Guestbook

A brilliant ride with superbly fit horses and the best food ever eaten (where's the cookbook?). Some of the most spectacular scenery we have ever ridden through. And a guide (Rudi) who provided speed and adventure with safety and organisation second to none, combined with moments of hilarity and fun. I can't speak highly enough of this ride. Rudi cares for his horses to the highest standard and is proud of their abilities to climb up and down mountains and gallop along tracks in the most sure-footed way. Definitely a 10/10 ride!

Joanna Ince

Falling asleep under a star covered sky to the sound of copper bells chiming in the distance, waking up when the first fingers of dawn light caress your face.......some of the many magical experiences you'll encounter on this trip.

Being an avid "adventure trail rider" the minute I heard about the Andorra Trail I was certain it was for me.......and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!!!
It's a tough trail with long hours in the saddle, possible early starts, technical riding through mountainous terrain and not forgetting the ever changing weather............but for every challange there is an amazing reward....the opportunity to take a refreshing bath in numerous deserted mountain gorges and lakes, long gallops along mountain trails with the wind in your hair, the sun on your back and the most amazing vista of mountains and valleys surrounding you. This trail is a definite feast for the eyes, the scenery is breath taking and changes every day, such a variety of landscapes I've never experienced on any ride I've done before (this was lucky number 13!!). I remember going to bed every night reflecting on the amazing day we had just experienced, always thinking that it can't get any better, but the next day would always surpass my expectations and leave me awe struck!
The organisation of this trail is faultless, Rudi has it running like a well oiled machine! The food was amazing, as a coeliac I was slightly worried this might pose a problem but I never went hungry and there was an ample supply of coeliac friendly and gluten free food available!! Dany and his team work so hard behind the scenes preparing the food, setting up camp and ensuring everything gets to where its supposed to be and countless other things that I'm sure I've forgotten to mention, but the enormous effort is much valued and very much appreciated!!
Rudi is a great guide, he knows the area so well and he also knows his horses extremely well. I will always remember his infectious good humour and booming laugh, even whilst cantering through a thunderstorm you could never have a "bad" moment!!! We were extremely lucky to have a back up guide with us on this trip, the lovely Ananas, I'm convinced this girl goes to bed smiling and wakes up smiling, such a beautiful energy and an extremely hard worker she was a fantastic addition to our group and there was never a dull moment!!!

I had an absolutely fantastic time on this trip and I would highly recommend it. One piece of advice I will give is to be flexible....depending on weather conditions plans and routes can change.....don't get hung up on the details just go, bask in the beauty, experience, enjoy the journey and look back and think of it as one of the best times of your life.......you won't regret it!

Janine Whyte

Thank you for an incredible experience and lifetime memories. Per my Trip Advisor review it was pretty close to perfect. I wanted to send a special unpublished note about how great a guide Nacho was. We had one rider who was older and experienced on gaited horses but had never ridden a hand gallop. Nacho was able to expertly adjust the ride to allow her to gain confidence in her horse and complete a challenging ride. He was also able to help gently push her in a safe and controlled manner so the rest of the group didn't feel cheated on the ride's pace. All of this was done so subtly I doubt anyone noticed except me, and only because we discussed it. His sense of humor added so much to the trip; our days were filled with laughter and tall tails. So fun our group is going thru a bit of withdrawal. Donny was our rock; his great smile and attentiveness made us feel so special, as well as his ever present help with tacking and the horses. I appreciated the amazing food since I have severe food allergies - despite not being able to eat gluten, eggs or dairy you managed to keep me full of great tasting food (we'd love the asparagus and cognac recipe from David!)

It was perfect and I hope to do other rides with Panaroma Trails in the future. Maybe you could plan one that would allow non-horse riding husbands to sightsee in the day while we ride?

Thanks again and congratulations on an amazing business you've created.

Your web site is very impressive as are your photos.

Denise Farris

We have made the Barbarossa Pirates Trail in May. It was great!! Beautiful and joyful going horses, wonderful scenery and a great trail course. Charming villages, forests, mountains, the beach, the trip was very varied. We stayed in cozy friendly hotels.The meals were very good and my special diet was attended without any problems!!! Super! At lunchtime, a cowboy picnic or even a three-plate menu. The horses are very well cared and they also get at lunchtime their ration feed. That was really a great trip! For each rider a must do! We definitely come back again!! Greetings,

Petra

Perfect blend of land and sea, peaceful and fast, villages and nature, people and Andalusians. Our guide Nacho said the horses were rock stars, and they were. By Day 5 I was ready for the surf, an exhilarating, full immersion experience. And by Day 7, I trusted my horse for the soaring heights. We had 8 riders who traveled together, and while many were new friends,we forged strong bonds in the ride. The food, cava, and wine were impeccable, Accommodations were nearly all good, one selected primarily for the location by the beach. All others were amazing - in farm houses, in a stone village, at a horse farm. Simply beautiful. Every day was a different landscape. Nacho gave us the best stories to keep us laughing and clear instructions to keep us safe. Dani slugged our mountain of luggage, served us lovely lunches, and was ever generous and smiling, for which I am grateful. I'll forever remember these two Catalans fondly, and wish I could take them on all my future rides. My recommendations - take the Panorama Trails tour that suits your needs, take a friend or two with you, divide your bags and leave half at home. Be ready for a life changing adventure.

Cindy F.