Trekking Bulgaria in the Balkans: Lakes and Mountains in the National Parks

Option 8 or 10 days of travel: we can adapt the routes according to the days of travel

Trekking through Bulgaria’s Piri and Rila National Parks within the Balkan Peninsula. route where we will pass by lakes and mountains, we will climb peaks including Musala, the highest in the Balkans, and we will visit the most representative and most attractive main points of the National Parks.

Among them the circus of the 7 lakes, the circus of Banderishki lakes, Todorini Ochi lakes and others, we will cross through valleys, We will walk through the giant cauldron Golem Kazan under the impressive 400 m north wall of Vihren, the Rila Monastery world heritage of the UNESCO among others… Breathtaking scenery awaits you around every corner.

The National Parks also have more than 2000 species of plants and a great wealth of fauna

Day 1: Sofia

Travel to Sofia airport and we transfer you to a hotel in the city center.

Day 2: Sofia – Mount Cherni Vrah – Golden Bridges – Govedartsi (5-5.30hrs; 16.50km; +690m/-1120m)

Day 3: – Mount Musala –(5.30hrs; 14.50km; +690m/-690m)

Day 4: – The 7 Rila lakes – (6-7hrs; 16-18km; +1100-1300m/-1100-1300m)

Day 5: – Malyovitsa – Scary Lake/Yonchevo Lake or Mount Malyovitsa – Malyovitsa – (5.30-6hrs; 12-15km; +880-1040m/-880-1040m)

Day 6: – Rila Monastery –

Day 7: – Mount Polezhan – (5hrs; 7km; +770m/-770m)
Day 8: – Vihren Hut – Banderishki Lakes Cirque – (6-7hrs; 16km; +615m/-1215m)

Day 9: – Vihren Hut – Mount Vihren – Vihren Hut – (6-7hrs; 8km; +960m/-960m)

Day 10: – Sofia

Transfer from Bansko to Sofia Airport (approx. 2.30).

Depending on the time of the optional flight, we could visit the city of Plovdiv,

To define according to schedule the flight and transfer to Sofia in the afternoon.

Includes: 10 days of travel, 9 days of the route with a guide who accompanies you from Barcelona, ​​Accommodation for 9 days with 9 days of breakfast and 4 days of dinners, transfers and transfers to Sofia airport, route t-shirt.

8-day option: €950

10-day option: Price: €1150

In double rooms: In 3* hotels in Sofia; all accommodations with private bathroom.

Individual supplement of: …€

For groups of 6-8 people

Not included: flights to Sofia, drinks, other meals, cable car tickets – option depending on the time of the flight: we could travel to visit the city of Plovdiv, not included.

We can handle the plane ticket for you, it is advisable to book it in advance.

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