This is a super fun trail ride and best for riders that can walk, trot, canter and gallop as there is ample chance to do all. You will LOove riding on historical ancient Roman roads and cattle paths through beautiful rural parts of Dalmatia known as the Dalmatian hinterland. Riding next to the mountains Svilaja and Mose and peaks of untouched nature, you will feel like the original settlers of the area as it looks much the same as past years. You will also explore the local culture as you pass through small villages full of friendly and hospitable people. Transfers from Split airport, bus or railway station to the ranch can be arranged upon request. Optionally, you can visit the city of Split with the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace over 1700 years or a small town of Trogir, which is also under UNESCO protection.
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN CROATIA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Saturday: At the ranch, on arrival you can relax with a small snack before dinner. You will also have time to get to know other guests, your host, make new friends and enjoy dinner with homemade wine.
Sunday: Your morning starts with breakfast and a hot cup of coffee or tea. After breakfast you will get to know the horses and ride for 4 hours discovering the surrounding nature. You will have time to choose a horse for yourself. You'll go through the fields where you will canter and gallop through natural pathways. During lunch you will be staying at the ranch. After a free afternoon you can expect a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Monday: After breakfast you will start the ride to the Svilaja Mountain where you will gallop across the field and go through Dalmatian villages of Ogorje, Leskuri and Milesina. After passing through the villages you will continue on ancient Roman roads to the mountain where you can relax over a delicious lunch served outside. After a well-deserved break you will continue to ride over the mountain to the village Milesina. Then you will ride through the village Bracevic to the ranch. In total, you will spend around 5 hours in saddle. Back at the ranch, you will enjoy dinner with the other guests and your hosts.
Tuesday: In the morning after breakfast you will get ready for yet another trail. In total, there will be a total of around 6 hours in saddle. The day begins with a riding through the fields and natural paths towards the mountain house called Orlove Stine. The lunch will be served at the mountain house, where you will enjoy the view of the Perucko lake, Cetina river and other mountains. Panoramic view is truly breathtaking. After the break you will get the horse ready and continue down the mountain to the ranch where you will be served dinner.
Wednesday: No riding. If you are interested in visiting Split, there is a local bus that passes by the ranch and goes to the city. If not, you can always stay at the ranch and enjoy your free time in the nature or at the pool, if the weather allows it.
Thursday: After breakfast you will get ready for the trail ride. Riding up the hill Zelovo lasts just over 2 hours. After a short break you will continue to ride for about 2 to 3 hours through other villages where you will have an amazing view of the fields, forests and nearby mountains. You will return to the ranch for lunch and drinks with your hosts. The afternoon is free for a well-deserved rest.
Friday: After breakfast we will have you riding the mountain Moseć. You will ride through beautiful fields and pastures at the foot of mountains and streams, and will ride on a gravel road to a lunch destination for. After lunch you will ride through the mountain canyon. Later this afternoon you will return to the ranch where you can rest after the trail and have a delicious dinner and conversation, remembering good experiences during the trail.After breakfast we will have you riding at the foot of mountain Moseć. You will be riding for around 4 hours, through beautiful fields, pastures, streams, and gravel roads. After returning to the ranch you will have lunch and a break. In the afternoon, there is another 1,5-2 hour ride through the paths surrounding the ranch. After, you can rest, have a delicious dinner and conversation, remembering good experiences during the trail.
Saturday: Departure is scheduled after breakfast or if you want you can visit Split.
* Itinerary can be changed if necessary
MEETING:
Saturday, directly at the ranch. Optional transfer from Split airport: 75 € per car to pay locally cash.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday morning after breakfast. Optional transferto from Split airport: 75 € per car to pay locally cash.
FLIGHTS:
Easyjet from Paris, Nice, Lyon, Bale-Mulhouse, Genève.
Volotea from Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Toulouse.
Transavia from Paris.
Transports are not included because it is more interesting to book your ticket, an inclusive transport package is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a travel package including transport on request..
RIDING LEVEL:
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor on open spaces.
RYTHM:
About 3 to 5 hours on horseback per day: about 2 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon.
GROUPS:
2 to 6 riders
GUIDE:
Professional English speaking guide.
HORSES:
English Thoroughbred, Lipicaner, Arab, Holstein, Croatian Warmblood.
TACK:
English saddles.
ACCOMMODATION:
6 nights in bedrooms at the ranch.
MEALS:
Breakfast at the ranch (fresh bread, eggs, cheese, jam, seasonal fruits, tea and coffee), lunch on the way in the countryside which includes original Dalmatian dishes (fish, meat, vegetables and our 70% home of original wine) and dinner at the ranch with also local dishes.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
1250 € in shared 2-3 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement: 200 €
Split airport transfers: 150 € / car round trip, to pay locally cash.
Booking fees: 15 € / person.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, 1 drink during meals, financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, extra or out of drinks, tips, personal expenses, extra drinks, any visits, travel to and from the ranch, anything not listed in "the price includes".
INSURANCE (if you don’t already have one):
We offer to Europe Union citizens (only) Chapka insurances:
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS :
Flights to Croatia are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).
THE CAP RANDO
The guarantee of your payments by our registration as a travel operator with an unlimited deposit. If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment (mostly during the covid pandemy). The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.
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The welcome, the service, the availability of the service provider and his team: Excellent
The general condition of the horses: Excellent. My horse: Excellent
Tack: Good Comfort, cleanliness
Accommodation: Good
Overall, my stay was: Excellent
Comments: Great stay, welcoming and super friendly person. What happiness !
Cap Rando services, responsiveness, efficiency, follow-up of your reservation, help in preparing your trip: Excellent
The staff : the owner did a great job of keeping us both safe and stimulated on his lovely horses His mother cooked delicious food - all the produce including the meat and the wine was organic from their farm
About the horses : Got just the kind of horse I asked for T
he accommodation : It was a drive away from the ranch so no chance to return from breakfast to bedtime for a shower /change of clothes etc However Stipe is building new accommodation at the ranch - with a swimming pool which should be ready for next season.
Your general feeling : Great place - fantastic riding - friendly people No fences or gates. Lots of lovely long canters/gallops
Cap Rando services : This was my second Cap Rando riding holiday - they were both excellent value and hugely enjoyable and I felt challenged but not scared by the riding oppertunities. I have recommended to all my riding friends. Emails promptly answered