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Included – All riding, guiding, full board shared accommodation, drinks with meals and luggage transportation.
Excluded – Flights, tips, drinks outside of mealtimes, transfers to and from the ranch, national park entry & boat trip.
25 March – 1 April
1-8 April, 8-15 April, 15-22 April, 22-29 April 29 April – 6 May
6-13 May, 13-20 May, 20-27 May, 27 May-3 June
3-10 June, 10-17 June, 17-24 June, 24 June – 1 July
1-8 July, 8-15 July, 15-22 July, 22-29 July, 29 July – 5 August
5-12 August, 12-19 August, 19-26 August, 26 August – 2 September
2-9 September, 9-16 September, 16-23 September, 23-30 September, 30 September – 7 October
7-14 October, 14-21 October, 21-28 October, 28 October – 4 November
4-11 November
How To Get There
International flight to Split.
Transfer
€75 per person each way Split Airport. We can also arrange for a pickup and drop off at a hotel in Split for an additional €25 per person.
The highlights of this unique trip are:
You will be very warmly welcomed to this family owned ranch by Bosko and Dijana and from the start enjoy the incredible Croatian hospitality, before saddling up and exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside and riding into the stunning Krka National Park.
Bosko is a true horseman and he will make sure you are well suite to your mount for the week. This trail is suited to intermediate plus riders, with an independent seat and hands, able to control a horse at a gallop. The horses are all forward going and fit, you may even ride one of the horses Bosko has rescued and rehabilitated to work on the trails, such is he natural horsemanship ability to retrain horses.
There are lovely long days in the saddle, with enjoyable lunchtime breaks to chill and if warm enough even swim with your horse. Each day differs, but you can expect to have fantastic long canters each day where the terrain allows. The terrain varies as you move along the trail, including valleys for long canters and mountains to climb and descend enjoying the beautiful vista’s they provide.
The accommodation is basic, clean and comfortable – at the ranch all the rooms are ensuite but once out on the trail, you may have to share rooms and bathrooms. You will be well fed and enjoy local specialities like Arambasici, tasty meat cooked in cabbage leaves or Pasticada beef cooked with garlic and wine – alot of the food you are served is grown on the ranch plenty of fresh vegetables and options for vegetarians. Either way you will be well fed and enjoy authentic Croatian cuisine.
Horses – There are a variety of horses from Thoroughbreds, Anglo Arabs, Holsteins, Croatian & Bosnian Warmbloods. They are all very fit, forward-going and sometimes spirited! They range from 13 – 16.2hh.
Level of Riding & Pace – Intermediate to Advanced. The riding and pace is varied on account of the terrain. You need to be comfortable at all paces, be in control at a gallop and have an independent seat and hands. You will need a fair amount of fitness and stamina for this trail to enjoy it to it’s fullest.
Tack – English style riding and tack.
Weight Restriction – 15 ½ stone /220 lb/100 kg .
Group Size – Maximum 10.
The accommodation is provided at the main ranch and in family guesthouses on the trail nights. It is relatively basic but clean, comfortable and welcoming. You will need to be prepared to share a room during the trip as single rooms cannot be guaranteed, especially in busy times. Every room at the ranch is en suite but you may need to share bathrooms at the other accommodations.
Food on the ranch is authentic of the region and is rich and diverse. Some Sinj specialities are arambasici (mince with spices wrapped in sour cabbage leaf or in wine grape leaf), home-reared lamb, trout of Cetina and pasticada (beef in a sweet and sour sauce with gnocchi). Vegetarian options are also offered.
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The Krka trail is ideal for the riders that want to experience wild and unspoilt Croatian countryside. You will be dazzled by the quaint and romantic villages of Dalmatia, which await you at the beginning of your journey. Then as you make your way through lush fields and forests, the Dinara and Svilaja mountains will watch over you.
There are many spectacular views of the Cetina river which runs through the valley, plus numerous streams and springs where you can refresh yourself and relax, listening to the sound of buzzing bees on blossoming heather or picking some of the sweet red cherries.
Your trail follows the river and Peruca lake and you will pass the romantic old towns of Vrlika and Drnis. After passing Drnis you will arrive into the Krka National Park. The Krka river region was declared a national park in 1985. Here you will be able to enjoy the exceptional beauty of the Krka river, the special features of its natural phenomena and the history surrounding it.
The Krka river hosts several amazing waterfalls and the park is characterised by an exceptionally rich flora and fauna, because of its distinctive position and diverse types of habitats, over 860 plant species and sub-species have been documented in the park. The Krka River area features many cultural and historical monuments representing traces of human activity from prehistory to the present day.
Please note this itinerary should be used as a guideline and may be altered.
Saturday
You will arrive during the day. If you wish you can visit the town of Sinj and the remains of the fortress of Grad (the Town) that are the only witnesses of the numerous battles though history. One of the famous battles was in the year 1715 when the people of Sinj, inspired by their faith in Our Lady of Sinj drove away the powerful Turkish army which had besieged the town. Another monument of victory over the Turkish conquerors is the ” ALKA”. The game called “ALKA” has been performed every year since 1715. Guarding the symbols of the victory with their original outfits, the people of Sinj simulate the battle with horses. People from all over the world come to Sinj just to see this amazing game.
