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One day Tour: Horseback Riding Tour in a Natural Park + Wine Tasting in Penedès
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Prices: This price includes 178€/pax experience
Write us an email if you're willing to book for more than 2 people at livingit@livingit.com
Tour Description:
Tour leaves Barcelona at 9AM (weekdays) 8AM (weekends) in a 4wheel drive car with full air conditioning, and heads straight up to a Natural Park close to Barcelona, where the equestrian centre is located.
After helping us prepare the horses (brush and saddle up your horse) ride in the horse arena (for about 30minutes), while your experienced guide gives you some tips and a technical explanation.
Later on, enjoy a scenic, leisurely, guided tour on horseback through various trails inside the woods of the Natural Park. The ranch is surrounded by a large extension of woods and mountains.
After the 1,5h adventure in the forest, you will have the opportunity to learn how to take care of the horses after the energetic walk. The morning finishes with a nutritious snack in the ranch. Be ready to enjoy a Catalan and Spanish lunch, while sharing tales of your unforgettable horseback riding experience!
Moreover, you will have a few time to see the horse riding place and the outstanding views of Barcelona before going to the wineyards.
The day continues with a visit of a family owned winery, where you will discover the impressive underground cellars while the owner of the winery explains you how the famous wine and cava (local champagne) are produced, from the first pressing of the grapes to the fermentation in the cellars.
After touring the vineyards and cellars, take part in a wine and cava-tasting session, savouring the exquisite notes of the local champagne and wine. This will let you see exactly why wines and cavas have acquired such international fame. The tasting is accompanied by the chance to sample locally grown products (Catalan fuet, extra virgin olive oil and delicious cheese).
We return to Barcelona, arriving at 18:30 aprox.
Highlights
- Ride a friendly horse that is suited to your ability and confidence
- 30 minutes practice in the horse arena
- Follow your guide along horseback-riding trails in one of the Natural Parks of Catalonia (1,5 hours)
- Enjoy a Catalan Lunch in the equestrian centre and have some time to see the amazing place
- See the views of Barcelona before going to the vineyards
- Visit a family owned winery and learn everything about Cava (local champagne) and wine
- Enjoy a wine and cava tasting accompanied by exquisite local products
- Round-trip transport from Barcelona to the ranch by air-conditioned minibus
- Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a more personalised experience
- Families are welcome! We have horses for adults and ponies for the little ones
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4wheel drive car
- Horse-riding helmet and horse equipment
- 30 minutes ride in the horse arena and 1,5h ride into the woods
- Light catalan lunch
- Visit of a locally winery
- Wine and cava casting accompanied with some local products (Catalan fuet, delicious cheese and extra virgin olive oil)
- Souvenir pictures with your horse and during the visit to the winery
- A professional native guide provides the guided tour in Catalan, Spanish or English
- Local taxes included
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Pick up/Drop off (We can provide this service for just 29€/group)
Days of operation
Weekdays: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (starting time at 9AM)
Weekends: Sunday (starting time at 8AM)
This tour is not available January 1st, January 6th, December 25th, December 26th.
