3-DAY HORSE RIDING TOURS IN RODOPI MOUNTAINS
There is a mountain in Bulgaria like no other – Rodopi! An ancient mountain, surrounded by ancient legends. Dark forests and bright meadows, deep gorges and spacious views, stone villages scattered on its slopes and cattle grazing on its pastures. We offer you the chance to experience the genuine Rodopi Mountains riding on a horse. Three days of a complete union with the nature!
Itinerary:
Day 1. Galabovo (Plovdiv region) –Dedevo
Arrival to Galabovo. We will walk for about 10 minutes from the village to the starting point of our horse riding tour. We meet the horses and some brief instructions follow. The beginning of the route is via meadows and oak trees up in the mountains. After a short rest at Zdravets area we continue upwards but along a slighter slope, which is suitable for trotting and galloping. Then we descend along a path, where we will have to lead the horses. We won’t miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful views revealed along the way. Thus we will reach the villa zone of the village of Dedevo, where we will overnight in a bungalow.
Riding: 4-5 hours
Day 2. Dedevo – Lilkovo
Our day begins with crossing the villa zone and the village of Dedevo. Riding in the dense forest we will reach the Byala Cherkva area, where we will have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we will continue riding to the village of Lilkovo, where we may visit the old church. Overnight.
Riding: 5 hours
Day 3. Lilkovo – Galabovo
On the last riding day we will head back to the village of Galabovo following other routes. It is possible that we come across some wild animals that inhabit these parts of the mountains.
Riding: 4-5 hours
Price of the trip is £220 (min 2)
Price includes: English speaking riding guide, rent of saddled horses, one night in a bungalow and one night in a hut, all meals acc. itinerary, luggage transport, transfer from Sofia/Plovdiv on day 1, return transfer to Sofia
Price does not include: personal expenses, insurance, drinks and meals not mentioned in the program, tips
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Price of the trip is £220 (min 2)
Price includes: English speaking riding guide, rent of saddled horses, one night in a bungalow and one night in a hut, all meals acc. itinerary, luggage transport, transfer from Sofia/Plovdiv , return transfer to Sofia
Price does not include: personal expenses, insurance, drinks and meals not mentioned in the program, tips
Note: This tour is suitable for intermediate and experienced riders.
Suggested airport to arrive is Plovdiv Airport
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There is a Ryanair flight direct from London Stansted to Plovdiv airport
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You can fly also to Sofia and take bus to Plovdiv.
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Email : info@myescapetonature.com
Text on Whatsapp: +44 77 350 56586
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/myescapetonature/
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Tour reviews: https://www.facebook.com/pg/myescapetonature/reviews/
Itinerary:
Day 1. Transfer to Purvenets. Ride Leshtensko – Bryanovshtitsa Hut
We head south-west riding through meadows and beech forests with good stretches for trotting and cantering.. We will make a stop at Leshtensko area, enjoying the beautiful views on both sides of the trail. Overnight in Bryanovshtitsa hunting lodge, rooms with shared faciliies.
-/-/D, 4-5 hours riding
Day 2. Bryanovshtitsa Hut – Hrabrino – Dedevo
Now the trail goes to the east, following some dirt roads. We reach the village of Hrabrino where we stop for lunch. Then we saddle up and make for the village of Dedevo, a small mountain village standing at 1050 m above sea level.
The night is spent in a bungallow, two rooms sharing WC/shower.
B/L/D 5 hours riding
Day 3: Dedevo – Zdravets Hut – Purvenets – Sofia
This is the last riding day and will take us back to the starting point of this trail. we ride along the crest of Chernatitsa (Black Mountain) Ridge, having our lunch close to Zdravets Hut. Then the trail descends to Purvenets village where we say farewell to our horses before heading back to Sofia. End of tour.
B/L-, 4 hours riding
Departure Date: from 1st April 2019 to 30 September 2019
2-5 June |
22-25 June |
27-30 July |
14-17 Aug |
20-23 Sep |