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Viscri · Transylvania · Romania

Gallop through the Saxon hills of Transylvania

Guided rides from Viscri for confident riders — one day, or 2 to 4 days from village to village.

6 hup to 6 hours a day in the saddle
2–6riders per group
UNESCOSaxon villages on the way
Two ways to ride

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Every ride starts in Viscri, on our Lipizzaner horses, with a certified guide.

1 day

One-day ride

Around 20 km through forests and open pastures to a neighbouring Saxon village and back.

  • About 6 hours in the saddle
  • Traditional lunch in the village
  • From 2 riders · weekends May–September, other days on request
175 € per person, lunch included
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2–4 days

Custom ride, village to village

We plan the route with your group: Criț, Cloașterf, Saschiz, Meșendorf and the hills in between.

  • Nights in restored Saxon guesthouses
  • All meals, mostly from the villages
  • Luggage moved for you each day
From 300 € per person per day Indicative price: the final price comes in your offer, after we review your request. Includes horse, guide, helmet and safety vest, accommodation, all meals and luggage transfer.
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Group departures 2027

Join a group ride

Five fixed dates, 4 days in the saddle from village to village, 3 to 6 riders. Come on your own or with friends.

Ascension ride
5–9 May 2027
4 days in the saddle
4 nightsfrom 1,200 € per person
6 of 6 places left
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Half-term ride
31 May – 4 June 2027
4 days in the saddle
4 nightsfrom 1,200 € per person
6 of 6 places left
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Summer ride
10–14 July 2027
4 days in the saddle
4 nightsfrom 1,200 € per person
6 of 6 places left
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Bank holiday ride
26–30 August 2027
4 days in the saddle
4 nightsfrom 1,200 € per person
6 of 6 places left
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Autumn ride
8–12 September 2027
4 days in the saddle
4 nightsfrom 1,200 € per person
6 of 6 places left
Book a place

A departure goes ahead from 3 riders. Other dates between 15 April and 15 November: on request.

Is this for you?

Our rides are for confident riders

We trot and gallop across open hills. To enjoy it — and stay safe — every rider needs to be at home in the saddle.

  • 1
    You gallop in open country in a relaxed, balanced way — not only canter in an arena.
  • 2
    You are fit for up to 6 hours a day in the saddle.
  • 3
    You weigh up to 100 kg, for our horses’ sake.

Check in 10 seconds

Can you gallop in a balanced way, in open country?
When did you last gallop?
How it works

From request to the saddle

  1. Send a requestYour group, dates and riding experience — 5 minutes.
  2. Get our proposalRoute, dates and price within 48 hours. Nothing to pay yet.
  3. Pay onlineOnce we confirm the dates, you pay by card: one-day rides in full, multi-day rides 50% to 100% and any balance 30 days before.
  4. RideWe meet you in Viscri. Your horse is waiting.
Lipizzaner horses, matched to each rider
Certified guide speaking English and French
Restored Saxon guesthouses
Slow-food meals with local families
Luggage transfer between villages
Helmets and safety vests
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Where we ride

Viscri, a UNESCO village

An 800-year-old Saxon village around a fortified church, 80 km north of Brașov. From here the trails open onto forests, pastures and quiet villages no road quite reaches.

  • Brașov (GHV)~1 h 15
  • Sibiu (SBZ)~2 h
  • Târgu Mureș (TGM)~1 h 45
  • Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)~3 h
  • București (OTP)~4 h 30

Airport transfers on request.

Questions

Good to know

What level do I need?

You should trot and gallop in open country in a relaxed, balanced way, and be fit for up to 6 hours a day in the saddle. The request form asks a few questions for each rider so we can advise you honestly.

How does booking work?

Send a request. Within 48 hours we propose a route, dates and price; you pay nothing before we confirm. Then you pay online by card: one-day rides in full; multi-day rides 50% to 100%, and any balance at least 30 days before the first day. Multi-day rides are booked at least 30 days ahead; for sooner dates, choose a one-day ride.

What if we cancel?

30 days or more before the ride: full refund, minus 3% card fees. 10 to 29 days before: the deposit (50% of the price) is kept. Less than 10 days before, or no-show: the full amount is kept. A rider whose experience was misrepresented may be refused on the ride and loses the amount paid.

What is included?

The one-day ride costs 175 € per person, lunch included. Multi-day rides start at 300 € per person per day and include your horse, guide, helmet and safety vest, accommodation, all meals and luggage transfer; the final price is in your personalised offer.

What should I bring?

Riding trousers, boots or short boots with chaps, gloves, a light rain jacket and sun cream. Helmets and safety vests are provided. A small waist bag is better than a backpack.

When can we ride?

From 15 April to 15 November. Five group departures run from May to September, one-day rides on weekends in between, and any other date on request.

Is there an age or weight limit?

Maximum 100 kg per rider. Children from 8 years old, only if they are experienced riders.

Ready to ride?

Send a request — we reply within 48 hours with a route, dates and price. After that you can also reach us on WhatsApp.

Our guide speaks English and French. We answer requests in English, Romanian, French and German.

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