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Horseback riding
 
   Horses and Bulgaria are synonymous with each other. More than a thousand years ago, in 681 horsemen warriors, the Proto-Bulgarians, arrived in the lands of the Balkans and brought with them horseman skills never seen before in Europe. Ever since, until today horse-breeding and horseback riding have been a characteristic feature of the Bulgarian lifestyle and traditions.

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Horseriding in the Rhodopes
Activity: Horseback riding CODE: RD21
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... the Mountain of Orpheus myths and legends

This trip combines the enjoyment of horseback riding with touching the splendour and divinity of the Rhodopi, Slavianka and Pirin mountains and their archeological, historical, architectural and ethnographical sights. You will have the opportunity to observe rare birds and wild animals as well as endemit plant species.
   
    Day 1: Transfer to Trigrad village. Accommodation in Silivriak Guesthouse. The riders will meat with the guides and the horses.
    Day 2: After breakfast we ride to mount Videnitsa /1652m/ through a beautiful fur-tree forest. There is an old Tracian temple and ruins of a Roman fortress on the peak, which the riders will see. Magnificent panoramic views open up in front of us reaching all the way to bordering Greece. Lunch in a wooden shed in the foot of the mount, followed by a ride to the town of Dospat. Accommodation in a cozy family hotel by the dam; fishing is possible.
    Duration of riding: 5 hours.
    Day 3: Breakfast. Riding along the Dospat dam following the mountain ridge to a romantic area, surrounded by fur-trees, where we stop for lunch. Later we reach the architectural reserve village of Dolen, spending the night in a 200-years old house.
    Duration of riding: 5

Package includes:
• Transfer from/to Sofia airport
• 6 nights Tents and Guesthouses
• All meals
• 5 Days of Riding, Luggage Transfer, Horse, Tack, Guide and Tax
• English Saddles

Region: Rodophy Mountain
Location: Trigrad
Lodging: Guesthouse
  Distances from
Sofia:
208 km
Varna: 477 km
Plovdiv: 91 km
Bourgas: 362 km
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Departures: May 2005 - Sep 2005
Duration:
8 days
Price: € 899.00  -  € 910.00 / per person
Minimum Age: 18
Ability Level: Hard
Interest: Available for all
 
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