Enjoy the magnificent Rhodope Mountains and escape from your daily life.
This leisurely journey takes you from Plovdiv to high mountains ranges, where spectacular scenery will surround you. During your horse ride, you'll have time to stop at essential locations like the Bachkovo Monastery. We’ve got you covered with all transfers, 2 meals, accommodation, saddle and guide are all included for you!Enjoy the magnificent Rhodope Mountains and escape from your daily life.
This leisurely journey takes you from Plovdiv to high mountains ranges, where spectacular scenery will surround you. During your horse ride, you'll have time to stop at essential locations like the Bachkovo Monastery. We’ve got you covered with all transfers, 2 meals, accommodation, saddle and guide are all included for you!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Plovdiv to the Rhodope Mountains
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At 9 am, you will be met by your guide at your hotel in Plovdiv. Your horse riding today will show you the beauty of the forests with breathing views, and wonderful flora and fauna. Your way to Zdravets is quite picturesque as you pass by Assen’s fortress on the rocks and the Bachkovo monastery, the second-largest in Bulgaria.
Accommodation
Dedevo Bungalow
Activities
Rhodope Mountains Horseback Ride
Transportations
Minivan from Plovdiv to Galabovo
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Smoljan
Dedovo
Day 2
Horse Riding in the Rhodope Mountains
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After breakfast this morning, you will enjoy riding in a more diverse and serene environment crossing fields and meadows. You will pass through the forests enjoying the surrounding of Laki area. In the afternoon, we shall transport you back to Plovdiv from Galabovo where you will finish the ride.
Activities
Rhodope Mountains Horseback Ride
Transportations
Minivan from Galabovo to Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Dedovo
Smoljan
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What’s included?
1 night accommodation
2 activities
1 breakfast and 1 dinner
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 1,001/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Bulgaria in 2 days
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