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2-hour horse ride in the Mercadante Forest

2-hour horse ride in the Mercadante Forest

Duration
2 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Very flexible

Participants
From 1 to 6

Highlights

  • Horseback riding adventures in the Mercadante Forest in Apulia
  • Ride through the rich vegetation of Aleppo pines and holm oaks
  • Spend 2 hours on horseback with an experienced guide
Activity available in
English Italian

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Full description

Ever dreamt of being a medieval knight or a lady on horseback in a mysterious forest?

Turn this dream into reality with a 2-hour horseback ride in the Foresta Mercadante, Apulia.

Your guide will be your 'squire' on this adventure, ready to help you discover the unique territory of theAlta Murgia.

What we will do

The appointment is in Cassano delle Murge (BA), 20 minutes before the time indicated in the booking.

Here we will be welcomed by our guide, with the horses ready and saddled for the activity. Or we can show up a little earlier and also attend the preparation phase.

First we will have a 10-15 minute briefing to learn the main commands. Once we have gained confidence in the saddle, it will be time to get out on horseback with the guide and begin our adventure in the Alta Murgia National Park.

We will ride through a short stretch of the M urgia before plunging completely into the Foresta Mercadante, an artificial forest created as part of the reclamation of this area. We will ride in the forest for about an hour, surrounded by lush vegetation of Aleppo pines, holm oaks and downy oaks.

The route will be on beaten tracks and dirt roads with some gradients: with a walking pace for those with no riding experience or with some trotting and galloping for advanced riders. We will return to the stables after riding between 18 and 20 km.

During the ride, the guide will take photos with his mobile phone, which he will send to us via WhatsApp at the end of the ride.

The activity will last a total of 2 hours, including the initial briefing.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for everyone, even without experience, from the age of 14.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Good physical endurance is recommended, given the length of the walk. The maximum weight allowed is 90 kg.

Other information

The activity takes place all year round and is confirmed with a minimum number of 2 participants.

Saddles for English or American riding are available.

Any accompanying persons may stay at the facility during the activity; dogs on a leash are permitted.

The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. There is free parking on site.

Recommended clothing

  • Long trousers
  • Closed shoes

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What is included

  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Back protector (for minors)
  • Disposable cap
  • Daily membership
  • Digital photos

How it works

  • Book
  • Gift
  1. 1
    Send a booking request

    We will only pre-authorise the payment

  2. 2
    Receive confirmation within 48 hours

    In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
    Live your experience

    Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!

Meeting point
Cassano delle Murge, Bari

Cassano delle Murge
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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