26 Jul 2025
I spent a wonderful week of horse riding in the Rhodope Mountains with Lubo from Penguin Travel as my guide. I really enjoy discover Bulgaria by this way. The horses were perfect for this type of trip, very reliable. I loved my horse, Darko, very well-trained, funny and energetic. The landscapes are mountainous with well-preserved forests. The route is quite challenging; it's best to be in good physical shape and to be trained for horse riding to fully appreciate it. Lubo knows his horses and these mountains very well and does his best to ensure everyone has a great stay and have fun. The accommodations during the trip were very pleasants and the food was plentiful, local, and excellent. It was also really nice to have the opportunity to visit Plodiv, which is a beautiful city.
My only complaint was the choice of the hotel in Sofia where we spent the nights of arrival and departure. It was far from the city center, located in a neighborhood with no particular interest, and the rooms were not very clean.