Bulgaria · HIKING & TREKKING
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Here are the 7 best hiking & trekking days going right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it actually suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.
Guided hike in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains Seven Lakes area, then a 103 C soak at Sapareva Banya, with transport from Sofia.
“Disappointing and scary experience. The car was in shambles, unclean. We didn’t hike the mountains, it wasn’t great! The tour guide was not up to scratch sadly.”
Snowshoe from Sofia to Seven Rila Lakes, then soak in Sapareva Banya thermal pools with a guided winter day trip including gear.
“Our tour guide was amazing! The view was absolutely beautiful. Definitely want to come back during the summer to do the hike again!”
A small-group day hike from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes, with minivan transport, mountain cable car access, and clear route help.
“The hike was beautiful albeit quite difficult, it's important that tbe weather is good though. Our guide was nice and responsible, but the minibus was in a really bad shape and very uncomfortable.”
From Sofia, hike Mt. Vitosha for skyline views and Boyana Waterfall, with pickup, a guide, and free site entry.
“filip was a great guide. we saw a lot of the nature around sofia. from snowy mountaintops to a forrest to a lakeside village. we learned a lot about bulgaria and i can definitly recommend this tour!”
Hike Vitosha’s Cherni Vrah from the Aleko hut, enjoy Dragalevtsi Monastery, and take in Sofia views with a winter snowshoe option.
“Since I was getting conflicting messages online on how to access Vitosha mountain (mainly the transport info being in Bulgarian) I decided to book a self guide tour to provide me with the local knowledge which will save me time and energy. Or, so I thought anyway. I booked this tour in advance and had to message as to what will happen next since I did not receive any info beforehand at all. I was told I will receive bespoke instructions a day before which I have, but they were not bespoke at all. For starters, my starting point was a random hotel (I was not asked where I stayed…”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with a Stob pyramids stop, cave hike, and wine tasting.
“We visited the monastery complex which includes the monastery church, hotel part, rooms, tower and 4 museums. Boyana church is must see”
Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia with a comfort-first minivan ride and a flexible, moderately strenuous day in Rila National Park.
“Great day tour from Sofia. Professional on-time driver. I would recommend this tour (self-guided option). Hike with beautiful views that is very moderate.”
