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Horse Riding in Rila Mountains offered by supplier M05768 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 4 day(s) Group Size: 2 - 10 people Destination(s): Bulgaria   Specialty Categories: Horse Riding   Ecotourism   Season: June - September Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 360 Euro (EUR) Maximum Per Person Price: 360 Euro (EUR)

Rila is among the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and on the Balkans, with its highest peak Musala (2,925 m). The name Rila is allegedly of Thracian origin and should mean "well-watered mountain", owing to Rila's abundance of glacial lakes (about 200) and hot springs in the faulty areas. Here you will find the charming mountain resort Borovets, situated at 1350 m a.s.l and at the foot of Musala peak among age-old pine woods. The resort is easily accessible by road, at a distance of 73 km from Sofia. In the summer Borovets attracts trekkers, hikers and horseriders. With us you have the unique possibility of an equestrian holiday in the beautiful nature of the Rila Mountains.

DEPARTURE DATES:
16 June - 15 September - Every Thursday

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival to Sofia. Meeting with a local representative and transfer to Borovets (about 1 hour). Accommodation in hotel Flora – this is our base for the next 3 nights as all starting points for the riders in the next days are within 5-minute walk from Flora Complex.

Day 2: We leave the hotel and head to the Varniko area and Hunting Well area. After we pass by Varovita Cheshma area we will stop for a break and lunch. We continue riding to Pashanitsa area, Malka Lukovitsa area and we end this tour at Flora Complex. Overnight at hotel Flora. /riding: 7 hours/

Day 3: After breakfast we start riding towards Black Rock area and Gvardeiska Polyana area. At Chakur hut we will have break and lunch. The riding tour continues to Sitniakovo area and Borovets and ends at our complex. Overnight at hotel Flora. /riding: 7 hours/

Day 4: Today our aims are Malka Lukovitsa area and Golyam Giol, where we will stop for lunch. After that we will ride to Borovets passing by Shumnatitsa chalet to reach Flora Complex. After the end of the riding tour – transfer to Sofia for onward flight or possibility for one more night at Flora Hotel or accommodation in Sofia. /riding: 5 hours/

Included in the price: 3 nights at 4* hotel in Borovets- breakfast; lunch packs- late check out on day 4-qualified English speaking riding guide -saddled horse; pick up/drop off at Sofia airport- VAT and all local taxes

Not included: flight tickets -insurance - meals - not mentioned in the program -tips -other personal expenses -additional nights in Borovets or Sofia

Other expences: Single room supplement: 50 EUR. Extra night in Borovets (dbl. occupancy): 28 EUR.

Good to know: -Saddling is Western, but English saddles are also available upon request. -Horses, most of the horses belong to the local East-Bulgarian breed 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 Rila Mountains. -The maximum weight limit of the riders is 95 kg.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

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