Belintash, Rhodopes, 3 Day Guided Hiking
Come spend 3 days hiking through the Belintash area of the Rhodopes mountains in Bulgaria with a UIMLA guide.
Private
Rhodope Mountains, Rila Mountains
3 Days
Apr - Oct
High
Intermediate
Description
On this 3 day hiking adventure, we will guide you through some truly precious locations in Bulgaria. We will hike through the Rhodopes mountain range, where we will make our way to several sites that have been revered in the country for many, many years. Those sites include Belintash, Karadzov Kamuk and the Bachkovo monastery, which is the second biggest monastery in the country after the Rila monestary.
Hiking through the lush, green Rhodopes would be an amazing trip all on its own. But when you include sights like Belintash or the Karadzov Kamuk, along with many more, it gets even better.
Belintash is a 300 metre long, stunning rock formation. It was used, long ago, by the Trachian tribes to offer sacrifices to the Gods. The view from this formation is nothing short of incredible. Secondly we will trek through some steep terrain to the Karadzov Kamuk. This rock formation, another holy site of the Trachian tribes, is a real treat to see. Finally, on the last day of the hike, we will make our way to the Bachkovo monastery.
It is also important to note that along with those amazing sites, there are several more you will get to see on this trip. They include the red wall reserve, where you can witness the west wall that glows red in the sunset. There is also the town of Assenovgrad, where the trip will begin. This town is beautiful and is home to the famed Asenova fortress.
Believe it or not, there are even more sights to see on this trip. So if you want to enjoy every single one of them, just send us a request, and let us guide you.
We can also lead you on a 5 day hut to hut hike through the Balkans of Bulgaria.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- The price includes transfers to and from Plovdiv/Assenovgrad, and accommodation.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Belintash
On the first day participants will meet at the town of Assenovgrad. From there we will take a bus to the small settlement of Vrata. We will then take a 40 minute drive to Belintash. We will stay the night in a hotel or guest house in the area.
Day 2: Karadzov Kamuk (1,448m)
Today we will spend approximately 6 hours making our way to the ancient, holy site of Karadzov Kamuk and down to the village of Mostovo, where we will spend the night in a local guesthouse or hotel.
Day 3: Bachkovo monastery
On the final day of the hiking trip, participants will spend approximately 6 hours making our way to the Bachkovo monastery. From there, participants can catch a bus to either Plovdiv or Sofia.
Details
More info
Participants should bring the following items with them: hiking boots, rucksack (35-45L), trekking poles, water and windproof jacket, rain cover, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm hat and gloves, water bottle (1.5L), travel liner (optional), torch, personal first aid kit.
About the guide
Lyuben
5.0
(10)
Mountain Leader
I work as a mountain leader since 2006, both with individuals and larger organized groups, mainly English speaking.
Together with a group of colleagues we offer a wide-range of activities: hiking, trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ski touring and off-piste skiing.
All our guides are certified, experienced and passionate about their job and will guide you with a smile and care through the wild beauty of the Bulgarian and the Balkan mountains.
Languages
Russian | English | Bulgarian
Certificates
UIMLA
What people are saying about Lyuben
Mary
Gabriela
Velko is the best guide! The trip was incredible; he took great care of us and provided excellent service. Thank you for everything.
Gaelle
Lyuben is a very good guide. More than a ski touring guide , he is a perfect travel organiser. We were a group of 4 Belgium guys around 50 to make the 4 days touring ski tour. He chose for us a very good family guesthouse, with very good food. He let us discover local thermal bath, traditional restaurant. About ski touring, Lyuben chose each day the best spot possible for the landscape and the snow adapted to the changing weather conditions. Time keeping was perfect. Zero stress for any situation. He has a comfortable car and does not hesitate to drive hours to bring us to the best area or to bring back us to the airport. Very friendly, super adaptive with us, I warmly recommend Lyuben.
Greta
Matt
Lyuben and Ivo were excellent. Communication was great. Lyuben helped us hire kit before arriving. Each day was great with a good variety or touring and excellent snow. thank you!
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