HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR IN BULGARIA 🏇 (Choose 14 Days) - Guaranteed Departure

Groups of 4-6 People can Choose Any 14 Days from 4/1/24 to 10/31/24
The Rhodope Mountains are the homeland of the mythological singer Orpheus. You will spend 6 days riding through this enchanting mountain with high peaks and deep river gorges, unique rock formations, lush meadows, and dense forests. The western part of the Rhodopes offers a variety of terrains in which one can experience all types of riding and paces. We visit remote villages, stay with local people enjoying their hospitality, and savor local food and excellent wines. We also spend 8 days touring Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria; Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, Europe's oldest inhabited city, and 2019 European Capital of Culture; and many more captivating destinations.

Tour Highlights:
• Rhodope Mountains - home to the mythological singer Orpheus
• Visiting authentic villages such as Brestovitsa, Dedevo, Boikovo, and Lyaskovo
• Orehovo - a magical mountain village located at a height of 3117ft above sea level
• The natural stone phenomenon of the Marvelous Bridges (Chudnite Mostove)
• Sofia: the capital of Bulgaria
• Plovdiv: the second-largest city in Bulgaria, Europe's oldest inhabited city, and 2019 European Capital of Culture
• Resort of Varhovruh and Pravets Golf Resort
• Boyana Church (UNESCO site)
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• Dates: Choose any 14 Days from 4/1/24 to 10/31/24. Tour runs from April to October.
• Cost: $4395 (per person, double occupancy)
• 10% discount for family members or friends
• Single supplement: $450 per person

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Price Includes:
• airport transfers and all ground transportation according to the itinerary
• accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels, family guesthouses, or mountain cabins based on double occupancy
• all meals according to the itinerary – breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• entry fees for sights and events according to the itinerary
• English-speaking guide
• saddled horses
• equipment rental needed and route map according to the itinerary
• luggage transport
• VAT and all local taxes
• 24/7 technical support

Not Included:
• airfare international flight tickets
• travel insurance
• single supplement of $450 per person
• drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• tips at hotels and restaurants
• additional taxi rides or public transportation
• personal expenses
• optional excursions and entrance fees

Good to know:
• Horseback riding experience NOT Necessary
• Recommended travel period of the year: April – October
• Groups of 4 – 6 people can select any 14 days between April and October
• Riders need to be in decent shape; the maximum weight limit is 200 pounds.
• There is a minimum age of 12 for children on this tour.
• We recommend, if you have, you bring your own riding hat. There are some available to borrow, but the sizes are limited. Note that riding hats are not mandatory in Bulgaria.
• You are welcome to groom your horse if you like.
• Saddling is not required, as this will be done by your guide.
• The maximum group size on this tour is 6 riders.

Our Horses, Rides, and Stables:
• Bulgaria is a horse country. The Bulgarian state was founded in 681 by the proto-Bulgarians - nomads coming from Mongolia on horseback and having a horsetail as their flag. Bulgaria is the perfect horse-riding destination. Here most of the land, though private, is not cultivated, which leaves vast open areas - forests, pastures, etc.
• The stables, housing about 20 horses, are conveniently located in Gulubovo and Krivina, just a 20-minute drive from the town of Plovdiv and a one-hour drive from Sofia.
• The horses’ welfare is of primary importance, and for us, the synonym for a happy horse is a free grazing horse.
• The horses are locally bred Karakachan along with East Bulgarian and Arab crosses. They are strong, hardworking, tough, extremely sure-footed, and with outstanding stamina and agility.

Saddles:
• Western and English saddles are available. Helmets and saddlebags are provided upon request.

For a detailed itinerary and inquiries, please email Balkan Splendors at info@balkansplendor.com or contact us at (201) 496-7717.

• A passport is required and must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel.
• Check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination.