Picnic on horseback in Rome

Alexander_H

01 Jan, 2024

I embarked on the “Picnic on Horseback in Rome” tour with high expectations, lured by the promise of stunning nature and delectable Roman cuisine. The tour began wonderfully, with our guide Alessia providing a five-star experience. Her knowledge, passion, and kindness created an atmosphere that was both educational and enjoyable as we traversed the breathtaking landscapes of the Riserva Naturale Statale del Litorale Romano. The horseback riding experience was superb, catering to all skill levels, and made for a delightful escape from the city’s hustle. Alessia was the perfect host, ensuring everyone was comfortable, safe, and engaged. However, the experience took a confusing turn when, contrary to the description, there was no picnic. Instead, Alessia’s husband led us to a local restaurant and left without explanation. The restaurant staff, seemingly more focused on the local police eating there simultaneously, left us feeling unwelcome and uncertain of the itinerary. The absence of clear communication was concerning, especially when it became evident that we were stranded without a pre-arranged return to the train station. The resulting inconvenience of arranging and paying 60 euro for our own Uber back to Rome, especially in inclement weather and at an additional significant expense, was not only unexpected but also quite distressing. While the day started as one of the best tours, with Alessia’s outstanding guidance, it ended on a sour note. I would advise future participants to seek clarity on the day’s full itinerary, particularly regarding transportation arrangements after the horseback riding portion. Despite the enchanting ride, the oversight in planning and hospitality needs addressing to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Jamie_P

27 Dec, 2023

What a fun and fantastic adventure! The staff was friendly and fun! The horses were mellow and friendly! And the sweet barb cats were just an added plus! Pedro’s English was excellent and his pictures were great! I would highly recommend this adventure!

Leni_S

22 Nov, 2023

Let's start with the good parts. The ranch experience was lovely, we got to feed and brush the horses. It was nice to be up and close to bond with them before the ride. Prepare to get dirty, no clean shoes or hands 🤣 lovely cats also on thr ranch, very friendly. We were beginners, so went for a ride around the forest, it was beautiful. We travelled by public transport (which is easy, so don't be put off) to the meeting point. We got there for 9.45am, to meet for 10am. We didn't have signal to contact why no one was turning up, luckily there was another 3 people that were also joining us that managed to call, we eventually got picked up and taken to the ranch at 11.10am (over an hour late to collect and tried to say they were there at 10am but couldn't see anyone) We had evening plans so missed out on the lunch that was included as we had to go for our train (this was at 2.30pm and missed out due to the late start) The horses were lovely to meet and I would recommend an experience like this. Just the organisation of the travel puts me of slightly. Thank you for letting us meet the horses and ride!

Michelle_C

22 Aug, 2023

Highly recommend. Such an unique experience. I was welcomed with open arms by such lovely people and such lovely animals. The scenery was beyond beautiful. Highly recommended for people who are confident navigating Romes public transportation or confident in figuring it out

Megan_J

03 Jun, 2023

We had a WONDERFUL time on our horseback riding trip! Alessa was great! She walked alongside my 7 year old who rode. We loved getting to spend time feeding and grooming the horses. The whole group and instructors were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a memorable adventure!