Guided Horseback Ride at Lefkochori, near Thessaloniki
Discover superb landscapes in the heart of the Greek countryside on horseback at Lefkochori, for a guided 40-minute ride!
Practical information
A 40 to 45-minute horseback ride in Lefkochori.
- Breathtaking views of the Greek countryside from the heights of Lefkochori, just a 40-minute drive from Thessaloniki
- Experience with lovely horses suitable for all levels, even those who have never ridden before
- Supervision by passionate local riding instructors
- Before or after the ride, you can relax, enjoy a refreshing drink, a coffee and/or have a meal or a snack in the ranch’s authentic Western saloon
Course of events
Please allow around 1 hour and 15 minutes on site for the whole experience.
- Welcome at the Ziogas Western City ranch (free parking and toilets available on site)
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Presentation of the horses with a short practical session to learn how to approach and handle them
- Equipping the helmets and saddling up
- Departure for a 40 to 45-minute horseback ride in the hills above Lefkochori (ride at a walk only, trotting may be possible if the ability of all participants allows)
- Back at the ranch, return of your equipment to end the activity
Activity requirements
Maximum weight: 220 lbs / 100 kg
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility and people over-70s.
If you would like to arrive early to help the team prepare your horse, please contact Ziogas Western City once your booking request has been confirmed to ask if this is possible.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity, but may stay at the ranch whilst you are out riding.
Accompanying guests may wait at the ranch and its authentic Western saloon.
Included
- Instructor
- Helmet
Excluded
- Transfer
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
- Long, soft trousers
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
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About the activity
Just a 40-minute drive north of Thessaloniki is the Ziogas Western City ranch, a place with a western feel that will immediately plunge you into the world of cowboys. Here you will find not only your guide for the ride ahead, in the heart of the Greek countryside, but also your mount, ready and waiting to accompany you. From his saddle, you will enjoy 40 to 45 minutes of superb views of the mountains behind the ranch, and of the village of Lefkochori from the hills you will be riding through. Get ready for a great horseback riding experience, in a group of no more than 15 riders, to ensure you get the best possible guidance.
This horseback ride in Lefkochori is open to all levels, from experienced riders to those who have never ridden before. The pace of the outing is adapted to the level of the group, with the safety of all participants always a priority. What's more, the horses are all perfectly accustomed and trained to take beginners on their backs. So even if you don't know how to steer your horse, don't worry! It won't get in the way, and you will be able to enjoy the experience to the full. And if you need it, your guide will be there to help you throughout the adventure. Before you set off, they will provide you with a helmet and a short lesson on how to approach and lead a horse.
Whether you are simply a horse lover or a true equestrian, there is nothing like a horseback riding experience to make your holiday more enjoyable. So don't wait any longer to take part in this horseback ride in Lefkochori, near Thessaloniki, and put yourself in the shoes of a rider for the duration of this escapade!