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Bulgaria Horse Riding Tour

This listing has one of the 10 most popular offers available in in Bulgaria

In the mountain of Orpheus – Rhodope mountains – you can enjoy some of the most beautiful and picturesque views in Bulgaria. Lush meadows in incredible shades of green take turns with dark coniferous forests, steep terrains and breathtaking canyons.

You will immerse you in a world filled with the beauty of nature and horses, their unconditional love and grace, a world where mornings are brighter, and evenings are more cozy and promising.

Horse riding Asparuh will show you Rhodope hospitality, traditional cuisine and folklore.

The words you will use to remember and describe this unforgettable experience are:

  • Freedom
  • Timelessness
  • Virgin nature
  • Crystal air
  • Unforgettable views
  • Rhodopean hospitality
  • Mystic and legends!

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, and 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
  • 5 days horse riding, with horse riding equipment
  • 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)
  • 6 nights 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


5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Bulgarian
Group size: 4-8 participants
Airport transfer included: Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer included: Sofia Airport
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Accommodation

Facilities

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guest House Asparuh

Guest House Asparuh is situated in the village of Hvoyna, nestled in the largest valley of the central Rhodope Mountains. The location provides convenient access and a picturesque mountain setting. Regardless of the season, they offer all the amenities for an unforgettable vacation. Moreover, with its charming mountain ambiance and homely atmosphere, they ensure that their guests’ days are vibrant and memorable, while the evenings are beautiful and communal.

Villa Zabardo

Villa Zabardo in the village of Zabardo offers free Wi-Fi access and free private parking. An outdoor barbecue is available free of charge. The wonderful bridges are 10 kilometers away. The functionally furnished rooms have cable TV. The private bathroom has a shower. Guests can use a shared, fully equipped kitchen. There is a common dining room with a fireplace designed in a traditional Rhodope style.

COOP Rozhen Cooperative Hotel Complex

COOP Rozhen Cooperative Hotel Complex is located in the Central Rhodope Mountains, in one of the mountain’s most beautiful areas - the Rozhen Meadows. Just six kilometers away from Pamporovo Ski Resort, the hotel offers accommodation in 32 single and double rooms, studios, and suites. COOP Rozhen Hotel also includes several places to grab a bite and have fun - a restaurant, a lobby bar, and a beerhouse, where guests can try traditional local dishes and selected drinks.

The complex offers a technically equipped conference hall suitable for business meetings. For all the guests who have come to spend a relaxing holiday in the mountains or on the ski slopes of Pamporovo, COOP Rozhen Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, and massages.

Hotel Rodona

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

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 Skalni mostove hut. Transfer and overnight stay at Villa Zabardo.
  • Day 3: Transfer from Villa Zabardo to Skalni mostove hut, horse riding to Mechi chal peak. Transfer and overnight stay at COOP Rozhen hotel.
  • Day 4: Horse riding from COOP Rozhen hotel to Hajdushki Polyani area, overnight stay at Rodona hotel.
  • Day 5: Horse riding from hotel Rodona to Svoboda Peak /1912 m./, which is a historical landmark, overnight stay at Rodona hotel.
  • Day 6: Horse riding from Hotel Rodona to Pashaliitsa area, transfer to Asparuh guest house, Hvoyna village.
  • Day 7: No riding. Transfer from Hvoyna to Sofia/Plovdiv airport.

Additional details:

The program is suitable for 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 ~115 km

The route is high-mountainous, average altitude - 1750 m.

Natural and historical sights during the trail: Tsirikova church (ruins), Wonderful bridges rock phenomenon, The death stones, Mechi chal peak, Rozhenski meadows, Hajdushki meadows and peak Svoboda /1912 m./

Time for kayaking in the lake next to Rodona hotel

Places for overnight stays:

  • Guest House Asparuh - 1st night
  • Villa Zabardo - 2nd night
  • Hotel complex "COOP Rozhen” - 3rd night
  • Hotel Rodona - 4th night and 5th night
  • Guest House Asparuh – 6th night
  • Rooms in the Guest House Asparuh share two common toilettes and a bathroom
  • Food and drinks during the trek include 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners, various snacks, drinks - water, tea, coffee and wine/beer. Home-produced ingredients.

Included excursions

  • Tsirikova church (ruins)
  • Wonderful bridges rock phenomenon
  • The death stones
  • Mechi chal peak
  • Kayaking and other activities

Location

The tour will take place in Bulgaria.

  • Tsirikova church (ruins)
  • Wonderful bridges rock phenomenon
  • The death stones
  • Mechi chal peak
  • Rozhen meadows
  • Hajdushki meadows
  • Svoboda Peak /1912 m./

Food

Food and drinks during the trek include 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 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
  • Snacks
  • 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

Things to do (optional)

  • Culinary courses
  • Rozhen observatory visit

Spa treatments

Swimming pool

What's included

  • 4 (min) to 8 (max) advanced/experienced riders
  • Mountain horse riding approximately 25 km per day
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 5 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

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Plovdiv Airport (PDV) or Sofia Airport (SOF). Transfers from and to these airports are included. Horse riding Asparuh will pick you up from the airport. You will be welcomed by your driver with a Horse Riding Asparuh logo sign.

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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7 days / 6 nights
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This trip requires a minimum of 4 participants

Saturday June 21, 2025
(7 days / 6 nights)

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