Westerns Holiday
Duration: 5 days for beginners and experienced riders
Cost: 1800 €,
includes,
- 4 horseback riding days: 3 middle days (2-4 hours on the saddle with trail rides or lessons) and one daily ride (5-6 hours on the saddle)
- private or small group max 5 people
- food and beverage included
- 4 overnights in apartment
- free shuttle service with private car and driver from the train station to the Ranch and the apartment.
Starting time: every morning at 10.00 am.
Meeting Time first day : 6 pm, Coffe Bar "Peppino", Obelisco square n.13 , Tagliacozzo, Italy
It is possible reserve shuttle service from the Fiumicino airport in Rome or from the Tagliacozzo train station to the Ranch with extra cost to add.
First Day: we meet at the meeting point tasting a tipycal italian aperitiph, then after the leaving the bag in the apartment and a relaxing break , you'll be ready for the dicnner at the restourant.
Second Day: we meet the group of riders at the coffe shop and we move to the ranch to meet the horses. After feeding and grooming them we start the riding trail up to the hills around the ranch or we had a lesson of work in flat in the arena.
Third Day: middle day ride. After grooming the horses, we start riding along the hills and the little lakes in Tagliacozzo. After the lunch at the ranch you have a free entrance to the fisher lakes for fishing and pizza dinner.
Fourt Day: daily ride. Today we ride up to the mountains where you can see wild animals and free heard of cows and horses in a madjestic panorama. Here we have a packed lunch and we enjoy the madjestic panoramas or the italian westerns movie.
Fifth day: After grooming and feeding the horses, we have a middle day trail rides with pic nic included. The journey is finish full of memories and new friends.
Experience the stunning landscapes Abruzzo, Italy, with a unique cowboy adventure tailored for beginners and experienced riders. Revel in the refreshing temperatures as you traverse the majestic hills and mountains on horseback reaching the fisher lakes. Enjoy the slow e rlaxing rhtym of the charming small, city of Tagliacozzo and live like a local tasting pizza, grilled meat and Italian wines. Saddle up for a trip through Simbruini National Park, where you just bump into horses, cows, and even some wild animals—yes, we're talking about wolves, deer, and eagles, oh my! Experience the Nature with the italian lifestyle!
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Tagliacozzo is an enchantment, a "Magic City" in the heart of the Apennines. The entire history of the City can be experienced through its places, palaces, churches, fountains, obelisks and ancient streets in a concentration of traditions and typicality.
Tagliacozzo, with its approximately 6000 inhabitants, is part of the most beautiful municipalities in Italy for its naturalistic and historical beauties. It is located in the western part of Marsica, about an hour's journey from Rome, along the slopes of Mount Civita at 740 m above sea level, near the ski resort of Marsia and the residential area of Little Switzerland.
The Imele river crosses the municipal territory giving its name to the geological park of the springs.Characterized by a Mediterranean mountain climate, with harsh winters and pleasantly cool summers. The rainiest season is autumn and heavy snowfalls are frequent in winter.
What to bring
We recommend wearing your riding boots when travelling and carrying one set of riding clothing and your helmet in your hand luggage, so should your luggage not make it to the destination you’ll still be able to ride. Please use the packing list as a guideline, bearing in mind the time of year you are riding.
- Your own well-fitted hard hat
- Comfortable jodhpurs or riding trousers
- Riding / hiking boots with good grip
- Chaps
- Riding gloves
- Long sleeved T-shirts to protect against the sun
- Warm layer such as fleece or woollen jumper for cool evenings
- Water- and windproof coat
- Buff / bandana to protect against the sun and dust
- Comfortable clothes for the evening
- Lightweight shoes for after riding
- Sun cream & lip balm
- Sunglasses & sunhat
- Swimwear
- Plug adapter
- Copy of your travel insurance
- Personal medication
Climate:
Abruzzo is located in central Italy where the summers are typically hot with plenty of sunshine. The hottest months are July and August when the daytime temperatures can sometimes reach up to 40°C. Spring and autumn are generally mild with mostly good weather. Temperatures during the day can vary between 15°C to 25°C. The annual precipitation is fairly low with most rainfall during the months from September to April.
Healt: For health and vaccine recommendations, please consult your healthcare provider at least 8 weeks before your trip.
Country: specific information can also be found at National Travel Health Network and Centre website: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries.
For entry requirements to Italy for UK citizens, please visit the Foreign Travel Advice website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy For any other nationalities, please contact your local embassy to check entry requirements. Having the correct travel documents is entirely your responsibility.
Currency & Tipping The local currency in Italy is Euro. Your holiday is fully inclusive and we recommend not to bring too much cash with you, just enough if you wish to buy drinks outside of mealtimes or souvenirs etc. Credit cards are accepted if you wish to book a massage or any of the onsite services such as a cooking course or bicycle hire. Tipping your guide is at your discrection
International flights & Airport transfers
Transfers can be arranged from both Rome airports for a minimum of 2 people. FCO Airport - €200 return CIA Airport - €230 return
It's possible customize your experience with fishing experience, wine tastings, cultural walking guided tour, speleology.
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Cancellation policy
Holidays are confirmed with a 20% of deposit. The full balance is due 45 days before the start date.
If you cancel your booking less than 45 days before the start date of your trail we are entitled to receive full payment, less refunds as follows:
30 days or more before booking date - 50%
less than 30 days - nil
Insurance
All customers are required to take out appropriate travel insurance that covers horse riding and holiday cancellation. Proof of insurance details will be required during the booking process.