4 Horse Riding in Bulgaria to Build a Day Around

1.Balkan Horse Riding – Glozhene Monastery Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Leave Sofia at 9:00 am for Golyam Izvor, where you meet your horse and ride forest paths toward Glozhene Monastery. Expect 4 to 5 hours in the saddle, mountain views, a short guided visit, and a private minivan transfer. Guides such as Tony and Gekko have led this trip.

“This was an awesome tour. The scenery was so beautiful and seeing it from horseback made it even more special. The guide was really good and the horses were very well trained. I had only moderate horse riding experience, and I think it's good to have at least a bit of experience before undertaking this tour.”

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2.Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $239Top rated

You’ll leave Sofia by private vehicle for a five-hour horse-riding outing around the Teteven Balkan. A local guide adjusts the route to your riding level and may include Teteven, Skoka Falls, Vitosha Mountain, Glozhene Monastery, or Morovitsa Cave. Equipment, transfers, and riding support are included.

“This is a definite MUST if you want to experience the beauty of Vitosha mountain as well as experience horse riding in the wild. They took exception care of me during the entire ride. The horses are so good. Happy and fit! They know their job and look after you. I was lucky enough to experience the ride in snow all the way up and back down the mountain. A dream come true for me. If I ever get the opportunity to visit Bulgaria again this would be my first stop to ride and say hi to Vento - the horse I got to ride. This experience was a real…”

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3.Rila Trail Riding for Experienced Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $171

Leave Sofia at 8:00 a.m. for a guided Rila mountain ride lasting about five to six hours in the saddle. You’ll ride an Arab Dunav crossbreed in English tack, with time to walk, trot, and canter over gentle terrain. Transfers are included, groups are limited to six, and guide Lubo may lead longer rides arranged by the same operator.

“It was an amazing experience, i highly recommend it! Lubo, our guide, was the best guide ever, spoke English very well, knows everything about the mountains, he is very helpful, he is just the best!”

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4.Private Horseback Riding the Rila Range

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend about five hours riding near Samokov, Iskar Reservoir, the Rila Mountains, and Vitosha Mountain. Professional instructors match East Bulgarian or Shagya Arabian horses to your ability, with saddles and helmets provided. Choose private guiding with transport and hotel pickup, or arrange the self-guided option.

“Wow, such an amazing experience. The mountain trails were so beautiful and peaceful. The views were breathtaking. My horse was perfectly paired for me. My guide was awesome and we enjoyed a lovely day together. Definitely would do this again and highly recommend it. Thank you for an outstanding experience.”

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