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5 Day “Haydushki Polyani” Horse Riding tour in the Magnificent Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Guest House Asparuh, Hvoyna, str. Vasil Levski, Bulgaria
Horse Riding Asparuh in Bulgaria
Driven by the love for horses, nature, and the folkloric past of the Rhodope Mountains, we created this amazing place to offer you unforgettable experiences! Freedom, timelessness, harmony, centuries-old forests, the Rhodope kaba bagpipe, authentic architecture, and centuries-old history are just some things that will fill your days with Horse riding Asparuh. They will immerse you in a different world, a world that is filled with the beauty of nature and horses, their unconditional love and grace, a world where the mornings are brighter and the evenings are more cozy and promising! They will show you Rodope hospitality, traditional cuisine, and folklore.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: 90 kilograms
- Horse Height Range: 13 to 15 hands
- Tack Type: Saddle tack
- Horse Breed: Arabian, Shagya Arabian, East Bulgarian, Pintabian, Bulgarian Sports
Meet the instructors
Zornitsa & Georgi
Highlights
- Transfer from and to Sofia/Plovdiv airport at a pre-arranged time
- Group from minimum 4 to maximum 8 advanced riders
- 3 days horse riding
- Horses trained for mountain riding
- English, western and endurance saddles available if preferences are shared prior the riding tour
- High mountain trail, facing different steepness and terrain specifics (grass, ground, stones, asphalt)
- Horse riding equipment
- Accommodation in a guest house and hotel in single, double and/or triple shared rooms
- Presentation of the visited places
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Bulgarian
Group size: 8-4 participants
Airport transfer included:
Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer included:
Sofia Airport
Accommodation
Accommodate places:
- Guesthouse Asparuh
- Hotel Rodona
Guest House Asparuh (Hvoyna village)
- 4 bedrooms
- equipped kitchen with everything you need
- large dining room with fireplace
- 2 bathrooms with toilets
- local steam heating
- large terrace with an incredible view of the mountain
- courtyard with places to sit and relax
- outdoor barbecue
Hotel Rodona (Haydushki polyani area)
- The Rodona is a hotel in Smolyan - Kutela, Bulgaria.
- The hotel disposes of double rooms and 2 apartments with private bathroom/WC and balcony.
- For residents, parking facilities consist of an on-premise car park. Food is obtainable through the provision of an on-site restaurant.
Program
Hvoyna village – Pashaliitsa area – Hajdushki meadows area – Pashaliitsa area
The program:
- Day 1: Arrival in Bulgaria and transfer from Sofia/Plovdiv airport to Asparuh Guest House, village of Hvoyna. Accommodation in the Guest house.
- Day 2: Horse riding from Hvoyna village to hut Pashaliitsa area and visiting the Thracian Fortress Zarenitsa. After the ride we will organize a lunch in the nature. Bus transfer back to Hvoyna and upon wish of the group we could organize some of the abovementioned sightseeing.
- Day 3: Bus transfer from Hvoyna to hut Pashaliitsa. Horse riding from Pashaliitsa hut to the area of Haydushki polyani. Accommodation and overnight stay at hotel Rodona.
- Day 4: Horse riding from hotel Rodona to hut Pashaliitsa. Bus transfer to Hvoyna for overnight stay.
- Day 5: No riding. Transfer from Hvoyna to Sofia/Plovdiv airport.
Additional details:
- The program suits people with regular body proportions and weight up to 90 kg.
- The trail is suitable for advanced riders
- Total length of the route is about ~80 km
- The route is high-mountainous, with an average altitude of 1550 m.
- Natural and historical sights during the trail: the Thracian Fortress Zarenitsa, Rozhenski meadows, and Hajdushki meadows
- Time for kayaking in the lake next to Rodona hotel
Places for overnight stays:
- Guest House Asparuh - 1st night, 2nd night and 4rd night
- Hotel Rodona - 3rd night
Rooms in the Guest House Asparuh share two common toilettes and a bathroom
Food and drinks during the trek include 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners, various snacks, and drinks - water, tea, coffee, and wine/beer. Home-produced ingredients.
Location
You will visit various places in Bulgaria.
Food
Food and drinks during the trek include 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, various snacks, drinks - water, tea, coffee and wine/beer.
Home-produced ingredients and traditional regional dishes can be prepared upon request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 4 (min) to 8 (max) advanced/experienced riders
- Mountain horse riding approximately 25 km per day
- 4 nights accommodation
- 3 days of horse riding
- Riders insurance
- Presentation of the visited sights
- Kayaking
- Airport transfer
- Riding equipment provided
- Licensed equestrian guide
- English-speaking staff
- Luggage transfer to the visited hotels
- Meals and drinks included
- The group is accompanied by a jeep transferring the luggage during the ride
- Photo shooting during the ride
- Opportunities for mountain lake kayaking, visits of local sights and attractions, walking tours, culinary courses, folklore surprises, relaxation in mineral waters and more upon request by the group
What's not included
- Airfare
- Insurances - travel and medical support
- Pick-ups from different locations and times are possible for an additional fee of 60 euros.
- Entrance fees and personal expenses are not included in the program price.
- In case of unfavorable meteorological conditions, the organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program.
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PDV
Plovdiv Airport
26 km
Transfer included
SOF
Sofia Airport
139 km
Transfer included
Guests are picked up from Sofia/Plovdiv airport from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The transfer to Sofia/Plovdiv airport on the last day is no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 9:00 a.m.
Pick-ups from different locations and times are possible for an additional fee of 60 euros.
Airport: Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer included: Plovdiv Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Sofia Airport
Airport transfer included: Sofia Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 5%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Jan-01 to qualify for this discount.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookHorseRidingHolidays.com. All major credit cards supported.
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