Slovenia horse riding I Alpine Fairytale

ALPINE FAIRYTALE (8D/7N)
The No.1 Equestrian Holidays in Slovenia

sLOVEnia HORSE RIDING offers unique opportunities for exploring the most beautiful parts of Slovenia on horseback.

Slovenia has it all...is a country of feelings. You can feel the beauty of green Slovenia as you enjoy a view of the famous Lake Bled and the beloved Lake Bohinj - beautiful valleys in Triglav National Park. Slovenia is an exciting country of extraordinary diversity. It is located at the con uence of the Alpine, Mediterranean, Pannonian and Karst regions, the latter having one of the world's most unique landscapes. Slovenia is renowned for its scenic lakes, vast forests and underground caves carved out by water eroding karst limestone. Apart from the beauties of nature, the country offers excellent cuisine and wine and diverse and countless opportunities for horseback riding.

You will also get to know the cradle of the Lipizzaners. Lipica is the oldest European stud farm continuously breeding one of the oldest cultural horse breeds. As such it has a remarkable importance as a cultural, historical and natural heritage for Slovenia and Europe. The history of Lipica is closely intertwined with the Habsburgs and the time when horse was considered an ideal and was at the time a crucial strategic advantage. The Lipica story begins in the 16th century when the abandoned summer residence became the court stud farm. The charms of the Lipica Stud Farm are hidden in the unseen, the stories written by the local history. Only when walking on the historical paths we can truly experience the greatness of the local equestrian tradition.

PRICE

3.300 eur per person

With first-hand knowledge of the exciting tour we offer, the ride consultants at sLOVEnia HORSE RIDING look forward to answering any questions you might have about this ride. Please call or email us and get ready to pack your bags for a wonderful equestrian adventure!

The price includes all the activities in the program: horses, tack, guide, accommodations, all the meals, the cost of transfers, entery fees and taxes.
Other costs - such as drinks and gratuities are not included.

Not included:

Single supplement: 396 eur

Gratuities - Program director: From 30 Eur per person /par day

Many of our guests come alone and they soon find friends in the group. After all these are people who already share many of the same interests like a love of horses and a spirit of adventure. Participants always have the option of sharing a room to avoid paying a single supplement.

SUMMARY

Trip Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Riding: 6 days (2 - 6 hours a day)
Horse Breeds: Warm Bloods, Lipizzaners, Icelandic horses, Anglo arabian, Arabian, ...
Pace: moderate, with good chances for long canters
Riding ability: confident intermediate to experienced riders
Weight limit: 105kg (231 Ibs) subject to availability of horses; occasionally heavier riders by arrangement
Tack: English or Western saddles
Accommodation: 3 - 4 stars hotels and traditional local accommodations
Group size: 2 - 10
Season: year round

Meeting point: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik - International Airport.

Trip Itinerary – Alpine Fairytale
BLED (2n) – TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK (1n) – GREEN KARST (1n) LIPICA (2n) – LJUBLJANA (1n)

DAY 1: LJUBLJANA – BLED – RADOVLJICA – BLED

Pick up at your hotel in Ljubljana or at International airport - Letališče Jožeta Pučnika and transfer to your hotel in Bled. At first we will go around lake Bled and enjoy the fary tale area with the traditional coachmens known as fijakers! Fijakers or cabs are open carriages with a long tradition in Bled. Not anyone can become a driver of such carriage as the »profession« is handed down from generation to generation. After lunch we will have short drive to the stable and introduction to the horses. We will go for our first three hours ride in a beautifull green Bled area.

In Radovljica we will enjoy a tipical Slovenian dinner in traditional familly restaurant and visit a Gingerbread Museum. Lectarstvo is an old and renowned traditional handicraft of Slovenia. The decorated pastry is made from honey dough and shaped either with a wooden or a tin mould, or by hand. During the late Middle Ages, lect was popular with the social elite. The oldest preserved wooden mould, made for a customer who was a nobleman, dates to the 16th century. Today, honey-bread products are precious souvenirs from Slovenia. Driving back to Bled and Overtnight.

