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Horse riding holidays in January

Kick off the year with adventure in the saddle

Horse Riding Holidays in January

January is one of our favourite months to slip away on a horseback adventure – when the rest of the world is easing into the new year, we’re already saddling up for the ride of a lifetime.

Our hand-picked January departures whisk you from sun-kissed savannah to palm-fringed islands and storybook countryside. Start your year on the right hoof with Globetrotting!

Why Ride in January

Escape Winter's Chill (Fly South)

January in many parts of the world is bleak, but our rides will have you swapping scarves for sunglasses on tropical beaches, high mountains, and red desert dunes.

Begin the Year With Intention

here’s no better way to set the tone for the year ahead than by doing something for you, and reconnecting with what truly matters: good company, good horses, new experiences, and the sheer beauty of Planet Earth.

Get Inspired

Globetrotting rides have a way of lingering long after you dismount. The friendships, the stories, the life-reset, the self-discovery – we call it The Globetrotting Effect, and trust us, it lasts.

Cultural Events

Celebrate the New Year on the back of a horse in Argentina, Australia, Botswana and beyond, or experience Makar Sankranti in India, marked by kite flying, fairs, harvest feasts and Hindu rituals.

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Argentina

The Patagonia Glacier Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 10 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026
From $4,900 USD7 nights
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Argentina

Tierra del Fuego

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 7 Mar - 14 Mar, 2026
From $5,775 USD7 nights

Argentina

Corrientes

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 1 Jun - 7 Jun, 2026
From $3,200 USD3 nights
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Argentina

The Patagonia Trail

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 14 Dec - 21 Dec, 2026
From $7,175 USD7 nights

Argentina

Sierras Chicas

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From $1,935 USD3 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

Australia

The Tassie Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 8 Mar - 12 Mar, 2027
From $2,910 AUD2 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

Australia

The Snowy River Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 21 Mar - 28 Mar, 2026
From $4,950 AUD7 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

Australia

The Kosciuszko Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 13 Mar - 19 Mar, 2026
From $2,800 AUD4 nights

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Botswana

The Okavango Delta Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From £3,850 GBP5 nights

Botswana

The Tuli Safari

Strong Intermediate Advanced
From £3,862 GBP7 nights

Brazil

Canyons & Waterfalls

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 10 Mar - 16 Mar, 2026
From $4,290 USD6 nights

India

The Marwari Ride

Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 14 Mar - 25 Mar, 2026
From £3,135 GBP7 nights

Indonesia

The Sumba Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From $6,095 USD4 nights

Ireland

Castle & Estate Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 1 Mar - 6 Mar, 2026
From €2,655 EUR3 nights

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Kenya

The Maasai Mara Ride

Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 4 Jul - 11 Jul, 2026
From $11,950 USD7 nights

Mexico

El Rancho Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate
From $1,479 USD
Exclusive to Globetrotting

New Zealand

Glenorchy Back Country Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 2 Mar - 6 Mar, 2026
From $4,520 NZD4 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

New Zealand

The River Valley Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 11 Mar - 18 Mar, 2026
From $3,795 NZD4 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

New Zealand

Twin Coast

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 5 Mar - 9 Mar, 2026
From $3,995 NZD4 nights
Exclusive to Globetrotting

Scotland

The Borders Riding Academy

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From £1,475 GBP3 nights

South Africa

The Bushveld

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From £1,530 GBP5 nights

Spain

Train & Trail Ride

Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From €1,225 EUR4 nights

Spain

Dressage Ride

Beginner Intermediate Strong Intermediate Advanced
From €2,235 EUR6 nights

Tanzania

Tanzanian Wilderness Safari

Strong Intermediate Advanced
Next ride: 7 Mar - 15 Mar, 2026
From $7,310 USD7 nights

Top Tips for planning a January riding vacation

  • Book early so you don’t miss the ride of your dreams. January departures tend to fill fast – everyone wants to escape the winter and unwind post-festive season!
  • Take care of your health in the weeks beforehand – winter bugs can be particularly nasty, so keep your immune system in tip-top shape to ensure you arrive as healthy as a horse!
  • Bring a journal. There’s just something about travelling in the new year that lends itself to epiphanies! You’ll want to remember the moments that shift something inside you.

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