Romania - Transylvania Trail

  • Open Apr-Nov
  • Set arrivals
  • 7 nights / 6 days of riding | 3 to 7 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Bucharest
  • Weight limit: 14st 2lbs (90 kg) (198 pounds)
  • Usual maximum: 8

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 endless 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 at a fast pace.

Once a year there is a special two-week Transylvania Trail. This ride is by invitation only to riders who have already ridden at Equus Silvania.

 

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 is fast in places.

This ride is only suitable for experienced riders who are confident and in control at a fast pace. 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.

You stay in rural guesthouses or with local families. The group may be split up amongst different houses. Since you are in rural Romania the standard and comfort of accommodation is not as high as 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.

 

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Upcoming Dates

Holiday Experience LevelExp Lvl Arrive - DepartArr - Dep   Price Itinerary Availability
Transylvania Trail 20 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Book
Transylvania Trail 4 May 2024 - 11 May 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 18 May 2024 - 25 May 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Book
Transylvania Trail 1 Jun 2024 - 8 Jun 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 15 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 29 Jun 2024 - 6 Jul 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 13 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Book
Transylvania Trail 27 Jul 2024 - 3 Aug 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 10 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 28 Sep 2024 - 5 Oct 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 12 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Full
Transylvania Trail 26 Oct 2024 - 2 Nov 2024 7 nights 7 ngts £1,679.01 View (.pdf) Book

Prices

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 €15 per night payable locally.

PAYABLE LOCALLY Optional donation to local conservation fund €40; tips.

NEAREST AIRPORT  Bucharest.

TRANSFERS Included from Bucharest at set time.


Getting There

Transfers are at set times from Bucharest Otopeni airport (OTP). Flights should be booked to arrive no later than 16:15 and return flights should depart after 14:00.

If you arrive early 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.

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Location

Ride through the beautiful landscape of the Carpathian Mountains and explore the wonders of Transylvania.


Weather & Climate

Spring has warm days with cool morning and evenings. The summer months can be hot. Autumn is usually dry and cool.

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Guest Review

Lots of fast long canters and gallops. Ina and Enya were great guides and kept us informed on interesting facts about where we were. Locals were very friending and I found it interesting to see their way of life. If you enjoy fast riding and covering a large distance this is a great holiday for you. Well mannered, fit horses.

Alison ,Honiton

5 star rating Overall rating: 5/5

Ride Report

Rebecca Clarke
The landscape that we rode through was amazing and I was lucky enough to experience the full splendour of the Autumn colours from so many different vantage points.

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