trekking nei balcani a cavallo

8 days / 7 nights

The Balkan Mountains 2021

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The Balkan Mountains 2021

Get to know Bulgaria on horseback, you can discover the easternmost culture of our Europe, among fascinating natural beauties! We propose you this itinerary: a combination of majestic valleys, rivers, dense forests and imposing rocky peaks. With our trekking in the Balkan mountains, also known as Stara Planina, you will lose yourself in the ancient culture, dictated by the rhythms of nature and the seasons, to meet simple and authentic people. We will travel for the most part the Teteven mountains, located in the Central Balkan National Park, where we will find the wonderful reserves of Boatin and Tsarichina, and the famous caves of “Morovitsa” and “Benkovskata” … and then again the Glozhene Monastery and the Fortress Thracian which dates back to Roman times. This is a complete itinerary, a journey between nature and culture that will leave you absolutely satisfied and eager to return to this land.

Departure dates all year round, minimum 1 person departing from Italy

Other dates available all from April to November on request with a minimum of 2 people.

PARTICIPANTS: MIN 2 MAX 6

1° day

ITALY / SOFIA (- / - / -)

Arrival at Sofia airport, and transfer to the guest house in the city center. Free meals and overnight stay.

2° day

SOFIA / GOLYAM SOURCE (B / - / D)

After having breakfast, transfer by car for about an hour and a half to the village of Golyam Izvor in the Teteven mountains, where our horses are waiting for us. Free lunch and half day in the saddle to explore the surroundings. Overnight in Rossi guest house (or similar).

3° day

GOLYAM SOURCE (B / L / D)

Breakfast and departure with the horses to reach a beautiful viewpoint on the Stara Planina and the town of Teteven surrounded by rocky peaks. Then we will reach the Glozhene Monastery, built in an inaccessible point on a high rock formation; from here we will have an incredible view of the Danube valley. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Perfect (or similar).

4° day

GOLYAM SOURCE / LOPIAN (B / L / D)

The day will start with old tracks, through the village of Brusen. We will then continue south-east towards the village of Lopian, where we will arrive for the early afternoon. Lunch, time available for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay in Momina Polyana Hut guest house (or similar). On request (for a fee) it is possible to go to the Monastery of Etropole and the nearby waterfalls (about 30 min.).

5° day

LOPIAN / CHERNI VIT (B / L / D)

We will pass through lush forests again until we reach the town of Cherni Vit. In the afternoon we will let the horses rest and by transportation we will go to visit the Saeva Dupka caves, famous for their incredible rock formations. Dinner and overnight at Benkovski Hut guest house (or similar) in Cherni Vit.

6° day

CHERNI VIT / TETEVEN (B / L / -)

Today we will leave our horses in Cherni Vit and we will go to the Boatin reserve, part of the Central Balkan National Park, which protects the entire Stara Planina area. Afternoon dedicated to the visit of Teteven. Free dinner and overnight stay in Hotel Cherni Vit (or similar). On request (for a fee) it is possible to visit the Troyan Museum which is located about 80 Km.

7° day

TETEVEN / SOFIA (B / L / -)

After having breakfast, short transfer to go to retrieve the horses in Cherni Vit. Last day in the saddle still characterized by beautiful scenery from the top of the mountains. In the afternoon we will say goodbye to the horses and transfer to Sofia. Free dinner and an overnight stay in hotel.

8° day

SOFIA / ITALY (B / - / -)

Breakfast and transfer to Sofia International Airport in time for your flight to Italy.

Tariff per person, starting from:

DepartureDoubleSupplement single
From 31 March 2021 to 16 October 2021€ 840€ 130

Notes

(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner

Departure dates all year round, minimum 1 person departing from Italy:

  • From 31/03 to 07/04
  • From 17/04 to 24/04
  • From 08/05 to 15/05
  • From 29/05 to 05/06
  • From 05/06 to 12/06
  • From 19/06 to 26/06
  • From 10/07 to 17/07
  • From 24/07 to 31/07
  • From 07/08 to 14/08
  • From 21/08 to 28/08
  • From 04/09 to 11/09
  • From 11/09 to 18/09
  • From 25/09 to 02/10
  • From 09/10 to 16/10

Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°

DURATION: 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

DIFFICULTY: °°° (INTERMEDIATE)

ACCOMMODATION: hotel / guest house

EQUIPMENT: WESTERN SADDLE and MILITARY SADDLE

HORSES : Bulgarian Horses, Karakachan. They are horses with a stature of 1.50 at the withers, bred locally for centuries, they are perfect for mountainous terrain. Courageous and tireless they are used to their pack, so there will be no problem staying in tight groups. GAIT: 4 to 6 hours per day on the saddle. We proceed to the three gaits, ideal valleys for long gallops. Skill in handling the horse in open spaces is required. Sometimes it may be necessary to lead the horse by hand in rough places. MINIMUM AGE : 12 years

MAXIMUM AGE : 70 years

MAXIMUM WEIGHT : 95 kg

TYPE : itinerant trekking with overnight stay in hotel / guest house

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights in guest houses, small mountain structures or hotels. In some structures there may be shared services.

Packed lunches almost always, unless the weather conditions do not allow it.

Note: The itinerary described above is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.


The tariff includes

  • All meals as per program
  • Transfer from / to Sofia airport
  • 7 nights in hotel / guest house
  • 4 1/2 days on horseback (4 to 6 hours a day)
  • Horses and equipment available
  • Means of support
  • Visits mentioned
  • Expert guide of the English and Bulgarian speaking territory
  • Gadgets, luggage tags and various illustrative documentation
  • Insurance for medical assistance, medical repatriation and damage to luggage

The tariff does not include

  • Flights and / or other means to / from Sofia
  • Transfers other than day 1 and 8 (Euro 15.00)
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Optional excursions
  • Meals not mentioned, airport taxes, drinks between meals, tips, personal extras
  • Alcoholic
  • Anything not highlighted in the item “the fee includes”
  • Supplementary insurance
  • Any airport taxes To be paid locally
  • Registration fee € 95
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