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Poland Horse Riding Holiday

During trails from Galiny, riders can discover how wonderful it is to combine the pleasure of riding with the possibility of admiring the beautiful scenery. A fit and well-schooled horse is necessary for this kind of activity. Fortunately, in Galiny they have everything we need in abundance... unlimited space with fragrant herbs, picturesque hills, winding canyons and the blue ponds - these combine to offer the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday in the saddle.

Key Information

  • Rider Weight Limit: 198 pounds / 90 kilograms
  • Horse Height Range: 17 to 18 hands
  • Tack Type: English tack
  • Horse Breed: Holsteiner, Westphalian

Meet the instructors

Patricia
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Highlights

  • Daily horse riding sessions
  • Approximate daily riding time: 6 hours
  • Rides with qualified and experienced instructors
  • Different places to visit every day
  • Daily tasty meals
  • 3 nights accommodation

Skill level

  • Intermediate

Styles


4 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Polish
Group size: 5-10 participants
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00

Facilities

  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball court
  • Dining area
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant
  • Special menu request
  • Conference room
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding

The hotel offers 36 rooms and suites for its guests. Each is a comfortably furnished room that features an LCD television, telephone, and free wireless internet access. The cozy tavern serves specialties prepared with local, organic produce and offers a delicious regional hint and the unparalleled taste of truly natural ingredients. Pałac i Folwark Galiny is one of the best family hotels in Mazuria. Repeatedly awarded the prestigious title of "Family Friendly Hotel". It is recognized as a place where children and caregivers feel free and safe.

In keeping with the awarded title, they meet all of the necessary requirements in terms of equipment, attractions, and a sympathetic approach to the youngest; every time they were awarded the highest marks. Upon request, they equip the rooms with all the elements necessary during a stay with your child. Changing tables, cots, bottle warmers, baby monitors, humidifiers, and many other things are available at the hotel on the spot. Caring about the safety of kids, they secure the power outlets and furniture in your room.

They will also prepare your bathroom with the age of your children in mind. Throughout the property, you can find a host of friendly places for the youngest guests to enjoy. The inn has a playroom for children. Its location, in direct connection with the dining room, means that supervising adults can keep an eye on their kids without having to leave the table. Just behind the inn, there is a playground with slides, a trampoline, swings, and a sandbox. For the youngest, there is a football ground and a volleyball pitch.

Rooms in Grange

The cozy country-style rooms are located on the ground floor and the first floor of the 19th-century Grange. The natural beauty of the wood combined with delicate pastel shades creates a unique atmosphere in each of the rooms. Stylish bay windows and shutters complete the whole image. Some rooms are available directly from the garden, a possibility which is especially appreciated by dog owners, who are always welcome. One of the apartments located on the ground floor has been adapted to comfortably accommodate disabled guests. The spacious bathrooms matched the character of each room.

Amenities

  • Television
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Phone
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Large bathroom
  • Individually designed rooms

Rooms in Palace

The comfortable interiors of the 16th Century Palace offer decor in keeping with courtly traditions. The historic interiors of the Renaissance palace feature a collection of respectfully-restored furniture which is complemented by and matched to individually-designed wooden pieces. The rooms are spacious and each features a different style of décor and an individual color scheme. A couple of the rooms have a separate dressing room and direct access to the garden. These palace rooms are especially recommended for people who appreciate comfort and peace.

Amenities

  • Television
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Individually designed rooms
  • Large bathroom
  • Refrigerator

Pałac i Folwark Galiny assets

  • Four conference rooms
  • 300 hectares of beautiful, varied terrain
  • Historic park
  • Delicious, healthy cuisine
  • Historic stables with 70 horses
  • Traditional Rusian Banya - sauna
  • Massage zone
  • Tennis courts
  • Private beach with a jetty
  • Sports equipment and bicycles

Program

Itinerary

Arrival

After arrival to the hotel, you will get to know the people and staff who will take care of you during your stay in Galiny. The team will invite you to the stables and introduce you to the riding instructors. They will take you for an hour test ride on the riding arena. That is going to help them match the horse to your riding skills and riding style. In the evening you will enjoy a warmian dinner.

