3-Day Balkan Ride for Intermediate Riders

450 €, 3 Days

Panorama views, century-old beech forests, hidden meadows and rippling brooks - these are the trademarks of Teteven Balkan - one of the most picturesque part of the Balkan range, just one hour drive from Sofia! This ride offers unique opportunity to get acquainted with the genuine rural life of the Balkan villages Golyam Izvor, Brusen, Cherni Vit and the town of Teteven. The riding is at a slower pace, some trotting and cantering is possible on some part of the trail but generally this ride is recommended for riders with limited riding experience. Another highlight of this intense itinerary is the visit to Saeva Dupka cave – a fascinating limestone cave where nature has shaped impressive formations over thousands of years.An optional tour to Etropole Monastery can be arranged after the ride on day 3

Highlights:
♦ The Glozhene Monastery “St. George” - founded in XIII century, it is situated on an extremely scenic place, perched on high cliffs from where a spectacular view is revealed. Vasil Levski - the Apostle of Freedom - found refuge in it in Turkish times.
♦ Etropole Monastery (optional) - the monastery was founded in the XII century. It declined after the conquest by the Turks but at the end of XVI century it was restored and became one of the most important spiritual centers in Bulgaria. The surrounding area of the monastery offers pleasant pastoral scenery and in immediate proximity to the monastery the Varovitets waterfall is located.
♦ Saeva Dupka cave - one of the most beautiful Bulgarian caves. It is 205 meters long and over one million year old. Its five halls and numerous galleries are full of bizarre cave formations. It is illuminated and urbanized.

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Price Includes:
One overnight in a guest house (2 rooms sharing one toilet/bathroom)
One night hotel in Teteven in rooms with private facilities
All meals acc. itinerary
English speaking guide and local guide
Saddled horses
Transfers from/to Sofia
Luggage transport
Entrance fee to Saeva Dupka cave

Not Included:
Other meals not mentioned
Personal expenses
Tips (allow 7-8 EUR pp. per day),

Additional Services:
Optional visit to Etropole monastery - 20EUR pp

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