Paardrijden op de Balkan: Rit naar het Glozhene-klooster

Op basis van mijn ervaring met dergelijke tochten verwachtte ik een langzame luie paardenwandeling waarbij je de teugels kunt laten en kunt chatten op je telefoon. Nee, niet echt! Paardrijden in de bergen vereist wat aandacht en vaardigheid, maar als je eenmaal gewend bent, geniet je niet alleen van het fantastische adembenemende uitzicht op de herfstheuvels en het bos rondom, maar voel je je ook één met het dier dat het harde werk doet. Het klooster zelf is vrij klein, maar toch een interessante plek om rond te gluren (je kunt de kat ook voeren). Dus het belangrijkste en meest aangename deel van de tour was rijden in frisse lucht en totale stilte, behalve hoeven klappen en vogels fluiten.

My sister and I recently embarked on a trail adventure in Bulgaria, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The horses were incredible, well-trained, and ready for the journey. Our guide deserves an A+ rating from us for their expertise and assistance throughout the trail. The natural scenery surrounding us was breathtaking, making the entire experience even more memorable. Despite the heat, which was perhaps the only downside, we highly recommend this trail to anyone who appreciates exploring beautiful landscapes on horseback. It's an adventure that shouldn't be missed.

I'm sure this tour is great for experienced horse riders. The trail and the scenery are beautiful. However, despite advertising as a beginner-friendly tour, I would not recommend this tour at all for beginners. First of all, this tour advertises as having an English-speaking guide. Our guide did not speak English at all. The guide was also on his phone for most of the ride, not paying any attention to us or making sure we're safe. The entire time, I was getting hit in the face with branches and getting scratched by thorns, making a lot of noise throughout. The guide was in his own world scrolling through his phone and didn't seem to care one bit. At one point, the guide went so far ahead that I was completely alone and lost. At a fork in the trail I didn't know which way to go, so I just stood there by myself (with my horse) and waited for someone to come rescue me. I've been on dozens of tours in many different countries, and I've never seen a guide who cared so little about the participants. A month after I did this tour, I did another one from another company with a similar length on a similar trail, and having a guide who's actually paying attention to the riders makes a world of difference. If you're a beginner, avoid this tour.