8-day hiking tour in Rila and Pirin National Parks

Join local certified guide Simeon on this great journey to the highest mountain ranges in Bulgaria and enjoy one of the most unique natural environments in Europe.

 
 

Details

 

Trip Duration

8 days

Mountain Range

Pirin, Rila Mountains

People per Guide

6 people

Trip Level

Sustained

Offer Period

Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct

Type of Trip

Not specified

Highlights

 
     

    During this 8-days hiking tour you will be able to appreciate Bulgarian natural landscape and its variety of mountains, hills, rivers and valleys and also get to know the country’s rural life and traditional food.

    This tour is the perfect excuse for hiking around the Rila and Pirin mountains ranges, the highest in Bulgaria, and for visiting Rila Monastery, which has outstanding universal value (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

    During this tour, you will reach the highest peak in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula, Mount Mussala (2925 meters), and visit the Seven Rila Lakes, the most popular glacial lakes in the country. You will also ascend the second highest peak in Bulgaria, Mount Vihren (2914 meters) and reward yourself with a 360° panorama.

    Please find a more detailed itinerary below and take into account that this trip can be quite demanding. Our tour can always be adapted to your preferences. Just write to me so that we can arrange a new schedule depending on your preferences.

    Do not waste time! Request to book this hiking tour and prepare yourself to be amazed by Bulgarian natural beauty.

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    Price per person

     
    Group of 1
    1990 EUR
    Group of 2
    995 EUR
    Group of 6
    615 EUR
     

    Price includes

     
    • Guiding fee
    • Accommodation
    • Lifts tickets
    • Transport during the trip
    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
     The price excludes: - meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary - museum entry fees - flights and taxes
     Cancellation Policy
     

    Itinerary

     
    • Day 1: Arrival in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Transfer to Govedartsi village, which is located at the foot of Rila Mountains
    • Day 2: Hike in the Malyovitsa valley
    • Day 3: Ascent to Mussala Peak (2925 meters), the highest one in the Balkans
    • Day 4: Visit to the Seven Rila Lakes and the Rila Monastery
    • Day 5: Ascent to Todorina Porta Mountains
    • Day 6: Ascent to the Vihren Peak (2914 meters)
    • Day 7: Bezbog Hut and Popovo Glacial Lake
    • Day 8: Sightseeing walk in Sofia
     
     

    Other details

     
    Fitness level required

    Fit

    Meeting point

    Sofia Airport, Bulgaria.

    Accommodation

    Family-run guesthouse in Govedartsi and Bansko.

    3* hotel in the center of Sofia.

     

    About the Guide

     
    Simeon Dimitrov

    Simeon Dimitrov

    Mountain Guide

     

    I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity to travel a lot, most of all in my country and the surrounding ones, but travel has been part of my life since forever. It started as my hobby and a preferred way to spend my holidays which, with the time, naturally evolved into being part of my professional career.

    Bulgaria has 2 alpine Mountains which are not the largest in the World, but offer great deal for Mountaineering. Having 4 seasons, I'm able to practice both rock & ice climbing as well as Ski touring and snowshoeing.

    I started guiding 7 years ago and, for the moment, I work with foreign people travelling in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. I guide hiking, scrambling, climbing and mountain biking tours and I work in a cooperation with a few Bulgarian colleagues of mine.

     
     
     

     

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