ATV Riding in Veliko Tarnovo: Off-Road Trails from Arbanasi

You operate the machine on genuine off-road terrain, not a paved loop.

ATV riding in Veliko Tarnovo is a 1.5-hour activity where you drive your own quad on off-road trails starting from the Arbanasi base. Every rider completes a safety briefing and practice session on the training track before heading out with a guide who sets the pace to match the group. No previous off-road experience is required, and solo travelers, families and groups of any size are welcome. Passengers aged 10 and over can ride along, or two people can share a three-seat buggy.

The experience

You start at the Arbanasi base, where you sign the rental agreement and receive your helmet and goggles. The safety briefing covers everything you need to know, and then you spend time on the training track under instructor supervision so you can get comfortable with the machine before the ride begins. This setup means complete beginners can book without hesitation. The operator has been running this for over eight years with a fleet of more than 15 vehicles, and the guide adapts the whole experience to your group's ability.

Once you're ready, you drive yourself on approximately one hour of genuine off-road trails. The route winds through the landscape around Veliko Tarnovo with panoramic views, and longer routes can include a monastery or waterfall if you want to extend the experience. You follow the guide the whole way, so you're never navigating alone, and the pace stays matched to the group, whether that's a solo rider, a family with kids, or a larger party.

You can ride solo on an ATV, bring a passenger on the same machine, or travel as a pair in the three-seat buggy if you prefer not to drive. A valid driving license is required to operate the ATV. Passengers aged 10 and over are welcome to ride along. The entire experience, from briefing through the ride itself, takes around 90 minutes.

What’s included

• Safety equipment including helmet and goggles.
• detailed safety briefing and supervised practice on the training track.
• use of the ATV for one or two riders.
• fuel for the ride.
• approximately one hour of off-road riding with a professional guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-hour ATV for two peopleUp to 15 people · Guide in English · 09:00 and 14:00The duration is 1 hour, plus 30 minutes for rental paperwork, safety gear, a thorough safety briefing and a brief supervised practice session. This is for two people on the ATV. Adults and youths aged 10 to 18 pay the same rate, charged per person. Younger children can only ride as passengers on a UTV. Pickup can be added for 20 euros per vehicle (up to 4 people).

1-hour ATV for one personUp to 8 people · Guide in English · 09:00 and 14:00The duration is 1 hour, plus 30 minutes for rental paperwork, safety gear, a thorough safety briefing and a brief supervised practice session. This is for one person riding the ATV. Pickup can be added for 20 euros per vehicle (up to 4 people).

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by HillView Veliko Tarnovo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive the machine yourself on real trails rather than follow a paved route: the training track and guide mean you don't need prior experience, and the group-adaptive pace works for solo riders, families and larger groups alike.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need off-road experience to book this ATV riding?

No previous off-road experience is required. Every rider completes a safety briefing and supervised practice session on the training track before the ride, so you learn the machine and build confidence before heading out on the trails.

What's included in the ATV riding experience?

The experience includes safety equipment (helmet and goggles), a detailed safety briefing, a practice session on the training track, fuel, the ATV itself for one or two people, and a professional guide leading the ride on the off-road route.

Can I bring a passenger on the ATV, or do we need separate machines?

You can ride solo, bring a passenger on the same ATV, or travel together in a three-seat buggy. Passengers aged 10 and over are welcome to ride along.

How long does the whole ATV riding experience take?

The entire experience lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes: up to 30 minutes for the safety briefing and practice session, plus approximately 1 hour of off-road riding on the trails.

What do the off-road trails around Veliko Tarnovo look like?

The routes combine genuine off-road driving with panoramic views of Veliko Tarnovo. Longer routes available upon request can also include stops at a monastery or waterfall, depending on availability.

Do I need a driving license to ride the ATV?

Yes, a valid driving license is required to operate the ATV. If you don't have one, you can ride as a passenger on the machine or in the three-seat buggy.