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Horseback riding tours
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Carpathian History & Nature Ride
Transylvania
Romania
The Carpathian Mountains represent the largest area of pristine nature in Central and Eastern Europe. More than one third of all wolves, bears, and lynx west of Russia roam this impressive mountain range.
At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua or “New Shinca”, a small and picturesque village of some 2,000 inhabitants. Time stands still here, the shepherds still take their flocks into the mountains as they did for centuries and in the evenings, the cows and water buffalo are brought back from the pastures to the village. There is little noise except the buzzing of insects and the twittering of various sparrows and swallows. The crowned Hoopoes, colorful Bee-eaters, Black Storks and even the Lesser Spotted Eagles are commonly sighted in this area of incredible richness with its plentiful flowers in all colors. The village has seen the signs of the times and proudly wants to keep this place a treasure: it has declared itself the first “ecological village” of Romania!
The home base for your ride is a lovely and newly built riding center that combines many local traditions with the growing Western standard. The center has a new, tasteful and modern guesthouse with private bathrooms and offers mainly organic food from its own gardens or from the neighboring farms in the surrounding areas.
Winter riding weeks are also available.
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Rates and Dates for 2018
Rates include*:
Accommodations with one night in tents (during summer only), all your meals and beverages for dinner (drinks at the bar have to be paid for seperately), 5 riding days and a sightseeing trip to Viscri and Sighisoara
A | 2018 | 8 day trip, AP, Center-based- Forests and Bears (high) | 8d / 7n | €1065 | $1280 |
B | 2018 | 8 day trip, AP, Center-based- Forests and Bears (low) | 8d / 7n | €940 | $1130 |
Group discount (7+), pp | (€60) | ($65) |
C | 2018 | 8 day trip, AP, Center-based- Winter Ride | 8d / 7n | €940 | $1130 |
Group discount (7+) | (€65) | ($70) |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Rates Note:
Commonly a tip of around 40 Euro is donated to the Conservation fund please.
Transfer and Other Charges:
2018
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Transfer from Bucharest airport included at set times (around 4pm)
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€
0
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$0
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2018
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Recommended donation to Conservation Fund
- to be paid locally
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€
40
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$50
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2018
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Non-rider rate, dbl, pp
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€
625
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$750
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2018
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Single supplement
- to be paid locally
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€
105
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$130
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Pick up from Bucharest Airport no later than 4 PM on Day 1. Drop off at airport on last day around 12 noon.
Tour Dates for 2018
Check here for details and availability
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B |
2018
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04/28
- 05/05
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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B |
2018
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05/12
- 05/19
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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B |
2018
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05/26
- 06/02
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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06/09
- 06/16
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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06/23
- 06/30
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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07/07
- 07/14
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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07/21
- 07/28
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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08/04
- 08/11
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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08/18
- 08/25
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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A |
2018
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09/08
- 09/15
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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B |
2018
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09/29
- 10/06
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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B |
2018
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10/13
- 10/20
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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B |
2018
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10/27
- 11/03
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8d / 7n
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8 day trip, AP, Center-based...
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3
/8
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Reserve
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Rates do not include:
Single room supplement (paid locally) - but waived if willing to share. There are only a limited number of single rooms available! bear hide visit (not guaranteed) €30 (paid locally), gratuities.
This centre-based one week riding program includes 5 riding days and one two-day trip with an overnight stay in tents. On one of these days, we learn about the rich history of Transylvania as we travel by minibus through medieval villages and towns. Endless forests and spectacular views are the characteristics of this journey. On one of the evenings, we have the opportunity to watch brown bears from a bear-hide in the forest. The trails lead us through meadows and forests of the Carpathian Mountains and their foothills between 500 and 1,400 m altitude. We ride mainly on grass-covered paths and trails, or on forest roads. Sometimes, we come across tracks or markings of bears, occasionally even of wolves. To protect our horse's joints, we dismount and lead the horses on steep descents.
During the two-day camping portion of the trip we ride through some beautiful Carpathian forests before we reach a mountain settlement, where people still live a very simple life without electricity and running water. In the vicinity of one of these mountain farms, we set camp and spend the evening by the campfire. We ride in groups of up to 8 people and are accompanied by two guides. We cover between 20 and 30 km daily which takes us between six or seven hours, including our lunch break. The rides are a good mix of walking, trotting, and cantering.
If rain would not allow a full day of riding, we can offer alternatives to riding.
