Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding will take you to secluded and interesting destinations. You can ride to one of several waterfalls to enjoy a picnic lunch and swimming. Or you can explore various dry caves or even canoe deep inside an underground river cave. A pre-ride orientation will give the rider important information concerning our particular trails and horses. We take care to match the rider (by obtaining height, weight, and riding ability) with the most suitable horse and tack. Rain gear, water bottles, camera bags, and gourmet picnic lunches are provided. During planning, we select interesting routes, passing through varied ecosystems while your guide describes traditional uses of plants. Included are visits to Maya ruins, and the exhilarating experience of riding through a pristine environment. It is important that riders wear riding boots, hiking boots, or tennis shoes (with socks), and long (preferably single-seamed) trousers or jodhpurs. All half day and full day rides include breaks for swimming, caving, and picnic lunches.
Waterfalls Ride: Full Day
After breakfast, you will receive an orientation to the ride, an introduction to your horse and be fitted to your saddle. This full day ride will take you to the Big Rock Waterfalls. A leisurely picnic lunch and swimming are on the agenda for the next couple of hours. Enjoy riding through vibrantly rich tropical forests. Some areas of the trail are better suited for walking, and others perfect for an exhilarating canter through the woods. Return via a different route.
River Cave Ride: Full day
You will ride to the underground river cave, passing through open farmlands and viewing primitive farming techniques of indigenous people, learning much about their culture. You will travel into a beautiful river valley lost in time, resplendent with huge mango, avocado, and citrus trees where you board small canoes and venture about a mile into the cave to view its exquisite beauty. A spotlight will be provided but you are invited to bring along your own headlights or flashlights.
Pacbitun: Half-Day Ride
Located very close to Mountain Equestrian Trails are the ruins of the ancient city centre of Pacbitun. At one time, the grounds of Mountain Equestrian Trails were a part of this city which also extended into the village of San Antonio about 5 miles away. This is a half-day ride or can be combined with exploration of a pottery-strewn underground Mayan ceremonial cavern for a full day horseback ride.
Mountain Pine Ridge Cave Ride: Full day
The destination today will be one of the spectacular caves found in this limestone karst region where fragments of ancient Maya pottery and even some intact vessels can be seen. Explore various rooms filled with glorious limestone formations then ride through varied habitats and ecosystems while your guide explains many different medicinal plants and traditional uses of the rainforest.
Vega Ride: Half or Full Day
Your ride today will take you to the captivating Vega, a secluded river valley. Explore the shady creek, which winds its way to a lovely hidden waterfall. Enjoy inspiring vistas of the sunken valley from the top of an unexcavated Mayan ruin. This is a superb bird watching location. Waiting for you upon your return to the Cantina after the Half day ride will be a delicious lunch. If you choose the Vega Full day ride, you will picnic by the side of the creek, then climb up the mountain to explore yet another dry cave. Along the way, keep your eyes and ears open in hopes of seeing the elusive Keel-billed Motmots that nest in this unique area.
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