Jigging for beginners. Horse riding tour

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The best recreation option for novice horse riders. A universal equestrian and sightseeing tour in the North Caucasus for our riders and horse lovers!

In one tour, you will combine horse riding training, horseback riding, hiking and a cable car climb to Mount Moussa Achitara.

Location

G. Mineralnye Vody

from

US$ 948

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Horse riding

We will get horse riding skills and enjoy communicating with animals

The best views of the Caucasus mountains

We will see the chain of mountains of the Main Caucasian Ridge

The beauty and power of nature

We will get a boost of strength and health from staying in an ecologically clean area

Gastronomic pleasure

Let's try amazingly delicious dishes of Caucasian cuisine made from eco-products

Active leisure

We combine training with exciting educational excursions

Itinerary

Day 1 - Mineral Waters. Eco-farm
Welcome to the North Caucasus.
The first day of your tour starts in Mineralnye Vody, we will meet you at the airport or at the railway station and go to Karachay-Cherkessia.
Upon arrival at the eco-farm, you will check into cozy rooms and will be able to relax after the trip.
Timing of the day:
Meeting: at 12:00 — arrival at the tourist complex by 15:30-16:00.
Meeting: at 18:0 0 — arrival at the tourist complex by 21:30-22:00.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: dinner.

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Day 2 - Horse base. Horse riding training is the selection of a horse. Lunch at the base. Horseback riding along the gorge of the Mara River
After a delicious breakfast, we go to get acquainted with the horses.
Learning to ride as a new art requires concentration and patience.
Today, each of you will have your own horse selected, which will be assigned to you throughout the week.
Each of them has its own unique character and characteristics, so it is important to find the perfect fusion with your personal qualities.
After that, you will learn how to properly take care of her, clean her hair.
You will learn how to approach a horse correctly, put on a saddle and mount a horse.
Well, now let's get to the most interesting thing, you will have a short walk in the arena under the guidance of an instructor, you will improve your sitting in the saddle, correct flaws and give grace to every movement.
A short break for lunch, and then you will have a grand end of the day — a horse ride along the gorge of the Mara River.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00 Lunch
17:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.

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Day 3 - Horse riding training. Horseback riding along the river gorge to the cheese caves and waterfall
Today, the tour will not only give you unforgettable impressions, but also allow you to consolidate your ability to control a horse.
In this horseback ride along the river gorge, you can enjoy the magnificent views of nature and the wonderful landscapes surrounding you.
The end point of our journey will be cheese caves and a waterfall, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate the greatness of nature, enjoy the beauty and take wonderful photos.
Upon returning to the base, you will have a delicious lunch.
But that's not all! A real master class is waiting for you, where you will learn how to make a bridle for a horse.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
14:00 Master class.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Horseback riding in the Arba-Kyo tract
Immediately after breakfast, you will go on the next equestrian route, which will run along amazing trails surrounded by pristine nature to the tract of the right tributary of the Mary — Arba- Kol River, which means "a beam where you can drive on an arba" in Karachay.
After having lunch on the route with the supplies we took with us and admiring the splendor of the mountains around us, and of course taking a lot of photos, we return back to the tourist complex.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
17:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, lunch on the route.

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Day 5 - Departure to the observation deck
Having had breakfast and gained strength, we go on the route to the observation deck to the “Lonely Pine”.
The mood of a sunny morning envelops the earth with gentle warmth, and the sweet aroma of freshness permeates the air.
When you reach your destination, a fascinating view opens up in front of you.
In this place, on the heights, the whirlwind of excitement and anxiety remains far behind, and the soul is enveloped in awe of the majestic beauty of the world.
After having lunch and enjoying the beautiful views, we return back to the hotel.
Here you will have time to relax before dinner.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
17:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, lunch on the route.

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Day 6 - Horseback riding
In this riding trip, your path lies along a picturesque path to a Birch grove, during which you will feel an incredible sense of freedom and harmony with the world around you.
Birch leaves rise to the sky, as if ready to dissolve into the infinity of blue expanses.
Time stops here, allowing you to enjoy the moment, take wonderful photos and have lunch.
But, as if by magic, almost imperceptibly, it's time to return
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
17:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, lunch on the route.

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Day 7 - Dombai, climbing the mountain, Arkhyz, observatory
An excursion to Dombai is a unique journey into the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, where majestic nature and breathtaking landscapes meet.
You take a cable car up to the observation deck of Moussa Achitara Mountain. In good weather, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the mountain landscapes of Dombai and the Main Caucasian Ridge
Or we will go to Arkhyz, where the observatory of the SAO RAS is located.
It is a research center specializing in astronomy and space science.
Here you can get acquainted with the work of astronomers and see the unique telescopes used to study the universe.
Also in Arkhyz you will visit the Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement, an archaeological monument representing the remains of an ancient settlement, the age of which is estimated at about 1000 years.
Here you can learn more about the life of this region in the old days and see the preserved artifacts.
Timing of the day:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
10:00 Exit to the route.
13:00-14:00 Lunch.
17:00 Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner.
Accommodation: Aydin El tourist complex.
Meals: breakfast and dinner at the hotel, lunch on the route.

