Individual half-day hike with 2 donkeys and picnic for up to 5 people

Do you want to recharge your batteries in beautiful nature and experience something extraordinary?

The donkey is a kind, intelligent and sociable creature, wandering in its company gives a completely different dimension to being in nature, enriching you with unique moments and breathtaking experiences! Whether you decide to go alone, on a romantic trip with your loved one or with your children or friends, you will have a lot of fun on the way!

Donkey trekking, or wandering with a donkey, is a specialty. It is a unique opportunity to experience the interaction with a donkey, when you lead it yourself, to get to know its nature on your own, to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature gently (on longer trips the donkey will carry your things in bags), to try overcoming real terrain obstacles such as jumping over a stream or climbing up a hill (appropriate to your abilities and physical condition).

Children up to 50 kg (up to 40 kg on a standard donkey or up to 50 on a large French donkey) can ride comfortably in the saddle, older children can try their hand at leading it. You can even bring your relatives - grandparents etc., which makes this trip so unique that the whole family can take part and spend unforgettable moments.

And what is included in the price?

• A guided tour of the farm, to see several types of donkeys including rare breeds,
• Hire of 1 donkey including equipment (saddle or riding saddle),
• Choice of standard or large French Poitou donkey,
• Accompanied by a guide,
• Talking about the nature of the donkey and its specifics,
• Preparing the donkeys together - cleaning and saddling,
• Instructing the donkeys,
• Trying to interact with the donkey on obstacles,
• Hike about 6 km,
• Farm picnic at a viewpoint

And how does such a trek take place?

When you arrive at the farm, you will see together the animals on the farm - several species of donkeys (e.g. even the rare breed of the large French donkey Poitou or the mini donkey, the donkey operator will tell you many interesting facts about the donkey world and its specifics. Afterwards, you will clean the donkeys together and talk about basic information regarding their behaviour and handling. Then you can try interacting with the donkey on the obstacles. Together you will also saddle them up, pack everything you need for longer hikes into transport saddles and you can set off...

After that, you will be able to wander according to the length and difficulty of the trip. During half-day and full-day hikes, you will be refreshed with a picnic of local farm produce during your wanderings. The half-day hike in the area in the Bohemian Paradise takes place mostly on local paved roads, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the local landscape and its landmarks such as Trosky Castle, Kozákov, etc., but the shading along the roads is limited. Therefore, be prepared to stay in the sun and in hot weather we have to start in the morning or towards the evening.

We try to adapt the course of the trip to the participants. The length of the route for the half-day is about 6 km. We take breaks as needed. We have several routes, among which we choose depending on the weather and the fitness of the participants.

What about the dog? Can he go for a walk?

If you have a dog of your own and it is well-behaved, it is welcome with us too! He can go for a walk or hike with us on a leash, as long as there is a person available to guide him and he doesn't have to be involved in leading the donkey and harnessing the children in the saddle.

Recommendation:

We recommend booking your tour dates several weeks in advance. In case of very bad weather - heavy rain, ice, etc. the trip will not take place and you can choose another date.

Even though the trail is located in the rain shadow, it is recommended to bring a raincoat. Wear sturdy, closed shoes, as donkeys weigh about 200-300 kg and stepping on a foot cannot be ruled out. Children are required to wear a helmet when riding the donkey.

Check out other types of donkey walks/hikes:

• Individual visit including donkey walk 2-3 km for up to 5 people
• Donkey walk - trek 2-3 km - farm visit including a walk