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6 Day Ranch Vacation and Horse Riding Holiday in Rakovica
Apartments Melissa Rakovica, Lipovac 5, 47245, Rakovica, Croatia
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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
4 days with instruction
Airport transfer available:
Franjo Tuđman Airport (US$214 per person)
Franjo Tuđman Airport (US$214 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.
- AJS
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
Food
Daily full board meals are included in the package. All extra beverages or food that are not included is at guests' expense.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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
What's included
- 5 days with horse riding
- Visit to Barac Caves
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes
- Horseback riding to the old town of Drežnik with a picnic next to the old fort
- Carriage ride to the Old Shatterhand restaurant
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Service of a local guide
- Entrance tickets
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers (Available for 200 EUR per person for a roundtrip transfer)
- Personal expenses
- Extra beverages and food
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ZAG
Franjo Tuđman Airport
85 km
Transfer available for additional US$214 per person
Airport: Franjo Tuđman Airport
Airport transfer available:
Franjo Tuđman Airport (US$214 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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