Horseback riding with a view of the Sassi of Matera
Highlights
- Discover the world of horse riding with a one-hour horse ride in Matera
- Ride through the Murgia Materana Park and reach a panoramic viewpoint
- Admire the view of the Sassi of Matera and take beautiful souvenir photos of your trip
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Full description
If Matera, with its famous houses carved in stone, has always piqued your interest, visiting the area on horseback is an experience you should definitely try.
This 1-hour ride, also suitable for beginners , will take you through the Murgia Materana Park, until you reach a belvedere from where you can admire the Sassi, ancient buildings where time seems to stand still.
We are waiting for you in the saddle!
What we will do
The appointment is in Matera, at a riding school, at the time chosen for the ride.
We will find the horses ready and the guide, before setting off, will give a briefing of about half an hour to explain the basics of horse riding to beginners, such as how to give the main commands.
We will then mount our horses and move at pace through the Parco della Murgia Materana, along dirt paths and asphalt stretches, in a landscape characterised by rocks and sparse vegetation typical of this area. The guide will precede the group on horseback or may accompany participants on foot, depending on their level of experience.
The 5 km ride will take us to a belvedere from where we will be able to admire the famous Sassi di Matera, testimonies of a bygone era but still more than ever present among the streets and alleyways of the town. In front of this sublime view, we will not be able to avoid taking a few souvenir photos, before heading back to the riding school.
The activity will last approximately one and a half hours, including a one-hour walk and a 30-minute briefing.
Who it is aimed at
Horseback riding is suitable for everyone from the age of 18 (or from the age of 14, if in possession of a competitive riding licence).
No ridingexperience is required. The weight limit is 80 kg.
Other information
The activity is available all year round, every day.
The riding isAmerican style.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport (bus stop about 300 m away). There is also a car park and there are vending machines for snacks and drinks at the riding stables.
Any accompanying persons may follow the walk; dogs are also allowed, provided they are kept on a leash.
Recommended clothing
- Long trousers
- Closed shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Matera
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione 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.
