Walk with a donkey Svárov - trekking 2-3 km

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.

The walk can be completed in the area of Svárov u Prahy/Křivoklátsko and in the area near Turnov/Czech Paradise, in the area in Svárov the route leads through the beautiful forest of the Natural Park of the Kačák Basin, so even on hot summer days the program is pleasant.

If you let children ride in the saddle, it is necessary to provide an adequate number of adults from your side - for one donkey you need the presence of at least 2 adults, fully "active" adults - 1 leads the donkey, the other secures (holds) the child from the side. A chaperone with a stroller or leashed dog is not considered "able-bodied". If you don't have enough attendants, you can order an assisting guide from us.

And what is included in the price?

• Guided tour of the farm
• Hire of a donkey including equipment
• Choice of a standard donkey (wither height approx. 100 cm, rider weight up to 35 kg) or a large French donkey (wither
• Height approx. 130 cm, rider weight up to 50 kg)
• A talk about the nature of the donkey and its specifics
• Preparing the donkeys together - cleaning, saddling
• Instruction on leading a donkey
• Trying interaction with the donkey on obstacles - trail park
• Walk or ride in the saddle 2 - 3 km / approx. 45 - 60 min (route and length depending on the age of the children and fitness of the participants)
• Accompanied by a guide
• Walk for 2 persons 1 500 CZK,
• Walk for a family of 2 adults + 2 children with the option of riding in the saddle 1 700 CZK,
• Walk for a group of 4 people 1 900 CZK.

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.

We try to adapt the course of the trip to our participants. The length of the route for a two-hour trip is about 2.5 - 3 km. We take breaks as needed. We have several routes that we choose between depending on the weather and the fitness of the participants. The adrenaline trail in Svárovo is always individual and must be arranged in advance and is only accessible in good weather.

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

If you have your own dog and he is well-behaved, he is welcome to join 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:

• Half-day donkey trek including picnic - standard trip
• Individual half-day hike with 2 donkeys and picnic for up to 5 people
• Individual visit including donkey walk 2-3 km for up to 5 people