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"Superb riding stables very near the capital Sofia… We had a great time!"
"Great view on mountains and really nice walk in the forest. Horses are friendly and very good trained."
"My sister and I both got on a horse for the first time. The instructors were extremely kind, and they encouraged and supported us the whole time."
"A lovely place in the middle of the forest, perfect for riding and getting away from the city. I rode Prince, a really obedient and gentle horse…"
"Great walk! The owner is a great person too. The horses are gentle and used to people. Try the walk to the cliff and waterfall."
Book on WhatsAppBook on WhatsAppHorseback riding in Sofia starts in Dragalevtsi, at the foot of Vitosha, about 20 minutes from the centre. You ride on forest trails to Aleko waterfalls, the Simeonovo lakes or the Zhiva Voda spring, with an instructor at every horse, so it works for complete beginners as well as for people who already ride. Everything is explained before you set off, and the shorter routes are chosen so that nobody gets tired. A 1-hour ride costs €50 per person, and you only pay a 20% deposit to book.
Check times on WhatsAppThe horses and ponies of the base. Ponies are for small children, Hulk is still in training.
For a first time on a horse, the 1-hour ride is an easy start. The 2-hour ride is a proper horse trekking route on Vitosha, through the forest to the waterfalls or the mountain lakes, and it is our top pick.
The 3-hour ride goes further, to the Zhiva Voda spring above Boyana, and is still suitable without experience. The 4-hour Grand Vitosha ride links the lakes, the Paneurhythmy meadow, a waterfall, the viewpoint rock and the old Roman road, so it is the one for people who want a proper half day of horseback riding near Sofia. Tell us how much you have ridden before and we help you choose.
Add a little time at the start for the helmet, a short briefing and getting to know your horse. With hotel pick-up, allow about 20 to 30 minutes each way from the centre of Sofia.
Horseback riding on Vitosha from €50 per person, with an instructor at every horse. Send us a date and the number of riders, and pay only a 20% deposit to book.
The base is in Dragalevtsi, at the foot of Vitosha, about 20 minutes from the centre of Sofia. Parking is free, and you can also get there by public transport to Dragalevtsi. We send you the exact meeting point when we confirm your booking, or pick you up from your hotel.
