Extreme Horse-Drawn Off-Road Ride in Sokolitsa near Karlovo

Discover an extreme horse-drawn off-road ride in Sokolitsa near Karlovo: a 40-minute adventure for up to two people in a professional marathon carriage pulled by a pair of horses. Instead of an engine, you hear the rhythm of hooves; instead of an ordinary road, you encounter the natural challenges of the Balkan foothills.

Starting at the foot of the Balkan Mountains

Your adventure begins at Strannik Equestrian Yard in the village of Sokolitsa, in Karlovo Municipality, Plovdiv Province. Just five kilometres from Karlovo, this peaceful, picturesque village lies at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. The mountain skyline, fresh air and presence of the animals make it feel as though you have stepped away from your everyday routine.

From the moment you arrive, there is a chance to slow down and notice what daily life often pushes into the background: the space around you, the natural surroundings and the horses. This is your starting point for exploring the wilder side of the foothills — more than somewhere to board a carriage, it introduces a different way of travelling through and connecting with the landscape.

Off-road with a pair of horses

You ride in a professional marathon carriage, a sporting horse-drawn carriage harnessed to two horses, with room for up to two participants. If you choose to share the experience, you and your companion set off together over terrain that keeps changing. This is not horseback riding in a saddle: it is a dynamic journey through natural surroundings behind a pair of horses.

The surrounding area brings together rolling ridges, deep gullies, dense woodland and fast-flowing rivers. This varied landscape provides the setting for an adventure where natural obstacles call for attention, trust and respect for the horses' strength. The movement is lively, the ground varies, and the relationship between the animals, the carriage and the landscape becomes part of every stage of the ride.

As the carriage travels through woodland, muddy sections and steep climbs, you discover the more rugged character of the Balkan foothills. The scenery is not simply something to admire from a distance: the gradients and ground conditions shape the experience itself. The beat of hooves, shifts in movement and power of the two horses create a sense of coordination, freedom and direct contact with nature.

An adventure for yourself or a gift to share

If you are looking for something bold and different from a conventional outing, this is an adrenaline-filled experience without engine noise. Choose it for yourself or share it with one other person. Taking on the adventure together is part of its appeal: nature is never just a backdrop, and each new stretch of terrain brings a different feeling.

It is also a gift idea for someone who would appreciate an unusual encounter with horses and wild terrain. Strannik Equestrian Yard offers a different take on off-roading — an adventure whose memory can stay with you long after the sound of hooves has faded.

What is included

• A 40-minute ride in a professional marathon carriage pulled by two horses.
• Participation for up to two people.
• A briefing.
• Helmets for the participants.

The service is provided individually for your selected number of participants, up to the maximum of two.

Age requirements and what to wear

The experience is also suitable for children, with a minimum participation age of 12. The activity provider requires participants in the 12–18 age group to have an accompanying person.

You need to wear long trousers and closed-toe shoes for the ride. A helmet is included, along with the briefing before participation.

When it runs and how to plan

The experience operates year-round, every day between 09:00 and 21:00, by advance reservation. Submit your request at least seven days before your intended visit. The activity is weather-dependent, so arrangements must be made in advance.

The meeting location is Strannik Equestrian Yard in Sokolitsa, Karlovo Municipality, five kilometres from Karlovo.

The activity provider's cancellation condition

The activity provider states that cancellation is free up to 72 hours before the reserved time. This condition applies to the provider's service and is not a separate Adventico voucher refund policy.

Choose an Adventico voucher for a horse-drawn off-road adventure

Give an Adventico voucher for an extreme horse-drawn off-road ride in Sokolitsa near Karlovo, or choose the adventure for yourself and a companion. The voucher is an invitation to enjoy the experience, not confirmation of a particular date or time. Your visit must be booked in advance and coordinated around the weather, so you can head to the Balkan foothills with your participation arranged.