Nedeea Vâlceană

This was a really adventure. The scenery is gorgeous. Alexandra and her family are wonderful as were all the other riders many of whom go back year in year out. The horses are incredible, they are all ready well treated in a natural way. They are really well behaved and there and are a variety of characters suitable for all levels. I am quite a nervous rider but I felt completely safe on my horse. There were also many experienced rides on the trip have a a great time as well.

This was an amazing trip in so many aspects. The extraordinary nature - we climbed through quiet beech and wild fir woods onto the treeless windy open mountain range to let go and gallop while the sky offered a spectacle of thunderstorms at different corners.

The food was simply finger-licking delicious, all home made by our hosts. The Nedeea Valceana family is special - from the mountain poet father to the warm and loving mother to their wild horse rider daughter Alexandra... All very caring and helpful seeing that each group member had a suitable horse and felt comfortable.

And of course the horses - it's hard to find so wise, well trained, quiet and companionable creatures in our modern stalls. Even more so amazing when considered they live half of the year almost wildly in the mountains. My young mount Vezir charmed me totally by the end of the trip.

And last but not least - the dogs! The happy, funny, but serious in their guarding business hounds were loved by all :)

Thank all of you for the wonderful experience you created!

The people were lovely. They made us feel very welcome and were happy to involve us in everything. The riding was tailored to our experience which was wonderful, but we also got the best views in the area. The food was incredible - traditional Romanian fare - and the accommodation was clean, warm and spacious. The horses are gorgeous and very friendly, I never felt as though I was in any danger when we were around them, in the paddocks and while riding through the mountain terrain. We were also lucky enough to be involved in the christening party of their new foal, which involves drinks and cake to celebrate. One of the great things about the experience was also meeting some Romanians who had come for the weekend, and were happy to share stories and tips for the rest of our trip across the country. Everyone we met was lovely and made us feel very welcome and involved.

This will probably be the highlight of our time in Romanian and I will most certainly come back if I ever find myself in the country again.

The trek was in a stunning location with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. It was very interesting to see how the horses and the family live alongside each other in the forest. I was also very glad to see what good condition the horses were in.

The mountains, scenery and location were amazing. The accommodation was rustic and charming, and really beautiful. The horses varied from forward-going to more steady mounts, and we could chose our own pace well.

They were very kind and welcoming and seemed really genuine and caring people. The riding opportunities within the mountain were good.