Rila Ride

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic+

Weight limit

Embark on a four-day horse trek through Bulgaria's stunning Rila mountain. The terrain varies from gentle slopes to challenging paths, offering opportunities for trots and canters. Starting at Rancho, 70 km from Sofia, ride well-trained Arabian and local Danube horses for 5-6 hours daily. Explore breathtaking landscapes with highlights like the Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes. Depart from Sofia at 09:00, and a 1.5-hour drive takes you to the stables for an unforgettable Rila adventure.

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Lyuben S. is the provider of this trip

5.0 2 reviews

The provider speaks: English

Lyuben was born in 1990 and began climbing at the age of 13. Since then nature and adventure have been his passion. Graduated with Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Master's Degree in Financial control and Auditing, he became part of the team at the beginning of 2011. He considers himself lucky to have a job that largely involves communication with highly motivated and experienced people in travelling. He finds inspiration in undiscovered destinations and customers' desires.

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Tour highlights

Enjoy Rila National Park Views

Ride with a beautiful panoramas of Rila mountains.

Visit Rila Monastery

Known as the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

Ride Crosses of Arabian and Local Horses

Horses are well-trained, calm, healthy and strong.

Route details

After a 1.5 hour drive we will meet our guide and horses. Small snack if we bring something. Then we start the journey from our ranch located at the foothills of Rila mountain.

♦ Your luggage and equipment will be with you on saddlebags!

The route is initially flat and open lowland terrain but will become more mountainous and forested. Thus, we will climb 1000 m in elevation to reach the Mechit hut. We spent the night here.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour provider's comments

Riders need to be fit and capable of being comfortable with trots and canters in open countryside.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic+

Guest House

3 nights

Chalets don’t have their own bathroom.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Rila

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

transfers to/from the Ranch;
accommodation in mountain chalets;
english speaking guide;
saddled horses;
saddle bags.

Extras

flight tickets;
meals - paid on spot (allow 25 euros per day);
tips;
insurance;
single room supplement (70 euro).

Group size

up to 6 tourists

Duration

4 days

3 nights

It's important to know

We recommend bringing your own riding hat. There are some available ones to borrow, there are limited sizes. Hats are not mandatory in Bulgaria.

Tour reviews

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

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Arnold

23 Mar, 2024

about provider

The tour was excellent, with highlights including Sarajevo, Mostar, Ohrid, and more. The itinerary was relaxed, perfect for a group tour, with no rushing. A big thank you to Bobby, our driver, for keeping us safe back in Sofia. And special thanks to our Tour Leader, Georgi, who was incredibly accommodating, helpful, and always available when needed. Highly recommended tour! Thank you!!

23 Mar, 2024
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Lotte

27 Jul, 2022

about provider

I recently enjoyed a 3-day horse riding holiday in the Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria and it was fantastic! The horses were well-trained and suitable for riders of all levels. The scenery was breathtaking, whether through villages, forests, or along mountain ridges. Accommodation at Guest House in Lopyan was clean and comfortable, with delicious food that accommodated my vegetarian diet. Our guide, Nikolay, was friendly, punctual, and provided excellent service. Overall, it was a wonderful short holiday in a beautiful country at a very reasonable price.

27 Jul, 2022