Incomparably beautiful and exciting, with changing views from majestic hills, calm rivers, and vast meadows to mysterious rock formations, archaeological finds and Thracian sanctuaries, the Eastern Rhodopes are the treasure trove of Bulgaria. The trail is suitable for advanced riders with personal weight no more than 90 kilograms. The total length of the route is about 140 kilometers. The route has mixed terrain - flat, hilly, and low mountain.
It is suitable for intense riding and long canters. Natural and historical landmarks during the trail are Arapovski Monastery, Belintash rock phenomenon, Dragoina Peak, Bukovo village, the renovated municipal bathhouse - Mineralni Bani village (built-in 1937 in Roman style), Sharapani, Roman fortress “Toplitsa”, the Step of the Virgin Mary, Old Town of Plovdiv, etc. You will have time to kayak in the lake near Horse Riding Asparuh.
Daily itinerary
Day 1
- Accommodation in the Diana Hotel in the village of Cherven
Day 2
- Transfer from Diana Hotel to Horse Riding Asparuh (eight kilometers) and a presentation of the base and the horses
- Horse riding for around four hours and it is on flat terrain
- Afternoon excursion to the Belintash rock phenomenon (optional)
- Transfer and overnight stay in Diana Hotel in the village of Cherven
Day 3
- Transfer from Diana Hotel to Horse riding Asparuh
- Horse riding for around three and a half hours, which is in a mixed terrain - flat and hilly
- Transfer and overnight stay in Diana Hotel in the village of Cherven
Day 4
- Transfer from Diana Hotel to Horse riding Asparuh
- Horse riding for around four and a half hours in a mixed terrain - flat and mountain
- Overnight stay in D.Villa hotel which is in the village of Mineralni Bani
Day 5
- Horse riding for around three and a half hours in a hilly terrain
- Overnight stay in D.Villa hotel in the village of Mineralni Bani
Day 6
- Horse riding for around four and a half hours in mixed terrain and going back to Horse riding Asparuh in the village of Novakovo
- Transfer to the city of Plovdiv, the oldest city in Europe, and accommodation in Antik hotel in Plovdiv city
Day 7
- No riding
- Breakfast
- Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia or Plovdiv airport
Horses
Horses trained for riding in nature are Arabian, Shagya Arabian, East Bulgarian, Pintabian, Bulgarian Sports, and Haflinger. If you want to be in the company of mother mares, cute adolescents, charming stallions, and well-trained riding horses at the same time, you are in the right place. Here, you will find horses of different breeds, temperaments, and purposes. All of them are specially selected and trained. Your horses are patient with beginners and children, both hardy and energetic for experienced riders.
They have experience training horses for amateur riding, and the discipline of show jumping, as well as horses that actively participate in endurance competitions. Their achieved partnerships are the result of constant care, trust, training, mutual respect, and love. Bred in the best way, according to their understanding, horses have both cozy and warm environments, as well as spacious paddocks and meadows for free grazing, providing a sense of freedom and proximity to the natural habitat for the horse.
The relationship with them is based on the principles of the natural relationship between man and horse “Natural Horsemanship”. These principles include patience, deep understanding, harmonious communication, and loving care. To make you feel comfortable and safe, they provide comfortable saddles, heels (riding helmets), and other accessories necessary for riding. Thus, resulting in a combination of comfort, safety, and professionalism, they guarantee you a unique experience in the world of horses.
Luggage transfers
- The group is accompanied by a jeep transferring the luggage during the ride.