Utah Trail-Riding Vacations

	Low	High	Notes
01/01/12/12/31/12	US $150	US $2,100	discounts available for Real Adventures referrals.
01/01/12/12/31/12	US $90	US $210	Single supplement

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Active Adventure

Hondoo offers daily and multi-day horseback trail rides and ride/raft combination trips to the dynamic redrock and slickrock wilderness in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase/Escalante Canyons National Monument, San Rafael Swell, and high mountain surrounding areas.

Multi-day scheduled rides feature complete outfitting (everything you'll need except personal accoutrements) with either deluxe base-camping or inn-to-inn lodging. Camping trips include one night motel lodging and four nights base-camping with five days of trail riding. Inn-to-inn trips include six nights inn lodging and five days riding.

Participation is open to novice thru advanced riders. All rides are limited to ten persons with a high guide/guest ratio which allows each group to divide by level of ability. Non-riders, hikers and campers are welcome.

Several rides are designed for either wildlife or prehistoric rockart viewing. Wildlife rides focus on either wild horses, bighorn sheep, buffalo, or elk and birds-of-prey.

In addition to these scheduled trail rides, Hondoo offers customized charter trips. We take pride in our tradition of providing custom trips for individuals, families and groups. We continue to offer personalized charter services for persons seeking solitude or group activity.

Typical Day

Since each scheduled trip explores a different destination, every day is unique and highlights a different scenic attraction or point of interest. Our high guide/guest ratio allows us to offer guests as much, or as little, activity as you desire. Charter trip itineraries are planned with participant(s).

Age range, type of group

Most riders on our schedule trips are adults and join as singles or couples. Groups and families make a smaller portion of our scheduled ride clients, but aren't uncommon. Custom trips are arranged by charter and open to individuals, groups and families.

Sleeping and meals

Inn-to-inn rides feature the area's most elegant inns . All meals, except lunch, are prepared by restaurants. Camping rides feature deluxe base-camping with complete outfitting: tents for cooking, dining, showering, and sleeping (single, double, or family occupancy); 6" foam pad and cot for sleeping; camp chairs; fresh and wholesome meals leaning towards southwestern style are the rule.

Restrictions

Although participation on a Hondoo trip requires only a love of horses and/or nature, we do not want to put a person of any age or ability in a situation that they're either physically or emotionally unable to handle. We suggest that participants should be 8 years old and in good physical health. .

Rates

Scheduled Trailrides: Camping -- $1,490 per person; Inn-to-Inn -- $2100 per person. Custom Trips: Start at $270 per day per person. Day Rides: $125 per person.

Other Information

Don't hesitate to contact us with any question.

Discounts Offered

Mention you found us on Real-Adventures and receive $100 off trip price.

Pat Kearney (View My Profile)
n 1975 Patricia Kearney and Gary George founded Hondoo Rivers and Trails. Hondoo is headquartered in the midst of the canyonlands at Torrey, Utah near Capitol Reef National Park.As owner/operators, they share a passion for the social and natural history of this extraordinary region and imbue their trips with this knowledge and appreciation.

Sensitive to the fragile environment they visit, Pat and Gary have labored to be on the cutting edge of their trade. In implementing best practices management with low-impact camping techniques, small group size, well-maintained equipment and top notch horses, Hondoo is a cut above the rest

In addition to outfitting PBS' "Time Team America" and sharing a segment of "Equitrekking", Hondoo's backcountry adventures have been featured in many prestigious publications including the New York Times, National Geographic Explorer, Sunset Magazine and Western Horseman. Observers have lauded their guide service for its educational value, and the experience and professionalism of their crews.