Bulgaria Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 7 to Book

1.From Bansko: Horse Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 70 reviews · 1h 15m · from $56Our pick

From Bansko, drive 15 minutes to a working horse ranch near Dobrinishte. You get 45 minutes on horseback through a field or easy route, with mountain views and friendly ranch dogs nearby. The horses suit beginners, but no English-speaking riding instructor or helmets are provided, so expect basic guidance rather than a riding lesson.

“Very nice and lovely experience but guides did not understand English. Animals were very cute.”

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2.Balkan Horse Riding – Glozhene Monastery Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $138

Leave Sofia at 9:00 am for Golyam Izvor, where you receive riding instructions, saddle a horse, and follow forest paths toward Glozhene Monastery. The 4 to 5-hour ride suits beginners and experienced riders, though rocky and muddy trails require care. Guides such as Tony and Gekko have earned praise for their friendly help.

“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.”

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3.Borovets: Horse Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Meet Traventuria at Ski & Board Traventuria in Borovets, then ride 15 minutes to Butch Camp ranch. An English-speaking instructor teaches beginners in a closed field, while confident riders can explore farther. Expect gentle horses, forest scenery, and a one-hour ride within a 90-minute outing. Instructor Ivo and ranch owner Peter may be present, though staff can vary.

“Really lovely peaceful ride around the borovet landscape, instructors were really lovely and the horses were absolutely adorable”

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4.Escape Sofia: horse ride through Bulgaria´s beauty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4h 30m · from $117Top rated

Join Elisabeth Colburn Sastre for a small-group horse ride from Sofia Province to Radomir. After pickup at Hemus Hotel or an agreed location, you will help prepare a calm horse, learn basic handling, and ride for one hour through peaceful Bulgarian countryside. English, Spanish, and Catalan guidance is available.

“Such an Amazing experiences definitely worth a visit. Guide was really helpful and attentive went above and beyond to ensure a a very memorable time. I would definitely highly recommend and would do again if I visit again.”

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5.Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $239

Ride horseback through the Teteven Balkan with a private English-speaking guide, round-trip pickup from Sofia, and equipment included. Your route may include Teteven, Skoka Falls, Vitosha Mountain, Glozhene Monastery, or Morovitsa Cave, depending on your riding level. Expect personal instruction, flexible timing, and a five-hour mountain outing.

“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.”

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6.Escape Sofia: horse ride through Bulgaria’s beauty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Leave Sofia for Radomir on a small-group horse ride led by Horse Riding Sofia. After helping prepare your horse, you’ll spend an hour riding through open countryside. Pickup is available from Hemus Hotel or an agreed address. Ask before booking about longer routes, weight limits, and weather plans.

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7.Exclusive Sofia: Nevsky, Vitosha Hoof, Boyana, Horse Ride & Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $281

Spend 8.5 hours with guides Rado, also known as Radoslav, and Mitko, combining Sofia’s Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Boyana Church with Vitosha mountain views, a Bulgarian lunch, horseback riding in Plana Mountain, and a stop in thermal-water town Sapareva Banya. Transport, WiFi, and entrance fees are included, but lunch and drinks cost extra.

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