Explore on horseback a beautiful part of Bulgaria in the mountainous countryside of Vitosha. Ride along the beautiful forest paths and enjoy the splendid panorama view of Vitosha Balkan. An excellent soft adventure leaving memories of a lifetime! Private guide and private transportation.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $284.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Please note that the horse riding route will be adjusted to your horse riding level. We reserve the right to change the destination depending on the horse riding levels of the customers. We do that in order to fully enjoy it.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $227 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $284. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please note that the horse riding route will be adjusted to your horse riding level. We reserve the right to change the destination depending on the horse riding levels of the customers. We do that in order to fully enjoy it. Pickup points include Gloria Palace Hotel, Hilton Sofia.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences.
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A great day out in Vitosha mountains riding. Pick-up and drop off were very smooth. Guide was very friendly despite not speaking much English. Horses were calm and controlled but best for experienced riders. Only downside was it was a little on the expensive side.
Great experience riding up in Vitosha Mountains. Definitely for those with some experience riding. Had a great time and included canters. Guide spoke 0 English but was super friendly and helpful. Only downside was that the horses were not in the best condition which was sad to see.
I had the chance to take this horse ride. It goes through the forest and ends up with a stunning view of Sofia. I have been guided by Nikolai and Anton, who did their best to look after me. It is quite authentic, starting from a typical farm. The only downside was the difficulty to communicate, but we went through.
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 childhood dream come true for me.
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 childhood dream come true for me.
Quality horses breathtaking views and great guide. Highly recommended. See Bulgaria from different perspective.
DO THIS! Everyone is so nice and helpful, they even let me pick my horse. They went at a pace I was comfortable with, and as the day went on I got comfortable enough to canter! The horses are loved and cared for, very sure footed and stable. I wish I had more time to go back and ride again!
Hello Tara, Thanks for your phenomenal review of the Private Horse Riding in Teteven Balkan from Sofia. We greatly appreciate it! Our horse riding is top and all our customers are extremely happy as we work as a team. We welcome you back anytime you will visit Bulgaria again. Best regards, Hristo
My guide was super nice, my horse was well-behaved and friendly, and the countryside was beautiful! The weather was misty and cold but I enjoyed it since I am from Los Angeles.
Hello Pascale, thanks for your great review. The Private Horse Riding from Sofia is an absolute must for all adventure types of customers. You were an advanced rider and we prepared a special mountain track for you which you greatly enjoyed! We thank you for your visit and we welcome you again anytime soon! Best regards, Hristo
Great tour operator who arrange everything for my needs because of my delayed air flight. Nice horseback riding assistant who ride behind me to look after me. Perfect environment and view of the riding. The best horseback riding guide who is a real expert and qualified with competition award. Really great teaching, I learned galloping in one day, which I don't have any experience on riding. She is passionate, friendly and with hospitality. 200% recommend this experience.
Hello, very happy to ready your review! The Private Horse Riding in Teteven Balkan from Sofia is an unique experience while in the Bulgarian capital. We always check on our customers, their experience levels, heights and weights in order to prove best best activity tailored to their needs and wants too! We welcome you in Bulgaria anytime you will visit again! You have our contacts and we will be happy to meet you again! Best regards, Hristo
This was a very nice trip. Our driver was pleasant and very informative. He provided lots of historical and cultural narratives. The riding experience provided an opportunity to get very close within the local community and travel along the beautiful country trail up the mountain and to the St. George Monastery.
Thanks for your review! We appreciate your patience for 1 day as the weather did not allow at first and it was muddy. The horse riding in Teteven is a superb experience and one of the best in Bulgaria. We truly appreciate your genuine feedback on it. The St. George Monastery is a sight on the way not to miss. We welcome you again in Bulgaria anytime you would like to visit and experience the country in its fullest! Best regards, Hristo
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