A Week of Horseback Riding (with visits to points of interest) II
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. We shall visit lovely untouched natural features of the
High Tatras Mountains and Spis castle (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: A02
Time Period Available: April - November
Physical Fitness Recommendation:
A/
B,
F
| Currency | Price/person (based on 2 people sharing) Min of 2 people |
| EUR | € 1134 |
| USD | $ 1531 |
| GBP | £ 1021 |
| 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 the High Tatras. We will visit the mountain chalet
Zbojnicka Chata (Robber’s Chalet; altitude 1960m), built in the
Velka Studena Dolina (Great Cold Valley) and surrounded by rocky peaks.
Day 3: In the morning, two hours of
horseback riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will
take a trip to Spis castle. The Spis Castle is the largest medieval
castle in central Europe. It dates back to 1113 when it was built as
a royal castle on an important trade route to the Baltic Sea.
Day 4: In the morning, two hours of
horseback riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will make a
trip to the High Tatras. We will take a hike from Batizovska Valley to
Velicka Valley where we will get to see two beautiful glacial lakes
and have views of surrounding peaks.
Day 5: In the morning, two hours of horseback
riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will make a trip to the
Slovak paradise. We will visit Tomasovsky Vyhlad, a rock cliff that
represents an entry gate to Slovensky Raj mountains (Slovak Paradise).
From there we will trek through the gorge of the Hornad River and
Klastorisko with beautiful waterfalls, rock spires and caves.
The force of the Hornad River shaped the terrain that can be scaled
only with the help of wooden and steel ladders mounted on the cliffs by
the mountain rescue service.
Day 6: In the morning, two hours of horseback
riding with an instructor; in the afternoon, we will make a trip to the
High Tatras. We will take a hike up to the top of Krivan (altitude 2494 m);
it is a peak that is a symbol of Slovak national pride.
Day 7: Farewell and departure from Slovakia.
Clothing and Gear Required: trekking boots, backpack, warm waterproof clothing, raincoat
Note: Some hiking trails may be seasonally closed; alternative program will be available