Hungary - Puszta Trail Ride
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Hungary’s almost unlimited space makes it ideal for riders. Here's your chance to experience Puszta on a trail ride with Maja and her fine horses. During this week you will get to know the Hungarian countryside and enjoy tasty meals and experience fast-paced riding on beautiful horses.
After a test ride it's off to the south, through woods, up on the rolling hills and on to the Puszta. Ther are large sprawling fields and open spaces as far as the eye can see and the chance for long uninterrupted gallops. On the Puszta, you will meet the Hungarian gray cattle and sheep.
During this week you get to know the Hungarian Puszta (large open fields) which shimmers with wildflowers in spring and early summer. You get to enjoy tasty meals and experience fast-paced riding on beautiful horses. You ride 160-180 km during the week and about 3½ - 5 hours/day.
Puszta - Weekend
It is also possible to book a shorter based stayed trail ride (Thursday-Sunday), and then you will stay at Maja's farm. You will ride out in the beautiful surroundings, about 4-5 hours per day on Friday and Saturday.
Program
Daily Schedule (subject to possible changes due to local circumstances beyond our control):
Saturday - Transfer from the airport and then you're invited to a welcome dinner at the farm.
Sunday - You eat a good breakfast. Then you have a nice easy going warming up ride for about 2 hours returning for lunch to the farm. In the afternoon optional programme is to go to a Hungarian stud farm of Lipizzaner horses and see a Traditional Hungarian Horseshow (extra cost: 20 Eur). You can then relax on the farm before dinner.
Monday - AAfter breakfast you tack up the horses and ride 2 hours to a nice small traditional farm where you have lunch (or picnic), and then after another 2-2,5 hours ride you arrive to the next accommodation Málás Udvar.
Tuesday - This is the longest riding day. You stop to have lunch at another charming traditional farm after 2-2,5 hours ride, and the afternoon ride is about 2,5 hours. The accommodation in Sarlospuszta Club Hotel .
Wednesday - Today will be a mix of luxurious comfort and riding through beautiful countryside in the sanddunes. You ride out on a 2-2,5 hour ride and then you can choose the available optional programs of the Hotel (extra costs). Those who choose relaxation in place can swim in the pool or relax in the Jacuzzi or sauna.
Thursday - After breakfast, 2-2,5 hours ride to the lunch-stop then you ride back to Maja's farm in 1,5-2 hours for the last 2 nights.
Friday - After the breakfast you have a beautiful last-day's relaxing ride with a picnic lunch depending on the weather.
Saturday - After breakfast you will be driven to the airport.
Accommodation and Food
On the Puszta Trail Ride you will stay the first two and the last night you stay at Majas lovely farm. You then stay two nights at the beautiful Hotel Sarlospuszta with swimming pool, spa and massage service. You stay one night at Adam Tanya which is a fine country manor house where there is also a pool. And one night at the Red Castle (Vörös Kastély ). They also have an outdoor pool (summer) and a hot jacuzzy inside (winter, spring, autumn) and sauna.
The food is tasty and good. The soft Hungarian wines and Palinka, Hungary’s famous apricot schnapps, is also something that most people enjoy.
On Puszta Weekend you will stay 3 nights at Majas farm
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Horses
The horses are Hungarian Warmblood, Shagya arabs, Furioso and Kisbéri crosses. They are well kept, lively and accustomed to trail riding.
English saddles. There is no saddle bags so a belt bag can be good to bring. A water bottle can be attached to the saddle. Other things can be taken by the guide.
Climate
In the spring, it is about 15-20 C (60-68 F) during the summer it can vary between 20-30 C (68-86 F) and in the autumn of about 15-20 C (60-68 F). The evenings are cool and you have the chance to see a stunningly beautiful starry sky.
Travel Information
Ability description: Trail ride Level 3 >>
Included in the price: 7 or 2 nights, 6 or 2 days riding, full board excl. drinks.
Not included: Flights, insurance, drinks and extras not mentioned.
Riding: Trail ride with different accommodation.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Fly to Budapest.
Transfer: Book in advance with HorseXplore and pay on spot.
From Budapest airport.
Price: 70 EUR return per person
Meeting time: Between 13:00 am to 17:00 pm in the arrivals hall. Maximum 2 hours waiting. If there is a special transfer time request (after 18.00 pm) you might be charged extra fee especially if it is only 1 person.