Language:
- This tour is available in English, Catalan and Spanish
Clothes and what to bring:
- Suitable clothing required: long trousers, leggings or jodhpurs, and closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles
- A current valid passport is required on the day of the tour
- Please, bring sun protection during summer season
- Please, bring raincoat in case it rains and a jacket during winter season. Remember that temperatures at a Natural Park will be lower than in the city
- Remember that temperatures at a Natural Park will be lower than in the city
- Rain is usually not a problem in Barcelona and Catalonia, thus we also go on tour when it is raining. Please, bring raincoat in case it rains and a jacket during winter season
Participants:
- No previous riding experience necessary. Activity suitable for all riders from beginners to experienced
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years. Minors will drink “most” (special grape juices)
- Children must be at least 8 years of age to ride a horse. Children under 12 years old not experienced in horseback riding may need to be accompanied by an adult walking next to them
- Maximum weight for horse riding is 187 pounds (85 kg)
- We cannot include pregnant women in our Horse riding tours
- Please inform about any illness, previous injury or disability that may affect your riding ability in the ‘special requirements’ box at the time of booking
- Please advise any food allergies or specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy:
- No refunds are available once a tour or service has commenced
- If you cancel at least 3 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure or commencement time, there is no cancellation fee
- If you cancel within 2 calendar days of the scheduled departure or commencement time, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee
- In case you do not enjoy the tour in the rain or there is really bad weather conditions, we can arrange an alternative schedule
- No refunds are available once a tour or service has commenced
- In case of really bad weather conditions and we do not depart from Barcelona, we will refund 100% of the cost of the tour. If the group decides to go to the equestrian center but we finally cannot ride, we will refund 40% of the cost of the tour
Punctuality:
- Your punctuality is essential for a smooth start of your horse riding experience
- In case you are late, our guide will be waiting for you for a maximum of 15 minutes
- In case you can not attend your tour, let us know so we can reschedule you
Booking:
- Please enter your age, weight and previous horse riding experience at the time of booking so that appropriate reservations can be made
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 24 hours days of travel. In this case, please call to confirm your booking
Meeting point:
- Meeting point: The meeting point is at Plaça Ossa Menor (in the Glories Shopping center), which is easily accessed from the entrance located in Diagonal Avenue.We meet next to McDonalds. There’s no Living It office, it’s only the departure point.We can also pick you up at your accommodation placeby addin 25€/grup. Tell us when you check in!
Tailor made?
Would you like a private tour? Would you prefer a tailor made tour? Are you an expert rider and you would like to do a longer ride? Do you rather do a peaceful walk with your children and their ponies? Please, write us with your interest and enquiry and will get back to you with an interesting proposal! livingit@livingit.cat
3 comments
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What a great, fun and different day! I highly recommend this tour as we could of not have enjoyed it more. The guide went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and went above and beyond pointing our important sights during our drive to the horse stables. When we got to meet the horses, we were surprised to see how well taken care. They made us engage with them, brushing them and teaching us of how to properly handle a horse and I loved it! After a great riding training, we enjoyed our ride through trails inside the woods and amazing views of the mountains and all Barcelona. We had some typical tasty Spanish food and headed to a typical family owned vineyard. I thought Id be husttle, but truth is we were never rushed and the ride there was smooth and very comforting. The wine was delicious and the people of the winery just as friendly as everyone else during the day. We really felt extremely taken care of and were so grateful for everyone being so nice, explanatory and patient with us answering any question, helping us with everything, sharing all their knowledge of the culture, our surroundings, the horses, the food and whatnot.
We could of not have asked for a better experience and a better care! This is an experience well cherish for many years to come! Thank you! -
We had six people on our tour and we were in a comfortable mini van. Our tour guide Barbara had an incredible wealth of knowledge on the history of the winery and the horses that we rode. She was a great guide and really made this tour the highlight of our time in Spain.
We drank good wines, ate wonderful tapas, and had guides that were knowledgable, caring, and added a whole other level of fun and laughter.
About the ride on the morning, I have to say that was execellent, the horse are really well trained and look healthy. The ride was enjoyable and the winery wonderful. Nice tour 🙂 -
Our personal guide was delightful. . My family was treated royally. They learned the history of the Spanish horse he was to ride, took part in preparing for the experience by grooming the horse and fitting saddle to horse. The instructor prepared them by training in the “ring”. Then they went on the riding tour. They were tired and hungry when they returned to the stable area where the option of cooling down the horse was available. Then we were treated to a delightful light lunch by the guide from “Living It”. The pictures the guide and the instructor took were edited and sent directly to my daughter in Utah. After the delicious lunch, we went to a family own winery in Penedes, the place was so amazing and the wine so good that we spend more than 50€ in that amazing wine.
I understand few people take advantage of this opportunity. More should. The personal attention and instruction are amazing. The location is awesome. We learned a lot about the riding school as well and the winery.
Our tour guide Alex was friendly the hole day.I highly recommeded this experience
