You will ride along the Snowy River in south-eastern Australia made famous by the poem “The Man from Snowy River” and site of four major waterfalls and deep gorges. Then your ride will ascend into the Victoria high country where wallaby, long footed potoroo, spot tail quol and giant burrowing frogs reside in the snow gum woodland, ancient ash forests and native grasslands. Your return to civilization will be marked by your attendance at the Melbourne Cup, which is dubbed “the horse race that stops the nation.”

ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Transfer from Melbourne Airport to Victoria

Day 2 – Day 5:
Ride along the Snowy River and across the Victoria high country

Day 6:
Transfer to Melbourne

Day 7:
Enjoy a free day in Melbourne

Day 8:
Attend a welcome reception. Watch the Melbourne Cup from reserved lawn stand seat.

Day 9:
Celebrate with the winning jockey at breakfast. Transfer to the Melbourne Airport

DETAILS:
Dates: October 30 – November 7 
Riding days: 4
Meeting point: Melbourne Airport
Riding Ability: Walk, trot and canter
Horses: Australian Stock horse
Group size: 4 – 10
Saddles: Australian Stock or English
Non-riding activities: Visit to Melbourne, attendthe Melbourne Cup
Hotel/s: 4.5**** hotel and Bed and Breakfasts
*Price: $5,500 per person twin accommodation

*Price is quoted in U.S. dollars but are billed in Aussie dollars. The price will fluctuate with the U.S./Aussie exchange and will be fixed at your final payment.

Included: Transfers to and from Melbourne Airport, 8 nights stay, all breakfasts, transfer to and from Snowy River, 5 days riding, Melbourne Cup lawn seat, horses, tack, guides, all meals during the ride.

Not Included: Air fare, lunches and dinners in Melbourne