| Sample tour itinerary for 6 days/5 nights | ||
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| Day 1 | ||
| 15.40 Arrive in Cluj-Napoca Met at the airport by one of our representatives 16.00-19.00 Transfer to Phoenix B&B, Doda Pilii 20.00 Dinner 21.00 General introduction in the program |
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| Day 2 | ||
| 8.30-10.00 Breakfast
10.00 First contact with the horses, safety regulations. 11.00-19.00 Full day ride, picnic included. From Doda Pilii, using a forestry road that leads to Firii Valley, we will visit Humpleu Cave, the second largest cave in Romania, having galleries which spread over more than 40 km. We cross the hill and descend to Rachitele Falls and then over Dealu Botii, with a spectacular view over Fantanele Lake, we return to Doda Pilii. 20.00 Dinner 21.00 Video presentation of the Apuseni Natural Reserve |
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| Day 3 | ||
| 8.30 Breakfast
10.00-19.00 Full day ride with picnic included - camp overnight on the Padis Plateau. We start our ride from Doda Pilii along Urzicaru Valley, a real brown bear heaven, admiring the “Lost World” on the opposite side of the valley. We ride towards Cetatile Ponorului. Here we leave our horses for a little while to visit the monumental entrance of the cave. The final leg of the day ride is towards the Padis Plateau where we camp for the night. 8.00 Dinner around camp fire. |
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| Day 4 | ||
| 8.30 Breakfast
10.00-19.00 full day ride with picnic included, B&B at Scarisoara We cross the Padis Plateau passing by the Molhas wetland, an important resource of biodiversity. Picnic in Calineasa, a high altitude summer settlement We continue our ride descending towards Scarisoara Guesthouse where we stay for the night. 19.30-20.30 Local woodcraft presentation and Arnica Montana Project presentation 20.30 - dinner |
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| Day 5 | ||
| 8.30 Breakfas 10.00-19.00 Full day ride with picnic included, B&B at Scărişoara Guesthouse From Scarişoara we descend along Garda Valley to Casa de Paiatra, a region also called Ţara de Piatră (Rocky Country) due to its limestone landscape. Following the road we will pass by several cave entrances, one of them being famous for a child’s footprint from the Neolithic period. Arrival at Scarisoara Guesthouse 19.30-20.30 Scarisoara ice cave visit, the second largest ice cave in Europe Visit at the museum of local tradition 21.00 dinner and farewell party |
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| Day 6 | ||
| 08.00 Breakfast
09.30-12.30 Transfer to Cluj-Napoca 12.30-14.00 Sightseeing of the historical center of the town 14.00-15.00 Lunch 15-15.00 transfer to the airport |
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| For a group of 6 to 8 people | ||
| Accommodation in guest houses, breakfast, dinner and picnic, horse, equestrian guide and transfer of people and luggage.
Medical insurance costs during the trip not cover. The riders have to be physically and emotionally fit for an average time of 5 to 6 hours per day in the saddle. Necessary equipment: mountain boots, riding chaps, raincoat, hat and UV protection cream. Protection equipment available for rent on request |
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