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HORSEBACK RIDING

riding_pic1.JPG (37877 bytes) It is a unique experience for beginners and a great satisfaction for the experienced riders in Bulgaria.

The high mountains in Bulgaria – the Rila, the Rhodopy and the Balkan range are our stomping grounds for horseback riding.

You will ride in the heart of the gorgeous Bulgarian nature – vast oak and beech tree forests, endless lush pastures, beautiful mountain lakes with crystal water, mountain streams and rivers, fresh air, sparkling blue skies, sun – one of the most sunny countries in the world; freshness – wonderful climate – temperatures during the summer months 22° C - 30° C

/ mild climate /; riding through fresh meadows alongside rivers and streams, beautiful views of surrounding plains and valleys.

Choose the HORSEBACK RIDING in Bulgaria when you plan your adventure trip or a different holiday. Equally suitable programme for both individual and family holiday.

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OUR BASIS: the ISKAR HUNTING RESERVE – situated in 1 hour drive from Sofia airport ( available in 1½ - 2½ hours from LONDON, PARIS, MUNICH, FRANKFURT, VIENNA, MADRID, LISBON, ZURICH ).

THE HORSES: 30 horses, breeds - HANOVER

PURE ENGLISH BLOOD
BULGARIAN ( east Bulgaria ),

specially trained, whole year work with the horses.

Type of saddles used for the riding: the classical ( sports, English packsaddle )

the western ( American packsaddle )

Each trip can be totally customized to your preferred time and difficulty level. We can satisfy any level of experience. Horseback riding is arranged from May till October.

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OUR PROGRAMMES

 

RIDING in the ISKAR RESERVE

from 2 to 6 people, from May till October ( also possible in the winter January/February ).

 

ACCOMODATION: in a comfortable forest lodge in the heart of the reserve, on full-board basis; excellent service and traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

 

RIDING: short walks in the reserve, one (two) day tours in the vicinity / the Rila mountain /, picnics.

 

 

RECOMMENDED STAY: from 4 to 7 days.

 

In addition to your horseback riding trip: Fishing, bow shooting, photosafari, walks, tourist visits; in the resting hours: water skiing, surfing, suntanning and swimming ( July /August ).

 

 

FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS AND FOR BEGINNERS !

 

 

HIGH – MOUNTAIN TOURS- min. persons in a group:5

- max. persons in a group: 10

10 and 12 days trips

We provide you with all the services from and to Sofia airport. You can choose between the RILA – the highest mountain on the Balkan peninsula ( the peak of Mussala – 2920 m.) with typical Alpine relief, high steep slopes, deep valleys, moraines, beautiful mountain lakes – 189, pastures, rocks, predominantly coniferous forests, glaciers and permanent snows on the high peaks.

The RHODOPY – a mountain in South Bulgaria with enormous forests – broad-leaved and coniferous, typical Karst formations and volcanic shapes, great number of caves, mineral water springs, swift-flowing rivers, valleys, pastures. The highest peak Perelik is 2191 m. The Rhodopy is the land of the Thracians praised by Homer in “The Iliad”, the mountains of the legendary singer Orpheus and his beloved Euridika.

Authentic nature, vast game and vegetation resources – a great number of protected biospheric reserves.

The BALKAN range – a mountain range passing across the country from West to the East until the Black Sea, which gave the name of the peninsula. Predominantly broad-leaved forests ( oak, beech, hornbeam ), the highest peak Botev, magnificent views, mountain rivers, rock and cave formations, pretty villages, canyons, gorges.

By the tours which we are pleased to offer you we intend to make you feel the typical Bulgarian atmosphere through horseback riding – its authenticity: nature, culture, history, tradition, hospitality, cuisine…

ACCOMMODATION: in the comfortable lodges and mountain hotels – full catering during the trip, professional riding guides;

 

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT: appropriate warm clothing for mountain.

It is recommended to gain experience on horseback riding!

Recommended period: June / September

For more details: Search our programmes HIGH - MOUNTAIN TOURS!

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