Horseback riding in the Valley of Roses: Advanced riders

Ride the Valley of Roses on your own terms, from 45 minutes to a full day

Horseback riding in the Valley of Roses and Thracian Valley near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where you control the pace and distance, from a short 45-minute ride to a full day in the saddle. A live English-speaking guide leads you through the area. You book a specific date and time with a deposit, then pay the remaining balance on the spot. Advanced riders only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Horse riding in Thracian Valley

• Arrive at Thracian Spirit base
• Get mounted on horse
• Enjoy guided horse riding trek

The experience

The Valley of Roses sits near Plovdiv, and this operation runs rides straight from the Thracian Spirit base. You pick how long you want to ride (anywhere from 45 minutes to 6 hours), and the guide adjusts the route to match. The fee is 25 EUR per person for each 45-minute block, so a two-hour ride costs roughly double. You reserve your date and time with a deposit to lock it in. The rest of the payment happens when you arrive.

Full equipment and a guide come with every ride. The guide speaks English and knows the terrain, so you're not navigating alone. Children can join from age 5 onward, though the operator notes this is an advanced-riders-only activity, which means the rides assume you know how to handle a horse at different gaits and over varied ground. The Thracian Valley and Valley of Roses both roll through the same region, so your route stays local to the area around the base.

What’s included

• Full riding equipment.
• live guide in English.
• access to the Valley of Roses and Thracian Valley terrain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?Advanced riders only. This means the ride assumes you're comfortable in the saddle at different speeds and over the ground the guide chooses, so it's built for people with prior experience, not beginners taking their first lessons.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How do I book a specific date and time for the ride?

You reserve your preferred date and time by paying a deposit to block it. The remaining balance is paid on the spot when you arrive at the Thracian Spirit base. Advise how many hours you'd like to ride after booking so the guide can plan the route.

What's included in the ride?

Full equipment and a live English-speaking guide are included. The guide leads you through the Valley of Roses and Thracian Valley. You cover the distance at the pace and duration you choose.

What if I'm an advanced rider and want to ride longer than 45 minutes?

You can book anywhere from 45 minutes up to 6 hours. Just let the operator know your preferred duration after booking and they'll plan the route accordingly.