Sample Itinerary - Centre-based ride Subject to changes.
Day 1: Arrival
Fly to Bucharest airport (please be sure to arrive by 16:15), where you will be picked up and transferred through the spectacular Carpathian mountains to our guesthouse in Sinca Noua (ca. 3 hours). Receive a welcome drink upon arrival, a great dinner and spend the evening with the staff to prepare the week.
Day 2 and 3: Trips over the hills and into the mountains
After breakfast you will be shown around the farm and introduced to the horses. Soon we take off for the first ride along the meadows and through the forests at the foot of the mountains. The hills offer a fantastic view over the area and the meadows invite for some first trots and canters. You will be stunned by the variety of wild flowers and we often come across tracks of bears or wild boar. There are lots of possibilities for canters over the meadows. We do our lunch breaks on beautiful meadows with spectacular views and return in the afternoon back to the guesthouse.
After dinner, you have the choice to watch video presentations about the research and conservation projects, which the owners have carried in recent years. You might also opt to spend the evening under the willow pavilion by the open fire place or have a drink at the cosy bar.
One evening, you will have the possibility to visit a bear hide in the forest not far from Equus Silvania, where the chance to see wild brown bears is very high.
Day 4: Rest for the horses and the history of Transylvania
Today we give the horses a rest and experience the true history of Transylvania. We leave Sinca Noua and drive north for about two hours through sleepy villages, until we reach the medieval town of Sighisoara, one of the cultural centres of the Transylvanian Saxons.
Thereafter, we continue to the village of Viscri with its famous fortified church (UNESCO World Heritage Site) from the times of the invasion of Turks. A gravel road gets us the last 10 kilometers to Viscri, a settlement of the German minority, founded 900 years ago. In 1990, most of the villagers left for Germany, but a small number of people stayed to continue their traditional life. Prince Charles, who visited the village many times, is a great admirer of the village.
We will be served a traditional Saxon meal with food from their own gardens and home-made wine and plum brandy: Atfter a relaxing lunch, we visit the fortified church, stroll through the village and return back to Sinca Noua for the evening. Your local Romanian guide is passionate about the history of Transylvania and once you have spent the day there with him, you will be as well.
Day 5 and 6: 50 km round trip through the Transylvania forests
A 50 km roundtrip leads us through the endless forests of Transylvania, home of the large carnivores. We pass through forests and cross beautiful mountain meadows where you will have the possibility for some long canters. In the afternoon you will arrive to an area where people’s life has changed little since the Middle Ages. Their little mountain farms are still being worked with oxen or horses, while people even still lack facilities such as running water or electricity. Camp is set for us atop a ridge on a farm with fantastic views all around. We will enjoy a rustic dinner cooked on the campfire and have a long evening around the fire to tell stories enjoying some beverages.
If you don’t fancy camping out in tents, we are happy to pick you up after dinner (20 min walk is necessary) and drive you to the guesthouse for the night and back again the next morning.
The next morning we pack our stuff and ride along forest trails and roads through the wild forests of Transylvania. We enjoy the spectacular view over the Carpathian Mountains meanwhile tracks of wolves and bears are commonly found along the trails. In the afternoon, we arrive back at the guesthouse.
Note: The two-day trip with overnight stay depends on the weather conditions. In case of bad weather forecast we reserve the right to change the two-day trip into two single day trips with overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 7: A ride through time and a visit to Dracula's castle
On our last ride for the week, we ride for about 3 hours in a large loop around Sinca Noua through wild forests, beautiful meadows, enjoy canters and great scenery. We are back for a late lunch and continue the afternoon to the nearby Bran castle, commonly known as Dracula's castle. However you will learn that the history is much more exciting than the legend...
Day 8: Time to say good-bye
After breakfast we pack our luggage and are being brought back to Bucharest. Please do not book flights departing before 14:00.
The above sample itinerary is subject to changes at the tour operator's discretion.
Sample Itinerary - Winter ride Subject to changes.
Day 1: Arrival
Fly to Bucharest airport (please be sure to arrive by 16:15), where you will be picked up and transferred through the spectacular Carpathian mountains to our guesthouse in Sinca Noua (ca. 3 hours). Receive a welcome drink upon arrival, a great dinner and spend the evening with the staff to prepare the week.
