Hiking Bulgaria - Discover Bulgaria with this breathtaking tour!

DISCOVER BULGARIA – HIKING, RAFTING, CAVING, WINE TASTING AND MANY MORE IN THIS BREATHTAKING TOUR

Tour style: Active
Tour length: 1 week – 7 days
Level of challenge – Low – Medium

If there is a tour that has it all in then this is the one!

We will take you on a journey through this fascinating country where you will experience fantastic adventures, stunning locations and the colorful traditions and culture of Bulgaria!

In seven days you will have the chance to see two National parks – Rila and Pirin, the vast and magnetic Rhodope mountain, two of the greatest monasteries – Rilski and Bachkovo, amazing caves, rafting on the Struma river, wine tasting in Melnik, superb hiking and a traditional folklore program!

Rila mountain is known as a place with unique preserved nature and as a paradise for the lovers of the outdoor activities. These mountains are the highest in the country and on the Balkan Peninsula but they also have their special charm, surrounded by legends and stories about them.

Pirin National park is well known with its rocky peaks and jagged ridges, glacial lakes and centuries old forests. There you will get a feeling for a real alpine-like mountain. It is a paradise for those who like hiking in the mountains, surrounded by airy views and stunning landscapes!

And last but not least – the magnificent Rhodopes – the mountain or Orpheus and mysticism …

Bulgaria is known for its good wines, food, hospitality and traditions and we will make sure you experience all of that in just seven days that you will never forget!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival

Pick up from airport – Lunch – then visit at the largest Bulgarian monastery and an UNESCO site – Rila Monastery. It is the most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments!

Overnight in hotel in Bansko – sightseeing, relaxation, free time.

Ascent
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Descent
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Distance
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Time
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Accommodation
Kralev dvor Hotel in Bansko
Meals
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Day 2: Mt. Bezbog (2645m)

After breakfast we will go for our first hiking day! From Bansko we will go to the next town and take the chairlift to Bezbog hut. From there we will have a scenic hike to the top of mt. Bezbog at 2645m. There we will have a picnic lunch and enjoy stunning views of Pirin National Park and its alpine terrain and lakes. Back to the hut for a cup of tea, then chairlift back down, transfer back to hotel.

Ascent
450m
Descent
450m

Distance
7 km.
Time
6 h

Accommodation
Kralev dvor Hotel in Bansko
Meals
Breakfast

Day 3: Rafting and Wine tasting

This day will be full of adventures and good taste. We will start with short transfer to one of the biggest rivers in Bulgaria – Struma, where professionals will take us into the fast river waters with a raft and refresh us with a doze of spring river water and adrenaline! The difficulty of the river is only Level 2, so everyone can do it. After that its time for some good food and special wine tasting in historical town of Melnik.
Back to Bansko for dinner and overnight.

Ascent
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Descent
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Distance
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Time
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Accommodation
Kralev dvor Hotel in Bansko
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Rhodope mountain – The Devil’s throat and Smolyan

On day 4 we will finally leave Bansko and head into the Rhodopes. 2.3h transfer will take us to one of its main attractions – The Devil’s throat cave! A one of a king in the world cave which has been filmed by National Geographic and the place where Orpheus was going in the underworld to look for his loved Euridice according to the legend. After that we will go to town Smolyan where we will have a nice afternoon hike along the Smolyan lakes. We will then drop down in the hotel in town and will witness one of the tour’s highlights – a traditional folklore program with dancers and bagpipers! Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Ascent
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Descent
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Distance
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Time
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Accommodation
Hotel in Smolyan
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Waterfalls canyon and Bachkovski monastery

After breakfast we will dive into our next fresh adventure! We will enter the Canyon of Waterfalls – Smolyan town most visited trail and attraction! 43 waterfalls are spraying their waters into a magnificent gorge with winding trails and stairs with the tallest of all – Orpheus waterfall 27m. We will bring food with us for picnic lunch and then embark on another long transfer all the way to Borovets – 4h. On the way we will stop by another historical place – Bachkovo monastery – which keeps a legendary 10th century icon and has great options for shopping. Transfer to Borovets – dinner and overnight in hotel.

Ascent
350m
Descent
350m

Distance
5km
Time
4h

Accommodation
3* hotel in Borovets
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: 7 Rila lakes

Borovets is a great starting point for our next adventure – fantastic hike to one of Bulgaria’s main hiking attractions – the 7 Rila lakes! After 1h transfer with the van we will take the lift to Rila lakes hut where we are staying for the nigth. This is not exactly a hut because it has double and triple rooms – its more like a mountain hotel. We will take our rooms and leave some of the not needed luggage so we can hike light. Our goal for the day will be to walk trough the valley of the lakes, hike around all of them and see the stunning views from the Lake peak! Dinner and overnight in the hut.

Accommodation
Rila lakes hut
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Ascent
480m
Descent
480m

Distance
8km
Time
5-6 h.

Day 7: Skakavitsa Waterfall

We will wake up at the altitude of 2135m and surrounded by beautiful mountain views. From Rila lakes hut we will go to another hut in the area – Skakavitsa hut which is the starting point of a short but very special hike to the highest waterfall in Rila mountain – Skakavitsa! This waterfall is spraying its waters from 77m into a magnificent glaciated valley which is hiding very rare mountain flowers and plants! This route is also a botanical trail so there is a great chance that you will see flowers like you’ve never seen before here. Back to the hut for lunch and tea and then descent down to the main road where the van will be waiting for us. Transfer back to Sofia – dinner and overnight in hotel.

Ascent
50m
Descent
600m

Distance
8km
Time
5h

Accommodation
3* hotel in Sofia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Sofia

The last day will be dedicated to half day tour in the center of the Bulgarian capital – Sofia.
Sightseeing and shopping in centre then transfer to airport for departure.

Accommodation
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Meals
Breakfast

Price: 765 euro

The price includes: Licensed mountain guide, half board (bed, breakfast, dinner), transfers according to the described itinerary, and a traditional folklore evening program.

The price does not include: Remaining meals, personal expenses, tickets for visiting local sites and lifts, everything not listed as included

* Arrival in Bulgaria for this tour at Sofia Airport!
* The hiking parameters are described after each day!

For more info email us at:
info@intothewild.bg

Or Watsapp, Viber and Mobile:
+359 878 022 724
+359 888 544 447

The tour operator reserves the right to change the program according to the weather conditions and conditions of the group!
All prices on this website include VAT!

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