
Land of Magyars
Hungary
When you look around, there are picturesque hills covered with grapevines all around. An old, wild forest lays on the other side, stretching to the horizon. A distant roar of the cattle can be heard somewhere behind us and horses snort right under our saddles. A shot of palinka and… giddyup, to Hungary!
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Days overall8 daysDays in saddle6
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Group size10Available
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StandardMagyar campgrounds (tents, fire and wine)Luggageno limit kgFoodlocal cuisine, vegetarian meals available
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Skillswalk, trot, gallop
We move out to Hungary, where – as they say – you’ll find company for both riding and fun. We will wonder through forests and hills, see local monuments, visit picturesque wineyards and taste traditional Hungarian cuisine – from plates, cauldrons and glass.
Our Hungarian base of operations is located on a farm in Bajna. It’s an amazing place, home to over a hundred horses of different breeds, mostly pasture bred. Apart from horses you can also meet Hungarian Grey cattle, with those big horns on their heads, as well as goats, dogs and cats there.
During our trek you will have plenty of opportunities to taste traditional Hungarian food (made at the farm, on the trail or by local producers) and drinks. We will taste great wine and raise toasts with palinka. Visiting small, local pubs as well as the best winery around is also an important part of the adventure.
The trail in Hungary is picturesque and moderately difficult. There is a number of horses available on the spot, so choosing a horse according to your preferences should be easy. We will spend five and a half days in the saddle, daily parts of the trail take five to six hours.
- Accomodation in a hotel in Budapest
- Accomodation in tents on the farm and on the trail
- Breakfast in Budapest
- Full alimentation during the trail ride (breakfasts and dinners, optionally packed lunch)
- Palinka and wine tasting at a local winery
- Local guide during the entire stay
- A horse with a complete tack
- Transfers between Budapest and Bajna
- Tourist insurance covering high risk sports
- Flight ticket to and from Budapest / other means of transport to and from Budapest
- Additional alcoholic drinks
- Minor expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, etc.)
- Day 1 Arrival
- Day 2 Welcome to the farm!
- Day 3 In the shade of the Old Rock
- Day 4 Through the wilderness and backwoods
- Day 5 Hills and valleys
- Day 6 Gallops and wine
- Day 7 In the footsteps of graff Móric Sándor
- Day 8 Going back home



While in Budapest the group stays at a regular hotel. During the horse trek we spend nights tenting. While on the farm full sanitation is available (toilets and showers), most of the spots we camp/tent at are located next to camping spots, where toilets and showers are available.
We provide full alimentation, except for the meals in Budapest on the arrival day, as the riders will have different arrival hours. Hungarian cuisine is a bit spicy, but very tasty. During our treks we use local products, quite often made on the farm or by neighbours. Basic meals are breakfasts and early dinners, we also take packed lunch. Wine and palinka are often served to meals. Riders interested in brader exploration of local beverages will be able to easily buy different types of alcohol on several occasions, especially wine – Hungary is famous for it.
Riding equipment
Horse pads are equipped with small travelling bags, but it’s better to keep your personal belongings (documents, money, phone) with you – the bags can’t be safely locked, so items could fall out during riding on hilly grounds and during gallops.
We use typical bridles, we also use bits.
Please note: we recommend using helmets during the tour in Hungary. In case of being „caught” by the Police without a helmet one might get fined for that.
What you should take with you?
During our tour we are assisted by a car. All of the luggage is left behind every morning in the camp and then transported to the next location by car, so you don’t have to worry about it.
- passport or pesonal ID (EU citizens)
- cash, preferably HUF, but Euro can be easily exchanged
- electronic devices, e.g. camera
- flashlight; head flashlights are quite handy
- sunscreen
- mosquito repellent
- head cover against the Sun
- riding equipment (helmet, Jodhpur boots, gloves, etc.)
- raincoat
- sleeping bag
- headrest, e.g. a sweater in a pillowcase or a travel pillow
- flip-flops for showering
- optional: straps to attach the raincoat to the saddle
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: Dirty Hooves' archive
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photo: Dirty Hooves' archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: guide's archive
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photo: Dirty Hooves' archive
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photo: Dirty Hooves' archive
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photo: Dirty Hooves' archive
Date | Trip Status | Price | Spots | |
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Available upon request
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Recruitment
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€ 1050
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8
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