Romania - Transylvania Trail
This six day trail begins at Equus Silvania in Sinca Noua and involves a 180km journey on horseback. Travel through the hills and medieval villages back to the riding base at Sinca Noua to finish. Discover a land made for riding; there is no better way to explore the hills, meadows and medieval villages than on horseback.
The Transylvania Trail is more challenging than the centre-based riding from Equus Silvania because you are moving on each day with some long distances to cover.
The horses are a mixture of Shagya Arabs, Hungarian Sport Horses and local mixed breeds; they are responsive and fit, and are a pleasure to ride. The riding is a mix of paces to suit the terrain and can be fast in places.
This ride is only suitable for experienced riders who are confident and in control at all paces. You must be confident handling a horse at speed in a group situation and comfortable riding over varied terrain. You may also need to negotiate natural obstacles such as ditches, logs and streams.
The horses are ridden in English tack. During the trail you are expected to look after and tack up your horse.
You must also be physically fit as well as riding fit; there is also a certain amount of walking on foot to negotiate the steeper descents.
Hard hats are mandatory on this ride.
Your first and last nights are spent at Equus Silvania, where the horses are based. The guesthouse is a ski-style chalet, with en-suite guest rooms.
During the trail itself, you stay in rural guesthouses along the way. Since you are in rural Romania the standard and comfort of accommodation is not as high as perhaps in other parts of Europe.
Twin rooms are available on all nights. Most have private bathrooms but on some nights the bathrooms are shared. In Viscri you stay in various guesthouses in the village (the group may be split up amongst different houses).
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| Transylvania Trail | 25 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 9 May 2026 - 16 May 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 6 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 4 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 18 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 1 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 15 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 12 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 26 Sep 2026 - 3 Oct 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 10 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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| Transylvania Trail | 24 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 | 7 nights 7 ngts | £2,119.96 |
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Non-rider discounts are available.
INCLUDES Riding; full board accommodation; wine & beer with dinner; transfers from Bucharest (at set times).
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT It is not possible to guarantee single accommodation throughout the whole of the ride. Where available single rooms are an extra €17 per night payable locally (€25 per night in 2026).
PAYABLE LOCALLY Recommended donation to local conservation fund €40; tips.
NEAREST AIRPORT Bucharest.
TRANSFERS Included from Bucharest at set time.
Transfers are at set times from Bucharest Otopeni airport (OTP). Flights should be scheduled to arrive no later than 16:00 and return flights should depart after 15:00.
If you arrive earlier into Bucharest then you will need to wait at the airport before the afternoon group transfer to the start of the ride.
If you plan to spend some days in Bucharest before the ride you will need to make your own way back to the airport in time for the group transfer to the start of the ride. Hotel collections and hotel drop-offs are not available.
It may be possible to arrange a transfer from Sibiu, Brasov or Zarnesti at additional cost.
Ride through the beautiful landscape of the Carpathian Mountains and explore the wonders of Transylvania.
Spring has warm days with cool morning and evenings. The summer months can be hot. Autumn is usually dry and cool.
Lots of long, fast canters, some gallops, riding was exhilarating and safe. Absolutely stunning and varied terrain. We had brilliant guides who were amazing matchmakers and found the perfect horse for everyone. This trail ride was absolutely amazing, everything I had hoped for. Challenging but in a very good way - loved the fast canters, the stunning scenery, the excellent guides, the horses. The horses are very well cared for. We also had a great culture guide and learned a lot about Romanian culture, nature, and history. Highly recommend this trail. Food was also delicious.
Anna Katharina ,Canterbury
Overall rating: 5/5
