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Rhodope Mountains Ride - In the Land of Orpheus


Itinerary for Rhodope Mountains Ride - In the Land of Orpheus




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrive Sofia
Transfer to our hotel in Sofia for overnight.
Meals included: None
Overnight at Hotel in Sofia


Day 2 (Sunday): Sofia - Brestovitsa - Plovdiv
After breakfast at the hotel, we are heading to our base Brestovitsa at the foot of the Rhodope mountain (15 km from Plovdiv). Here we will meet our horses and do a short loop-like ride. While riding, we will pass through meadows and forests.According to the season, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the ripe fruits in the area and meet the local people, who work in the fields. Sightseeing in Plovdiv in the afternoon.
Riding: ~3 hours
Meals included: B/L/-
Overnight in Plovdiv

Day 3 (Monday): Plovdiv - Leshtensko - Bryanovshtitsa Hut
After breakfast, we will start today's ride.We start climbing, with an option for trotting and cantering. An hour's riding later we reach the Leshtensko area, where we will enjoying the beautiful views on both sides of the trail. We will do 20 minutes to rest and water the horses in the beautiful canyon in the area. Then we head out through the forest to climb a small trail to the endpoint – Bryanovshtitsa hut. The ride lasts between 3 and 4 hours, with the option of extending one or two hours to the St. George area, which reveals a beautiful view over Plovdiv and the surrounding small towns and villages.
Riding: ~3-5 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight in Bryanovshtitsa hunting lodge, rooms with shared faciliies

Day 4 (Tuesday): Bryanovshtitsa Hut - Orehovo
Today we are heading to the village of Orehovo - one of the most picturesque ones in the mountain. Today's ride will take about 6 hours. On the way, we will stop for a lunch near the scenic region of Bash Mandra.
Riding: ~3-5)
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight in Orehovo


Day 5 (Wednesday): Orehovo - Lyaskovo
Today we will ride through pine forests and vast meadows on our way to the village of Lyaskovo. We will take a short stop at the unique rock formation Chudnite Mostove (Miraculous Bridges).
Riding: ~6 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight in Lyaskovo in a local family-run guesthouse


Day 6 (Thursday): Lyaskovo - Vruhovruh
Today we are heading south and up in the mountains to the small resort of Varhovruh. Following the Varhovrah ridge, we will enjoy the great panorama views before reaching Persenk hut, where we will stop for lunch
Riding: 5-6 hours
Meals included: B/L/D
Overnight in Varhovruh


Day 7 (Friday): Vruhovruh - Villa Yustina -Sofia
Time to get back. First we are heading back to our base in Villa Yustina. Then we are continuing with a transfer back to Sofia where we will spend the night.
Riding: ~3 hours
Meals included: B/L/-
Overnight in Sofia


Day 8 (Saturday): Departure
Transfer to Sofia airport for departure (half hour drive).
Meals included: B/-/-


*B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
 
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Rhodope Mountains Ride - In the Land of Orpheus
Tour Code: IT-BGRT10
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : May-Oct

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2024 10/12 - 10/19 8d / 7n 8 day trip, 6 riding days 2 /6 Expired
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Bachkovo Monastery
Tack: Western, but there is English tack ava...
Horses: Most of the horses belong to the local...
Pace: (6-7 hours in the saddle each day).Ran...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Sofia International Airport (SOF)
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