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Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival
After your transfer from the airport, you have some time to settle in your yurt.
Tonight, dinner is served between 6 and 7 pm.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 2 (Monday): Introduction Ride & Stud Visit
Breakfast is served at 8.am. Then, we meet the horses, and aim to be in the saddle at about 9 a.m. We will do a test ride in the arena, for riding skill assessment and to make sure horse and riders are well matched.
Then, we go for a short ride in the surrounding area, getting back to the yurt camp in time for lunch.
In the afternoon visit to the stud by Steppe-Train. You will be transported by wagon(s) towed by a tractor (like a train) to visit the Akhal-Teke Stud.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 3 (Tuesday): Turul Statue Ride
We start riding at about 9 am. We will stop for our picnic lunch at the Turul Statue which commemorates the Hungarian conquest. The Turul (the perregrine falcon) is an important player in the sagas of the Magyars. The statue commemorates the Hungarian Invasion of the Carpathian Basin. Then, we will ride back to our yurt camp (total of 3 hours riding approximately).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 4 (Wednesday): Riding to the Communian mounds
This morning, we ride to the Cummunian mounds. These mounds served as burrial grounds for various peoples of the steppes for over 2000 years. The 1,600 mounds discovered in the Great Hungarian Plain represent only a fraction of all the steppe mounds.
During our ride, we cross meadows, surrounded by reeds and oak forests. In the plains, we will discover the rich flora of the region.
After our visit (with lunch break) of the Cummunian mounds, we head back to the yurt camp, where dinner is waiting for us.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 5 (Thursday): Cattle Ride & Memorial Park Visit
After breakfast, we ride to the winter feeding grounds of our grey cattle herd. Our cattle lives in a 1,200 hectare meadow. From there, riders can catch a glimpse of the local protected fauna, such as the water buffalos.
This landscape is an incredible reflection of the great steppes.
In the afternoon, we visit the Feszty Panorama Picture in the National Historical Memorial Park. The painting depicts the ancient Hungarian Invasion of the Carpathian Basin.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 6 (Friday): Forest Ride
Today, we ride to the Süli forest: 100-150-year-old oaks line our way in the forest. There are old trees here from the time before the regulation of the Tisza River, which was 120 years ago. These days it is rich in birds and wildlife, a habitat for owls, ravens and roe deer as well as, rabbits. Even meadow eagles nest in here temporarily.
Dinner is served between 6-7 p. m. at the yurt camp
we ride through the Süli forest: 100-150-year-old oaks line our way in the forest. There are old trees here from the time before the regulation of the Tisza River, which was 120 years ago. 10 years ago the forest, provided a venue for school programmes, walking tours and running competitions. These days it is rich in birds and wildlife, a habitat for owls, ravens and roe deer as well as, rabbits. Even meadow eagles nest in it temporarily.
Dinner is between 6-7 p. m. at the yurt camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight in Yurts near Ópusztaszer


Day 7 (Saturday): Departure
Departure is scheduled after breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Great Hungarian Plain Tour
Tour Code: IT-HUAS01
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : May to October

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
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.
CIntermediate
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.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2024 04/28 - 05/04 7d / 6n 7 day trip 5 /10 Reserve
A 2024 07/28 - 08/03 7d / 6n 7 day trip 5 /10 Reserve
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Tack: Hungarian-style saddles (similar to En...
Horses: Akhal teke & Hungarian horses
Pace: Approx 5 hours in the saddle per ridin...

Airport: Budapest Ferihegy airport
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