Adventure's trip

Duration: 7 days for expert riders

Cost: 2.800 €,

includes,

 

• 6  horseback riding days

               ( around 5 hours on the saddle daily)

• small group max 5 people
• food and beverage included
• 5 overnight in B&B near the Ranch, one camping overnight
• free shuttle service with private car and driver from the train station to the Ranch and the apartment. 
• Number of People: small group of maximum 5 people

 

Departure time: every morning at 10.00 am.

Meeting Time first day : 6 pm, Coffe Bar "Peppino", Obelisco square n.13 , Tagliacozzo, Italy

It is possible to reserve shuttle service from the Tagliacozzo train station to the meeting point with extra cost to add. 

 

First Day: meet the group of riders at the coffe shop where you taste the cowboys aperitif. We move from the meeting point to the appartments. Around 8 pm we have a dinner at the restourant.

Second Day: Daily ride. We meet at the ranch where after grooming the horses. We start riding along the "Cammino dei Briganti", from S.Marie to Scanzano, we had a packed lunch in relaxing panoramas and we restart in direction to the Castle before the return to the Ranch. 

Third Day: middle day ride. Our initial meeting takes place at the ranch where we take care of the horses and move on horseback to the village of Verrecchie where we have a stop at the ancient fountains. After the packed lunch in the field plenty of mules, cows and wild horses, we continue  to Cappadocia and we have a coffe at the fishing lake  before returning to the ranch.

Fourth Day & Fifth day : Our meeting takes place at the Valle Verde ranch where we groom the horses and embark on riding along the Cammino di Corradino. We arrive at  " La Dogana" and start to arrange the camping for the night with barbeque. The day after we reach the S. Trinity Sanctuary  and after the packed lunch we return to the ranch.

Sixth day: Daily ride. Our group begins at the Valle Verde ranch and begin riding along the Cammino dei Briganti. We visit the Oriente Chirch and have a packed lunch before continuing on to Scurcola before returning to the ranch.

Seventh day: The journey is finish full of memories and new friends. The check out will be around 10-12.

What to bring

We recommend wearing your riding boots when travelling and carrying one set of riding clothing and your helmet in your hand luggage, so should your luggage not make it to the destination you’ll still be able to ride. Please use the packing list as a guideline, bearing in mind the time of year you are riding.

•  Your own well-fitted hard hat 
• Comfortable jodhpurs or riding trousers
• Riding / hiking boots with good grip
• Chaps
• Riding gloves
•  Long sleeved T-shirts to protect against the sun
• Warm layer such as fleece or woollen jumper for cool evenings 
• Water- and windproof coat
•  Buff / bandana to protect against the sun and dust
•  Comfortable clothes for the evening
•  Lightweight shoes for after riding
• Sun cream & lip balm
• Sunglasses & sunhat
• Swimwear
• Plug adapter
•  Copy of your travel insurance
•  Personal medication

Climate:

Abruzzo is located in central Italy where the summers are typically hot with plenty of sunshine. The hottest months are July and August when the daytime temperatures can sometimes reach up to 40°C. Spring and autumn are generally mild with mostly good weather. Temperatures during the day can vary between 15°C to 25°C. The annual precipitation is fairly low with most rainfall during the months from September to April.

 

Healt: For health and vaccine recommendations, please consult your healthcare provider at least 8 weeks before your trip.

Country: specific information can also be found at National Travel Health Network and Centre website: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries.

For entry requirements to Italy for UK citizens, please visit the Foreign Travel Advice website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy For any other nationalities, please contact your local embassy to check entry requirements. Having the correct travel documents is entirely your responsibility.

Currency & Tipping The local currency in Italy is Euro. Your holiday is fully inclusive and we recommend not to bring too much cash with you, just enough if you wish to buy drinks outside of mealtimes or souvenirs etc. Credit cards are accepted if you wish to book a massage or any of the onsite services such as a cooking course or bicycle hire. Tipping your guide is at your discrection

International flights & Airport transfers

Transfers can be arranged from both Rome airports for a minimum of 2 people. FCO Airport - €200 return CIA Airport - €230 return

It's possible customize your experience with fishing experience, wine tastings, cultural walking guided tour, speleology.

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Cancellation policy

Holidays are confirmed with a 20% of deposit. The full balance is due 45 days before the start date.

If you cancel your booking less than 45 days before the start date of your trail we are entitled to receive full payment, less refunds as follows:

30 days or more before booking date - 50%

less than 30 days - nil

 

 Insurance

All customers are required to take out appropriate travel insurance that covers horse riding and holiday cancellation. Proof of insurance details will be required during the booking process.