Horseback Riding Holidays & Horse Safaris in Sri Lanka
Private, welfare-first equestrian journeys at Vonfidel Ranch. Tailor-made, appointment-only experiences with careful individual rider–horse matching.
Vonfidel Ranch offers a rare form of equestrian travel in Sri Lanka, where horseback riding holidays and expedition-style horse safaris are composed with restraint, discipline, and uncompromising horse welfare.
“Watching the sunset from the back of my horse, right in the middle of the lake, is something I will never forget.”Francesca, Guest
What a signature riding day feels like
- Morning calm: tack checks, warm-up rides, and quiet countryside loops.
- Midday exploration: longer trail segments shaped by terrain, weather, and rider ability.
- Afternoon rest: horses cooled, watered, and rested; guests free to unwind.
- Evening ride: a softer sunset loop before stable care and the close of day.
Before every riding period
Routes at Vonfidel Ranch are reviewed ahead of each riding season. Terrain, surface conditions, water crossings, wildlife movement, and prevailing weather patterns are assessed in advance.
This advance planning informs rider–horse matching, daily distances, pace, and rest intervals, ensuring that each journey unfolds with foresight, margin, and care rather than improvisation.
Fire, food and the close of day
Food at Vonfidel Ranch is part of the rhythm of the ride. Evenings are unhurried, shaped by fire, embers, and slow heat, a distinctive Sri Lankan fusion grounded in raw, seasonal produce, natural oils, herbs, and spice.
Depending on the journey, meals may unfold at the ranch table, beside a quiet campfire, or as a simple barbecue under open skies. There is no fixed menu. What you eat follows the day you have ridden.
“The horses were clearly well cared for, healthy, and treated with so much respect.”Chrissi, Guest
Plan your riding holiday at Vonfidel Ranch
Private, welfare-first horseback riding holidays and curated horse safaris, composed with individual rider–horse matching and welfare-led pacing.
- Share preferred dates, rider details, and experience level.
- Routes and availability reviewed against welfare limits and conditions.
- Approved guests receive a personal reply with next steps.
Before requesting availability, we recommend reading Riding With Us to understand the standards and responsibilities that govern riding at Vonfidel Ranch.