Day 2 and 3: Riding in the Snow
For the first two days you ride 2-3 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the afternoon. In between, return to the guesthouse for a warm lunch and relax in front of the fireplace. Cantering through the snow is one of the most beautiful experiences on earth. (Although snow cannot be guaranteed, it is still very likely that there will be nice powder snow all throughout January and February)
In the evenings there is time to relax with a home-made liqueur or brandy in front of the open fire, have a drink at our bar, or watch video presentations about the research and conservation projects of your hosts.
Day 4: Rest for the horses and the history of Transylvania
Today is a break from riding for the horses and yourselves so you can experience the history of Transylvania. The group decides as a whole, whether to visit Bran Castle (the so-called Dracula Castle, but you will experience the true history of the place) and the old town of Brasov, or Sibiu (European Cultural Capital in 2007) - or some of the smaller medieval villages of Transylvania.
Day 5, 6, and 7: Winter Rides
Again, head out for a morning and an afternoon ride through the hills, forests, and meadows of the surroundings of Sinca Noua. It is very likely we come across tracks of wolves, lynx or red deer and with some luck, you may also see some of the forest inhabitants of the Carpathians. Evenings are spent in the cozy guesthouse. If you wish, we have the possibility of organizing a trip with a horse-drawn sledge.
Day 8: Time to say good-bye
After breakfast we pack our luggage and are being brought back to Bucharest. Please do not book flights departing before 14:00.
The above sample itinerary is subject to changes at the tour operator's discretion.
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Sample Itinerary - Subject to changes.
Special Weeks for Novice Riders Wolves and Bears in Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains represent the largest area of pristine nature in Central and Eastern Europe. More than one third of all wolves, bears, and lynx west of Russia roam these impressive mountains. At the foot of the Carpathians is the village of Sinca Noua, “New Shinca”, a small and picturesque village of some 2,000 inhabitants. Time stands still here, shepherds take their flocks in the mountains as they did for centuries, in the evenings, cows and water buffaloes are brought back from the pastures to the village and there is little noise except the buzzing of insects and the twittering of sparrows and swallows. Hoopoes, bee-eaters, black storks or lesser spotted eagles are commonly sighted and the area has an incredible richness of flowers in all colors.
Day 1: Arrival
We fly to Bucharest airport, where we will be picked up and transferred through the spectacular mountains to our guesthouse in Sinca Noua (ca. 3 hours). You will receive a welcome drink, a local dinner and will spend the evening with the Equus Silvania Team to prepare the week.
Day 2 and 3: Riding lessons
After breakfast you will be shown around the farm and get an introduction into horses. Throughout the next days, we will explain you all about equipment, horse care, saddling and whatever you want to know about horses. For the first two days, you will get two riding lessons each day to learn some basic skills of riding. The rest of the day there is plenty of time for walks through the nature or to hang out on the veranda and read a book.
On Monday evening, you have to possibility to visit a hide in the forest not far from the center, where the chance to see wild brown bears is very high.
Day 4 and 5: Riding lessons and half-day trips
On these two days you will continue to learn with each one riding lesson in the morning, after a lunch you will be taken to some of the interesting spots in the nearby: One day we go by minibus to the famous Dracula Castle, learn about the true history of the place. We continue to the farmer’s castle in Rasnov, which is less famous, but at least as interesting.
The other day we will go for a hike into the Zarnesti canyon in the nearby Piatra Craiului National Park. Stunning rock-walls are along this hike, which will take us for about 2.5 hours through one of the most amazing geological highlights of the Carpathians.
Day 6 and 7: Riding lessons and first trips on horseback into the country side
Again, you will get a riding lesson each morning and in the afternoons you will first time experience a 1.5 hours trip on horseback through the stunning nature.
On one of the days, we will drive into nearby Strîmbisoara Valley and visit the virgin forests there: Here you find huge, hundreds of years old beech, fir, and spruce trees, fallen giants make way for the next generation. An impressing nature!
Day 8: Time to say good-bye
After breakfast we pack our luggage and are being brought back to Bucharest.
The above sample itinerary is subject to changes at the tour operator's discretion.
A HARD HAT IS OBLIGATORY FOR ALL RIDERS! We have a few hats that other guests have left, and that can be used, but we do not know the history/size or fit of these hats and therefore cannot guarantee them.
Operator's Remarks:
-- Due to weather conditions, the order of the programme might change.
-- We reserve to change the program, as long as it doesn’t change the character of the trip.
-- Drinks are included in the price.
-- Guests are kindly asked to contribute with a 40 € donation to our conservation project.
