Ride Overview
This is a super fun trail ride and best for riders that can walk, trot, canter and gallop as there is ample chance to do all.
You will LOVE riding on historical ancient Roman roads and cattle paths through beautiful rural parts of Dalmatia known as the Dalmatian hinterland. Riding next to the mountains Svilaja and Mose and peaks of untouched nature, you will feel like the original settlers of the area as it looks much the same as past years.
You will also explore the local culture as you pass through small villages full of friendly and hospitable people. Transfers from Split airport, bus or railway station to the ranch can be arranged upon request. Optionally, you can visit the city of Split with the UNESCO-protected Diocletian’s Palace over 1700 years or a small town of Trogir, which is also under UNESCO protection.
2024 Rate: $1,775.00 USD per person (Single Supplement $285.00 USD)
Dates: April 13-20, April 27-May 4, May 11-18, May 25-June 1, June 8-15, June 22-29, July 6-13, Aug. 31-Sept. 7, Sept. 14-21, Sept. 28-Oct. 5, Oct. 12-19
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of guided trail riding
- All meals
- 1 beer or wine with each meal
- Horse and all tack
- Guiding services
- All local taxes
- **riders tack their own horses on this ride
Not Included
- International or domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for the team at the end of the stay
- Airport transfers to/from the farm
- Alcoholic beverages over the allowed amount
Day 1
Saturday: At the ranch, on arrival you can relax with a small snack before dinner. You will also have time to get to know other guests, your host, make new friends and enjoy dinner with homemade wine.
Day 2
Sunday: Your morning starts with breakfast and a hot cup of coffee or tea. After breakfast you will get to know the horses and ride for 4 hours discovering the surrounding nature. You will have time to choose a horse for yourself. You'll go through the fields where you will canter and gallop through natural pathways.
During lunch you will be staying at the ranch.
After a free afternoon you can expect a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Day 3
Monday: After breakfast you will start the ride to the Svilaja Mountain where you will gallop across the field and go through Dalmatian villages of Ogorje, Leskuri and Milesina. After passing through the villages you will continue on ancient Roman roads to the mountain where you can relax over a delicious lunch served outside.
After a well-deserved break you will continue to ride over the mountain to the village Milesina. Then you will ride through the village Bracevic to the ranch. In total, you will spend around 5 hours in saddle.
Back at the ranch, you will enjoy dinner with the other guests and your hosts.
Day 4
Tuesday: In the morning after breakfast you will get ready for yet another trail. In total, there will be a total of around 6 hours in saddle.
The day begins with a riding through the fields and natural paths towards the mountain house called Orlove Stine. The lunch will be served at the mountain house, where you will enjoy the view of the Perucko lake, Cetina river and other mountains. Panoramic views are truly breathtaking.
After the break you will get the horse ready and continue down the mountain to the ranch where you will be served dinner.
Day 5
Wednesday: No riding.
If you are interested in visiting Split, there is a local bus that passes by the ranch and goes to the city. If not, you can always stay at the ranch and enjoy your free time in the nature or at the pool, if the weather allows it.
Day 6
Thursday: After breakfast you will get ready for the trail ride. Riding up the hill Zelovo lasts just over 2 hours.
After a short break you will continue to ride for about 2 to 3 hours through other villages where you will have an amazing view of the fields, forests and nearby mountains. You will return to the ranch for lunch and drinks with your hosts.
The afternoon is free for a well-deserved rest.
Day 7
Friday: After breakfast we will have you riding the mountain Moseć.
You will ride through beautiful fields and pastures at the foot of mountains and streams, and will ride on a gravel road to a lunch destination for.
After lunch you will ride through the mountain canyon. Later this afternoon you will return to the ranch where you can rest after the trail and have a delicious dinner and conversation, remembering good experiences during the trail.
Day 8
Saturday: Departure is scheduled after breakfast or if you want you can visit Split.
* This itinerary may be changed if necessary due to weather, conditions or other factors out of our control.
Louise G.
The week was one on the best riding weeks ever. We had fast & long canters and gallops. This ride is for a rider who is accustomed to riding on trails of varying difficulty. This would not suit a paddock or ring rider. The horses are in great shape and well cared for. It is heart warming to see how much Stipe cares for his horses and attends to their welfare. It is evident all the staff and riders at this center love the center and there is a strong sense of community among them.
The terrain is quite varied, from rocky dry expanses with low level scrubs to lush green fields to forests. We rode through a herd of cattle wandering the countryside. There are beautiful stone walls all throughout the countryside and remnants of historic stone houses.
Stipe anticipates your needs and desires. He goes above and beyond in making you comfortable, welcomed and feel a part of the family. Videos and pictures are posted daily of your rides. He is fun and always in a jovial mood. His mom cooks homemade meals and Stipe cooks breakfast to meet your individual tastes. There is more food than you could possibly eat.
The whole family contributes to make your stay a great experience. His grandmother made fresh cheese and butter. His sister made jelly preserves for us. All meals included fresh vegetables from their garden. One meal was fresh trout caught that morning and cooked over an open fire. I will definitely do a repeat visit to this magical place!
Kendall N.
This ride in the Dalmatian Hinterlands was absolutely spectacular and allows you to see a different side of Croatia away from the tourist-filled coastal cities! Our host, Stipe and his mom were so kind and welcoming. This is truly a unique experience where you not only have the opportunity to ride the beautiful Dalmatian countryside on great horses, but also be welcomed into a Croatian home, enjoy home cooked Croatian food, homemade cheeses, and Croatian wines made by your hosts! One day in the middle of the week we had a rest day and I and another rider were able to take a local bus down into Split to see the city, including Diocletian’s Palace, hike Marjan Hill, and relax on a beach. The buses were easy to navigate and we were able to take a bus back to the ranch at the end of the day. Alternatively one could have spent the rest day on the ranch and enjoy the small pool.
I rode a few different horses throughout the week and each one was amazing, easy to handle, and smooth to ride. Definitely this itinerary best suits advanced riders who are accustomed rocky terrain, canters and gallops, and long hours in the saddle.
This was by far the best riding holiday I’ve been on. I would recommend to anyone looking for exciting and beautiful scenic trail rides, a less “touristy” experience, and exposure to local food and culture! Truly I would not hesitate to go on this itinerary again.