MAREMMA PARK TREK - ITALY

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This is a point to point horse riding holiday through the beautiful region of Tuscany with camping en route.  Western saddles are utilized on this holiday which explores the Fiora Valley, Maremma Regional Park and visits Saturnia Thermal Baths  amongst others. Ride with the 'Butteri' (cowboys) through areas untouched by human habitation and visit one of the most beautiful beaches of Tuscany. The camps in the middle of this splendid natural environment are comfortable and it is a real pleasure to be far away from civilisation. Sitting around the camp fire in the evening and taking care of the horses together ensures a good atmosphere. For a nature loving rider this horse riding holiday is a wonderful way to discover nature in all its hues!

Trip length 8 days / 7 nights (6 days of riding) Ride only price 2008: £719 Departure dates 27 Sept & 4 October 2008 Approximate riding time per day 5 - 6 hours Riding ability required walk, trot and canter Group size 4 - 10 Meeting point Chiusi Train Station or Rome/Fiumicino Airport Transfer From Chiusi Train Station on Saturday - €30, other days - €60, from Rome/Fiumicino Airport - €200 Flight guide London to Rome/Fiumicino Airport return from £60 Single supplement none if willing to share, otherwise £119

SAMPLE ITINERARY - MAREMMA PARK TREK

Day 1
Arrive at the host establishment and relax. In the evening meet with the guide and the other guests.  Enjoy chatting and getting to know one another.

Day 2
We travel by road to the Maremma Parc and enjoy lunch at the camp by Montiano.  In the afternoon we meet the horses and spend time getting to know them, whilst ensuring compatability.  We enjoy some gorgeous views over the sea.

Day 3
We leave the horses at camp and travel by car to meet the 'Butteri' (cowboys), who lead us with their horses through the park among the cattle, horses, bucks and boars. We picnic with the 'Butteri' and have a swim in the sea before heading back to camp in the evening.

Day 4
We reach the coast on one of the most beautiful beaches of Tuscany, where we have the opportunity to swim. After a visit to the Saracen towers, we leave Maremme Park and head accross the hills and pastures, observing all the wildlife around us.  Eventually we arrive at our camp which is just beyond the Park's boundaries.

Day 5
Today we continue our journey into the Maremma hills, a ride which takes us through fords and rich vegetation, in an area still untoughed by human habitation.  We cross the vinyards of the famous Scansano wine and reach the Albegns river.  We follow the river down to our camp.

Day 6
Our trip continues along the Albegna river until we reach the Stellata, which is the river of thermal waters that springs from the famous waterfalls. Here we enjoy our picnic and relax in the warm thermal waters. In the afternoon we will reach the Fiora and ride to the camp.

Day 7
We continue to ride through the Fiora Valley in the morning.  In the afternoon we enter the beech wood and return to our host establishment.  Here we will savour our last Italian meal with all of the group.

Day 8
Today we all depart.

On certain dates the order of this ride is reversed.

Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.

NOTES - MAREMMA PARK TREK

GETTING TO THE RIDE

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 16 st/220 lb/100 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full board (breakfast and 2 three course meals including wine), accommodation, riding, horses and tack, luggage transfer and camping equipment.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transfers from/to station/airport (payable on site), the half day out with the butteri on Day 3 (€50 to be paid on site), items of a personal nature and gratuities. Optional extras include a full service bar and availability of rain gear for rent.

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