-- The bear hide is a service from the local wildlife management organization and so we cannot guarantee the visit 100%. However, all our guests over the last 3 years have actually seen wild bears. This service costs extra 30 Euro/person.
Meeting:
Bucharest
Airport:
Bucharest
Train station:
Sinca Noua
Transfer:
Bucharest
Pick up from Bucharest Airport no later than 4 PM on Day 1. Drop off at airport on last day around 12 noon.
Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Shagya Arabs, Arabs, Kisberi, Gidran, other Hungarian cross breds, local breeds
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Pace:
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3-7 hours per day - not suitable for novice, participants have to be competent in all speeds and able to fully control a horse at canter and gallop. Some steep slopes where you need to lead your horse
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Level:
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(3.5
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4
out of 5) Good Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
90 kg
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Riders:
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Min
3 riders
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Max
8 riders
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Riding helmets are mandatory for this ride.
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With an assortment of horses available there is a suitable horse for everybody, from calm horses for the lesser experienced, to fast and fiery horses for the demanding rider. All horses are fit and surefooted in the hills and mountain terrain.
A HARD HAT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Horses
Shagya Arabs, Arabs, Kisberi, Gidran, Hungarian crossbreds. Horses are very lively, fast, and forward going.
The Stables...
For all the animals we have, we built two stables to make them feel good.
The upper stables cover approximately 300 m2 and hosts about half of our horses (and our donkey Maja), which have the possibility of moving around freely. The horses have an open stable with two large boxes (50 m2 and 35 m2) and approximately 1,000 m2 of paddock. Furthermore, we have a separate box (18 m2) for horses that we want to temporarily separate from the herd (e.g. for fowling), and a box for a stallion with 16 m2.
The stables provide space for most of our hay, oat, and straw supplies.
The lower stables also consist of an open stable for the remaining horses and also the other animals have their boxes for the night: sheep, goats, chicken, ducks, geese, and our pigs. And of course our cats and dogs spend much of their time down there.
With the large amount of animals, there are almost always puppies, kittens, chicks, ducklings or goslings around and children will find their own little paradise here.
Your Hosts...
The owners of the riding centre, Barbara and Christoph Promberger, have been leading the Carpathian Large Carnivore Project over the last ten years, the largest research and conservation project on large carnivores in Central and Eastern Europe. During this time, they have gained a great deal of experience about large carnivores and are happy to tell their stories about wolves, bears, and lynx. They are now again involved in a large conservation programme in and around Sinca Noua, which intends to develop the area into a large conservation area with certified organic agriculture around the village and unspoiled and protected forests in the hills and mountains around Sinca.
Conservation contribution...
We ask all our visitors for a donation of 40 Euro per week for our regional conservation and development fund, which supports sustainable projects in and around Sinca Noua. Furthermore, we are personally involved in a number of conservation projects.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Not required by all natio. more
Romania has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are cool and pleasant, making May and June, and September and October the best months to visit. Summers are hot from July to August and winters are harsh and very cold between December and March, with snow falling throughout most of the country. Spring and summer are the wettest seasons, but rain can be expected throughout the year.
A continental climate ensures that Bucharest experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters when temperatures often drop well below freezing. The city lies on the Romanian Plain, and this brings chilly winter winds. Summer temperatures are usually pleasantly warm with occasional heat waves, and humidity is low, but there can be occasional rainstorms. The rainiest seasons in Bucharest are spring and autumn.
We recommend you bring your own helmet if possible for this ride as they are mandatory. If not, there are a limited few around to borrow, but they are not property of the outfitter (they are forgotten helmets of past riders at the riding centre) and will not assume risk for their use.
All camping gear for your one camping overnight is provided, including plates, knives, forks, spoons and cups and glasses ... sleeping Bags are available for rent (please let Hidden Trails know if you need to rent one in advance) or bring your own. Bottled water is provided, along with water bottles and saddle bags for the horses.
$USD or Euro will be fine; no need to change money into RON.
