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Transylvania Ride


Accommodations for Transylvania Ride



Accommodation 
Both the long and short ride option are progressive rides whit nights spent at different locations.

Description
Accommodation on the ride is quite varied and you will experience life as the locals live in the village, but also enjoy the vernacular charms of Count Kalnoky’s and King Charles III’s Private Retreat.
While staying at villager's homes bathrooms might have to be shared.

Long Ride Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Count Kalnoky’s Castle in Miklosvar
Night 2: Accommodation in Malnaș Băi
Night 3: Accommodation in Bățanii Mici
Night 4: Count Kalnoky’s Castle in Miklosvar
Night 5 & 6: King Charles III’s Private Retreat in Valea Zălanului

Short Ride Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1-3: Count Kalnoky’s Castle in Miklosvar
Night 4-6: King Charles III's Private Retreat in Valea Zălanului



Count Kalnoky’s Castle in Miklosvar
From 2023, you will now be able to sleep at the Count's castle. This beautiful Transylvanian Castle (late Renaissance) has been carefully restored by the family over the years. Each of the 5 bedrooms is furnished with antique Transylvanian furniture and has an ensuite bathroom.
There is free Wi-Fi available at the property.



King Charles III's Private Retreat in Valea Zălanului
All the rooms have been lovingly restored and furnished with authentic antiques and textiles from Transylvania. The way we restore derelict houses is barely noticeable, rather would it seem that the buildings have aged gently and gradually without recent intervention. In order to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, there is no television or radio; instead, you will find plenty of interesting books on the shelves. Each room has an electric kettle, with tea and coffee provided. All bathrooms are private, most are en-suite (although the old Transylvanian village cottages were conceived without bathrooms).
There is a saltwater-filled bath barrel where you can relax in the evening, while enjoying the view over the pastures.



Other Accommodations
While sleeping in local family houses the rooms are more basic but always clean and comfortable. You might have to share bathrooms during 1 or 2 nights.

Wi-fi internet access
There is wi-fi access in the main house and reception area in Miklosvar. There is also wi-fi access with weaker signal at King Charles III’s Private Retreat.  Wi-fi access is not available in all accommodations throughout the itinerary but on most places it will be.



Meals 
All meals are included.

Food in rural Romania is generally organic and full of flavor and you will have the chance to sample some traditional dishes although the choice can be limited by what vegetables, etc are in season. Meals at the guesthouses are taken together as 'table d'hôte'. Food is prepared on site by local staff, mostly from local ingredients as available. Menus are set for every day of the week and no choice 'à la carte' is possible. Food is locally grown and fresh, however usually only one menu is prepared at the guesthouses and there is limited choice.

Breakfast is eaten at your guesthouse or inn and is typically a selection of eggs, cheese or cold meats, bread or toast and butter and jam, with perhaps a choice of tea or coffee to drink with some milk (which is often straight from the cow!).
Lunch is generally a very simple picnic out riding - ham or cheese sandwiches with fruit for dessert.
Dinner, which is eaten at your guesthouse or inn, is often soup (a strong point of Romanian cooking!), then a main course which will sometimes include a regional specialty such as wild boar or venison stew, peppers stuffed with meat or vegetables, different types of sausage, seasoned minced-meat wrapped in cabbage or vine leaves or perhaps spicy meatballs, followed by a cake or fruits. 

Dinner includes mineral water, tea or coffee. Alcoholic drinks are not included. Mineral water is carried in saddle bags while riding and for lunch (soft drinks and alcohol are not usually available). Tea (chai) in Romania is not often the black, PG Tips style - but more commonly green or herbal - so you may want to take your own tea bags. 
You will also be offered 'Köményes' the local caraway seed brandy quite regularly - be warned that it can be very strong! (It is perfectly acceptable to decline!)

It is possible to purchase wine during all dinners for an extra cost (to be paid at the end of the trip by card or cash).

Dietary Restrictions
Vegetarians can of course be catered for, but please let us know in advance.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Transylvania Ride
Tour Code: IT-RORT01
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : April - November

Trip Rating :
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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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 04/07 - 04/13 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 04/21 - 04/27 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
A 2024 05/05 - 05/11 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) - pe... 3 /8 Reserve
A 2024 05/19 - 05/25 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) - pe... 3 /8 Reserve
A 2024 06/02 - 06/08 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) - pe... 3 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 06/16 - 06/22 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) - pe... 3 /8 Sold Out
B 2024 06/30 - 07/06 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 07/14 - 07/20 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 07/28 - 08/03 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 08/11 - 08/17 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 08/25 - 08/31 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 09/08 - 09/14 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Sold Out
B 2024 09/22 - 09/28 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Sold Out
B 2024 10/06 - 10/12 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
B 2024 10/20 - 10/26 7d / 6n 7 days Trip (long ride) 3 /8 Reserve
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Introducing Transylvania
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Tack: English
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Pace: Moderate with many opportunities for t...
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Airport: Bucuresti Otopeni
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