our ride through trails inside the woods and amazing views of the mountains and all Barcelona. We had some typical tasty Spanish food and headed to a typical family owned vineyard. I thought Id be husttle, but truth is we were never rushed and the ride there was smooth and very comforting. The wine was delicious and the people of the winery just as friendly as everyone else during the day. We really felt extremely taken care of and were so grateful for everyone being so nice, explanatory and patient with us answering any question, helping us with everything, sharing all their knowledge of the culture, our surroundings, the horses, the food and whatnot.We could of not have asked for a better experience and a better care! This is an experience well cherish for many years to come! Thank you!
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Duration:
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