Half-day hike with picnic Svárov

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?

• Guided tour of the farm, several species of donkeys including rare breeds
• Hire of 1 donkey including equipment (saddle or riding saddle),
• Accompanied by a guide
• A talk about the nature of the donkey and its specifics
• Joint preparation of donkeys - cleaning and saddling
• Instructing the donkeys
• Trying out interaction with the donkey on obstacles
• Hike about 5 km
• Farm picnic at a viewpoint

And how does such a trek take place?

When you arrive at the farm, you will see the farm animals together - 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, pack everything you need for longer hikes into the transport saddles and you can go for a hike through the Kachak Basin Nature Park, which starts just outside the farm gates, so the trees and streams provide a pleasant climate even on hot summer days. During the hike you will have a picnic made from local farm produce.

We try to adapt the course of the hike to the participants. The length of the route for the half-day is about 5 km. We take breaks as needed. We have several routes to choose between depending on the weather and the fitness of the participants.

In case of very bad weather - heavy rain, ice, etc. the trip will not take place and you can choose another date.

This program is standard - that is, it is intended for several families, traveling in a caravan of donkeys (usually 3-4), each family has its "own" donkey, which is not shared with anyone. Donkeys like to travel in the company of their friends :-)

Recommendation:

Donkeys do not mind light rain, and 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.