Bulgaria Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 14 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.Private Horseback Riding the Rila Range

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Ride a saddled East Bulgarian or Shagya Arabian horse through the countryside around Iskar Reservoir, Samokov, Rila, and Vitosha. A professional instructor matches the horse and pace to your experience. Choose a private guided outing with transport and hotel pickup, or a self-guided option. The five-hour ride begins at 9:00 am.

“Wow, such an amazing experience. The mountain trails were so beautiful and peaceful. The views were breathtaking. My horse was perfectly paired for me. My guide was awesome and we enjoyed a lovely day together. Definitely would do this again and highly recommend it. Thank you for an outstanding experience.”

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8.Half-Day of Horseback Adventure with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $179

Ride a saddled horse from Yustina Vineyard Park through vineyards, fields, rivers, and Rhodope foothills to Red Church. Guide Lubo, also called Lyubo or Lubomir, provides riding tips and local insight. Transfers from Plovdiv, lunch, the church entrance, and wine tasting are included. Wine tasting is for guests aged 18 and over.

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9.Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride a trained horse along an eco path in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, heading toward Waterfalls Canyon near Smolyan and Pamporovo. Your private English-speaking guide provides equipment, instruction, and photos. Jivko is praised for calm teaching and local horse knowledge. The ride lasts about two hours and returns to Sredok.

“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.”

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10.Rila National Park Horse Riding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $47Best value

Spend about an hour riding through pine forest, open meadows, and rivers near Bachevo. You’ll receive riding instructions and a helmet, then ride with a calm horse as a beginner or enjoy a quicker pace if experienced. Guides can take photos with your phone, and lunch or a drink is available afterward at the restaurant.

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11.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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12.✨Experience Sofia – nature, history, horse riding and SPA✨

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $274

Join Radoslav, known as Rado, and Mitko for an eight-hour trip from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You will see Sofia from Vitosha, visit medieval Boyana Church, eat Bulgarian food, ride horses in Plana Mountain, and soak in Sapareva Banya’s mineral pools. Lunch, drinks, swimwear, and a towel are not included.

“Rado and Mitko were brilliant. very helpful and great knowledge. It was an amazing day everything about it was enjoyable. loved the horse riding and the thermal springs especially. Would highly recommend”

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13.1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $102

Ride a trained horse through Waterfalls Canyon near Smolyan and Pamporovo with local guide Shivko. No riding experience is needed, and your private group receives riding equipment, gentle guidance, and digital photos. The one-hour route includes views toward Smolyan and the Rhodope Mountains, with start times available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“Shivko is a very professional guide, he was very respectful and we spent an amazing time riding his horses Bond and Boris, and we enjoyed the company of his dogs Max and Miley all the time! The landscape with the snow and the mountaiRead more”

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14.Half day adventure – Nevsky, Vitosha Hoof, Boyana and Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Join guide Rado for a six-and-a-half-hour trip from central Sofia to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Mountain, Kopitoto TV Tower, Boyana Church, a traditional restaurant, and a horse ranch in Plana Mountain. You get private transport, an English guide, and a relaxed mix of culture, scenery, food, and riding.

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