Karst Plateau Trail

5.0 (4)
8 days 7 nights
Slovenia
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5.0
Borut D.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic+
Weight limit

Explore the picturesque Karst Plateau in Slovenia, where you can uncover historic caves and castles and visit the renowned Lipica, home of the Lipizzaner horse. If you're lucky you may even spot a bear on an evening's trip to a woodland hide.

from
$1,661
per tourist for 8 days
Departing from
Pivka, Trnje
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Borut D. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
My team and I have many years of experience in trail riding. On our farm we have been breeding and raising horses for generations. Horses are our passion, our love, and we take excellent care of them.

Tour highlights

Incredible Views
Behold the beautiful scenery
Ruins and Fairytale Castles
Discover the history of Slovenia
Local Hospitality
The local hosts are happy to invite you to their homes

Route details

Day 1
Arrival

On arrival at your accommodation in Trnje you will be shown your room and then offered dinner in the evening.

No riding.

Day 2
Our First Ride
Day 3
Riding Half Day
Day 4
Home of the Lipizzaner Horse
Day 5
Riding All Day
Day 6
Piran
Day 7
Our Last Ride
Day 8
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour provider's comments

Confident Intermediate to Advanced riders. You should be capable to ride at all paces. 7-8 hours per day.

General good fitness is recommended.
Horses: Quarter Horses, Warmbloods, Icelandic Horses.
Nature of horses: Relaxed and calm but forward-going.
Height of horses: 14 – 16hh.

Tack: English style for the Icelandic horses and Western for the Quarter Horses and Warmbloods.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Basic+
Guest House
7 nights
7 nights
Bed and Breakfast Trnje

The place offers comfortable accommodation with two twin rooms and a triple room, each with a private entrance and bathroom. The rooms are clean and provide picturesque views of the fields or gardens. The hosts, Zvone and Liza, are passionate about horses and have decorated the B&B with beautiful horse photos and art for guests to enjoy.

Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast that includes a variety of bread, homemade jams, cheese, honey, yoghurt, cereals, tea and coffee. For lunch and dinner, local pubs and restaurants in the area serve delicious homemade food and regional wine. While most meals include meat, vegetarian options can be arranged upon request.

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Group meeting place
Pivka, Trnje
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Included

  • accommodation;
  • meals;
  • soft drinks with meals;
  • horse riding;
  • transportation of luggage from site to site.

Extras

  • flights;
  • insurance;
  • transfers;
  • entrance fees to non-riding sites;
  • lunch on free day in Piran;
  • extra drinks;
  • extra activities.

Group size

up to 7 tourists

Duration

8 days
7 nights

It's important to know

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Swimwear may be needed.

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Reviews

5.0
Based on 4 reviews
  • I
    Ilona
    7 Jul, 2024
    about provider
    What a lovely team. Professional, look well after the group, knowledgeable about the region and its history. Really good level of English.
    7 Jul, 2024
  • H
    Harriette
    1 Sep, 2023
    about provider
    Incredible adventure. Borut and Maruša are fantastic guides and delightful hosts. The horses are well-maintained and expertly trained. The meals and accommodations provided during our ride were beyond impressive. Looking forward to returning soon.
    1 Sep, 2023
  • K
    Katja
    2 Apr, 2023
    about provider
    Everything was excellent! They pampered and treated us well with delicious food, drinks, and friendly staff! The horses are well looked after, and I would love to have this experience again
    2 Apr, 2023

Dates and Prices

  • from
    $1,661
    15 – 22 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    12 – 19 Apr, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    3 – 10 May, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    31 May – 7 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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    5 – 12 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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