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3-Day Balkan Ride for Intermediate Riders

3 days
Start and end in Sofia
4.4
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 6
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Golyam Izvor - Glozhene Monastery

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Sofia to Golyam Izvor riding base
    • Horse riding to Glozhene Monastery (approximately 4 hours)
    • Guided tour with English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Glozhene Monastery
    Stara Planina
    Teteven
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  2. Day 2

    Golyam Izvor to Teteven

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Horse riding from Golyam Izvor to Cherni Vit (approximately 3-4 hours)
    • Visit to Saeva Dupka cave with car transfer
    • Guided tour with English speaking guide
    Landmarks
    Saeva Dupka cave
    Cherni Vit
  3. Day 3

    Teteven to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Teteven to Cherni Vit
    • Final horse riding route: Cherni Vit to Golyam Izvor via Brusen (approximately 3-4 hours)
    • Guided tour with English speaking guide
    • Transfer from Golyam Izvor back to Sofia

    Optional Activities

    • Optional visit to Etropole monastery - 20 EUR per person
    Landmarks
    Etropole Monastery
    Brusen
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Penguin Travel

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Rating
4.4(521 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 339157

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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 August 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 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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