Saddle & Paddle Family Adventure
Taihape, New Zealand – Great location – show map
A Family Fun Rafting and Horse Riding Adventure
$695
Per adult
$395
Children (12 and Under)
Duration: 2 Days and 2 nights
Season: 1st October to 30th April
Prices above are based on 2 people sharing a room.
Minimum age is 8 years old.
This 2 night package is ideal for a weekend, or just a couple of fun filled days, and suits families with younger children (ages 8-12). For those with older children we suggest our River Wild, Mountain High package.
A Fun Two Day Family Activity and Adventure Holiday
This type of short holiday package is ideal for a weekend, or just a couple of fun filled days if you are travelling and suits families with younger children (ages 8-12). For those with older children we suggest our River Wild, Mountain High package.
An Adventure Break away to recharge the soul, lift the spirits, have some fun, breath some fresh air, and have a chance to laugh and smile, and with no mobile phone service the kids are not in front of a screen or their xbox half the day.
So what is involved with a Saddle and Paddle Family Adventure?
We have mixed in some adventure, with a combination of good home grown organic food, and comfy warm accommodation in a family-friendly package.
Itinerary
- Arrive any time after 3 pm on the first day, with accommodation in one of our deluxe guest rooms. Enjoy a rustic 2-course dinner, paired perhaps with one of our New Zealand beers or wines.
- On the second day, get up late, have breakfast in the main lodge – we don’t want to get too carried away with the adventure stuff just yet!
- That afternoon learn about natural horsemanship with a horsemanship experience in our horse arena and a trek back to the Stables. Then enjoy dinner in the lodge again this night.
- On the third day, have breakfast at the lodge before a relaxing float down the Scenic section of the Rangitikei River with river side picnic lunch, on our ‘Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure‘.
You will be back at the lodge around approximately 4pm after the rafting trip. Then, you can either head home refreshed and recharged, or stay an extra night (not included) and truly soak up the special ambiance of River Valley.
Depending on weather conditions, activities may be swapped around.
What we provide:
- All river gear
- All riding equipment
- 2 nights in Deluxe guest room accommodation (double or twin share, or family deluxe)
- Complimentary use of the spa facilities
- 2 x 2 course dinner with complimentary drink each night (house wine, beer or soft drink)
- 2 x cooked or continental breakfast
- 1 x Rafters/Trekkers lunch
- 1 x picnic lunch
- Full Day Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure
- A half day natural horsemanship arena session
What you need to Bring:
- Long pants
- Warm top on cooler days
- Sunscreen
- A camera suitable to be taken riding
- Swimming costume
Have any questions?
Speak to one of our friendly adventure consultants who would love to help you out.
thelodge@rivervalley.co.nz / 0800 248666 / +64 6 38 8144