“Thank you very much again for this unforgettable experience! Unique moments from the ride are still lingering in my head.”

“Thank you for everything Julio,  I  had a wonderful trip!“

“Thank you Julio, we got home safely and since then, not a day goes by without us talking about this magnificent horseback trek.  Continue offering this ride with the same professionalism and desire to promote this beautiful country.”

“Thank you Julio, we got home safely and since then, not a day goes by without us talking about this magnificent horseback trek.  Continue offering this ride with the same professionalism and desire to promote this beautiful country.”

“Loved the landscapes, riding along the coffee farms, cattle farms, etc.  Thanks again for the lovely horse riding experience in Colombia!”

“I expected the riding to be of lower quality and did not expect the scenery and nature to be so spectactular and change so dramatically every day.” 

“No suggestions, this ride was incredible and it was clear that Julio and his team had put a huge amount of time and effort into history, culture food, and wildlife! the best trip I have been on so far.“

“Colombia is magnificent. Everything was perfect. I had the best vacation of my life.”

“Colombia is one of my favourite contries, and Julio is my favourite guide. Thanks so much.  I had a great time.”.

This was the fourth time of Gary in Colombia riding with us and the second  time he does the Barichara Ride.

“The country is beyond beautiful and I felt we got to see the different parts from open countryside to villages and city. The leadership and organisation was excellent I felt safe and comfortabe . The horses were well trained and well looked after which was very important to me. The best riding holiday i have experienced – Thank you

“Amazing trip, very well organised, great cultural experience, the horses were fantastic, would highly recommend!”

“I really enjoyed the conversations I had with Julio – who speaks near perfect english –  it was nice to cover a wide range of topics, including topics other than horses/riding”

“The work you put into these rides is really amazing, there is a lot of back ground work, logistic’s and the element of ???? Thank you for inviting me on this tour.  Your horses beat out most of the other horses I have ridden.  The culture of horses is still evident in Colombia and Thank you for that!”

(Kay did also the Barichara ride in december 2018, the Casanare ride in december 2019, the Villa de Leyva ride in september 2021, this was her 4th ride with us!!)

“Thank you for the perfeKt organization.  It was a great time with you and we hope to see you again!”

“Your horses are fabulous, everything excellent.  The ride was magnificent. As discussed, maybe promote to the Endurance community worldwide.”

(Melanie did also the Barichara ride in august 2022)

“Challenged myself to the next level”

“This trail is NOT for weak riders. It requires endurance and generally good cardio fitness.”
“If you are a seasoned traveler who is not going to complain about every single thing you are used to in your first world country then this trail will open up your eyes and you will remember this experience forever.”

“The ride was an absolutely fabulous adventure! I can’t wait to come back and do another ! The only suggestion I would make, after reviewing my pictures, is to slow the pace slightly on the days we arrived at hotels before 5 pm. While it was nice to have several hours before 7 pm dinner to relax, I think i would have preferred a slightly slower pace to take more pictures and arrive at the hotel an hour or so later, instead of earlier. I do understand that it takes several hours for the guides to take care of the horses AFTER we’ve arrived so i’m sure this is a factor as well.”

“Thank you! Such a wonderful life changing experience. I am very grateful to you, the horses and Colombia ❤️”

“It really was one of the best organized and most diverse trips I have taken, with a lot of attention to detail and safety.  It was special to go where few people have gone in a long time”

(Dan did 4 more long private rides in different regions of Colombia right after ours)

“LO ENCONTRADO SUPERÓ LO INFORMADO CON ANTERIORIDAD DE FORMA MUY POSITIVA. LA INFORMACION GENERAL Y PARTICULAR SOBRE LOS CABALLOS, RUTAS, DESCANSOS, HORARIOS, COMIDA, ALOJAMIENTO, ETC, FUE PRECISA Y OPORTUNA.”

