Trail of Legends: Slovenia's Karst Treasures

5.0 (4)
6 days 5 nights
Slovenia
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Borut D.
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic+
Weight limit

Experience an adventure on the picturesque Karst Plateau by exploring historic caves and castles while riding along a mobile trail. Uncover the secret hideaway of Slovenia's own Robin Hood.

If you have a private group of 4-7 people, you have the option to extend your trip and include extra days for both riding and non-riding activities. These additional activities may include bear watching, visits to Skocjan and Postojna caves, as well as a visit to Lipica, the renowned home of the Lipizzaner horses. For further information, please contact us for more details.

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$1,446
per tourist for 6 days
Departing from
Ilirska Bistrica, Bač
Available dates
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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

Fairytale Castles
Discover the history of Slovenia
Spot a Bear
Discover territories where bears still roam
Incredible Views
Behold the beautiful scenery

Route details

Day 1
Arrival

On arrival at your accommodation in Bač you will be shown your room. It’s a short drive to Sembije (c. 5 mins) where the horses are located. Today you will sort out equipment for the ride and talk about horse allocation, meeting your steed for the week. 

If there is time then you may set off on a gentle ride up a nearby hill to appreciate the view and see the route you are going to travel over the next few days – this is not at all guaranteed as is only possible with early arrivals, it’s just a possible extra. 

Tonight you will have dinner in Turist farm Bač.

Day 2
Castle Kalc and Paljško Lake
Day 3
Predjama Castle
Day 4
Forests and Appaloosas
Day 5
Brkini and Prem Castle
Day 6
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. 4 main riding days, 5-7 hours.

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
3 nights
Camp Site
1 night

During the trail you will stay at a different location every day. All of your hosts are true horse lovers and they all have horses at home.

1 night
Tourist Farm ‘Pri Požarju’

The accommodation offers six twin rooms with private bathrooms and entrances, all of which are comfortable and well-maintained. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner on the farm, while lunch can be enjoyed at nearby pubs and restaurants, where they can savor homemade food and regional wine. Although most meals contain meat, vegetarian options can also be arranged upon request.

1 night
Bed and Breakfast Trnje
1 night
Lipizzaner Lodge
1 night
Farm Volk

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place
Ilirska Bistrica, Bač
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Tour conditions

Included

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

Extras

  • flights;
  • insurance;
  • transfers;
  • entrance fees to non-riding sites;
  • extra drinks;
  • extra activities;
  • tips.

Group size

up to 7 tourists

Duration

6 days
5 nights

It's important to know

What kind of food will be served?

Breakfast and dinner taken at the place where we will start or finish the day. Breakfast is buffet style with an assortment of breads, home-made jams, cheese, honey, yoghurt and cereals, with tea and coffee. Lunches are taken in different locations and usually in pubs offering delicious homemade food. Most of the meals will include meat but it is possible to arrange vegetarian meals with advance notice. Lunches include delicious local wine.

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Tour 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

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