This list is only a guideline for you |
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Travel documents and Voucher |
Personal Travel Insurance |
Flight tickets |
Passport |
Visa (check with your consulate) |
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RIDING GEAR |
Riding breeches |
High riding boots |
Riding helmet **mandatory |
Riding gloves |
Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection |
Rain coat |
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PERSONAL CLOTHING |
Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
Comfortable T-Shirts/Shirts |
Jeans |
Shorts |
Underwear and socks |
Pyjamas |
Bag for dirty clothes |
Trekking boots/ comfortable shoes |
Swimsuit |
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ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
Personal Toiletries |
Insect protection |
Personal medications |
Sore cream (for an emergency) |
Sleeping Bag |
Handkerchiefs |
Adapter for electric appliances |
Camera and extra batteries |
Belt pack |
Address book and pen (for postcards!) |
Sun glasses with strap |
Sun tan lotion and lip balm
Hair dryer - none available at accommodations!
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Sorry, no video is currently available for this tour.
*Important Notice: The following ratings have been submitted by guests and do not necessarily represent the views of Hidden Trails, its partners or employees.
Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Hidden Trails is not liable for any errors or omissions.
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The facilities consist of a guesthouse, two large stables, and a beautiful log cabin on a total of app. 5 hectares of land.
The guesthouse has 9 double rooms, each with a bathroom, and suitable for families with children. Two living rooms, one with an open fireplace and bar, are inviting for relaxing evenings. Downstairs, there is a nice dining room and there is a large veranda outside where our guests can sit in the summertime.We heat our guesthouse with a modern wood furnace. There is free access to high-speed wireless Internet in the entire building.

The two-day trip with overnight camping depends on the weather conditions. In case of bad weather forecast we reserve the right to change the two-day trip into two single day trips with overnight at the guesthouse.

Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Shagya Arabs, Arabs, Kisberi, Gidran, other Hungarian cross breds, local breeds
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Pace:
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3-7 hours per day - not suitable for novice, participants have to be competent in all speeds and able to fully control a horse at canter and gallop. Some steep slopes where you need to lead your horse
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Level:
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(3.5
to
4
out of 5) Good Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
90 kg
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Riders:
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Min
3 riders
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Max
8 riders
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With an assortment of horses available there is a suitable horse for everybody, from calm horses for the lesser experienced, to fast and fiery horses for the demanding rider. All horses are fit and surefooted in the hills and mountain terrain.
A HARD HAT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Horses
Shagya Arabs, Arabs, Kisberi, Gidran, Hungarian crossbreds. Horses are very lively, fast, and forward going.
The Stables...
For all the animals we have, we built two stables to make them feel good.
The upper stables cover approximately 300 m2 and hosts about half of our horses (and our donkey Maja), which have the possibility of moving around freely. The horses have an open stable with two large boxes (50 m2 and 35 m2) and approximately 1,000 m2 of paddock. Furthermore, we have a separate box (18 m2) for horses that we want to temporarily separate from the herd (e.g. for fowling), and a box for a stallion with 16 m2.
The stables provide space for most of our hay, oat, and straw supplies.
The lower stables also consist of an open stable for the remaining horses and also the other animals have their boxes for the night: sheep, goats, chicken, ducks, geese, and our pigs. And of course our cats and dogs spend much of their time down there.
With the large amount of animals, there are almost always puppies, kittens, chicks, ducklings or goslings around and children will find their own little paradise here.
Your Hosts...
The owners of the riding centre, Barbara and Christoph Promberger, have been leading the Carpathian Large Carnivore Project over the last ten years, the largest research and conservation project on large carnivores in Central and Eastern Europe. During this time, they have gained a great deal of experience about large carnivores and are happy to tell their stories about wolves, bears, and lynx. They are now again involved in a large conservation programme in and around Sinca Noua, which intends to develop the area into a large conservation area with certified organic agriculture around the village and unspoiled and protected forests in the hills and mountains around Sinca.
Conservation contribution...
We ask all our visitors for a donation of 40 Euro per week for our regional conservation and development fund, which supports sustainable projects in and around Sinca Noua. Furthermore, we are personally involved in a number of conservation projects.
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit:
(a) nationals of EU countries for a three-month period (those intending to stay for a longer period than three months must apply for a registration certificate issued by the Romanian Authority for Aliens);
(b) 2. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for touristic stays of up to three months.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
1 |
Visa Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
No/2 |
Canadian |
No/2 |
USA |
No/2 |
Other EU |
No |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
No |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
Yes |
Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Carpathian History & Nature Ride
Tour Code:
IT-ROSR04
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,280.00
Dates :
Jan to Oct, other dates by request
Trip Rating :
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained A | Beginner  | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | B | Novice
 | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | C | Intermediate
 | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
D | Strong Intermediate
 | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | E | Advanced
 | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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