A Week of Horseback Riding (with visits to points of interest) I
For those who want to learn how to ride a horse, or for those who want to
improve their riding skills. Lessons will take place in an authorized riding school.
As well as horse riding, rest periods periods will include short trips to
local places of natural beauty and historical interest. The overall package
is not demanding and is an ideal summer holiday for family groups. Swimming
in a nearby pool, or in the tajchs - the beautiful lake pools of Banska Stiavnica.
We shall visit lovely untouched natural features, as well as the historic
town of Banska Stiavnica, (UNESCO protected). The detailed description given
below is merely the standard package and alterations can be made to allow
more riding/sightseeing time.
Code of the Trip: A01
Time Period Available: April - November
Physical Fitness Recommendation:
A
| Currency | Price/person (based on 2 people sharing) Min of 2 people |
| EUR | € 849 |
| USD | $ 1146 |
| GBP | £ 764 |
| This price includes: trip transport, accommodation in small comfortable hotel/pension - twin, double or single rooms with own bathroom and WC, half board - breakfast and dinner, horseback riding instructor, guide services, information materials, entrance tickets and fees | |
| This price excludes: transport from airport to starting point of the trip and back, (our transport service) | |
Program of this trip:
Day 1: arrival to Slovakia, accommodation, informal reception.
Day 2: In the morning, there will be 2 hours
of horseback riding supervised by an instructor; in the afternoon, we will
make a trip to Kalamarka. It is a place with rock formations and towers
that were created from lava remnants; also, a hill-fort was formed here
by the Luzica culture people in the 8th - 10th centuries. Kalamarka is a
famous rock-climbing area.
Day 3: In the morning, two hours of
horseback riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will take a
trip to Banska Stiavnica, a beautiful historical mining town.
Above the town, there is a hill with baroque Calvary chapels;
from the hill, the visitors can get a view of the town and its surroundings.
Also, there are two castles, Old and New Castle, located in the historical
center. After the tour of the town, we will go to see the mining water
reservoirs - "tajchs". An ingenious system of water reservoirs and
channels was built in the surroundings of Banska Stiavnica 200 years
ago. 19 water reservoirs are still in good shape and they are centers
of recreation - suitable for swimming and water sports.
Day 4: In the morning, two hours of
horseback riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will make a
trip to Pusty Hrad (Deserted Castle) that is located near Zvolen.
It used to be the largest castle in Central Europe, but only the ruins
remain and they are currently under reconstruction.
Day 5: In the morning, two hours of
horseback riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will make a
trip to Harmanecka cave. The cave is 2500 m long and 720 m cave open
for visitors. There are 9 species of bats living in this cave. We will get
to see beautiful halls created by underground forces, lakes, waterfalls
and bizarre shapes.
Day 6: In the morning, two hours of horseback
riding with an instructor; in the afternoon visiting Kremnica a historical
gold-mining town. The mining activities started in this area as early as
the year 1000. Kremnica was a free royal town with a mint that is still
operating. The mint is 650 years old and it is the oldest one in Europe.
The centre of the town is a historical monument reserve.
Day 7: Farewell and departure from Slovakia.
Clothing and Gear Required: trekking boots, backpack, warm waterproof clothing, raincoat