Horseback riding near Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv

Ride at your own pace through mountain trails with a professional instructor

Private horseback riding in the Rhodope mountains near Plovdiv, where you ride for two hours on trails that match your experience level, with hotel pickup, a professional guide and all equipment provided. The guide adjusts the route and pace to suit beginners or experienced riders, and you stop along the way for photos and to take in the scenery.

The experience

How do you know if the horse and the terrain will match your skill? The guide meets you at the starting point after pickup from your hotel in Plovdiv and assesses your riding level before choosing the track. Easier routes work for first-time riders. More difficult terrain suits those with experience. Either way, the pace is yours: no rushing, no fixed schedule that forces you to keep up.

The two-hour ride takes you through some of the best parts of the Rhodope mountains, where you stop when you want to photograph the views or just stand still and look. On the return to Plovdiv, the route passes through Asenovgrad, so you see more of the region than just the riding itself. A professional horse-rider leads the whole time, and the operator provides the horse, saddle, bridle and any other gear you need.

Pickup happens from your Plovdiv hotel and drop-off returns you there, so the only thing you arrange is showing up ready to ride. Children from age seven can join, though a moderate level of fitness helps. The mountains are real terrain, not a flat loop.

What’s included

• Private professional guide and horse-rider.
• private hotel pickup and return to Plovdiv.
• all riding equipment including horse, saddle and bridle.
• route adjusted to your skill level.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to ride alone with a guide who adjusts the terrain to your experience, rather than joining a group on a set route. The private format means the pace and stops are yours, and the guide picks easier or harder tracks based on how you ride.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What if I've never ridden a horse before?

The guide chooses an easier track suited to beginners and works at your pace. The route adjusts to your skill level, so first-time riders get instruction and a manageable terrain.

How long is the actual riding, and what happens before and after?

The ride itself lasts two hours. Before that, you're picked up from your hotel in Plovdiv and driven to the starting point. After the ride, you're transported back to your hotel, passing through Asenovgrad on the way.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided?

All riding equipment (horse, saddle, bridle and gear) is included. Bring comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. The operator provides everything else you need to ride.

What makes this different from group riding tours in the area?

This is a private ride with one professional guide, so the route, pace and stops are yours alone. The guide picks the terrain based on your level, not a fixed itinerary for a group.