The Cradle of Lipizzaner horses - Half Day Trip from Ljubljana
Description
Lipica is the home of the Lipizzaner horses and the biggest Lipizzan stud farm in the world. Experience it in the company of over 300 white Lipizzan horses across more than 300 hectares of green space. Just an hour ride from Ljubljana the Lipica estate is the central attraction of the Karst region, and one of Slovenia’s main cultural monuments. In addition to the breeding of horses, Lipica is also a monument with over 400 years of cultural and natural heritage that was co-shaped in harmony between man and horse.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Small group approach with carefully planned time, where experienced local tour operator’s chauffeur guide will collect you at designated location for an informative hourly ride to inner Slovenia to start your unique karst experience.
GUIDED TOUR OF STUD FARM: Upon arrival enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural environment of the Stud Farm of Lipica whose development is based on breeding thoroughbred horses – the Lipizzaners, white horses that have been bred at Lipica farm for more than 400 years. The adult Lipizzaner is characteristically white, but the foals are brown, reddish or grey; they turn white only after six to ten years. Take a guided tour of the stud farm and its estate and visit these magnificent horses in their stables. But the most impressive image for the most of the visitors will be the image of mares with foals at pastures.
ADMISSION TO TRAINING SESSION: Watching a training session in Lipica is a great opportunity to see first-hand the methods and approaches of the Lipica Riding School. Under the watchful eye of the main trainer, the riders perform all the movements you can see in the Lipica Riding School’s show, but in a somewhat more relaxed atmosphere. At the end of the training, you can ask the main trainer to tell you a secret or two about what makes Lipica unique.
After a nice half day experience we will return back to Ljubljana. Drop off will be at same location as pick up.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All tours: 1. Departure from CITY HOTEL, Dalmatinova 15, Ljubljana 2. Are offered complimentary pick up to all accommodation types (Hotel/Hostel/App) within Ljubljana ring or with post number address 1000 Ljubljana 3. Complimentary pick up is offered and will be executed only: If FULL ACCOMMODATION ADDRESS will be provided! 4. Clients with hotels within pedestrian zone will be redirected to the nearestpossible pick up point. For these clients departure point & exact hotel pick up will be reconfirmed within 24-48h before the tour with reconfirmation email.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
