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13 days, 12 nights, 11 days riding

Let's look back in time. Together we will rediscover the world of Thracians, the people of biggest number after the Indian people, who have lived on our lands since 2000 B.C. You will touch the most ancient European civilization created by the Thracian people. Our land has treasured so much ancient history and artefacts from that period.
In this adventure you will be accompanied by the animal that were sacred for the Thracians – horses. You will cross the Rhodopes mountain, the oldest mountain in Europe. You will be absorbed in the mystical world of picturesque mountain ridges and rivers, natural rock phenomena in the strangest forms, Thracian sacred places, megalithic monuments and ancient rock observatories.

Itinerary highlights:

• Varied scenery and riding terrain
• A wide range of Thracian rock sanctuaries, megalithic monuments, ancient observatories;
• Contact with local people, observe rare birds (vultures), plants and animals
• Typical Bulgarian atmosphere in the Etnographic complex in Zlatograd

About the horses:
They are an excellent and extremely suitable for the riding terrain selection of Shagya Arabian and Eastern Bulgarian breed. They are friendly and well trained. Height between 1,50 and 1,60 metres. The saddles are cavalry and Western type, the weight limit for the horse riders is 100kg.


Riding level

Required experience – it is necessary that the rider feels comfortable on the horse at the three basic paces and to have good control in rough terrain.

Horses are good-tempered and suited for the mountain landscape, they are brave and easily get over natural obstacles on the way (rivers, small gullies, fallen trees). They are not afraid of cars and ride with ease on busy roads and urban areas.

Rider's involvement – Riders are expected to groom and tack up their own horse each day in preparation for rides, untack during the breaks and at the end of the day. This will, of course, happen with guides supervision and help.

Riding days – 11 days
Riding hours a day – 4 –7 hours
Paces: every day each of the three types depending on the terrain – trot (35% of the ride), gallop (15% of the ride), and walk (50% of the ride).

Itinerary characteristics

Terrain – rough mountain terrain with climbs and descents. There are level sections as well, with smooth road for a faster pace. Getting over natural obstacles, rivers, gullies, dips and fallen trees.
Climate – temperate continental, cool nights at higher regions, warm summer days. There is possibility of frequent and occasional rains in the spring-summer period.
Accommodation – two-star family hotels, a Renaissance house, a camp – 4 nights
Distance from urban areas – during the ride the furthest point is 10-15km away from urban areas. There are scattered small mountain villages and hamlets and more rarely bigger towns.
Cross-cultural awareness - The regions that we pass have mixed population with Christian and Islamic religion, living peacefully with each other. Let us show respect and tolerance for different cultures ways of life and traditions.

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