Sofia Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 4 to Book

1.Balkan Horse Riding – Glozhene Monastery Ride

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

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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2.Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

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

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

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

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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4.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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