Day 1: Budapest
Join us for a horseback adventure from the Tisza River to the Blue Danube! This river, to which Strauss dedicated a sonata, is the second largest watercourse in Europe. It originates in Germany’s Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea. Its delta is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This trek takes you from the floodplains of the Tisza River, a tributary of the Danube, through the sand dunes of the Kiskunság region and the salt plains of Solt, ending on the banks of the Danube.
This itinerary is designed for experienced riders with solid control of extended paces, covering around 40 km per day. Thanks to our Akhal Teke horses—renowned for their endurance and elegance—we can ride long distances. This horse, once ridden by the ancient Magyars during the conquest of Hungary, is known as "the ancient treasure of the East."
ITALY/BUDAPEST/ÓPUSZTASZER (-/-/D)
Meeting with our local representatives at Budapest's Ferihegy International Airport (on request, payable locally) or at Kistelek train station and transfer to the stables. Visit the Akhal Teke breeding farm and enjoy a short introductory ride. Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional yurt.
Day 2: Budapest
ÓPUSZTASZER (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we ride through the Kiskunság region, characterized by sandy terrain and the floodplain of the Tisza River. Picnic lunch, return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Budapest
ÓPUSZTASZER / KISKUNMAJSA (B/L/D)
After breakfast, another ride through the Kiskunság region. We'll see cows and buffaloes grazing in lush pastures. In the late afternoon, there will be an opportunity to visit the thermal baths of Kiskunmajsa. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse in Kiskunmajsa.
Day 4: Budapest
KISKUNMAJSA / BUGAC (B/L/D)
Today we head towards Bugac, a region known for horse and livestock breeding. Dinner and overnight stay in a countryside farmhouse.
Day 5: Budapest
BUGAC / KISKŐRÖS (B/L/D)
We ride through sandy dunes that gradually transition into grassy plains by the afternoon. Arrival in Kiskőrös for dinner and overnight stay in a countryside farmhouse.
Day 6: Budapest
KISKŐRÖS / BAKODPUSZTA (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we prepare the horses and set off to explore Hungary’s typical plains, rich in wildlife and water birds. We are now in the "Solti Plain," running parallel to the Danube River. Arrival in the afternoon at a ranch where we will spend the night and visit a breeding farm of the traditional local horse, the csikós.
Day 7: Budapest
BAKODPUSZTA / DANUBE (B/L/D)
Today we reach the banks of the Danube. The area preserves the typical features of the steppe. Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse in a small village.
Day 8:
DANUBE / BUDAPEST / ITALY (B/-/-)
After breakfast, transfer to Budapest International Airport (on request, payable locally) or to Kistelek train station.
Note: The above itinerary is indicative and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control.
Legend:
(B/L/D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°
DURATION: 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
LEVEL: °°°° (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
ACCOMMODATION: Guest houses
EQUIPMENT: Comfortable Hungarian saddle – a modern evolution of the “Tiszafüred saddle”
HORSES: Hungarian riding horses and Akhal Teke, brought to these lands during the time of conquest. Light and elegant, perfect for long-distance rides.
PACE: 5 hours per day in the saddle (up to 40 km). All three paces included. Riders must be able to control the horse in open spaces. Many canters expected.
WHAT TO BRING: Layered riding clothes including waterproof gear, water bottle, waist pack. Helmet (available to borrow on-site).
MAX WEIGHT: 90 kg
MIN AGE: 12 years
MAX AGE: 65 years
TYPE: Itinerant trekking with overnight stays in guest houses
ACCOMMODATION:
Night 1, 2: Yurts near Ópusztaszer
Night 3: Guesthouse near Kiskunmaja
Night 4: Farmhouse near Bugac
Night 5: Farmhouse near Kiskőrös
Night 6: Ranch near Bakodpuszta
Night 7: Guesthouse near the Danube River
Yurts are traditional tents accommodating up to 6 people, with oil lanterns and shared facilities with running water.
Board: Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8, featuring traditional Hungarian cuisine. Dietary intolerances can be accommodated upon request.
Guaranteed departure dates from Italy (minimum 1 participant):
From 04/10 to 11/10
Other dates available upon request with a minimum of 6 participants.
GROUP SIZE: MIN 6 - MAX 10
Additional information:
Round-trip airport transfer (payable on-site):
1 person: €130
2 people: €70 per person
3 people: €60 per person