Departure is after breakfast, so it is advisable to book a flight that departs after 12:00pm.
Currency: Forint (HUF). In most places they will accept credit cards, but it can also be a good idea to exchange to some cash. You can exchange to EUR and the riding center can exchange to HUF if you need.
Credit card: Not accepted by riding centre.
Tips: Not required but appreciated, around 10% is appreciated for services.
Electricity jack: Standard EU 2 plug
Group size: Week program: Minimum 3, max. 6. Weekend program: Miniumum 2, max 6.
Weight limit: 85kg
Age limit: 12-17 years together with an adult.
Saddle bag available: No
Feedback from our travellers
A Riding Trip Full of Charm and Luxury!
"It’s been a while since I went on a riding trip with trail rides, but I’m so glad I chose this trip! The different accommodations all had their own charm, I slept well everywhere and got to feel like a queen in my room at the castle! The horses were beautiful, kind, stable, and well-cared for! The hosts and their helpers were fantastic! Calm, incredibly warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and I came home so fulfilled from everything I got to experience!"
Anne-Li Öman
A Trip with Fantastic Food and Personal Service!
"It was fun to stay at different places, the castle was really something special! Almost all the food was made from scratch with locally grown vegetables and organic meat, wonderfully delicious and varied. The meals at the private castle were absolutely amazing! A lovely mix of all gaits on fantastic ground. Fast-paced and long trots and gallops on varied terrain. Wonderful, personal horses in good condition, confident and positive. Maja and her family do everything to make sure you feel comfortable, arranging activities, massages, etc. The farm is small and family-run, and everything feels very personal and genuine."
Ann-Margret Pehrsson
Relaxing and Fast-Paced Gallops in a Fantastic Environment!
"There were pools at all the hotels we rode to. The castle had an incredibly beautiful environment around it, relaxing and peaceful. You had to try everything... so you wouldn't miss any new taste experiences. I’ve probably gained a few pounds!! Friendly forward-going horses, easy to take care of. Fast riding with long gallops. The owners arranged everything we asked for—extra massages, shopping, and visits to thermal baths. So satisfied."
Gun-Inger Andersson
Hungarian Hospitality and Fun Riding!
"The Hungarian hospitality was lavish. Maja was meticulous with her horses and took good care of them. A lot of fun riding. Very affordable trip! Truly luxurious."
Gunilla Eriksson
Ride to Lunch and Dinner – A Unique Experience!
"Almost all the food was made from scratch with locally grown vegetables and organic meat, wonderfully delicious and varied. The meals at the private castle were absolutely amazing! It was incredibly interesting to get so close to the Hungarian countryside, and fun to ride to lunch and dinner spots, park the horse outside, and eat in riding clothes. The riding was 'fast-paced,' which was more than true, but we were safe on our horses, who were in perfect condition. Expectations were more than fulfilled."
Staffan Engström
The Best Riding Ever – An Unforgettable Experience!
"I love Hungary as a riding destination. I wasn't disappointed this time, as both the horses and the riding were exceptional. The best riding ever. Bright, well-cared-for, harmonious, and secure horses. High speed. Good ground. LONG gallops. The area offered varied riding paths, and we really made use of all the opportunities for fast gallops. Professional. Maja adjusted the riding to the weather, and we truly got value (riding) for our money."
Lilian Almroth
Fantastic Riding Trails and Wonderful Horses!
"We were met by nice people. Comfortable beds and good bathrooms. All the food was great, really great. Lovely calm horses, used to hares and deer. Maja was very kind, and she chose the right horse for everyone. There are fantastic riding paths, no stones, just grass and sand. There are no mosquitoes or snakes there either. This was our fourth trip, and there will be more."
Rita Edøy
Responsive Guide and Fantastic Horses!
"The guide Henrika asked if the distances for the trots and gallops were too short or too long, and also how much we wanted to ride each day. Very responsive to our requests. It was very nice not to have to ride on roads, just sand and grass. Lovely, friendly, well-educated, and well-cared-for horses. Maja matches the horse and rider well. This was my fifth trip, and I’d love to visit more places!"
Camilla Johansson
Red Castle – A Highlight of the Trip!
"Red Castle was a real highlight! Long gallops and fantastic ground. Bright, happy, and kind horses. The best horses I’ve been with on my seven riding trips! Maja and Marci took excellent care of us. I’m very satisfied with the whole trip."
Kristina Guidoni
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