Croatia Horse Riding Yoga Holiday

Wild Spring Ranch is a leading local provider of carriage trips and horseback riding. If you want a trip with family relaxation or fun with your company in the comfort of the modernly equipped carriage, they will unite the spirit of the famous wild west wagonette and take you on an unforgettable adventure through nature!

Key information

Horse breed: American Quarter Horse, APH Breeding Stallion

Highlights

5 days with horse riding
Approximate daily riding time: 3 to 7 hours
Horse ride to Drežnik with a picnic next to the old fort
Carriage ride to the Old Shatterhand restaurant with lunch
Visit of Plitvice Lakes with a local guide
Horse ride and visit of Barac Caves
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
5 nights accommodation

Styles

Trail Riding

4 days with instruction

Airport transfer available:
Franjo Tuđman Airport (US$227 per person)

Accommodation

Facilities

Dining area
Kitchen
Terrace
Free Wi-Fi
Parking lot

You will be staying in apartments with a kitchen, bathroom, living room, terrace, and single and double beds. The accommodation is in a nice quiet place away from the traffic.

If guests are camper van travelers, then the accommodation will be at the ranch. Wild Spring Ranch provides a parking spot, toilet, Wi-Fi connection, electricity, water, etc.

Program

Sample daily schedule

Day 1

17:00 Arrival at the ranch
Welcome drink and dinner
Drinks by the campfire

Day 2

Breakfast
Horseback riding with a visit to Barac Caves (4 hours)
Return to the ranch
Lunch at the ranch
Leisure time (Wild Spring Ranch suggests a visit to Rastoke Village)
Dinner at the ranch

Day 3

Breakfast
Visit Plitvice Lakes with a local guide (3 hours)
Lunch at the Old Shatterhand restaurant
Horseback riding in (3 to 4 hours)
Leisure time
Dinner at the ranch

Day 4

Breakfast
Horseback riding to the old town of Drežnik with a picnic next to the old fort (7 hours)
Return to the ranch
Leisure time
Dinner next to the campfire

Day 5

Breakfast
Carriage ride to the Old Shatterhand restaurant
Lunch in the carriage
Hang out time in the restaurant
Return to the ranch
Dinner at the ranch

Day 6

Breakfast
Departure

Wild Spring Ranch

Wild Spring Ranch consists of 13 hectares on the edge of a protected natural area of the significant landscape of Barać's caves. After the war, untouched and abandoned for more than 25 years, the plot merges with the wilderness that surrounds our property. On the hills, there are various lookouts and hiking trails that you can use, along with a multitude of natural springs and caves.

Over the past few years, they have invested their time to revitalize this country into a sustainable ecological destination. They have created an organic garden which, in addition to learning and research, they are expanding and supplementing with new plants and handicrafts made of natural materials.

On the estate, there are also the stars of this story, meet the faithful friend horses, the always fun and naughty dogs, playful cats, and popcorn. They intend to increase their animal kingdom to other animal species as well. They offer you the opportunity to escape from the hectic lifestyle in the concrete jungle and return to the basics of sustainable ecological living, enjoying the clear spring water, and most importantly, the fresh clean air.

Visit the sights by riding in a carriage, get to know the surroundings on the backs of the faithful horses, or sit comfortably by the campfire and enjoy the stars. Taste homemade brandy and liqueurs according to their own family recipe that is available while riding in a carriage or on the ranch.

Horses

Willy

An American Quarter horse, a good soul with a soothing presence and is most fond of brushing and hanging out with children.

Anachronistic

The oldest companion, a former racehorse, a great love with a unique character.

Triple Cool

The top APH breeding stallion, imposing appearance and immense beauty; a real model for photography and versatile talent.

Born and raised on the ranch, this gentle giant always elicits a smile with his trained tricks.

Velles

An APH breeding stallion, completely calm in nature and has a beautiful character. This heart of horse adores children and cuddling.

Location

Located in a quiet fairytale area, Wild Spring Ranch, a horse center in the middle of a forest with a beautiful landscape, is pure nature surrounded by greenery. It's located only three kilometers from the historical landmark, Barać Cave, and 15 kilometers from the Croatian National Park Plitvice Lakes. Enjoy the natural beauty of the picturesque surroundings and the crystal clear water from the forest spring at your fingertips.

What surrounds the ranch

Plitvice National Park and the surrounding protected land are one of the last areas in Europe to find a self-sustaining ecosystem with native predators and other wildlife filling the surrounding area. The famous brown bear is the star of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, whose territory is only 15 kilometers away on the main road D1. Other predators in the area include hawks, eagles, Ural owls, wolves, and European lynx.

Barać's caves, which are located only three kilometers from the property, are amazing protected Croatian caves. As most of Croatia is created from limestone (over 50%) and natural springs, this enables the creation of many different geological formations. In the area of Rakovica, 150 caves were discovered and Barać's caves are in the foreground.

With many entrances of different sizes, this is the dream of cave explorers and the cave fauna consists of bats, invertebrates, and birds. The surroundings abound in bike and forest hiking trails. Hiking trips are woven through this protected land which allows you to explore various entrances to caves, water sources, and streams on your own or indulge in the trust of guides.

Local attractions

National Park Plitvice Lakes
Historical Caves (Barać's Caves)
Old Town Drežnik
River roads of the Korana River
Rastoke Waterfall
Northern Velebit National Park
Kornati National Park
Paklenica National Park
Nikola Tesla Memorial Center

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Things to do (optional)

Daily activities at the ranch

Carriage ride
Carriage ride to Barać's caves
Horseback riding for children/adults
Off-road riding for beginners
Off-road riding for experienced riders
Horseback riding tours to Barać's caves
Create your own packages
Take photos with the horses/carriage for your wedding book and many other special events (Please send an inquiry for more information)

Summer offers at the ranch

Campfire
Exploring marked hiking trails with a guide
Camping in your own camper, caravan, or tent
Eco gardening

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