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Horseback riding vacations in
Slovenia
Slovenia is situated at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Mediterranean and the Balkans, and is home to one of the world’s great Lipizzaner horse studs. These elegant animals have long been revered for their classical dressage abilities, and today Lipizzaners tour the world, enrapturing audiences wherever they go. Hidden Trails gives you the unprecedented opportunity to experience the beauty of the Lipizzaner on a classical dressage clinic – a once in a lifetime horseback vacation opportunity for lovers of this breed and the sport of dressage!
Horse Riding in Slovenia
Hidden Trails focuses its attention on the Lipizzaner breeding stud in Slovenia. This stud farm lies in the picturesque Karst region of Slovenia, in the heart of a green oasis under the azure Mediterranean sky, in the shade of century-old lime trees and oaks, and just a stone’s throw from the Slovenian–Italian border. The Lipizzan stud farm was founded in 1580 by an Austrian archduke, and today it is a jewel among the cultural and historical monuments of the Republic of Slovenia. For over four centuries, the Stud Farm has nurtured the tradition of breeding and selecting its horses. In the period after World War II it established its own classical riding school and has successfully performed with its horses at various equestrian events all over the world. Hidden Trails gives you the unique chance to be emerged in the Lipizzan and dressage lifestyle on a very special horse riding holiday at a world famous recreational centre offering its visitors unforgettable moments of relaxation and enjoyment. Enjoy the instruction and attention of experienced teachers while riding beautifully spirited Lipizzan horses. When class is over, explore the green oasis of Slovenia or even travel the two hours to Venice, Italy.
Slovenia Geography
Slovenia is situated at the crossroads of central Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. Here, at the meeting point of the cultures of the east and the west, the old interlaces in harmony with the new. Slovenia surprises visitors at every step with its natural sites. In this tiny piece of Europe, the picturesque features of the Alpine, Mediterranean, Karst, and Pannonian worlds are combined. At the contact point of such naturally diverse regions, nature shows a hundred attractive faces. One of the smallest countries in Europe, Slovenia more than justifies the ‘Europe in Miniature’ hype. Tucked in an enviable geographical position between the Alps and the Mediterranean, it is blessed with spectacular mountains, thick forests and an Adriatic coastline.
Slovenia Weather and Climate
Slovenian weather is most reliable from May through September. The shoulder seasons mean less European tourists, and less intense heat than the height of summer (July and August).
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Slovenia
Travel restrictions
You may enter Slovenia under the following conditions:
1. if you are coming from an area that is not on the red list or on the dark red list and you provide proof that you have stayed in an area that is not on the red list or dark red list in the last 5 consecutive days;
2. if you can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid AG test taken in the last 48 hours in an EU member state, a Schengen area country, Australia, Israel, Canada, New Zealand, Russia, Serbia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or in the United States of America. At checkpoints on flight connections of international air transport, negative tests performed in Turkey are also accepted (rapid AG tests are accepted if they are on the common list of trustworthy manufacturers);
3. if you provide proof of a positive PCR test result taken more than 10 days ago (unless a doctor assesses otherwise) whereby such a test must not be older than six months, or if you provide a medical certificate of recovery from COVID-19 and not more than six months have elapsed from the onset of symptoms, or
4. if you can provide a vaccination certificate, or
5. if you can provide proof of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e. proof referred to in point 3 above) and proof of having received at least one dose of any of the vaccines in point 4, which provide protection on the day of vaccination, in the period of up to eight months following a positive PCR test or the onset of symptoms.
Non-essential travel (including for tourism purposes) is allowed for the following categories of persons and subject to the following conditions:
- All persons residing in the EU member states and the Schengen area who provide proof that they fulfil one of the General requirements for entry into the Republic of Slovenia. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican are treated in the same way as the Schengen Area countries;
- Persons residing in the following third countries/entities, belonging to the green list countries: Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Japan & Taiwan;
- Citizens of countries who do not require a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia if, at the time they enter the Republic of Slovenia, they provide vaccination certificate or a medical certificate of recovery from COVID-19 within the last six months plus a certificate of vaccination with at least one vaccine dose.
A vaccination certificate of a country with which Slovenia has not concluded an agreement or arrangement must contain at least the following information:
- name, surname,
- unique identifier of the person (personal identification number, health insurance number, number of travel document or other document of the country, date of birth or other similar identifier),
- information on the type of vaccine (manufacturer, batch, dose number, date of vaccination), information on the institution that issued the certificate or proof.
Travelers who have completed the vaccine regimen with the following vaccines are accepted for entry: BioNTech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Russian Gamele (Sputnik V), Serum Institute of India AstraZeneca, and Chinese Sinovac Biotech and Sinopharm.
Those entering with proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid-19, or a negative Covid test result (PCR or rapid antigen) are not subject to the 10-day quarantine.
Measures taken by the government
The following country-wide measures from the Serbian Government are in effect:
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Public gatherings: Gatherings outside of the same household are banned unless they meet the vaccinated-tested-recovered rules. Attendees at cultural, sports, or other events must show proof of vaccination, negative test, or recovery from Covid-19. In open-air venues with no fixed seats, chairs must be at least one meter apart, while a 1.5-metre distance applies to those who stand, except for members of the same household.
- Face Masks: FFP2 (N95) or surgical masks are required in indoor public spaces, and outdoors when a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) cannot be maintained.
- Services: At all institutions in Slovenia, visitors age 12 and over should be prepared to show proof of vaccination, negative test (not older than 48 hours for rapid test, or 72 hours for PCR test), or recovery from COVID-19 (positive PCR test between 10 days and 6 months old), along with a copy of their ID. In grocery stores and pharmacies, where vaccinated-tested-recovered rules do not apply you must keep a 10-meter distance from other customers. Restaurants and bars are restricted to operate from 5 am to 10 pm and only serve customers at tables. Schools and universities are operating in-person but all primary and secondary students must wear an approved facemask and submit to thrice weekly testing. Museums, libraries, galleries and shops are open but patrons should follow distancing and other health precautions. Churches and recreational centers, including cinemas, sports centers, and swimming pools, are open with reduced capacity.
Testing
Testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians. No appointment is required for the rapid antigen tests (RAT), and they are available throughout the country, including Ljubljana airport.
For the PCR test, available at the Ljubljana Clinical Center, an appointment is required, but is usually available within a day.
For foreign nationals, cost for RAT is 5-30 euro; cost for PCR is 93 euro. Results for both tests will be provided to you electronically within 24 hours.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
The National Institute of Public Health has set up a special phone number that you can contact to obtain more information. The phone number (+386 31 646 617) is available every day between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
Source:
US Embassy in Slovenia https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 18th 2022 (checked on January 19th 2022)
Republic of Slovenia: Non-essential travel https://www.gov.si/en/news/2021-06-14-non-essential-travel-possible-again-also-for-tourism-purposes/
Published on June 14th 2021 (checked on January 18th 2022)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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