Typical day

Each day begins with breakfast. After that you start your trail accompanied by the instructors. Every trail is about 30 km and lasts in approximately 5-6 hours (including time for lunch and a short break). Every day, you will visit different places. Lunch will be served in every location. When you get back to Galiny, delicious dinner will be served in the restaurant.

Sanctuary in Stoczek Klasztorny

In the stables, together with the instructors you will prepare horses for the next trip. You will ride along the Warmia’s wonderful meadows and forests. The trail will include walk, trot and gallop and will lead us to Stoczek Klasztorny. There you can find a XVII c. Sanctuary chapel

in the shape of baroque rotunda. The monks at the monastery will prepare lunch for you. After a short rest in the monastery gardens, you shall leave on a journey that will take you back to Galiny.

Krawczyki village

Another day and another beautiful route. Today we will visit village Krawczyki. From XVI c. to XX c. it belonged to family Denhoff. Lunch will be served in one of the local agritourism farms. After lunch and a short rest, you will go back to Galiny.

Departure

Breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon (if you started your week with dinner). After check-out you will get back home with hopefully a full luggage of incredible experiences and amazing memories.

Note

  • Level of advancement: Intermediate and above
  • Type of ride: Based stay with daily trails
  • Trail rides are for adults over 18 years old only
  • Non-riding kids up to 12 years old get 50% discount = 150 EUR
  • If the number of participants is not sufficient, we will change the trail program to a flexible package

Requirements and restrictions

Here are a few requirements and restrictions that we have to put in place for guests:

  • All riders must speak English. It is for their safety to be able to communicate with the instructors and follow their instructions.
  • There is a 90 kg weight limit.
  • When booking a flexible package there is no possibility to have more jumping sessions free of charge (even if the companion is not using their jumping sessions). All rides included in the package are conducted in a group – there is no possibility to have private lessons (does not apply to the 30-minute beginner lounge rides), however, the guests can book extra rides - either jumping training, seat training or even individual riding sessions and pay for them in the reception. All of the above is subject to availibility and the guests will be charged extra for the changes in the package or extra rides. The cost of the rides depend on their arrival dates and type of rides they want to have. The amount due is to be paid directly to the reception and will not be added to the final invoice.
  • Riders are asked to be in the stables 30 minutes before their planned ride in order to prepare their horse. Coming in at the ride’s start time is considered being late. In order not to keep all the other guests waiting we will cancel the ride without the possibility of rescheduling it.

Instructors

Patricia Zak

Location

The holiday will take place in Bartoszyce, Warmian-Masurian, Poland.

Distances

  • Olsztyn-Mazury Regional Airport (SZY), 80 kilometers
  • Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) - 2.5 hours drive
  • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) - 3 hours drive

Features

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Horse riding
  • Sauna
  • Tennis court
  • Volleyball court

General

  • Balcony
  • Dining area
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Services

  • Bicycle rental
  • Conference room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hair dryer
  • Wedding

Food

Full-board meals for riders and half-board meals for non-riders are included in the price.

Friendly restaurant

In the colorful, specially-designed children’s menu, every child can find something they like: fish and poultry, vegetable sides, fruit desserts, and freshly squeezed juice. For children requiring a special diet, the chefs will prepare an individual menu. The restaurant is equipped with a child menu, a high chair, bottle warmers, and safety cutlery.

Galiny cuisine

One of Galiny’s greatest assets is the excellent cuisine, modern but taking into account the typical culinary traditions of the region.

Galiny’s Inn

The two-story tavern, recognized by the clock tower standing proudly above it, is located in the historic granary. The unique atmosphere is created by the exposed rafters of the high wooden ceiling and the centrally-located, romantic fireplace and original bread oven. The charming feel of the tavern is accentuated by handmade clay jars, bowls, and flower decorations.

Whether you would like to enjoy a homemade beverage by the fireplace during winter or to sample one of Galiny’s delicious meals amidst a sea of summer flowers in the garden, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience, both in a culinary sense and more. Galiny's Inn has twice been awarded a "cap" in the Yellow Guide Gault & Millau Poland, one of the country’s two most prestigious publications relating to catering.

It has also received the award in the 10th edition of the Best Product and Service of Warmia and Masuria in the category of catering. For many years, they have proudly been a member of the Culinary Heritage of Warmia and Masuria and the riverbank of the Vistula district of Warsaw.