You will have the opportunity to get to know other riders, horses and friendly people on the ranch. Dinner will take place at sunset and you can relax, drink wine from their ranch’s own vineyards, and eat delicious local food as well.
Sunday
After breakfast on the ranch, you will set off for a test ride to see if you are matched with the right horse. If you are not satisfied with your horse you can change it before you start the trail. You can have an exhilarating gallop in the big fields of Sinj, and then a chance for you and your horse to cool off as you swim in the river. You will then head back to the ranch where lunch will be served.
Monday
After breakfast you will tack up your horse and ride through beautiful fields up to the river Cetina where you can have a long gallop.
Lunch will be prepared in stunning surroundings by the river. After a delicious lunch the ride will continue, climbing up rolling hillsides to the plateau named “Bitelic”. You will ride on old Roman stone roads and enjoy the views of the mountains Dinara and Svilaja that surround you.
The trail passes an old stone village called “Vucipolje” and will lead you to the lake Peruca where you can swim with your horse. After some relaxation time you will leave the horses by the lake and go back to the ranch by car (20 minute journey), where you will have dinner with a glass of home-made wine and enjoy traditional music played by your host on the guitar.
Tuesday
After breakfast, you will be driven to the lake where you will saddle the horses and move on up to the river following the waters edge of the lake Peruca.
With adrenaline pumping after some trotting and a long fast gallop, you can refresh yourself by the river and tuck into lunch. Moving on, the ride will cross the river and you can enjoy another long gallop through the lush open fields, arriving at a little Croatian town named Vrlika where you can learn about the rich history of the area. You will eat dinner and sleep in a family home here tonight with the opportunity to explore the town after your meal.
Wednesday
The next morning, you will ride through Vrlika and start climbing up the mountains through the village of Maovice. At the top of the mountain you will be amazed at the breathtaking, panoramic views across the beautiful landscape of wild rivers, fields and hills. After a quick break, you will start the descent down to the foot of the mountain where you will have lunch. Then, the pace will pick up as you trot, canter and gallop through stunning plantations of vineyards to the town of Drnis.
After unsaddling your horse you will walk to the motel in the centre of the town, where you can refresh yourself before a short walk to a nearby restaurant where you will have scrumptious Croatian cuisine and local wines. Afterwards you can enjoy a good night sleep.
Thursday
Today you will start the adventure to the National Park Krka, you will gallop to the little village Bristane where lunch will be served at a family farm with local cuisine and schnapps. You will then leave the horses and travel by boat to see the island of Visovac whom is counted among the most important natural and prehistorical monuments of the Republic of Croatia. Since 1445 it has been the site of the Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy and the church of Our Lady of Visovac.
Together with the magnificent landscape of Visovac lake, this creates a unique setting. The monastery has an important archaeological collection, a collection of historical vessels, and a rich library of many historical manuscripts and valuable books. After seeing the island Visovac and its lake you will continue with the sightseeing tour to see “Roski slap”. You will be able to swim in the river, enjoying the amazing surroundings and marvel at the beautiful waterfalls along the river.
After sightseeing this breathtaking landscape you will go back to the lovely village of Bristane, to enjoy dinner in the company of the hospitable hosts, followed by a good nights sleep.
Friday
In the morning you will continue trotting and galloping to the Canyon of the river Cikola. The canyon is one of the most beautiful places at the National Park Krka. As you continue, on your right hand side you will be able to see the river Cikola entering the Visovac lake surrounded with enormous cliffs, rich in colourful flora. You will then make your way down into the canyon and continue trotting and galloping to the Cikola river crossing. After climbing up the canyon you will have lunch and refresh yourself with a cold drink.
After a lunch break you will carry on riding through the villages Goris and Konjevrate with a combination of trotting and galloping until you arrive at the entrance of the National Park Krka named “Skradinski Buk”. That is also the end of this unforgettable trail, after you unsaddle your horse, you will be transferred back to the ranch.
There will be time to go sightseeing and visit “Skradinski Buk” the longest and most widely visited series of waterfalls on the Krka river. It is the one of the best known natural beauties of Croatia. The waterfalls are composed of travertine barriers, islands and lakes, which can be viewed freely thanks to a network of paths and bridges that enable a comfortable and safe walk. At the bottom of the waterfalls you can enjoy swimming in the clean water whilst watching butterflies flutter around you.
The travertine cascades of the Krka river are made of very delicate material and are sensitive to natural changes and all human activity. They can even be considered a living creature as they grow, develop and age and can die if there is no water.
One of the interesting things that you will be able to see is the renovated water-mills of the Krka National Park, the presentations include the milling of grain, the washing and treading of cloth, the weaving of bags and rugs, the smithing of horseshoes, ploughing, sowing, and the preparation of the food in an old-fashioned kitchen.
Saturday
After a final delicious breakfast you will prepare to leave taking with you many unforgettable memories of your magnificent trail.
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