10 Horse Riding in Bulgaria Worth Booking

1.Horse Riding Experience

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

Take a 15-minute ride from Bansko to a local horse ranch in Dobrinishte. Meet a calm horse, spend 45 minutes riding through a field or along an easy route, and enjoy mountain views, riverside scenery, and friendly ranch dogs. The driver speaks English, but stable staff may not.

“Very nice experience on the horse! They are absolutely friendly and calm. The road in the forest ist not ideal but the ride ist steady and safe. The host are nice and friendly and we love their dogs, they're so 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 meet your saddled horse and receive basic instructions. Ride 4 to 5 hours through forest paths and across the Lisets Mountain ridge to Glozhene Monastery. Guides such as Gekko and Tony lead the private trip, which suits beginners and experienced riders.

“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.Horse Riding Experience

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

Meet your representative at Ski & Board Traventuria in Borovets, then ride 15 minutes to Butch Ranch. An English-speaking instructor teaches beginners in a closed field, while confident riders may explore farther. The one-hour ride includes a helmet, trained horse, and return transfer.

“My daughter and I went riding with the instructor. The scenery was beautiful and the ride was so peaceful. It was just us which made it even more special. I would 100% recommend this activity to everyone. Even if you have never been riding before, it’s a must.”

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

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

Escape Sofia for a small-group horse ride near Radomir with Elisabeth Colburn Sastre. You will help prepare a calm horse, learn basic techniques, ride for one hour, and return by included transport. The experience suits beginners and experienced riders, with a four-person limit.

“C’était génial ! Les paysages sont superbes et Elisabeth est adorable. Je recommande vivement”

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5.Private Horse Riding in the Balkan from Sofia

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

Leave Sofia for a private horseback ride in the Balkan hills, with pickup, equipment, and an experienced local riding guide included. Your route may feature Teteven, Skoka Falls, Vitosha Mountain, Glozhene Monastery, or Morovitsa Cave, adjusted to your riding level.

“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 private, English-language outing with pickup, a scenic 75-minute drive, horse preparation, and a one-hour ride. You help lead and ready your horse before setting out, with longer routes available by arrangement.

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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 Rila Range near Iskar Reservoir. Your professional instructor matches the horse and route to your riding level, with private transport and hotel pickup available on the privately guided option.

“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.Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

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

Ride through the Rhodope Mountains near Smolyan and Pamporovo on a private two-hour route to Waterfalls Canyon. Guide Jivko provides riding instruction, horse equipment, local insight, and photos of your group along the trail.

“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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9.Rila National Park Horse Riding Adventure

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

Ride for about an hour through pine forest, open meadows, and rivers near Bachevo with a calm horse and an experienced guide. Beginners receive a gentle pace, while confident riders can enjoy a faster outing. Helmets are provided, and guides can take photos with your phone.

“This was advertised as suitable for very young children and beginner riders. I bought the activity for my family a 2 year old, 6 year old, 8 year old, myself and my mother who was in her 60s. My husband was there but he had a bad back and Read more”

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10.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 Radoslav and Mitko exploring Sofia’s cathedral, Vitosha Mountain, Kopitoto views, Boyana Church, a Bulgarian lunch, Plana Mountain horse riding, and Sapareva Banya’s thermal waters. Transport, WiFi, and entrance fees are included, but lunch and drinks cost extra.

“We wanted to discover this city and its surroundings in a more authentic way.”

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