Trips with donkeys
The story of the donkey excursion provider dates back to the early 17th century, when the Uskoks settled in the area around Kosteel. Well, it was a bit of a punishment, because they were too successful in their old town, around Senj, in the lucrative trade of pirating. But an old habit does not die easily, and even after a change of residence, many a sea voyage was carried out, and cargoes were carried on horses and donkeys to wherever they needed to go.
Go back to simpler times and experience freighting, where time is dictated by the rhythm of the donkey's pace.
There are three routes of different lengths available.
1. The first trail - A RELAXING DAY AT KOLPA runs along the river Kolpa and is suitable as a short excursion with the possibility of a picnic and donkey rides for children. The route is approximately 5 km long and includes two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment, a picnic by the Kolpa river, and in the case of horse riding, a companion to keep you company. The price of the experience for up to four people is EUR 200, in case of additional persons additional donkeys can be added.
2. The second route THROUGH THE GRASSLANDS AND FOREST TO KOSTEL CASTLE is suitable as a day trip and leads through several Kostel villages, through meadows and forests to Kostel Castle and then to the Kolpa River. The route is about 12 km long, and the basic offer includes two donkeys with cargo and/or riding equipment, a picnic on the way, and in the case of horse riding, a companion to keep you company. The price for up to four people is EUR 300. In case of additional persons, additional donkeys may be charged. On this route you have the possibility to organise a hot meal, a visit to the ethnological collection Grandma's Kitchen and a guided tour of Kostel Castle.
3. The third route is called A TASTE OF THE SMUGGLING ROUTES. The two-day experience starts at the spring, where you can get clean drinking water, followed by a climb out of the Kolpa valley to the karst plateau of Stružnica. After the walk, dinner and overnight in Banja Loka follow. Here you can choose between pastoral-style accommodation in a tent on the pasture or in apartments (extra charge). The next day, you can descend to the Kolpa River and visit the ethnological collection of Grandma's Kitchen or take a guided tour of Kostel Castle. You can organise a final picnic along the Kolpa and return to your starting point along the river. The route is about 22 km long and the price for up to four people is EUR 450. The basic offer includes two or three donkeys with saddlery and/or riding gear and a companion in case of riding, a picnic on the way, help with preparing dinner, and overnight accommodation in a tent. In case of a higher number of participants, additional donkeys may be charged.
The route can be changed by arrangement. Kočevsko has many beauties and trails, so if you want to experience any of the locations differently, they can bring the donkeys there too.
Prices do not include VAT.
Contact and additional information:
KMETIJA ŠTEFANČIČ, Blaž Štefančič s.p., Kostel
T: 041 834 733
W: https://www.zoslickiobkolpi.si/