 “LA ORGANIZACIÓN GENERAL DE LA TRAVESIA FUE IMPECABLE. EL CUIDADO EN LOS DETALLES Y ATENCION TANTO A JINETES COMO A LOS CABALLOS ES EVIDENTE Y MUY AGRADABLE HACIENDO DE LA EXPERIENCIA ALGO INCOMPARABLE. REALMENTE ME SIENTO MUY COMPLACIDA Y CON SEGURIDAD SERAN LA PRIMERA OPCIÓN PARA FUTURAS TRAVESÍAS”

“He gozado muchísimo de nuestra cabalgata. Otra vez muchas gracias por tu hospitalidad y las conversaciones interesantes. Si tengo tiempo y la oportunidad, voy a volver a tomar parte en una de tus otras cabalgatas.”

“Challenge Was extreme!! Great nature. Having the musical people was Special – Such Exclusiveness. Got to see a different area of Colomiba what I was never exposed to. Yopal was HOT!.. I’ve never experienced such heat where you sweat, just being outdoors standing there. The Hato was a great experience also. The people were nice and the place huge. I’ve never seen an operation that big before in my life. The other farm houses where ate and slept were good, you see the country life and really appreciate the hard work they do. I came back from Colombia and reflexed back the such hardworking caring people.”

“Great tour- Keep me posted of other exploratory ride.”

(Kay did also the Barichara ride in 2018)

“I felt very well  prepared for the ride by the information provided before.”

 “The trip was amazing! I had the best time! The horses were incredible, the route we took was beautiful and the pace of the ride was perfect. Julio was a great host and all of our guides were fantastic! Thank you!”

“I’ve had great fun on the Barichara Ride.  There have been long days of riding, there has been plenty of sunshine and a bit of rain. I’ve seen beautiful towns, pretty architecture and bustling rural villages. We’ve ridden through coffee plantations and beside sugar cane fields, we’ve crossed rivers and climbed mountains. But what will stay with me is the hard-working, enthusiastic horses and the energy and friendliness of the people we’ve met along the way. This isn’t a luxury riding holiday where you are shielded from the reality of the country you are visiting; on this ride you get to see, smell, hear and experience the real Colombia along the way.”

“The anglo-arab horses were fit and willing, there were amazing ascents and desecents everyday- huge valleys and fantastic scenery. Julio, our guide was outstanding.”

“Horses were exceptional – In excellent physical condition, incredibly enduring, perfectly cared and trained.  A real pleasure.  Outstanding organisation with perfect timing.  A varied program.” 

“AMAZING! This was one of the best riding holidays we have been on! The whole trip was beyond expectations. Julio (tour leader) is extremely organised and the communication prior to the holiday starting was exceptional. The horses were very fit, responsive and well cared for, the accommodation was of a much higher standard than we were expecting and I would happily stay in any of the hotels again. The food was also very good, simple, well cooked food (especially if you like meat), along with lots of nice fruit and deserts. Breakfasts were always very nice. I was slightly apprehensive about visiting Columbia but all I can say is “WOW” its an amazing country, the scenery is breathtaking and the people wherever you go are friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this ride to anyone who would like a bit of adventure, whilst also having the comforts of good food, good beds and a relaxing atmosphere. The ride was faster than we were anticipating, which despite the tough climate and terrain the horses were easily able to manage. Due to the horses activity, and some sections that required technical riding I would recommend this as an advanced riding experience.”

“An amazing experience to visit such a wonderful country but then to explore with horses was a way of seeing into the heart of Columbian rural life.   A great chance to learn more and wonderful that Julio gave us such useful information about the areas,  Julio gave their history and chose some of the places to visit:

• Ceiba tree in Palmar
• The homes in the countryside
• Coffee farms
• The paper co-operative
• The community projects
• Eating in the square at Cabrera
• Hearing about the battle for independence
• Seeing the precious Saman trees.

I was insure about travelling in Columbia but knew I would be safe with a group.

