Introduction
This innovative program blends beginner horse-riding lessons with yoga practices to create a holistic and transformative experience. Designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being, the program helps participants improve their balance, flexibility, focus, and emotional resilience while fostering a deeper connection with horses and nature.
Led by experienced horse riding and yoga instructors, the program includes:
• Morning Yoga: Energizing sessions that prepare the body for riding by building strength, flexibility, and mental clarity.
• Morning & afternoon Horse-Riding Lessons: Beginner-friendly training focused on balance, posture, and harmony with the horse.
• Evening Yoga & Meditation: Relaxing stretches and mindfulness exercises that aid recovery and promote relaxation after a day of riding.
This intense combination encourages mindfulness, confidence, and trust between rider and horse, providing a memorable and enriching journey in the heart of nature.
Terms & conditions
Pricing
1279 Euro / Full board * All meals and accommodation apart from the transport along the stay, extra drinks and ticket entrances in museums, cultural sites, art gallery or activities (optional) that are mentioned with extra cost etc.
Group Number
Minimum: 2 riders
Maximum: 6 riders
Weight limit :90 kg
We have a weight limit of 90 kg for participants in our activities, with considerations for height-to-weight proportions. This is because the weight distribution directly impacts the safety and comfort of participants horses and equipment. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse participation to individuals whose weight-to-height proportions significantly deviate, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of everyone involved.
Riding level required:
No experience or beginners. This program doesn’t fit more advanced riding levels.
Supplement
The single supplement for a single room is 20 Euros per night, payable here.
Small Group Supplement:
The small group supplement is applicable if only 1 participant did book onto the program.
If, at the time of departure, more than 1 client is booked, the small group supplement will be refunded.
The small group supplement is 132 Euros per person.
Included
-Accommodation and meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8
-English-speaking instructors
-Second riding instructor (if more than 3 participants)
-Water and drinks during meals
-Transport to the stable, lunch places and back.
Please note:
The first meal provided is dinner on the day of arrival, and the last meal is breakfast on the final morning.
Not included
-Flights
-Entrance tickets to monuments or parks
-Lunch on day 1
-Extra Drinks
-Extra Transports
-Services or expenses during free time are not included
Please note:
Transportation to other locations can be arranged at an additional cost, ensuring your comfort and convenience throughout the adventure.
Calendar 2025
17th May – 24th May
07th June – 14th June
3th September – 20th September
Health
We still strongly advise consulting with your General Practitioner before traveling in 2024. It is important to seek their medical advice regarding any necessary immunizations or health precautions based on your individual medical history.
Health (ride specific)
Please take along sun cream and anti-allergy medicine for possible insect bites.
Film and Camera Equipment
Internet access will be difficult during the ride. Riders can buy an Albanian sim card/phone number for round €13 and have free internet access and around 30 minutes of free calls with most European countries.
Access to electricity is possible every evening and the whole area is covered very well with signal.
Packing List
Attire:
Riding hat
Long-sleeved shirts (avoid expensive or favorite clothing)
Warm jacket
Riding trousers and chaps
Gloves
Footwear:
Good mountain shoes with a grip (not too thick)
Avoid smooth-soled riding boots
Outerwear:
Waterproof raincoat
Swimming Clothes:
Swimwear
Evening attire:
Casual clothes
Protection:
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Hat
Medical supplies:
Anti-allergy medicine for insect bites
Essentials:
Torch (flashlight) for walking to feed the horses in the evening
Photography:
Small camera (avoid large professional cameras)
Identification:
Copy of passport
Travel Summary
Meeting Points
Arrival: Tirana Airport (TIA) or Saranda Port
Departure: Saranda (CFU) – Take a flight to Corfu and then a boat to Saranda
Transfer Options:
Tirana Airport to Gjirokastra (Round trip):
Cost: €90 per person (€45 one way)
Distance: 225 km
Duration: 3 hours
Scheduled transfers every Saturday at 12:30 pm and 14:30 pm
Recommended arrival time for flights: No later than 14:00 pm
Recommended departure time for flights: Not earlier than 13:00 pm
Riders arriving in Tirana one day in advance should plan their arrival for the 12:30 pm or 14:30 pm transfer
Transfers from Tirana can’t be organized, but it’s easy and affordable to reach Tirana Airport by bus. Buses run every hour from the center of Tirana (behind the opera palace).
Private transfer to/from Tirana airport:
1 person: €140 (one way)
2 people: €70 each (one way)
3 people or more: €55 each (one way)
Note: Private transfers can be booked if it’s not possible to schedule flights that align with the normal transfer schedule.
Saranda Port to Gjirokastra (Round trip):
Cost: €50 per person (round trip)
Distance: 60 km
Duration: 1 hour
Transfers can be organized based on the ferries’ timetable for 2025, typically with one morning and one afternoon option.
Assisting the Riding Center: Since Albania lacks equestrian shops, procuring necessary horse equipment from the local market becomes a significant challenge for us. If it’s feasible for you, we kindly request your assistance in bringing along any spare or unused items such as old pads, halters, ropes, girths, bridles, or any other equipment that you no longer use. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated by our center.
