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Enjoy horse riding within the beautiful landscape of Southern Albania.

8 Days, 7 Nights, 6 Riding Days.

Min./Max. persons: 3-10

Maximum weight – 90 kg

Travel back in time following the medieval Zagoria caravan pathways into a land of myths, tales and ballads. Your ride will pass through ancient ruins of the Ilirian civilization, medieval villages and many remote churches and monasteries. See the mountain bridges built during the period of Ali Pasha, they are a wonder to see with their rare and unique design. The culmination point of this extraordinary trail will be the climb on Swallow’s Rock.

You will soak in rural Albanian traditions by staying with the local people and riding through vibrant, unspoilt natural landscape.
The horses used on this ride are local breed, mix of Tarpan and Arab horses. They are small but perfectly suited to the rocky terrain being surefooted and accustomed to trekking long mountainous routes, allowing riders to feel confident, relaxed and free to enjoy the astonishing views.

You will meet friendly locals and learn about their traditions while enjoying accommodation as guests in local homes. Your luggage will be transported by car with the most necessary things in saddle bags on your horse. The guides are professional and make a good company. The main objective of this ride is to celebrate the harmony between the humankind, the horses, the nature and the culture.

Price: 1,066 Euro / Full board

Included: All accommodations and meals from dinner of day 1 till breakfast of day 8, English speaking guide, second guide (if more than 4 riders), water and drinks during the meals, luggage transport by car from destination to destination.

Note: First meal is dinner of the arriving day and last meal is breakfast of the last morning.

Not included: Flights, entrance tickets in monuments or parks, lunch on day 1, extra drinks, other services or expenses during free time.