I would be happy to speak to anyone thinking about your trip and help reduce any fears.”

“De lejos uno de los mejores viajes que he hecho!!  Pude hacer todo lo que más me gusta en la vida: montar a caballo, conocer nuevos lugares y quería hacerlo en mi país, conocer gente nueva y diferente, comer delicioso y tomar vino!! Todo en una sola semana con mucha comodidad, en unos caballos que considero muy bien tratados, cuidados y entrenados (you know I know), con jinetes de primera, un guía siempre atento, muy experto y simpático, un conductor amable, servicial y puntual y por último un líder esmerado, técnico, muy profesional con una experiencia y trayectoria evidente que cada día refina más!! 100/100 aclamado!!! Felicitaciones y por supuesto nos vemos en Casanare!!”

“Thank you Julio! The ride was perfect!  I didn’t really know what to expect to be honest, and after a mixed ride with another supplier in Colombia I was extremely impressed! “

“I echo Giselle’s thanks. I had the most amazing time and you looked after us so well. Will never forget!! Xx”

“Thanks again for everything it was a very amazing and adventurous week!”

“We had a great time and would ride again with Julio and his team with great pleasure.   We struggled to find any room for improvement!”

“All days very different and we enjoyed all of them in different ways. 2nd day was the most technically challenging which I like.

We really enjoyed the trip!”

“Sorry it’s difficult to full this in english….but this horse trip is th best i did in my life….my horses were perfect ,the guide too,the landscape too..thank you Julio but also wilson and rubiel!”

“Jullio, you are a wonderful guide and Wilson and Rubiel are great additions to the team. It’s so fun to find an organization that cares about their horses so much, and that the horses were in such good shape. Love the endurance type pace of the ride too. I will definitely be back.”

“The trip was excellent and Julio and team are very professional. Horses were the best I’ve ridden I think. One horse I rode twice had won a national endurance race -120 km- in 2016 and another came 4th. I would highly recommend it”

“Great horses, all three (Palmyra, Sahara, Erasmus).  Forward going, responsive, sensitive, just what I like.”

 “I found that the trip exceeded my expectations. Rafting and the ants meal were not mentioned in the programme. Good idea to set up a WhatsApp Group before the ride.  Keep it up! It was a fantastic tour!”

“My most challenging trail by now – will be hard to top that.  It was an overall perfect and highly satisfying experience! Thank you very much!!!”

“Exceptional riding holiday. Horses brilliant which is important and accommodation great. Would rather have spent more time in Barichara than Bogota at the end of the trail though! Definitely for fit, good riders though as I was struggling a little towards the end with sore knees. Otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it!”

“Thank you again for all of you help and wonderful company this week. We have throughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely recommend the ride to anyone that will listen to me!”

“Thought it would be a little bit faster trail, now it was mainly walking and ocasional trotting.  Julio and staff extremely helpful and attentive.  Only positive things to say.  Horses also lovely and easy to ride.  Food was very good but almost always the same.  Eating at local´s homes was very interesting though, keep that!” 

“I enjoyed the ride, and the company a lot.”

(Gary did also the Barichara ride in 2018)

“The horses were fantastic, they got along with each other and the matching up of the horses with the riders were fine.  Training of the horses exceptional.  The leather reigns where smooth to the touch and supple, I noticed this the first time.  Good care of the tack.  Guides were great attentive, you gave a recommendation for me to turn my foot in the surups inward and it worked.  Thank you, upbeat and positive attitude and willing to think ahead for plan B, such as when it rained.”

“What an excellent experience.  I will come back for exploratory rides or if you offer the Casanane route.  Also the swimming pools at stops were great to strech your muscules.” 

“Colombia´s previous reputation is not deserved now and is a very friendly and non touristy destination.  This ride is very well organised with a lot of variable terrains and extras included.”

“ Everything done was to make sure I had a good time.  Julio is more than a guide, he is an excellent host determinbed that you have a good holiday”