6 Days

5 Nights

Intermediate to Advanced

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HORSEBACK RIDING BULGARIA

6 DAYS ADVENTURE ON HORSE IN THE MAGNIFICENT RHODOPE MOUNTAINS WITH ERCIHAN DILARI

Set in the enchanting Rhodope Mountains, this 6-day journey is more than a horseback riding trail—it is an immersion into history, culture, and breathtaking nature.

Set in the enchanting Rhodope Mountains, this 6-day journey is more than a horseback riding trail—it is an immersion into history, culture, and breathtaking nature. From traditional Bulgarian villages to ancient Thracian fortresses, from old Roman roads to high mountain lakes, each day offers a unique blend of adventure and discovery.

Over the course of 5 riding days, you will cover around 120 km, forging a deep connection with your horse while enjoying authentic Bulgarian cuisine, kayaking on a mountain lake, and even learning the traditional “horo” dance.

Every step of the way, new landscapes, stories, and unforgettable experiences await you.

HORSEBACK RIDING BULGARIA

6 DAYS ADVENTURE ON HORSE IN THE MAGNIFICENT RHODOPE MOUNTAINS WITH ERCIHAN DILARI

Set in the enchanting Rhodope Mountains, this 6-day journey is more than a horseback riding trail—it is an immersion into history, culture, and breathtaking nature. From traditional Bulgarian villages to ancient Thracian fortresses, from old Roman roads to high mountain lakes, each day offers a unique blend of adventure and discovery.

Over the course of 5 riding days, you will cover around 120 km, forging a deep connection with your horse while enjoying authentic Bulgarian cuisine, kayaking on a mountain lake, and even learning the traditional “horo” dance.

Every step of the way, new landscapes, stories, and unforgettable experiences await you.

QUICK FACTS

Transfer from and to Sofia/Plovdiv airport at a pre-arranged time.

Group from minimum 4 to maximum 8 advanced riders, weight up to 90 kg.

Horses trained for mountain riding – Arabian, Shagya Arabian, East Bulgarian, Pintabian, Bulgarian Sports and Haflinger.

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).

Accommodation in a guest house and hotel in single, double and/or triple shared rooms.

Presentation of the visited places.

2 licensed equestrian guides.

Service in English during the entire stay.

Photo shooting during the ride.

Food and drinks during your stay are included.

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.

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.

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.

DEPARTURE DATES & RATES

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DEPARTING FINISHING
26.07.2026 31.07.2026
06.09.2026 11.09.2026
11.10.2026 16.10.2026

ITINERARY

Please note, this is a suggested itinerary only and subject to change due to weather and other influencing factors.

Day 1: Arrival in Bulgaria and transfer from Sofia/Plovdiv airport to Guest House, village of Hvoyna.

Accommodation in the Guest house. We will be waiting for you at the airport, if possible, no later than 4:30 p.m. and we will head to our ranch in the village of Hvoyna. The journey from Sofia airport takes about 3 hours, from Plovdiv airport about 1 hour. Before dinner you will have time to freshen up, visit the ranch and get to know the horses, as well as take a walk around the village /traditional mountain village with preserved architecture from the past/. Our guides will be available to answer your questions. Dinner is in traditional Bulgarian style with homemade food with local products.

The second day of the adventure will begin with a delicious and home-cooked Bulgarian breakfast with herbal tea and/or coffee. After we finish getting acquainted and saddling the horses, we will be ready for this unforgettable day. To begin with, we will pass through two villages and begin our climb /1000 m./ to reach the ridge of the mountain, along which we will move for the remaining days, namely 1750 m.a.s.l. During the climb, incredible views will open and so we will imperceptibly reach the place for our first rest.

Our resting place was not chosen by chance – it is a partially preserved Thracian and medieval fortress, which is on the edge of a famous high cliff. Here you will hear interesting information about the fortress, as well as local legends about the place. We will continue riding until we reach the end point of the ride for the day /Pashaliitsa agea/. Horseback riding for about 3 hours.

