Bulgaria · HORSES
Every trip has one spare morning too few. These 9 horse riding justify the slot, with prices and timings laid out so the decision takes minutes.
A short, beginner-friendly horse ride from Bansko to a mountain ranch near Dobrinishte, with calm horses, big Pirin views, and easy transfers.
“Great activity - pity the stable owner/guide didn’t speak any English. Would have loved to get an explanation about the surroundings.”
Horse ride from Sofia to Glozhen Monastery on Balkan trails. Hotel pickup, helmets and saddled horses, plus big mountain views.
“We were not supplied with riding helmets and even after asking for them were given only one (so one of us had no helmet). The horses were not well taken care of (dirty and tangled hair) and one of them had a limp. The trail was not easy for the horses (rocks and muddy)... The views were beautiful and the guide Gekko did his best to give us a pleasant experience.”
Beginner-friendly horseback riding near Borovets in a small group, with an English instructor, helmet, pickup, and a peaceful ranch ride.
“Really lovely peaceful ride around the borovet landscape, instructors were really lovely and the horses were absolutely adorable”
A small-group horse ride from Sofia Province with hotel pickup, calm horses, and coaching from Elisabeth for beginners and experienced riders.
“C’était génial ! Les paysages sont superbes et Elisabeth est adorable. Je recommande vivement”
Private horse riding from Sofia through the Balkans: Teteven, Skoka Falls, Vitosha Mountain, with level-matched monastery and caves.
“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…”
Horseback ride from Sofia with pickup and helmet, then a 1-hour ride out near Radomir for big views and easy handling.
Private horseback ride in Smolyan through Waterfalls Canyon, Rhodope views and Pamporovo. Trained horses, guide, photos. 2 hours.
“Jivko was a kind and confident teacher. He gave great instruction and support throughout the ride and is extremely knowledgeable about horses and the area. The horse riding experience was truly unforgettable and we will definitely return. Thank you for the beautiful ride, waterfalls and photos you took of us.”
8.5-hour Sofia tour with Nevski and Boyana, Vitosha and Kopitoto views, horse riding on Plana, and Sapareva Banya spa.
“We wanted to discover this city and its surroundings in a more authentic way.”
Private horse riding from Plovdiv to the Rhodope Mountains, with pickup, countryside meadows, a chapel, and the Kuklen Monastery.
“Booking the experience was a breeze and the staff here reached out directly to tell me what worked best for me as a beginner in horseback riding. I am NOT new to riding horses, I just do not have the experience to ride comfortably on my Read more”
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