DAY2: BLED

After breakfast we will go for another three hours ride. Than we will drive to the stunning Lake Bled. This Alpine lake with the only island in Slovenia has been a world-renowned paradise for centuries, impressing visitors with its natural beauty, wealth of legend, and special powers to restore well-being. After lunch we will visit the island with a traditional pletna boat.Traditional wooden boats – pletnas – have been taking visitors to the island in the middle of the lake for centuries. These boats are operated by standing rowers known as pletnars. After landing, guests climb 99 stone steps to reach the Assumption of Mary Church. On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Legend has it that this will make your wishes come true. The rest of the day we will spend in the most intact nature of Bled area in the most beautiful gorge in Slovenia – the Vintgar George. The 1.6 km long Vintgar gorge carves its way through the vertical rocks of the Hom and Bort hills and is graced by the Radovna with its waterfalls, pools and rapids. The educational trail leads you over wooden bridges and Žumr's galleries, and ends with a bridge overlooking the mighty 13 m high Šum waterfall. Than you will have oportunity to visit the the oldest castle in Slovenia, first mentioned in a 1011 donation deed as castellum Veldes - BLED CASTLE. Perched a top a steep cliff rising 130 metres above the glacial Lake Bled is a symbol of Bled and Slovenia. Castle terraces offer spectacular views of the lake with the island and over to the mountain ranges of the Karavanke and the Julian Alps. Dinner with traditional cream cake & overtnight in Bled.

DAY 3: BLED – BOHINJ - POKLJUKA

After breakfast we will check out from hotel and have the last ride in Bled area. We will go with our horses to a beautiful mountain area. After lunch we will drive to lake Bohinj and have some free time for a walk or swimming in the lake. There is optional trip to visit Vogel with a cable car for a superb views. We will enter a Triglav National park and you will enjoy this amazing Alpine paradise. Driving to Pokljuka mountain, where we will sleep in a chalet in the middle of the forest of Triglav National Park. Time for a nice walk and a party at night ;-) Overtnight: Pokljuka

DAY 4: POKLJUKA – GREEN KARST or BLOKE

After breakfast in Triglav National park we will have a 2 hours drive to our next destination. For optional you can choose Mushrooming tour with dr. Fungi if you want to learn more about Slavic culture and tradition, mushrooms and wild medicinal herbs. It is very educational tour with a lot of fun!

After lunch we will saddle up the horses and ride to through beautiful natural landscapes of Green Karst or Mountain Bloke. Riding approx. 5 hours.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: GREEN KARST or BLOKE - LIPICA

Ride along pleasant paths, forest in amazing area. Riding approx. 5 hours. Driving to Lipica, dinner and overnight in Hotel Maestoso.

DAY 6: LIPICA

We will spend all day in famous Lipica. Today we will visit the stud farm and find out what brought international fame to the Lipizzaners! Let the white stallions charm you with their elegant movements, noble character and effortless ease as they present the most demanding figures of classical dressage. You will have an option to see the official training of Lippizaners. We will discover Lipica and the Karst while riding the real Lipizzaners. It is a unique experience that you will never forget. For optional you can choose Truffle hunting & wine tasting experience in Koper area. Overnight in Hotel Maestoso.

DAY 7: LIPICA – POSTOJNA CAVE – PREDJAMA CADSTLE – LJUBLJANA

After a delitious breakfast we will explore amazing carst area – Postojna cave and Predjama Castle.

Drive to the capital where we will have a pleasent walk in the most charming city in Europe. Farewell dinner. Overnight in City Hotel Ljubljana

DAY 8: LJUBLJANA - AIRPORT

After breakfast you will have a free time to enjoy Ljubljana. You can visit the castle, market or just walk in charming old town by the river till the time you will have to say goodbye. Transfer to the international Ljubljana airport or continue the trip to Croatia.

Itinerary Addendum

This itinerary is flexible. Changes may occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.