Ride Sicily
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based on 8 reviews
Contact Ride Sicily
| Address : | Casa "Il Bosco", Contrada Bosco snc, 90015 Cefalù PA, Italy |
| Phone : | 📞 +99 |
| Postal code : | 90015 |
| Website : | http://www.ridesicily.eu/ |
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| City : | Cefalu' |
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Dario Cespa on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was born and raised in Sicily, but I’ve lived abroad most of my adult life. I actually went to school with Alex before he developed his passion for horses, so when I was on holiday “back home” with my girlfriend, who is an experienced rider, it was the perfect excuse to get in touch with my old friend. He organized a tailor made tour for the two of us, And although have only been maybe 3 or 4 times on a horse, Alex’s calm manners and experience made me feel at ease at all times. Not to mention my beautiful ride Syria, obedient and sure footed. In spite of my Sicilian roots I was able to see some corners of my beautiful island that I would have otherwise never seen: into the woods, riding next to old houses now in ruins breathing in the smells of my childhood, and just being generally in awe...
At the end of the tour I just regretted not having more experience to take part in some of the longer tours that take you across the island, I can only imagine how many hidden gems are tucked away somewhere on my beloved Sicily, only awaiting to be discovered if you are curious and adventurous enough to go off the beaten path with Alex and his horses.
He and his girlfriend deserve way more than 5 stars, I admire them for staying true to their vision, It’s not easy to live and work in Sicily, especially in rural areas.
Bottom line: An absolutely unforgettable experience for me, I now have one more excuse to go back to Sicily ;-) and according to my girlfriend “the best day of our holiday!”.
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Ann Lakshmanan on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We had a fantastic week with Alex and Lizzie in the first week of October, doing the MAdonie trail. The trail was brilliantly planned, with beautiful varied landscape dotted with interesting historic towns. We were paired with lovely, fit well cared for horses making the riding fun, and Alex was very knowledgable about the regions we were riding through. Every lunchtime we stopped to find that Giovanni had set up a delicious picnic! And the accommodation and evening meals were well chosen too. Lizzie and Alex were perfect hosts, and couldn't do enough to make our holiday as relaxing as possible. We're thinking of going back for one of the other trails in the future!
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Elizabeth Tuson on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Just had a fantastic week with Ride Sicily. Alex is an exceptional guide with a vast wealth of knowledge, the horses are beautiful and so responsive and well schooled, the picnic lunches supplied by Francesco are delicious, all the accommodation visited on the trail was clean, comfortable and relaxing, the breakfasts and evening meals everywhere we stopped were vast and unbelievably delicious. The days started with laughter and ended with laughter. The whole experience in such a beautiful country with such varying terrain is one I will most definitely be repeating. I thoroughly recommend you visit Ride Sicily, you will not be disappointed.
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Charlotte Pinson on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This trip was the adventure of a lifetime. My husband and I (from New York City) did a 4 day "Mysterious Sicily" ride at the beginning of November. The lodging, the horses, the food and the trails were all absolutely incredible. Alex is an expert guide. He was incredibly knowledgable of the terrain, and extremely kind and accommodating. We think about the beautiful views, the magnificent horses, and Francesco's delicious picnics every day since we have been home. We can't wait to go back!!! We highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves riding. Sicily is a magical place, and Alex and Francesco are the perfect hosts.
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bregje willems on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Did the Wild Sicily trail last week. Awesome ride with everything you expect from a good trail. Great food, lovely horses, perfect guides, lots of variety in riding and scenery, comfortable saddles (sheepskin covers) in very good state! Really recommend going here for a ride or a trail!
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Natasha Little on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely loved it! Expert guides, beautiful scenery and wonderful horses :-D
We explored medieval paths, through rich landscapes, to interesting towns which I would never have discovered without local knowledge. It was a unique experience to feel part of the wild and historic scenery.
Two days with Ride Sicily really improved my riding - Lizzie and Alex matched my ability very well to the beautiful horse Mora, and made sure everyone felt confident and safe - by explaining the trail, showing us the best paths and clearing overhead branches when necessary.
The happy well cared for horses, the stunning nature, and the brilliant guidance of Lizzie and Alex made this an unforgettable experience - 100% recommended.
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Ma Wa on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lizzie and Alex are both very sympathetic and friendly. My husband and I have always felt comfortable and welcome. The horses are totally loving and we immediately noticed that they lack nothing and seem to feel very happy there. We had a wonderful ride together with Lizzie through the beautiful countryside with some climbs and descents over hill and dale, which the horses have mastered confident and sure-footed. Even my husband as a beginner, felt comfortable and safe the whole time. In our experience, it's possible to manage a three-hour ride even as a beginner without having great muscle soreness the next day. And even if, it's totally worth it. :) The ride was the highlight of our Sicily trip for us. Thank you, Lizzie!
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Katharina Kuntz on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing experience with amazing people, horses and landscape!
I booked a full day excursion with Ride Sicily and rode with Lizzie and Alex from their base at Agriturismo Casalvecchio Geraci up to the wonderful hill-top village Geraci Siculo. The way led us through impressive and wonderful nature – small hidden paths and open spaces. We passed great historic architecture and even rode through the narrow medieval streets of Geraci Siculo up to the ruins of the Castello dei Ventimiglia. Lizzie and Alex are absolute horse experts as well as very knowledgeable and pleasant guides. I learned about many different aspects of Sicily - archaeology, history, nature, wildlife, tradition, food, current developments, … Admiration in silence is likewise shared :)
The horses were in perfect shape, always confident and relaxed. I am an intermediate rider and absolutely trusted my horse Apollo with steep climbs or down the slope. The whole day I felt comfortable, at ease and in the best hands.
I recommend Lizzie, Alex and their horses and will definitely come back for a trail rather sooner than later!
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