Vesuvius Horseback Riding
Get on saddle for adventure?
The horse is moving poetry, is a wild soul conquering our hearts. Anyone who has ridden a horse in life can understand the deep meaning. Trying this experience full of emotions into the paths of an ancient volcano and boost our sensory receptors.
Our excursion takes place in the Vesuvius National Park: founded in 1995, is a large volcanic complex, also called Somma-Vesuvio, formed by Monte Somma, the ancient volcanic, and the Vesuvius, i.e. the great cone formed recently (2000 years ago) inside the ancient caldera.
The excursion will cross:
- Wooded places, mainly pine and beech;
- Places with a thousand-year tradition such as Vesuvius viticulture and arboreal olive cultivation;
- Scenic and volcanic rock places.
Note: the timetable is standard, but it can be changed for a longer and shorter time, with different stages and costs.
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Destination
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Departure
Hotel -
Departure Time
On reservation -
Return Time
Approximately after 3 hours -
Dress Code
Comfortable casual clothing, preferably covering the body well, especially the legs, hiking shoes or boots. -
Included
EquipmentInsurancePersonal GuideTransport -
Not Included
AccommodationFoodPersonal SkipperPhotoTickets
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Hotel: Meeting
Our driver will be at the agreed place and time for the guests pick-up and then go to our ranch.
Please respect the timetables.
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Ranch: The Adventure Begins
Once you arrive in our ranch, our equestrian guide will give you instructions on how to ride a horse, after that our adventure begins. Start to take the paths of the Vesuvius National Park, where nature will not fail to amaze you!
The standard excursion lasts 90 roundtrip.
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Back in the Ranch: Tasting
Once we are back in the ranch, we refresh ourselves with some typical Vesuvian specialties before returning to your hotel.
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Option: Lunch and Wine Tasting
At this point we can choose whether to continue with our sensory experience or go back in the hotel.
The option is a visit a winery located on the slopes of Vesuvius, where we can taste four different types of local vines
The visit includes tasting and lunch.
Find out more, click qui.
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Greetings: Return
Your sensory experience ends, you will be accompanied to the agreed point.
Before leaving you will be given a small questionnaire to fill out.
Find out more.
Tour Location
Vesuvius National Park
It is a large volcanic complex called Somma-Vesuvius, which was founded in 1995: Monte Somma is an ancient volcanic mass, created by continued eruptive cycles over 25,000 years and Vesuvius is a live volcano located within the ancient caldera. The Vesuvius Gran Cone has origins during the various eruptions, and which has been in the recent centuries the pressure valve of the volcano. In fact, historical testimonies tell us that the Grand Cone was not the only vent to exhale gas, to expel pyroclastic materials, magma or ashes, but the volcanic complex had more sources of release.
The great volcanic complex is a typical example of a fenced volcano: the Monte Somma is the steep rim surrounding Vesuvius on the whole northern side, while the south side is exposed to the land below. The ridge of Monte Somma is formed by jagged peaks called "Cognoli" by locals, while its surface is covered by groove valleys locally called "Lagni". The caldera diameter is 15 km and includes the Great Cone and Giant Valley splitted in the Hell Valley and Horse Atrium. The vegetation is particularly rich here and indigenous species are sheltered by the two mountainous structures.
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Reviews & Testimonials
Learn more about Heartourism through people stories who have experienced us.
Amir Sharvit
We had our greatest memories from Naples while hourseback riding in Vesuvio National Park with Antonio and then a pizza course with the chef. Great pepole that make great vacation.
Chiara Calise
Heartourism è un’organizzazione curata in ogni minimo dettaglio, senza mai deludere. Ho conosciuto Antonio l’anno scorso, quando il mio ragazzo mi regalò una passeggiata a cavallo, e da allora non l’abbiamo più mollato ? è una persona super paziente, disponibile, che ama il proprio lavoro e questo lo si percepisce sempre. Una volta che conosci loro, non li abbandoni più!
Derek King
I had a wonderful stay in Naples and Heartourism gave me loads of practical tips and hints, as well as booking some terrific excursions.
We took horses on a trek around the base of Vesuvius, which was an amazing experience and not something I even knew about beforehand.
I couldn’t recommend them enough – very friendly and full of Italian Charm; however they really show an interest in you and what you want from your holiday.
Diego M.
Heartourism is had been an amazing tourist organisation, they have been quite nice and professional people.
From the activities they offered, we chose the horse riding along Vesuvius National park, which I found it a great experience and I recommend it.