"Are you looking for things to do in Halkidiki?"
Visit the riding center Ranch Manippos - just 1km far from the village of Kallithea in Kassandra, Halkidiki - and get ready to experience the beauty of Halkidiki in a whole new way with our guided trails and horseback rides.
Our equestrian center is the perfect place for anyone who loves horses and wants to explore the breathtaking nature and wildlife of the region. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, we have the perfect trail ride for you. Our expert instructors will give you preparatory horse riding tips and they will guide your tour, to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident enough on a horse throughout the trail.
Our horseback rides will take you through beautiful olive groves and forests and even allow you to swim with the horses in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure!
Horse Riding in Halkidiki
HORSE RIDING TRAILS
Beach Trail - 20€/person
Horse riding trail ride lasting about ~20 minutes. It is a flat ride along the beach (suitable mostly for beginner riders & kids).
Nature Trail - 35€/person
Horse riding trail ride lasting about ~40 minutes. It is a mostly flat ride into the wild nature, through a stream and along the beach
(suitable mostly for beginner and intermediate riders).
Hill & Beach Trail - 50€/person
Horse riding trail ride lasting about an hour. The tour is starting from our stables, we ride uphill and through the high shade pine trees and olive groves with a stunning view of Aegean sea. Returning, we come along the beach and have the chance to ride into the sea and to canter along the seaside.
(suitable mostly for intermediate and advanced riders, over 8 years old).
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Sunset Trail 60€/person
Ηorse riding trail ride during the sunset time, lasting about 70-75 minutes. The tour is starting from our stables, we ride uphill, crossing some fields and into a forest with a beautiful view of Aegean Sea. Then, returning downhill we go straight to the beach. There we have the chance to ride into the sea and canter along the seaside, while watching the sun go down.
(suitable mostly for intermediate and advanced riders, over 8 years old).
PHOTOS DURING THE RIDING TRAILS
This applies to all the trail rides: If you would like to keep memories or to have professional photos to post on your social media from your horse riding experience with us, we have the best offer for you: An online album with 30-40 final professional photos from a DSLR camera (Nikon D3100) for the cost of 30€ for 1-2 people or 60€ for 3-5 people.
(if you want to add this to your appointment, please contact us at least one day in advance / the payment for this service will be in person the day of your appointment)
Swim on a horse experience - 75€/person (includes photos & videos)
"Put on your swimsuit and come with us for a unique and unforgettable experience!"
We start the experience at our ranch and ride - in our swim suits and without saddle (!) - to and along the beach. We will enter the water on the horses and will swim together with them.
During this whole adventure we will take photos and videos with our action camera which you will receive afterwards.
IMPORTANT IMFORMATION/CRITERIA (must read)
ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS (kids over the age of 8 with experience).
Maximum Rider's weight 85kg.
The maximum number of people in one appointment is 2.
We are providing the swimming only once a day, from 10th of June until 31st of August, and only if the water temperature is over 25 degrees Celsius.
Total duration: 45 min.
1-2 days after your experience you will receive an online album with your photos and videos.
It's a special service that we only provide once a day for our horses wellbeing, it will not be available in the online booking, please contact us if you want to book it (WhatsApp, Viber, e-mail).
HORSE RIDING SAFETY RULES
Maximum weight 110kg , maximum height 200cm , maximum age 60 years, minimum age 4 years.
If it's your first time on a horse we don't recommend you to choose a trail that lasts longer than 40 minutes.
During the ride we don't allow anyone to get off the horse (except if you are feeling unwell).
Helmets are provided by us and their use is mandatory!
There is always a horse riding attendant with you during the riding tour.
Never stand behind the horses (be concerned the horses may kick or bite).
Do not approach the horses if an attendant of the ranch is not with you.
Listen carefully and follow the instructions of our horse riding attendants.
Keep quiet to not disturb and stress the horses.
Inform our attendants if you have any health problems.
ATTENTION: YOU APPROACH, TOUCH AND RIDE OUR HORSES UNDER YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY!
HORSEBACK RIDES SCHEDULES:
May
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
12:30 "Beach Trail"
18:00 "Nature Trail"
19:30 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Nature Trail"
17:30 "Beach Trail"
18:30 "Beach Trail"
19:30 "Sunset Trail"
June
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
12:30 "Beach Trail"
18:30 "Nature Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Nature Trail"
18:00 "Beach Trail"
18:45 "Beach Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
July
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
09:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
10:30 "Beach Trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
18:30 "Nature Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
09:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:00 "Nature Trail"
18:00 "Beach Trail"
18:45 "Beach Trail"
19:45 "Sunset Trail"
August
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
09:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
10:30 "Beach Trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
18:00 "Nature Trail"
19:00/19:30 "Sunset Trail"
September
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
12:30 "Beach Trail"
17:30 "Nature Trail"
18:30/19:00 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Nature Trail"
17:00 "Beach Trail"
17:45 "Beach Trail"
18:30/19:00 "Sunset Trail"
October
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Beach Trail"
12:30 "Beach Trail"
17:00 "Nature Trail"
18:00 "Sunset Trail"
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 "Hill & Beach trail"
11:30 "Nature Trail"
16:30 "Beach Trail"
17:15 "Beach Trail"
18:00 "Sunset Trail"
*The timeframe for the "Sunset Trail" are just approximately. It depends on the sunset time. We are continuously updating the time in our online booking platform.
