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Donkey riding by the river Kolpa
Experience riding donkeys along the beautiful river Kolpa
Embark on a lively adventure with saddled donkeys, which today no longer carry the smuggled goods they did in old times, but rather goodies for a picnic in the authentic natural environment by the green beauty of Kolpa in Kostel.
Z osličkom ob kolpi
Family adventure in Slovenia
Experience riding donkeys along the beautiful river Kolpa
Embark on a lively adventure with saddled donkeys, which today no longer carry the smuggled goods they did in old times, but rather goodies for a picnic in the authentic natural environment by the green beauty of Kolpa in Kostel.
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Our story...
Our story begins somewhere in the early 17th century when the Uskoks were settled in our region. Well, it was somewhat as a punishment because they had been too successfully engaged in a profitable craft—piracy—in their old place, around Senj. But old habits die hard, and even after the change of residence, many a maritime action was carried out, and the cargo was transported by horses and donkeys wherever needed.
Choose between three different journeys
4-HOUR TRIP
Relaxing Day by the Kolpa River
Imagine a day spent in the embrace of nature along the Kolpa River, where your children can experience the true adventure of donkey riding. A picnic by the river with your family and friendly donkeys creates the perfect escape from everyday hustle and bustle. This path is ideal for families seeking peace and connection in nature, enriched with the gentle rustling of the river and the laughter of your loved ones.
Where the path takes place: From the village of Fara by the river Kolpa and back
Length: Approximately 5 kilometers
Trip duration: 4 hours
Contents:
- Two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment for one family
- Picnic by the river Kolpa
- Donkey riding for children with a companion
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
Price: 200 EUR for four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
4-HOUR TRIP
Relaxing Day by the Kolpa River
Imagine a day spent in the embrace of nature along the Kolpa River, where your children can experience the true adventure of donkey riding. A picnic by the river with your family and friendly donkeys creates the perfect escape from everyday hustle and bustle. This path is ideal for families seeking peace and connection in nature, enriched with the gentle rustling of the river and the laughter of your loved ones.
Where the path takes place: From the village of Fara by the river Kolpa and back
Length: Approximately 5 kilometers
Trip duration: 4 hours
Contents:
- Two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment for one family
- Picnic by the river Kolpa
- Donkey riding for children with a companion
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
Price: 200 EUR for four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
ONE-DAY TRIP
Through meadows and forests to Kostel Castle
The second path we invite you to is a unique opportunity to connect as a family. Imagine exploring the hidden corners of meadows and forests leading to the majestic castle, accompanied by faithful donkeys. This is a path full of discoveries and stories that will bring a sense of adventure to children and peace and satisfaction to parents in nature.
Where the path takes place: From the Kolpa River valley to Kostel Castle and back towards the river Kolpa
Overnight stay: In a tent or, for an additional charge, in apartments
Trip duration: 1 day
Contents:
- Two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment
- Companion (by agreement)
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
- Possibility of organizing a warm meal
- Possibility of a guided tour of the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja and Kostel Castle
Length: Approximately 12 kilometers
Price: 300 EUR for up to four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
ONE-DAY TRIP
Through meadows and forests to Kostel Castle
The second path we invite you to is a unique opportunity to connect as a family. Imagine exploring the hidden corners of meadows and forests leading to the majestic castle, accompanied by faithful donkeys. This is a path full of discoveries and stories that will bring a sense of adventure to children and peace and satisfaction to parents in nature.
Where the path takes place: From the Kolpa River valley to Kostel Castle and back towards the river Kolpa
Overnight stay: In a tent or, for an additional charge, in apartments
Trip duration: 1 day
Contents:
- Two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment
- Companion (by agreement)
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
- Possibility of organizing a warm meal
- Possibility of a guided tour of the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja and Kostel Castle
Length: Approximately 12 kilometers
Price: 300 EUR for up to four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
TWO-DAY TRIP
The Taste of the Smuggler's Path
The third path we invite you to already smells of real smuggling adventure. It lasts two days, the first day you climb from the Kolpa River valley to the karst plateau Stružnica. First, fill up with clean drinking water at the spring, because where you're going, there is no water on the surface. After quite a walk and overcoming altitude differences, dinner and overnight stay in Banja Loka. You can choose between staying in a pastoral style in a tent on the pasture, or, for an additional charge, in apartments. The next day, descend towards the Kolpa River on the way you can visit the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja or go on a guided tour of Kostel Castle. By the Kolpa, there is a possibility of organizing a concluding picnic and return along the river to the starting point.
Where the path takes place: From the Kolpa River valley, across the karst plateau Stružnica, past Kostel Castle and back towards Kolpa
Trip duration: 2 days
Contents:
- Two or three donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment
- Companion (by agreement)
- Picnic and assistance in preparing dinner
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
- Overnight stay in a tent (apartment option available for an additional charge)
- Possibility of visiting the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja or a guided tour of Kostel Castle
Length: About 22 kilometers
Price: 450 EUR for up to four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
TWO-DAY TRIP
The Taste of the Smuggler's Path
The third path we invite you to already smells of real smuggling adventure. It lasts two days, the first day you climb from the Kolpa River valley to the karst plateau Stružnica. First, fill up with clean drinking water at the spring, because where you're going, there is no water on the surface. After quite a walk and overcoming altitude differences, dinner and overnight stay in Banja Loka. You can choose between staying in a pastoral style in a tent on the pasture, or, for an additional charge, in apartments. The next day, descend towards the Kolpa River on the way you can visit the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja or go on a guided tour of Kostel Castle. By the Kolpa, there is a possibility of organizing a concluding picnic and return along the river to the starting point.
Where the path takes place: From the Kolpa River valley, across the karst plateau Stružnica, past Kostel Castle and back towards Kolpa
Trip duration: 2 days
Contents:
- Two or three donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment
- Companion (by agreement)
- Picnic and assistance in preparing dinner
- Tasting of products from organic goat farm Štefančič
- Overnight stay in a tent (apartment option available for an additional charge)
- Possibility of visiting the ethnological collection Babičina kuhinja or a guided tour of Kostel Castle
Length: About 22 kilometers
Price: 450 EUR for up to four people (if there are more of you, we can add more donkeys for an additional charge)
We understand that you are on vacation with us, so we can slightly modify the course of the route by agreement. Kočevska has many beauties and paths and if you want to experience any of them in a smuggling way, we bring the donkeys there too.
Video from the trip
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+386 41 834 733 (Blaž)
+386 41 904 829 (Anja)