“Conquer the highest mountain in Bulgaria”
4 Day Mountain Top Advanced Horse Riding Holiday to Makedonia Hut
Hotel Rusaliite, village of Bachevo, municipality of Razlog, Blagoevgrad province, Bulgaria
Horse Riding Holiday in Bulgaria
Explore Rila National Park towards some of the highest peaks of Rila Mountain. Full day ride into Rila National Park with an elevation of about 1500 m. Pine forest trail ride will take you to an open meadow revealing the whole Balkan valley at exactly 2000m above sea level. Moving on into the beech forest and towards the Rusaliite peak - wide open space with no trees and outstanding views.
Key information
- Rider Weight Limit: Maximum rider weight - 75 kg / 165 lbs (please be honest)
- Tack Type: English tack
Meet the instructors
Nadia & Philip
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Highlights
- 6 to 8 hours of horse riding per day for 2 days
- Ride among Rila National Park
- Possibility of encountering wildlife
- Conquer high peaks more than 2000 m above sea level
- Spectacular landscapes and views
- English-speaking guide
- English-style riding
- 3 nights nature accommodation
Skill level
- Advanced
Styles
2 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Bulgarian, Russian
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer available:
Sofia Airport (US$ 121 per person)
Sofia Airport (US$ 121 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
First and last nights take place in the 3-star hotel that is part of the riding club. Single, double, or triple rooms are available according to the client's wish.
Second night is in a Makedonia hut, located in a high mountain valley as the end destination. Shared rooms are available (5 beds max in a room).
Program
2 full days of horse riding
- English-speaking guide
- Saddlebags for meals, equipment, and personal belongings
Meals:
- First day - dinner
- Last day - breakfast
- The 2 riding days - all meals provided
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
- Check-in at the accommodation
- Free time to meet the horses and explore
- Dinner time
Day 2: First day of the ride
- Early breakfast
- Start the ride
- Multiple stops for short breaks and a longer lunch break
- Arrive at destination - Makedonia hut
- Brush down your horse and put the tack away. Each rider takes care of their own horse during the trip. The guide is there to assist as well.
- Check-in at the accommodation
- Dinner time
Day 3: Second day of the ride
- Early breakfast
- Prepare your horse for riding
- Multiple stops along the way for lunch and short breaks
- Arrive back at the ranch - brush down your horse
- Dinner time
Day 4
- Breakfast
- Relax and explore
- Good-bye kisses for your horse
- Departure
Instructors
Nadia Popova
Nadia is born and raised in Sofia. Did a lot of hiking and tourism in Bulgarian nature while growing up. Studied fine arts and English, and later Graphic design at university. Work with horses and riding tourism for 15 years, certified riding instructor, and an FEI Endurance judge. Experienced riding racehorses in the UK. Her biggest passion is animals and nature, also interested in sports - fencing, swimming, rock climbing, mountain biking, etc., and traveling around the world.
Philip Popov
Born in Bachevo, studied in Technical univercity of Sofia. Certified horse riding instructor and judge, professional climber, ski instructor. Has 30 years of equestrian experience. Interested in exotic birds, hiking and camping - traveled in all Bulgarian mountains. Inherited the love for animals from his mother, who is a zoo technician.
Location
The riding club is located on a southern hill right into nature neighbouring a mountain creek with Rila National Park nearby. The nearest town is 2 km away.
Food
Enjoy breakfast and dinner at the accommodations facilities. Accompany the horses for a lunch break on a juicy green meadow with a prepacked meal.
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
- Vegan
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
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)
- Ride on arrival and/or departure days
- Available vehicle to bring larger personal items and equipment that you wish to bring to the final destination, that does not fit on the horse - extra clothes, sleeping bag, or other items
- Extra meals in the restaurant on arrival and departure days
Excursions to local attractions:
- Dancing Bears Sanctuary in Belitsa
- Bansko ski resort (also good to visit in summer)
- Oldest pine tree on the Balkans - Baykushev's Mura
- Visit hot mineral spring/swimming pool
What's included
- 6 to 8 hours of horse riding per day for 2 days
- Helmet
- Private guide
- Saddlebags for meals, equipment, and personal belongings
- 3 nights nature accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
What's not included
- Any other riding equipment besides helmet, boots, body protector, etc.
- Airport transfer available for an additional price
- Alcohol drinks: feel free to bring cash (BGN) to purchase drinks
- Additional snacks: any extra snacks you wish to bring
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SOF
Sofia Airport
84 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 121 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF).
Once landed at Sofia airport there are 4 options to arrive at the ranch:
- rent a car
- take a bus
- traventuria shuttle
- request airport transfer from your hosts
Arrival by train
Arrive by train from another country or anywhere inside Bulgaria. Aim towards Razlog. Your hosts will pick you up from there.
Arrival / departure:
Official room check-in starts at 15:00, with the possibility of early check-in or luggage storage in case of an early arrival. Official check-out is at 12:00 pm, with the option of a later check-out depending on hotel occupancy. Luggage storage is also available to facilitate later departures.
Arrival by car
Rent a car:
- Search in Google maps / another navigation system for "Adventure house Rusaliite" near Bachevo.
- GPS:
- N 41° 56' 15,0''
- E 23° 25' 51,8''
Transfer from and to Sofia airport is available upon request and additional price:
- 1 - 2 passenger - 110 EUR
- 3 - 4 passengers - 150 EUR
- 5 - 8 passengers - 300 EUR
The prices are per direction.
Arrival by bus:
The cheapest way is to take a bus, the ticket is 8 EUR per direction. From the airport take a taxi or underground train to the Central bus station in Sofia and jump on a bus to the town of Razlog. Your hosts will pick you up from there. Please note that the last bus leaves at 16:45 from Sofia.
Traventuria shuttle - need to book in advance. Get a ticket to Razlog. Your hosts will pick you up from there.
Airport: Sofia Airport
Airport transfer available:
Sofia Airport (US$ 121 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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