Camping with your horse, Getaway Adventures
Overnight, Two Day or Three Day
Whether a weekend get-a-way or a break in the week, you
will find this to be time well spend discovering Ontario.
This ride takes you close to the Beaver Valley, where you
will be riding high inclines and looking out over the country
side.
You will experience riding up the Saugeen River, River
crossings, swimming with your horse, and numerous varieties
of forests and terrain.
Overnight Trek:
Arrive at Whinny Acres, in Priceville at 1:00 p.m. where
you will meet your guides and get well acquainted with your
horse. When all the belongings and gear is loaded up for
the overnight trip we will head out over the valley to the
Saugeen River, where you will see the scenic country side.
We should arrive at the campsite at 5:00 p.m., where we
will set up camp for the night. After enjoying dinner cooked
over the fire, and the horses are settled in for the night,
we can all have a relaxing evening sitting around the fire
before heading to bed to get plenty of rest for the full
day of riding and swimming with your horse. ($255.00 per
person, double occupancy, Canadian funds, includes taxes.)
Two Day Trek:
Arrive at Whinny Acres at 7:00 p.m., where you will enjoy
a peaceful evening getting settled in. You may wish to relax
under the stars in the hot tub and take a dip in the pool,
preparing for your full day of riding in the morning. After
a hardy breakfast, the horses are gathered up, so that we
can be on the trails by 10:00 a.m. We will head out towards
the Saugeen River, where we will cross over, and make our
way through farmlands, logging roads and the Saugeen Conservation
where we will set up camp for the night. On our second day
of riding we will have a full day of exploring the dense
forest, stopping for lunch at the Lake for a swim with your
horse before heading back to Whinny Acres. ($350.00 per
person, double occupancy, Canadian Funds, includes taxes)
Three Day Trek:
On this ride you will be traveling the same terrain as
the two day ride with the middle day spent traveling along
the old rail trail into Durham for ice cream. ($400.00 per
person, double occupancy, Canadian Funds, includes taxes)
Day 1: Arrive at Whinny Acres at 7:00
p.m., where you will enjoy a peaceful evening getting settled
in. You may wish to relax under the stars in the hot tub
and take a dip in the pool, or sit by the bon fire, preparing
for your full day of riding in the morning.
Day 2: After a hardy breakfast, the horses
are gathered up, so that we can be on the trails by 10:00
a.m. We will head out towards the Saugeen River, where we
will cross over, and make our way through farmlands, logging
roads and the Saugeen Conservation reaching the Black Lake,
where we will set up camp for the night.
Day 3: Wake up to the horses rustling
and whinnying for breakfast, anxious to get out on the trails.
Today we have a full day of exploring the dense forest and
wildlife before heading back to Whinny Acres.
After saying goodbye to your horses and rounding up all
your belongings you will depart from Whinny Acres around
4:00 p.m..
Camping Rates:
B & B Rate
|
$255.00 overnight; $350.00 Two night,
$400.00 Three night. ....... . $300.00 Overnight B&B
CAN $, per person, includes taxes |
| Days: |
Weekends weekdays reserved ahead. |
| Dates: |
June – September
When a minimum of 4 riders, horses are available |
| Time: |
1:00 p.m. for overnight; 7:00 p.m. for 2 & 3 day. |
| Tack: |
Western, with covered stirrups |
| Pace: |
Walk, moderate trot, canter. |
| Level: |
novice, intermediate, advanced |
| Included: |
Helmet, basic riding instructions, tents, meals, guides. |
| Airport: |
Toronto, Pearson International Airport.
|
| Transfer: |
Pick up in Durham or Flesherton from Greyhound Bus
lines, at no cost. |
