Packages and Options

Rates Note:

Day 1 to 4: Wonderful star rides to numerous cultural and scenic high points, like the Apriacher Stockmühlen, high waterfalls and the Graden Valley. We ride on scenic trails in the Zirknitz Valley with great views of the Grossglockner and the high Tauern. 
Day 5 to 7: Departure on a  3-Day-Tour into the glacier regions. Overnight accommodations in simple huts, partly above timber line.
On Day 7: descent to Heiligenblut. Below the Jungfernsprung waterfalls we make our way back to the starting point.
Day 8: Breakfast and departure. (6 riding days, approx. 18 riding hours.)
subject to change

Glacier Ride -Säumer Itinerary
Day 1 to 4 as above. 
Day 5: Travel with the horses across the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse. Ride into the Seidelwinkl-valley to the “Tauernhaus” a 500 year old original Säumerstation at 1600 m, overnight accommodation in simple hut.
Day 6: Start of the Tauern Crossing, rest at the Litzelhoferalm, and then ascent to the Tauernhauptkamm at 2600m elevation and descent to the “Gippa-Alm” at 1700 m, then enjoy a barbecue evening.
Day 7: Ride to Heiligenblut. The ride home is over the “Möllauen”.
Day 8:  Breakfast, departure.    (6 riding days, approx. 18 riding hours)
subject to change

A considerable part of Austria is covered with mountains. High peaks alternate with frequent and deep-cut valleys.. due to this weather conditions are not easily predicted and depend strongly on altitude and location. Ask locals and always take adequate clothing when going for a hike.

The Riding
Half-day and full-day picnic treks from the centre for novice, intermediate or experienced riders. Overnight trips up into the high alpine landscape, sleeping in rustic mountain huts along the way. Nature and wildlife riding tours into the national park with resident park ranger. Photo souvenir on disc for all riding guests.

The Riding Facilities 11 Haflinger ponies, Western tack. 20x30 paddock. Unlimited riding in the national park.

Other Activities
On rest days, or for non riders, the National Park is excellent for mountain biking, hiking and adventure sports (wild-water rafting, rock climbing, canoeing, paragliding and canyoning). Summer skiing on the glacier is also available. Just tell us what you want to do and leave the rest to us! Guides available on request for all activities. There are also numerous toboggan runs and cross country skiing trails in the area.

Tack:		Western
Horses:		Haflinger
Pace:		moderate | Walk | Trot | Canter |
Level:		(2.5 to 3 out of 5)    Low Intermediate
Riders:		Min 4	Max 10

The Riding
Half-day and full-day picnic treks from the centre for novice, intermediate or experienced riders. Overnight trips up into the high alpine landscape, sleeping in rustic mountain huts along the way. Nature and wildlife riding tours into the national park with resident park ranger. Photo souvenir on disc for all riding guests.

The Riding Facilities 11 Haflinger ponies, Western tack. 20x30 paddock. Unlimited riding in the national park.

Other Activities
On rest days, or for non riders, the National Park is excellent for mountain biking, hiking and adventure sports (wild-water rafting, rock climbing, canoeing, paragliding and canyoning). Summer skiing on the glacier is also available. Just tell us what you want to do and leave the rest to us! Guides available on request for all activities. There are also numerous toboggan runs and cross country skiing trails in the area.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. British nationals whose passport should be valid for intended length of stay.
(b) 2. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU member state. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period, provided passport is valid;
(b) 3. nationals of Australia, Canada and USA for the purposes of business or tourism for stays of up to three months. For stays longer than three months an entry permit must be applied for which is valid for up to six months.
(c) 4. holders of the following British passports do need a visa: British subject (without right of abode in the UK); British Dependent Territories; British Overseas Citizens; British Protected Persons.