BOHEMIAN SHORT BREAK - CZECH REPUBLIC
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A short journey from Prague brings you to this protected area of outstanding natural beauty. This peaceful pocket in the garden of Bohemia is complete with rolling meadows, pine forests and hills dotted with picturesque traditional hamlets. Proximity to Prague makes this trip ideal to combine with a short city stay in this fascinating city. The tranquility of the area is complimented by the riding unlimited by fences or roads. Pure and mixed breed Czech warmbloods will guide you through this varied terrain with care and honesty. On this short break you can explore the local area on horseback, taking in the views and meeting its hospitable people. Rich local traditions and natural beauty are all experienced en route. Accommodation is on the family run farm. Your host has a passion for all things four-legged and your stay at the farm will be enriched by the lively menagerie of dogs, cats, sheep and pigs (That is if they can be kept from disappearing off into the forest!) Your host's care also extends to the two legged variety, hearty traditional meals are provided on the farm.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - BOHEMIAN SHORT BREAK
Day 1
Transfer from the airport or your hotel in Prague by arrangement. Arrive at the farm and spend a leisurely day exploring your surroundings and meeting all of the animals on the farm. You will take a short assesment ride to match you to a suitable horse. An evening meal will be served in the dining room, giving you the chance to get to know your fellow riders.
Day 2
In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, you will set off to explore the surrounding area on horseback. There are plenty of opportunities for trotting and cantering over the rolling meadows and pine forests. After lunch on the farm your afternoon ride will take you to visit the view tower in Varhost. After climbing the spiral tower you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of this protected area, beautiful countryside dotted with hamlets. After a welcome shower your evening meal will be taken on the farm.
Day 3
Today you will ride from the farm to Zubrnice where you can visit the open air museum of the village. Lunch will be in a small restaurant in the village of Tyniste. Translation of the menu available on request! You will return to the farm through the valleys, forests encountering small pockets of civilisation along the way. Again there are plenty of opportunities for trotting and cantering.
Day 4
Departure. Transfer either to the airport or onto a hotel in Prague by request.
Please note beginners can have tuition instead of the trail itinerary, or they can request fewer hours in the saddle.
If you visit at the beginning of July (around the 8th) you may be lucky enough to watch the annual medieval parade of the village of Trebusin. It celebrates stories of landlords and freedom of religion. You may see some of your guides taking part in the horse parade, and a story is played out, with tournaments and swordfights. A really memorable part of your holiday!
NOTES - BOHEMIAN SHORT BREAK
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you would like to combine your trip with a few days in Prague we will be happy to arrange that for you. Arrival or departure transfers can be arranged to or from your hotel in Prague. We have special relationships with the following hotels and would be happy to arrange your stay.
Hotel Kafka *** or Aparthotel Amadeus ***
Both hotels are situated near the city centre in the Zizkov district, just three tram stops from Wenceslaus Square. They are small, basic and friendly hotels with double en-suite bedrooms equipped with towels, satellite TV and a telephone. Breakfast style buffet is included.
Hotel U Prince *****
U Prince is a 24-room hotel in a 14th century building right on the Old Town square. Like Prague itself, everywhere you look is something: a raucous pair of parrots in a carved wooden cage, a beautiful ornate balustrade, vast brass urns and gilt-edged mirrors, odd ceramics, all dotted among banks of greenery.The hotel offers a seafood restaurant, cocktail bar, saloon, garden on the Old Town Square, also the viewing terrace with its spectacular views of Prague. All serving the best of traditional Czech and international cuisine. Breakfast is a small selection of cereals, bread, ham, cheese, fruits. There is also a hot selection of bacon, egg and sausages.
CZECH-STYLE EASTER SPECIAL
A range of fun activities for children and adults alike.
Friday:
Arrive, settle in, take in the beauty of the area and meet all the horses,
Saturday:
Orienteering race for hikers, cyclists and horse riders. The aim of the race is to enjoy a beautiful walk/ride through the spring awoken countryside of the Czech mountains. Participants need to find all the clues and use a map to reach the finish line in the shortest possible time. Tactics, speed and map reading are the deciding factors.
Sunday:
Discover Czech Easter traditions – introduction to different techniques of decorating Easter eggs and weaving of symbolic whips made from willow tree branches. There is a visit to a local living history museum in Zubrice planned for the afternoon. Visitors will have a first hand experience of Easter traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Monday:
Easter bunny hunt – for children and adults to take part in.
Trail rides are available throughout the long weekend. Riders of all abilities can be accommodated.
GETTING TO Prague Airport
As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.
The weight limit for this ride is 18st /251 lb/114 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
All meals, wine/ beer/ canned drinks with meals, accommodation, single supplement when available riding, horses, tack, English speaking guide, use of bicycle.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transfers, drinks outside of meal times, spirits, off site activities (Paraglyding, parachute jump and paintballing).
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