Orpheus Trail Ride, Bulgaria

After breakfast at the hotel, we are heading to our base Villa Yustina at the foot of the Rhodope mountain (15 km from Plovdiv). Here we will meet our horses and do a short loop-like ride. While riding, we will pass through meadows and forests.According to the season, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the ripe fruits in the area and meet the local people, who work in the fields. Sightseeing in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Back to Villa Yustina for overnight.  (hours in the saddle: ~3); B/L/-

After breakfast, we will start today's ride. Passing through green pastures and picturesque villages, we will reach the village of Dedevo for overnight. Alternatively, we can take a slightly different route and spend the night in another charming mountain village - Boikovo. (hours in the saddle: ~6-7); B/L/D

Today we are heading to the village of Orehovo - one of the most picturesque ones in the mountain. Today's ride will take about 6 hours. On the way, we will stop for a lunch near the scenic region of Bash Mandra. (hours in the saddle: 6); B/L/D

Today we will ride through pine forests and vast meadows. Today's ride will take about 3 hours.  We will spend a second night in Orehovo in a local family-run guesthouse. (hours in the saddle: ~3); B/L/D

Today we are heading south and up in the mountains to the small resort of Varhovruh. Following the Varhovrah ridge, we will enjoy the great panorama views before reaching Persenk hut, where we will stop for lunch. (hours in the saddle:3-4) B/L/D

Time to get back. First we are heading back to our base in Villa Yustina. Then we are continuing with a transfer back to Sofia where we will spend the night. (hours in the saddle: 6); B/L/-

After breakfast drive to Sofia airport for departure. B/-/-