Dates, Prices & Remarks

Departure dates for 2012: 
14/4, 21/4, 28/4, 5/5, 12/5, 19/5, 26/5, 2/6, 16/6, 30/6, 14/7, 28/7, 11/8, 25/8, 8/9, 15/9, 22/9, 6/10 

Notes:
Transfer from/to Sofia Airport is organised as one transport for all arriving and departing guests. We recommend arrival not later than 18:00 and departure not earlier than 12:00. The transport is planned after latest arrival / first departure in the group; All guests must be in a possession of an insurance covering your riding holiday in Bulgaria; There are more than 25 horses in the riding base – all of them in good condition and trained to ride in the mountains; Most of the horses are of the East Bulgarian breed and crossings with Arabians and local horses; The East Bulgarian breed is well known as tough, thoughtful and wise, and in harmony with the famous strength and power of the Arabian it gives a combination that fully satisfies the riders and the challenges in the nature; The average size is 160-165 cm. The saddles are Western (Australian or American). There are small saddlebags.

Recommended items:
riding helmet, riding boots, riding pants and chaps, gloves (spurs are not needed), natural insect repellent, warm clothes, rain gear, spare clothes, sunscreen lotion, wet wipes, water bottle, passport, insurance, towel (for the overnights in the mountains); we recommend that you bring more than 15kg and that you use a duffel bag (as your luggage will be loaded in and out of the cars many times and it is important that you don’t bring more than you actually need); put your clothes in plastic bags;

EXTENSIONS
Yes, summer holidays at the Black Sea
Do not miss a unique chance to prolong your stay in Bulgaria with one week more at anincredibly low price! We can offer a great variety of accommodations - from home stays (no meals) to 2, 3 and 4-star hotels (BB or HB) in the most famous summer resorts along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, namely Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Nessebar, Golden Sands etc. Please contact us for more details.

Accommodation: The Balkan Trail is based on 7 nights. 2 nights with private accommodation in Apriltsi (en-suite rooms), 4 nights in chalets (double or triple rooms, WC/toilet on the floor), and 1 night in monastery (double rooms, WC/toilet on the floor). The trail is with full board during stay and only beer, wine and alcoholics are paid on spot. The luggage is transported in a supporting vehicle and the riding guide is accompanying the party throughout the trail.

Price: € 865 Euro per person

Single room supplement: 15 Euro per person per night (in hotels only)

The price includes: transfer from/to Sofia or Plovdiv airport, accommodation in private house/mountain chalets/monastery in 2-4 bedded rooms, shower/toilet on the floor, 7 nights with full board, riding guide, luggage transfers, fully equipped ”own horse”