What to Expect on a Multi-Day Riding Tour at EquiTransylvania

A Typical Day on a EquiTransylvania Riding Tour

A multi-day riding tour in Transylvania is about rhythm, nature, and immersion. Each day follows a natural flow shaped by the landscape, the horses, and the riders.

Morning – Preparing for the Ride

Days usually start with:

1. A hearty breakfast using local ingredients
2. Grooming and tacking up your horse
3. Route briefing and safety checks

Horses are carefully matched to riders based on experience and riding style.

Riding Through Diverse Landscapes

Daily riding distances often range between 25–30 km, depending on the tour and group.

You can expect:

1. Extended trots and canters
2. Long stretches of open terrain
3. Forest tracks and gentle hills

This makes riding tours in Transylvania especially appealing to riders who enjoy forward, active riding.

Lunch Breaks in Nature

Lunch is often:

1. A picnic in a scenic location
2. Traditional food prepared locally
3. Time to rest horses and riders alike

These breaks are part of the experience, not rushed interruptions.

Evenings – Rest, Food, and Stories

After reaching the next overnight stop:

1. Horses are cared for first
2. Riders enjoy local cuisine
3. Evenings are relaxed and social

Accommodation is typically traditional, comfortable, and authentic rather than luxury-focused.

Riding Level & Fitness Required

Multi-day riding tours in Transylvania generally require:

1. Confident control at walk, trot, and canter
2. Good overall fitness
3. Ability to ride several hours per day

This ensures both rider enjoyment and horse welfare.

FAQs

I am interested. How do I book?

Please write us an email, fill out the contact form or the inquiry form. At the moment we do not provide automated booking procedure, we like to have a discussion with our guests.

I am vegetarian. Is it a problem?

No! We are happy to offer you vegetarian food made of mainly locally grown vegatables. Also gluten free diet is possible. Please remember to announce us at booking about your special need.

How do I get to you?

We are located in the middle of Transylvania, central part of Romania. We have three airports close to us:Târgu Mureș Transilvania Airport (TGM)Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)Cluj “Avram Iancu” International Airport (CLJ)In case you don’t find flights to the above mentioned airports, you can always fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).