There will be an outdoor lunch /BBQ/, which we will prepare together in a charming mountain cottage /cabin/. In the early afternoon we will be ready for a short transfer to the guest house to prepare for the next adventure of the day – a visit to the authentic Rhodope village of Kosovo from the 18th century. /only 15 min. From the guest house/. The walk along its cobblestone streets, the silence and the architecture of its buildings will impress you in an unprecedented way.

The day will end with a traditional dinner and overnight stay at the guest house, the village of Hvoyna.

After breakfast and a short transfer to Pashaliitsa area, where the horses are waiting for us, we will head to the next destination on our route – Rodona hotel, Hajdushki meadows area.

Today’s route is again high-mountain /1750 m./, with changing surfaces without particularly long climbs and descents. This part of our route is one of the most picturesque and passes through the heart of a mountain far from any civilization. We will mainly move along an old Roman road, which connected today’s Plovdiv with the Mediterranean Sea, it was used for transporting goods mainly by mules and carts, in places the cobblestones are still paved. At the end of the route for the day, the landscapes will be different – ​​endless meadows and unforgettable views.

After a short break on Sveti Duh peak we will continue to the hotel, where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us. The hotel is located on the shore of a beautiful high mountain lake, where we will have the opportunity to kayak. In addition, you can take a walk while enjoying high mountain fruits and the aroma of fresh herbs. A beautiful evening awaits with a traditional meal from the hotel veranda, which has a beautiful view of the lake and our horses.

After breakfast we will head to the next day of our horse riding adventure /about 4 hours/ to the Svoboda Peak, 1912 m., the route is again mountainous without significant descents and ascents. On Svoboda Peak a Muslim temple was built in honor of Enihan Baba, which is of great historical importance. After a short break we will head back to the Rodona Hotel, where we will have lunch and enjoy a rest, kayaking or a walk through time before dinner. We have prepared for you again a folklore surprise – a lesson of the traditional Bulgarian dance “horo”. Overnight stay at Rodona hotel.

After breakfast, the last day of our horse riding adventure awaits us, as our final point will be our starting point – the village of Hvoyna and the guest house. During this day, we will ride for about 4 hours, most of which will be on an old Roman road in places with preserved cobblestones, again accompanied by unforgettable views, remains of old houses and buildings for raising farm animals. We will pass by a non-working farm for milk and cheese production from the 18th century. After we reach the Pashaliitsa area, we will unsaddle the horses and let them rest, well-deserved, after the 5 days of high-mountain riding and the approximately 120 km traveled with them. A short transfer to the guest house awaits us, where a delicious lunch and time for rest will be ready for us. In the late afternoon, if you wish, we can take you to the nearby Alpine Trolley, where you will get a big dose of adrenaline /the fee of about 20 euros is not included in the price of the trail/. A final evening awaits you, again with traditional homemade and delicious food.

After breakfast /no earlier than 7 and no later than 9 am/ we will say goodbye and take you to the airports.

NOTES

  • The trail is suitable for advanced riders
  • Total length of the route is about ~100 km
  • The route is high-mountainous, average altitude – 1650 m.
  • Natural and historical sights during the trail: the Thracian Fortress Zarenitsa, Rozhenski meadows, peak Sveti duh, peak Svoboda /1912 m./ and Hajdushki meadows
  • Time for kayaking in the lake next to Rodona hotel
  • Places for overnight stays:
  • Guest House – 1st night, 2nd night and 5th night
  • Hotel Rodona – 3th night and 4th night
  • Rooms in the Guest House share two common toilette and bathroom
  • 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.

Payment Conditions:

  • A deposit of 30% of the total amount is required at the time of booking.
  • The remaining balance should be arranged according to your own payment plan and submitted to us for approval.
  • The full payment must be completed no later than 60 days before the tour start date.