Horse riding trip to the edge of the forest lakes

We offer you an interesting expedition through the ancient towns and villages of the Ivanovo region. The route passes through picturesque forests, lakes, rivers, fishing and sandy beaches, mushrooms and berries are waiting for you. 

You will be provided with horses of riding and semi-bred breeds, well-trained. You will cover an average of 25 km per day, alternating step and trot. The route is light, things are delivered by road.

Location

Ivanovo region, the village of Palekh
from
$400
$350
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 12 – 19 August, 2025
    • 22 – 29 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Ivanovo region, the village of Palekh
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Friendly animals
Spend pleasant days with wonderful horse companions
The beauty of nature
Enjoy the native Russian nature: an abundance of cool forests, rivers and lakes, as well as fragrant berries
A diverse program
You will have the opportunity not only to walk along the picturesque forest trails, but also to visit interesting museums

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting. Horseback riding in the vicinity of Pestovo village

    Check-in strictly on the day of the start of the tour at any time convenient for you.

    Meeting in Palekh at the bus station.

    Arrival at the base in D. Pestovo.

    Breakfast. 

    Rest. 

    Lunch. 

    Acquaintance with horses, instruction. 

    Horseback riding in the vicinity of the village of Pestovo. 

    Bathhouse. Supper.

    How to get to Palekh: buses Moscow – Palekh, Moscow – South, Moscow – Puchezh from Shchelkovsky bus station. 

    Lastochka train Moscow – Shuya, from Shuya by bus to Palekh.

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  • Day 2 - Pestovo – Levinsky lake village
  • Day 3 - A day at Lake Levinskoye
  • Day 4 - Levinsky Lake – Lamenskoe Lake
  • Day 5 - A day at Lamenskoe Lake
  • Day 6 - Lamenskoe Lake – Kholui
  • Day 7 - S. Kholui – D. Pestovo
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour is designed for both experienced riders and beginners, as well as parents with children. During the day, tourists cover an average of 25 km, alternating step, trot, with the permission of the instructor – gallop, provided the group is prepared. The length of the route is 100 km.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
  • Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a two- and three-person tent and in a village house.

Tent camp 5 nights
The village house 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Ivanovo region, the village of Palekh

Included in price

  • nutrition;
  • horse and horse ammunition rental;
  • rental of necessary group equipment (tents, campfire equipment);
  • guide services;
  • medical insurance;
  • transfer from Palekh and back.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Shuya or bus tickets to Palekh and back;
  • tickets to museums.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • personal equipment (sleeping bag, mat);
  • camping set of dishes (mug, bowl, spoon, knife);
  • comfortable shoes (boots or sneakers + leggings);
  • riding clothes (sweatpants, sweaters, raincoats);
  • repellents for yourself and your horse;
  • photo camera;
  • medicines.
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Dates and Prices

  • $350
    12 – 19 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $350
    22 – 29 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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