Pałac i Folwark Galiny specialties

  • Olga-style cabbage rolls stuffed with buckwheat
  • Lamb dumplings topped with butter
  • Ukrainian borscht
  • Lamb confit in wine-thyme sauce with homemade potato dumplings and grilled carrots
  • Roasted boneless half of duck served with apple halves and homemade noodles

Non-alcohol drinks are included only in the meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). If you would like to have a drink during the day, that will be for an extra charge.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Soda

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
  • Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Attractions for children

1. Mini zoo

Beloved by children, Galiny’s miniature farm is a great source of knowledge and entertainment. Children can visit the farm to learn about the animals, their habits, needs, and how to care for them. The farm includes paddocks and a small barn, providing a great home for miniature horses, donkeys, colorful goats, and sheep. Under supervision, children can get involved in feeding and caring for these friendly animals, a visit to the farm is always an adventure and leaves lasting memories.

2. Horse riding for the youngest

Good-natured ponies and friendly instructors welcome the smallest guests to the world of riding, providing them with safe contact and a new-found love for these noble animals.

Attractions

1. Park

The historic English-style park, divided into two by the winding waters of river Pisa, surrounds the palace. Humming waterfalls, hidden in the privacy of trees, cozy gazebos, and walking trails among the picturesque shrubs and flowers make it a favorite destination for couples, photographers, and lovers of contemplation. In 2000, the park was honored by the Minister of Culture with a gold medal for the best carried-out restoration of the park in Poland.

2. Tennis court

Two tennis courts with professional brick pavements are available for guests during the spring and summer seasons (April to October). It is a huge pleasure to play in the open air, surrounded by the beautiful nature of Mazury. A full set of professional equipment for the game can be rented at the hotel's reception.

3. Active recreation

Galiny's meadows, pastures, and ponds provide unlimited opportunities for active contact with nature. The pier and the beach at the biggest pond encourage swimming or fishing whilst the open spaces tempt you to go for a gallop or to take a walk, a Nordic walk, or a bike ride. Rolling hills are enjoyed by cross-country skiers. Outdoor shooting with air guns is an additional attraction and is available upon request. Galiny is the "Cyclist-Friendly Place" at the East Green Velo Bike Trail.

4. Carriage rides

Horse-drawn carriage rides in summer and winter sleigh rides in Masuria can end with a bonfire or a feast in the old smithy, guests love this as a way to combine good fun and fresh air with a tour of Galiny’s beautiful surroundings.

5. Russian banya

It has been proven for centuries that natural, simple means of relaxation can bring about joy for both body and spirit. A visit to a traditional wood-fired banya, built of logs and natural stone, is a fantastic way to relax during your time in Masuria and can be enjoyed with friends or family. Even one visit can fully regenerate you, hardening the body and protecting you against colds.

What's included

  • 6 hours of trail riding per day
  • Services of qualified and experienced instructors
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Non-alcohol drinks

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport transfers
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Massages and extra services at the palace

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Olsztyn-Mazury Regional Airport (SZY), Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) or Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Transfer from and to one of these airports is available upon request and is charged extra.

The closest airport is Olsztyn-Mazury Regional Airport (SZY) - it is about 80 kilometers away from the estate.

Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN). The journey is approximately two and a half hour drive by car.

The transfer service from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is by car takes about 3 hours.

Arrival by car / bus

Palac i Folwark Galiny offers the following transfers for a fee.

Can be paid cash or card in the reception:

  • Gdansk - Galiny / 1-3 people / 1 way: 221 EUR
  • Gdansk - Galiny / Bus 4-8 people / 1 way: 260 EUR

Can only be paid cash in EUR to the driver:

  • Warsaw - Galiny / 1-3 people / 1 way: 220 EUR
  • Olsztyn - Galiny / 1-3 people / 1 way: 100 EUR
  • Szymany airport - Galiny / 1-3 people / 1 way: 120 EUR
  • Korsze - Galiny / 1-3 people / 1 way: 70 EUR
  • Warszawa - Galiny / bus 8 people / 1 way: 360 EUR
  • Olsztyn - Galiny / bus 8 people / 1 way: 130 EUR

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Special discount

Non-riding kids up to 12 years old are eligible for a special discount of 50% per person = 150 EUR.

 

Minimum group size

This trip requires a minimum of 5 participants

Sunday June 8, 2025
(4 days / 3 nights)

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