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High Balkan Trail Ride

6 days
Start and end in Sofia
4.4
519 reviews
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Golyam Izvor

    Sofia to Golyam Izvor
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup in Sofia
    • Horse riding through meadows and forest
    • Ascend Mt Lissets
    • Visit Glozhene Monastery and museum
    • Horse riding back to Golyam Izvor
    Landmarks
    Mt Lissets
    Glozhene Monastery
    Stara Planina
    Teteven
  2. Day 2

    Golyam Izvor - Chertigrad - Yamna

    Golyam Izvor - Chertigrad - Yamna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse riding south-west from Golyam Izvor
    • Pass through village of Slatina
    • Visit Chertigrad ancient fortress
    • Horse riding to Yamna village
    • Transfer to Lopian village
    Landmarks
    Chertigrad Fortress
    Balkan Range
  3. Day 3

    Yamna to Svishtiplaz Hut

    Yamna to Svishtiplaz Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse riding to Central Balkan crest
    • Join Kom-Emine trail
    Landmarks
    Central Balkan
    Kom-Emine Trail
  4. Day 4

    Paskal Hut to Momina Polyana Hut

    Paskal Hut to Momina Polyana Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse riding through Central Balkan National Park
    • Follow E-3 trail
    Landmarks
    Central Balkan National Park
    Thracian Plain
  5. Day 5

    Momina Polyana to Teteven

    Momina Polyana to Teteven
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Horse riding through beech and oak forests
    • Horse riding along Cherni Vit river
    • Transfer from Cherni Vit to Teteven

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by hotel pool
    • Explore the town of Teteven
    Landmarks
    Cherni Vit River
    Teteven
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  6. Day 6

    Teteven to Sofia

    Teteven to Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Teteven to Cherni Vit
    • Final horse ride with ridge climb
    • Say goodbye to horses and guides in Golyam Izvor
    • Transfer from Golyam Izvor to Sofia

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Operated by

Penguin Travel

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Rating
4.4(519 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
Cancellation policy

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 273912

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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