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Winter Horse Riding in Transylvania

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  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Guaranteed Departures
  • Jan 09’ - Feb 13'
  • Private Tour with Fixed Departures
  • Starting Point: Bucharest
  • Pick Up/ Drop Off: Hotel
What to Expect

Nothing compares to the feeling of heading out on horseback in the fresh morning air, on snow-covered tracks. If you like this idea of active holiday, join us for a memorable winter equestrian experience at Equus Silvania. Relax and enjoy the cozy comforts of the guesthouse as your accommodation for the week, set amongst the rolling hills and meadows on the edge of Sinca Noua village. Ride in the morning and again in the afternoon, with a break in between over a hot lunch to warm up. Enjoy mainly organic meals from our own production and local surrounding farms.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the winter landscape in the small and picturesque village of Sinca Noua, at the foot of the Carpathians.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable experience of riding. The horses are Arab and Shagya-Arab, Kisberi, Gidran and other Hungarian breeds.
  • Taste the local cuisine based on organic products from the farm.

Price Includes

  • Pick up/drop off from/to your hotel in Bucharest.
  • Private car/minivan, with English speaking driver.
  • English speaking guide on day 4.
  • 7 nights accommodation, full board included.
  • The riding sessions mentioned in the itinerary.

Price Excludes

  • Other meals than stated.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages ordered at the bar.
  • Other visits and activities than the ones mentioned.
  • Tipping and personal expenses.
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Itinerary

Day 1Bucharest – Sinca Noua (200 km)

• Pick up from your hotel in Bucharest / from Otopeni Bucharest Airport (in this case, please arrive by 16h 15m at the latest). Transfer through the spectacular Carpathian Mountains to the guesthouse in Sinca Noua (around 3h drive).
• Welcome drink upon arrival, a great dinner and spend the evening with the staff of Equus Silvania to prepare the week.

Overnight: Equus Silvania Guesthouse 3* | Meals: dinner

Days 2 & 3Sinca Noua: Riding in the snow

• For the first two days you ride 2-3 hours in the morning, after breakfast 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.
• Relax in the evenings with a home-made liqueur or brandy in front of the open fire, or have a drink at our bar, or watch video presentations about the research and conservation projects of your hosts.

Overnight: Equus Silvania Guesthouse 3* | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4Rest for the horses & discover the history of Transylvania

• Break from riding for the horses, time to discover 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. 

Overnight: Equus Silvania Guesthouse 3* | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 5, 6 & 7Sinca Noua: Winter rides

• Head out for a morning and an afternoon ride through the hills, forests, and meadows of the surroundings of Sinca Noua. Evenings are spent in the cozy Equus Silvania guesthouse. If you wish, we may have the possibility of organizing a trip with a horse-drawn sledge.

Overnight: Equus Silvania Guesthouse 3* | Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8Sinca Noua – Bucharest

• After breakfast, transfer back to Bucharest (hotel or airport). In case you head directly to the airport, please do not book flights departing before 14:00.

Overnight: – | Meals: breakfast

Departures
2021, January 09th – 16th 
2021, January 16th – 23rd
2021, January 23rd – 30th
2021, January 30th – February 06th
2021, February 06th – 13th
2021, February 13th – 20th
Note: Other dates on request.

 

Remarks

• We reserve the right to change the programme depending on the weather forecast, as long as it doesn’t change the character of the trip.
• Beverages for dinner are included in the price, drinks at the bar have to be paid separately.
• Guests are kindly asked to contribute with a 40 € donation to our CARPATHIA conservation project carpathia.org
• Hard hats on rides are obligatory at Equus Silvania.
• Although snow cannot be guaranteed, it is still very likely that there will be nice powder snow all throughout January and February.
• The winter rides are recommended for strong intermediate to advanced riders as the horses are rather energetic and spirited in the winter months.

 

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