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Description
Go for a progressive horse riding tour in the Teteven Balkan area, combining horseback riding with seeing cultural sights and immersing in the atmosphere of this beautiful Bulgarian area. Witness the beautiful view of the central ridge of Stara Planina and the town of Teteven surrounded by rocky peaks. Visit the villages of Golyam Izvor, Brusen, Cherni Vit and many other spots throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Explore the Central Balkan National Park
- Visit the Etropole Monastery and nearing waterfall
- Take a short walk in the town of Etropole
- Ride in the Stara Planina and the town of Teteven
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrive in Sophia expand_more
Arriva in Sofia and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay in Sophia.
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Day 2: Golyam Izvor - Glozene Monastery expand_more
- Transfer from Sofia to Golyam Izvor village in the Teteven Balkan and meet the horses.
- Start the first ride in the afternoon. The road passes through meadows and mixed forest.
- Ascend the heights above the village where we will see the first beautiful view of the central ridge of Stara Planina and the town of Teteven surrounded by rocky peaks.
- Descend through an ancient beech forest at the end of which Glozhene Monastery is located. Perched on a high rock, it reveals an even more spacious view of the Danube plain.
Overnight stay will be at Glozhene Monastery.
Duration of the ride: 2-3 hours
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Day 3: Glozhene Monastery – Golyam Izvor expand_more
- Take the ride back to Golyam Izvor village using different roads.
- Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
An overnight stay will be arranged at Golyam Izvor.
Duration of the ride: 4 hours
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Day 4: Golyam Izvor – Brusen expand_more
- Start the ride on a dirt road along with one of the ridges in the region where it will end in Brusen village with a descent through a forest.
- Take a trip by car to Etropole Monastery and the waterfall near it in the afternoon. Lunch and dinner will be in the guest house where we will stay for the night,
- Walk through the town of Etropole.
Duration of ride: 4-5 hours
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Day 5: Brusen – Cherni Vit expand_more
- Pass through mixed forests, but this time - uphill.
- Ride along the unwooded ridge, after that we will descend to the village of Cherni Vit.
- Take a trip by car to Saeva Dupka cave which is known for its beautiful formations in the afternoon.
Overnight stay will be in Cherni Vit.
Duration of ride: 4 hours
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Day 6: Cherni Vit – Teteven expand_more
- Start the riding from Cherni Vit leading close to the Boatin Reserve which is part of the Central Balkan National Park which protects nature in the central part of Stara Planina.
- Spend the afternoon sightseeing in Teteven.
- Take a trip by car to the Troyan Monastery (80 km), a centre for traditional Bulgarian crafts is close to the monastery.
- Stop at Chiflik Spa to enjoy its mineral water (optional).
Duration of ride: 4-5 hours
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Day 7: Teteven – Golyam Izvor - Sofia expand_more
- Transfer to Cherni Vit village in the morning where we have left the horses the previous day.
- Climb once more one of the many ridges from where we will have a last look at the scenery we have admired in the past week.
- Transfer back to Sofia for an overnight stay.
Duration of ride: 5-6 hours
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Day 8: Departure expand_more
Depart from Sophia to your desired location.
What's Included
7 nights (3 at a hotel with en suite bathrooms and toilet; 3 in guesthouses; 1 in a monastery) with breakfast
6 lunches (Day 2 - 7) and 4 dinners (Day 2 - 5)
English speaking local guide
Saddled horses
Luggage transport
Transfer to/from Sofia airport
Entrance fees to sites, if any
What's Excluded
- Flight tickets
- Drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional trip to Chiflik/Troyan Monastery (allow 40 EUR for the whole vehicle)
- Insurance
- Single room supplement: EUR 80
Know before you go
- Horses: Most of the horses are crossbreeds between the local East-Bulgarian and Karakachan with a mid-height of 1,50 cm, they are well known as thoughtful and tough, and are thus extremely well-adapted to the mountainous region of the Stara Planina Mountains. The maximum weight limit of the riders is 100 kg.
Saddles: Western and military. A riding helmet is not mandatory.
Possible extensions Fex. Black Sea: You can combine your horse riding holiday with an extra week at the Black Sea coast in Sozopol, Nessebar, Lozenets, etc. Extra days of activities like kayaking, tandem paragliding, cycling, walking, and more.
Meeting Point
Sofia, Bulgaria
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 650 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |