Would you be able to accommodate me and my friend together? I also have a chicken allergy and I want to make sure that this wouldn't be an issue.

We have availability for both you and your friend for the departure on 4 October. I have also made a note of your request to be accommodated together.

Are there still 2 places available for the ride starting on october 4th? We would like to book and make sure that we would be accomodated together. We want to book separately for insurance purposes.

How can we book because the link on your website that says "book now" doesn't seem to be working.

is this holiday suitable for beginners?

No, the Orpheus Ride is not suitable for beginners. We have another ride in the Balkan mountains which is suitable for beginners

Is this a tour for experienced riders? Can I ride at a canter? Is this tour scheduled to run?

The tour is suitable for experienced riders.

Is there any availability on this ride for the dates 20th of September, 9th, 30th of August or 4th of October for a female solo traveller? (happy to share accommodation)

The date 20 September is fully booked. The date 9 August has 1 available spot, as the moment. The date 30 August is still not guaranteed. The date 4 October is available. Regarding the single room supplement, please know that if we find someone else also willing to share the amount will be refunded.

Do you have 2 saddles for us for 24-05-2026? Are glutenfree and lactosefree meals available during the ride?

Yes, we have 2 spaces available on this ride. We can provide glutenfree and lactosefree meals as well

Is this departure still available?

Unfortunately, the date 13 SEP is fully booked. We can offer you 27 SEP, as an available date.

I'm interested in your trail ride and like to know, if I'm suitable for the tour. I don't have much experience only a couple of days doing trail rides here and then. I stay safely in the saddle during trot and cantering, but my technique does not really excised. Therefore I have a decent fitness level. Do you think, that it is enough for the tour? And can you please send me some details of what is included?

The tours that we provide are suitable for both experienced and intermediate people. With you there will be a guide who will easily help, teach and support you during the tour. The chosen date 27 SEP is guaranteed and we do have availability.

Im very interested on joining this experience, or any that you might have available in early August.

We can offer you as a guaranteed departure the date 23 AUG.

Is this a trail tour for experienced riders? Are there many opportunities to canter? Can I participate by myself?

The tour is also good for experienced riders. Also, there are opportunities to canter, but keep in mind that it is a mountain trail. Furthermore, you can participate as a solo traveler, but there is a single room supplement. As an option you can decide to share a room with another tourist, and if there is someone we will remove the additional supplement.

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Orpheus Trail Ride, Bulgaria

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Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Plovdiv
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Horse riding loop from Villa Yustina through meadows and forests (~3 hours in saddle)
- Sightseeing in Plovdiv
Landmarks
Villa Yustina
Plovdiv
Day 2
Plovdiv to Bryanovshtitsa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding from Leshtensko to Bryanovshtitsa hut (3-4 hours in saddle)
- Optional extension to St. George area (1-2 additional hours)
Landmarks
Leshtensko
Bryanovshtitsa hut
St. George area
Day 3
Bryanovshtitsa to Orehovo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the scenic Bash Mandra region), Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding from Bryanovshtitsa to Orehovo (approximately 6 hours in saddle)
- Lunch stop in Bash Mandra scenic region
Landmarks
Orehovo
Bash Mandra
Day 4
Orehovo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding through pine forests and meadows (approximately 3 hours in saddle)
Day 5
Orehovo to Persenk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Persenk hut), Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse riding from Orehovo to Persenk hut via Varhovruh and Varhovrah ridge (5-6 hours in saddle)
- Lunch at Persenk hut with panoramic views
Landmarks
Varhovruh
Varhovrah ridge
Persenk hut
Day 6
Persenk to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final horse ride back to Villa Yustina (approximately 3 hours in saddle)
Landmarks
Villa Yustina

Landmarks
Villa Yustina
Plovdiv

Landmarks
Leshtensko
Bryanovshtitsa hut
St. George area

Landmarks
Orehovo
Bash Mandra

Landmarks
Varhovruh
Varhovrah ridge
Persenk hut

Landmarks
Villa Yustina

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4.4

Miguel
June 6th, 2026
Excelente trip our guide and driver was amazing
Nasser
May 28th, 2026
This tour was like a platter of multiple items to taste. We visited 8 countries in 14 days. Means we just sampled...
This tour was like a platter of multiple items to taste. We visited 8 countries in 14 days. Means we just sampled important locations in each country. Now with this knowledge we are going to choose our favorite places and go for longer stays. The tour itself was pretty organized. Our tour lead Galia was very friendly and accommodated our needs and kept the group together even though this group was awesome. The driver Bobi (Bobby) did an excellent job to get us around safely. Only issue was the leak from the bus ceiling when it was raining outside (it rained inside too). I hope this glitch will be taken care of for the future tours with this bus. Hotels were adequate and most of them in good locations. A few did not have elevator which was mentioned in the documents and we were prepared for it. overall, very good experience.Show more
Annette
May 27th, 2026
Balkan Kaleidoscope exceeded all of my expectations. Our tour leader Galina was amazing. Her knowledge was incredible...
Balkan Kaleidoscope exceeded all of my expectations. Our tour leader Galina was amazing. Her knowledge was incredible and she managed all the people and everyone's personalities really well and gave us a lot of excellent information. Our bus driver Bobby was fantastic. He made me feel safe while he was driving through some very difficult situations. The cities that we visited starting in Sofia, Bulgaria, then to Serbia and Belgrade and Bosnia, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Kotor in Montenegro, then over the mountains into Albania and Kosovo and north Macedonia, then back to Bulgaria. It was the most fun and interesting and fascinating tour I have ever been on and I would highly recommend it.Show more

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Erin
Asked on April 22nd, 2026
Would you be able to accommodate me and my friend together? I also have a chicken allergy and I want to make sure that this wouldn't be an issue.
Accommodation
Meals
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  We have availability for both you and your friend for the departure on 4 October. I have also made a note of your request to be accommodated together.
R
Ruth
Asked on April 22nd, 2026
Are there still 2 places available for the ride starting on october 4th? We would like to book and make sure that we would be accomodated together. We want to book separately for insurance purposes.
Accommodation
Group size
- R
  Ruth
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  How can we book because the link on your website that says "book now" doesn't seem to be working.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  We have availability for both you and your friend for the departure on 4 October. We have made a note of your request to be accommodated together. To secure your spots, please submit an official booking request through TourRadar and complete the deposit payment. Once that is processed, we will be able to formally confirm your booking.
C
Christopher
Asked on April 12th, 2026
is this holiday suitable for beginners?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  No, the Orpheus Ride is not suitable for beginners. We have another ride in the Balkan mountains which is suitable for beginners
- C
  Christopher
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  That's very interesting but doesn't show anything in June July. Any chance of dates coming up in late June or early July?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  This tour is available in September as first available date. However, if you decide to come to Sofia we can offer you 1 day or 2 days ride.
- C
  Christopher
  Traveler•Written April 2026
  What's the minimum number of participants do you need to organise it at the end of June or early July?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  The minimum number is 3
A
Amanda
Asked on April 9th, 2026
Is this a tour for experienced riders? Can I ride at a canter? Is this tour scheduled to run?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  The tour is suitable for experienced riders.
J
John
Asked on March 29th, 2026
Is there any availability on this ride for the dates 20th of September, 9th, 30th of August or 4th of October for a female solo traveller? (happy to share accommodation)
Group size
Price / Availability
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  The date 20 September is fully booked. The date 9 August has 1 available spot, as the moment. The date 30 August is still not guaranteed. The date 4 October is available. Regarding the single room supplement, please know that if we find someone else also willing to share the amount will be refunded.
B
Becky
Asked on December 21st, 2025
Do you have 2 saddles for us for 24-05-2026? Are glutenfree and lactosefree meals available during the ride?
Meals
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Yes, we have 2 spaces available on this ride. We can provide glutenfree and lactosefree meals as well
J
Joan
Asked on August 31st, 2025
Is this departure still available?
Price / Availability
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Unfortunately, the date 13 SEP is fully booked. We can offer you 27 SEP, as an available date.
- J
  Joan
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Are there any shorter rides that start around Sep 13 or 14? I'm solo / private by the way but do not mind joining a group
- J
  Joan
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  I cannot do 27 Sep - is there any possible way to fit one more for 13 Sep?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  The group is fully booked. We cannot add one more person.
T
Timothy
Asked on July 31st, 2025
I'm interested in your trail ride and like to know, if I'm suitable for the tour. I don't have much experience only a couple of days doing trail rides here and then. I stay safely in the saddle during trot and cantering, but my technique does not really excised. Therefore I have a decent fitness level. Do you think, that it is enough for the tour? And can you please send me some details of what is included?
Other
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  The tours that we provide are suitable for both experienced and intermediate people. With you there will be a guide who will easily help, teach and support you during the tour. The chosen date 27 SEP is guaranteed and we do have availability.
M
Muhammad
Asked on July 15th, 2025
Im very interested on joining this experience, or any that you might have available in early August.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  We can offer you as a guaranteed departure the date 23 AUG.
- M
  Muhammad
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  The 23th of August would be too late for the dates I have available :( Don't hesitate on contacting me if something opens up the first weeks of August !
C
Chelsea
Asked on March 22nd, 2025
Is this a trail tour for experienced riders? Are there many opportunities to canter? Can I participate by myself?
Group size
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The tour is also good for experienced riders. Also, there are opportunities to canter, but keep in mind that it is a mountain trail. Furthermore, you can participate as a solo traveler, but there is a single room supplement. As an option you can decide to share a room with another tourist, and if there is someone we will remove the additional supplement.
- C
  Chelsea
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Which tour would you recommend if I want to do a lot of cantering? Also is this 9/13 departure tour scheduled? Are there any women who can share a room?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  Unfortunately, our horse riding tours are in the mountain and we cannot promise that you will be able to canter as much as you want. However, this tour "Orpheus Trail Ride, Bulgaria" is the most suitable for this. Regarding the room sharing, at the moment we do not have anyone also willing to share, but it is still time till September.
- C
  Chelsea
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  How much is the extra charge for single room? Will you be departing on Sept 13 and returning on Sept 20? Is it possible to pick up and drop off at the train station instead of the airport? What are the temperatures? Can I assume that if I book a tour, the tour will take place? I plan to purchase my airline ticket at the same time I book the tour.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The additional single supplement is 140 EUR. The date which you have the first night in Sofia is 13 Sep and the departure from Sofia is on 20 Sep. The included transfers are fixed on 13 and 20 September from/to the hotel and from/to the airport. Any other additional transfer is 20 EUR, or you can organize it by your own (taxi). We expect that the temperature will be around 23/26. For now the tour is not guarantee as there is still time and we believe that the group will be completed soon.
- C
  Chelsea
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Please let me know what I need to do to make a reservation. I need to purchase airline tickets and work arrangements. When is the tour usually scheduled?
- C
  Chelsea
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  How many participants must be present for the tour to take place? Would you contact me when the tour is scheduled?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025
  The minimum size of participants is two. So, we believe that the group will be scheduled, especially in September.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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Orpheus Trail Ride, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv

Included Activities

Plovdiv to Bryanovshtitsa

Included Activities

Bryanovshtitsa to Orehovo

Included Activities

Orehovo

Included Activities

Orehovo to Persenk

Included Activities

Persenk to Sofia

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