4 day riding tour in the Harghita Mountains

Within this center, we offer horseback riding services for tourists arriving from the country and abroad, organizing tours, hikes and themed circuits on horseback in nature, respectively horseback riding, horseback riding sessions, complex programs, which include presentations about horses, horse-assisted professional and personal development programs, horse therapy throughout the year.

Hipparion Equestrian Center was established in 1995 and is known as a famous riding company in Europe. We offer riding trips and excursions with excellent, well-trained and qualified horses through the wonderful landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains in the great and beautiful region of Transylvania in Romania. We speak German and English.  Horse riding tour: •  Difficulty: beginner, advanced • Accomodation: guesthouse, tent • Horses type/breed: local • Equipment: Welmacht • Period of time: 1 day- 1 month, needs of clients  • Number of participants: 1-12 • Package transport with horses 

The trip consists of a 2-3 hours riding tour with our Icelandic horses. Price: 25 euro/Person Ivó Riding Ranch

The journey will start in the morning and the participants will attend a 5-6 hours riding tour with our Icelandic horses. During the trip a break in the middle of the nature will be taken and the participants can enjoy a small snack provided by us. Price: 65 euro/ Person. Ivó Riding Ranch

Your arrival will be greeted on Friday evening at the Honor Villa accommodation with a gourmet dinner with specific wild hunt meat. On Saturday morning, after breakfast, we will start the tour at the riding ranch with our Icelandic horses. The tour will have 5-6 hours with one break in the middle of the nature. During this break you can enjoy a small snack provided by us. After the horseback riding tour, you could visit the bear observatories and in the evening you can enjoy a delicious dinner with local specialties. In order to enjoy such a weekend, the level of riding knowledge should be from beginner to medium. 170 euro/pers/shared doble room and 210 euro/pers/single room. Ivó Riding Ranch

Pentru începători călare în padoc sau tur de o oră. Pentru avansați tur călare pe traseu marcat.  Locul programului: Județul Harghita, orașul Vlăhița, Băile Homorod Prețul programului: 30 de lei pentru 30 de minute în padoc, 50 de lei/oră în tură Prețul conține: călare în padoc, plimbări în exterior călare

Welcome to Astoria Western Horse According to a saying “If man, horse and nature become one, heart and hoofs beat the same rhythm.” The newest offer of the Astoria Hotel and Restaurant now gives you the possibility to convince yourself personally of the above. In the surroundings of Gheorgheni the wonderful scene is already given by nature, while we ensure you the lodging and board and the horses, the horseback riding lessons being organized by us. All you need to do is to relax and feel good. Here is our offer: “Horse riding adventure for beginners and professionals” If you are a professional rider or simply would like to try out horse riding and get to know this wonderful animal, our offer is for You. In our hotel you can spend a whole week with three meals and five hours of horse riding per day. During the horse riding trips lasting for 1-2 days, organized by our hotel, you can ride in wonderful lands and enjoy the beautiful views. You may form an eternal friendship with this great animal and have experiences which last for a lifetime. Price: 100 EUR/day/person. The price comprises the lodging for 6 days and 5 nights in three stars rooms with twin or double beds, three meals per day in our restaurant, riding lessons, the possibility to take part in 1-2 days horse riding trips with a guide, a maximum of 5 hours of horse riding per day. We will ensure you the horses, the whole equipment and the guiding services. Dear Guest, we hope our offer has aroused your interest and you will make a booking calready today.

Pásztorbükk is the site of the assassination of the Transylvanian prince Báthory Endre. During the tour we will get acquainted with the historical background of the place and the legends associated with it, as well as the lives of the mountain shepherds. During the tour there is a very nice view of the Harghita and Ciuc/Csíki Mountains and the Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș mountains.   9:30 - Meeting in Sândominic/Csíkszentdomokos, saddling and packing in saddlebags. 10:00 - Departure 13:00 - Lunch time at the sheepfold , cheese and orda (Hungarian name of urdă, made from whey of sheep, goat or cow milk) tasting 15: 00-16: 00 - Return to Sândominic/Csíkszentdomokos Program location: Harghita county, Sândominic/Csíkszentdomokos Program price: min. 1 - for max 4 people, 330 RON / person The price includes: horse, riding equipment, tour guide and a picnic in nature. The price does not include: insurance and spirits Important note: the tour is recommended for advanced riders! 

Discover and ramble through the rolling hills and wild flower meadows or climb up to the pastures in the mountains through old pine forests, pure creeks and nearby isolated sheepfolds. During these day tours you can experience both the freedom of horseback riding in Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains wilderness. Our horse riding tours and holidays are located in the Eastern Carpathians, in the surroundings of the small towns of Gheorgheni, Miercurea Ciuc and Odorheiu Secuiesc and we offer tours that suit all levels and ages. If you are an intermediate rider or above, ride atop a strong and secure Lippizaner or Shagya Arab renowned for their energetic temperament and impressive stamina, as you explore the fascinating local flora and fauna. If you are a beginner rider with good physical condition or one looking for an authentic Carpathian experience, challenge yourself with our Nomad Tour with locally bred horses. The tour starts from the 1375 m high Kovacspeter ridge, where dispersed summer shelters and weekend houses can be found and the trails follow the dense forest roads leading to mountain peaks and along ridges. If you want something unique in Romania, explore the rolling hills of the Harghita Mountains atop the gentle Icelandic horse and enjoy the Icelandic breed’s friendly disposition and calm manner which makes them a delight for anyone to ride, while their unique gaits provide a reamrkably smooth way to travel over rugged or snowy terrain, making long hours in the saddle more comfortable. All rides are lead through unmarked terrain, but your experienced bilingual guide knows the trails like the back of his hand so you can be guaranteed an insider's tour.