Saddle-up with multi activity trips to Bulgaria

Fresh air, beautiful scenery, pampering and amazing horse riding – what better way to be at ‘one with nature’ than on a multi-activity trip to Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains?

Your trip with The Riding Company will be based around activities in the Iskar Hunting Reserve, a 10,000 acre estate of outstanding natural beauty, stocked with game and other wildlife. The enclosed area has two beautiful swimming lakes, and horse riding can be arranged, guided by ex-military rangers. Other activities include mountain biking and hiking through the Rila Mountains, or rafting and kayaking on one of the beautiful lakes at the reserve.

The accommodation is based at Bulgaria’s first boutique hotel, the English-owned, 4 star Lodge Collection, in the resort of Borovetz. Here you can enjoy creature comforts like a swim in the stylish indoor pool or a pampering massage, or round off the day with a delicious gourmet meal cooked by a chef with international experience. Your own personal ‘activities butler’ will be on hand to organise your chosen sporting activities.

During the winter months, the hotel operates its own world-class ski and snowboard school and ski rental depot.

Guideline price, from £282 for a four day break.

For more information, visit Theridingcompany.com.