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Day 8 - Mara, Mineral Waters
So the time has come to say goodbye to the hospitable republic and the horses with which you have already become familiar.
The transfer will take you to Mineralnye Vody airport or railway station.
Meals: breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer Information:
At 12:00 arrival in Mineralnye Vody by 16:00.
At 16:00 arrival in Mineralnye Vody by 20:00.

Difficulty

Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.

Tour organizer's comments

Average, moderate physical activity awaits you.

The tour is suitable for tourists with an average level of physical fitness who do not have riding experience. It is not recommended for patients with allergic reactions, serious diseases of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

Accommodation

Camp Site

7 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Aydin El eco-farm in 2/ 3-bed rooms with all amenities.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,500 rubles for the entire period of the tour.

Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking a tour.

The discount for pensioners is 5%.

When staying in the Aydin El tourist complex.

Accommodation in standard rooms without TV, with Internet — 83,400 rubles/person.

The Aydin El tourist complex is a place to restore mental strength. The hotel has tried to create the most comfortable conditions for those who are focused on family values and a healthy lifestyle.

The hotel has bright, uncluttered interiors and stunning views, everything was approached with a soul, the design and filling of the rooms were thought out to the smallest detail.

There is a private restaurant with panoramic windows, a terrace and a barbecue area, where our chefs lovingly prepare dishes of Caucasian cuisine.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

110 kg

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

G. Mineralnye Vody

Included in price

accommodation in 2/ 3 bed rooms with all amenities;
transportation services on the route;
transfer: airport — hotel — airport;
services of an equestrian tourism instructor-guide;
entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities according to the tour program;
nutrition: breakfasts, meals on the routes, dinners;
cable car ascents.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Mineralnye Vody and back;
private transfer;
excursions not included in the tour program;
meals not specified in the program;

Additionally, you can order:

entrance tickets to cultural and recreation facilities outside the tour program;
excursions not included in the tour program;
single occupancy — 12,500 rubles / the entire period of the tour.

It's important to know

The key to a successful and pleasant passage of the program routes is the right shoes and clothes:

trousers are loose, cotton, without internal seams (jeans are uncomfortable and rub the skin);
a windproof waterproof jacket with a hood (not very bright, not rustling);
water tank;
swimwear and outfits for photo shoots;
personal first aid kit and insect bites (if necessary);
shoes with a grooved sole for easy movement on horseback and on the ground;
a raincoat (preferably not a disposable one) or a membrane jacket;
Sunglasses and cream: the sun is very active in the mountains;
track suit;
a warm jacket;
a backpack for personal belongings and a "seat";
elastic bandage.

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Localities, arrival and departure times	Name of the accommodation facilities	Planned tourist services. Names of excursions, with a list of the main objects of the show	Intra-route transportation
Meeting at the airport at the Mineralnye Vody railway station at 12:00 - arrival at the tourist complex by 15:30-16:00. At 18:00 - arrival at the tourist complex by 21:30-22:00.	Aydin El Tourist Complex		Bus - 18/20 local
10:00 Exit to the route 17:00 Return to the hotel	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Acquaintance with the instructor, safety instruction, several riding lessons,	Horses/horse
10:00 Exit to the route 14:00 Master Class	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Horse riding training is the consolidation of the result. horseback riding along the river gorge to the cheese caves and waterfall. on return, lunch at the base. master class	Horses/horse,
10:00 Exit to the route 13:00-14:00 Lunch 17:00 Return to the hotel	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Horseback riding in the arba-kol tract.	Horses/horse
10:00 Exit to the route 17:00 Return to the hotel	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Departure to the observation deck to the "lonely pine".	Horses/horse
10:00 Exit to the route 17:00 Return to the hotel	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Horseback riding in a birch grove.	Horses/horse
10:00 Exit to the route 17:00 Return to the hotel	Aydin El Tourist Complex	Excursion to Dombai, ascent to Mussa Achitara mountain / Or Excursion to Arkhyz, observatory of the SAO RAS, Nizhne-Arkhyz settlement.	Horses/horse
Transfer to the airport to the railway station At 12:00 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody at 16 o'clock At 16:00 Arrival in Mineralnye Vody at 20 o'clock	Departure from the Aydin El Tourist Complex		Bus - 18/20 local