Morning ride in the forest and venture out towards the Wicklow Way with its wonderfully unspoiled spectacular mountain trails.

Lunch at Country Cottage Stables where you can try Niall’s popular egg sandwiches sourced from his own flock of happy hens and homemade soup with brown bread. Lesson after lunch; try some flatwork, dressage, or jumping. Transfer back to the hotel and dine at a well-known restaurant this evening.

Start the day with an early snack and tea/coffee. Transfer you to the beach where you meet your horse. The beach is a five-kilometer stretch of powdery sand and dunes on the Irish coast. Ride according to your level, so either a relaxing ride or if you prefer an exhilarating ride well, we are only happy to accommodate. The horses love the beach and especially love having a splash in the water. Brunch is a beach picnic.

Transfer back to your hotel to freshen up and then take a scenic drive to Avondale Treetop Walk and Avondale House, or Glendalough, a stunning glacial valley and old medieval monastic settlement. Late lunch is at Avoca Handweavers.

Dinner this evening is at the hotel. Guests always appreciate a relaxed evening after an early start.

Trek out towards the Sugar Loaf mountain this morning and take in the beautiful sea views (two or three hours). A light snack and refreshments will be provided. The afternoon is spent exploring the fabulous Powerscourt House and Gardens with a tour of Powerscourt House and a very special tour of Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery with a unique whiskey and food tasting. Arena lesson this evening; guests can choose to work on their flat work, jumping or dressage.

Dinner is at a local neighborhood restaurant that showcases the best of local organic produce.

Today is cross-country day (if guests choose to experience cross-country). Enjoy a fun morning at the vast 40-acre course with a combination of field and forest jumps, water features, and banks. We, of course, match the course to your ability, so if you would just like to explore the surrounding area on your horse or try some jumps we always accommodate. Guests can also try the gallops and learn what it is like to canter or gallop along the race track.

Lunch is followed by a lesson if time allows.

Dinner this evening is in the affluent seaside heritage town, one of Ireland’s wealthiest suburbs and home of Bono and many famous writers and artists.  Take time by yourself to wander around the village with its beautiful narrow streets lined with fancy delis and old architecture; you will understand why so many famous residents call it home. Dinner is at a fabulous welcoming restaurant.

This morning, the arena will be set up for some fun Le Trec – a horse and rider obstacle course. Everyone always really enjoys this. A trek is also an option. Guests can choose an afternoon excursion or more riding.

This evening, your final night, immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience in the highest pub in Ireland, in the Dublin Mountains. Experience traditional Irish craic agus ceol (Irish for ‘fun and music’): The Irish Hooley includes hugely experienced, traditional Irish musicians, and the world-famous, talented Irish Dancers, plus a four-course meal of delicious Irish Fayre.

Of course, The Hooley may be too lively for you and you may prefer a quieter experience at the restaurant in the same venue. Menus can include Irish seafood chowder, wild Irish mussels, tempura crab, seasonal oysters, blue cheese salad, lamb shank, beef and Guinness pie, and more. Menus vary between the Hooley experience and quieter dining options.

Today, we bid you farewell and if time allows guests can enjoy their last trek.

This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change depending on your preferences, weather conditions, schedule change and events that might be out of our control. We will always offer the best options to make your holiday with them the most memorable trip.