This brief getaway is ideal for those who love exploring wildlife and nature. Enjoy an overnight stay in a cozy cottage nestled deep in the forest, in bear country. Your instructor will provide lessons on wildlife tracking, map and compass navigation and wilderness survival skills. Additionally, you have the opportunity to learn archery or rifle shooting. If you're fortunate, you might even catch a glimpse of a bear during your adventure!
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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
Ride in the Wild Lands
Explore Slovenia's magical forests on horseback
Spot a Bear
Discover territories where bears still roam
Wilderness Wisdom
Your guide will teach you tracking wildlife, navigating using a map and compass and surviving in the forest
Route details
Day 1
Welcome to the Bear Land
Upon arrival at Sembije you will be allocated a suitable horse and will head straight out into the peaks of Milonja to discover the unspoilt nature which is home to bears. Along the route your guide with point out any wildlife that you see. Upon arriving at a cottage in the middle of the forest you will have dinner around the camp fire. You can enjoy the night sounds of the forest! Sleeping is possible in the cottage, or the adventurous can pitch a tent.
Riding: 3 hours
Day 2
Exploring the Forests
Day 3
Searching for Wildlife
Day 4
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. 3 days of riding – 2 full days (5-7 hours) and one half day (2-3 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.
Accommodation
Comfort
Basic
Basic+
Guest House
2 nights
Camp Site
1 night
2 nights
Tourist Farm in Pozar
Comfortable twin rooms.
1 night
Cottage in the Forest
Tickets to group meeting place
Group meeting place
Ilirska Bistrica, Šembije
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Weather during the tour
Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour conditions
Included
- accommodation;
- meals with soft drinks included;
- riding;
- transportation of luggage from site to site;
- non-riding trips as described in itinerary (except entrance fees).
Extras
- flights;
- insurance;
- transfers;
- entrance fees to non-riding sites;
- extra drinks;
- extra activities.
Group size
From 4 to 8 touristsDuration
4 days
3 nights
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Personal equipment you need for the tour
Please bring a sleeping bag.
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Reviews
- IIlonaabout provider7 Jul, 2024What a lovely team. Professional, look well after the group, knowledgeable about the region and its history. Really good level of English.
- HHarrietteabout provider1 Sep, 2023Incredible 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.
- KKatjaabout provider2 Apr, 2023Everything 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
