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Bulgaria’s scenic Rhodope mountain range is a captivating patchwork of rugged peaks, lush valleys, and quaint, historic villages. Exploring this beautiful mountain range is best done on a guided mountain bike tour.
The Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour shows you the best that this intoxicating region has to offer on an eight day, two-wheeled adventure tour.
Using the region’s well-developed network of mountain biking trails, discover the natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and warm local hospitality that make the Rhodope mountains an ideal place to spend your next adventure vacation!
Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour
Bulgaria’s scenic Rhodope mountain range is a captivating patchwork of rugged peaks, lush valleys, and quaint, historic villages. Exploring this beautiful mountain range is best done on a guided mountain bike tour.
The Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour shows you the best that this intoxicating region has to offer on an eight day, two-wheeled adventure tour.
Using the region’s well-developed network of mountain biking trails, discover the natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and warm local hospitality that make the Rhodope mountains an ideal place to spend your next adventure vacation!
Mountain bike through the impressive Trigrad and Buynovo gorges in the heart of the Rhodope mountains
See the beautiful Yagodina Cave, and the breathtaking waterfall in the Devil’s Throat Cave.
Immerse yourself in Bulgaria’s history and culture in the preserved 17th Century village of Shiroka Laka.
Explore the well-developed network of mountain biking trails through the best areas of the Rhodopes.
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Welcome to Bulgaria! Arrive at the Sofia airport where your tour guide will meet you. Your tour begins with a drive deep into the heart of the Rhodope mountains to the village of Trigrad. Check in to your hotel and prepare for your tour with a trip briefing and a good dinner.
The first day of your bike tour shows you some of the most spectacular views in the Rhodope mountains. After breakfast, visit the well-known Trigrad Gorge and see the incredible waterfall at Devil’s Throat Cave. Then bike through a beautiful landscape to reach Yagodina for a picnic lunch and a visit to another stunning cave, the Yagodina cave. Follow the road through the impressive Buynovo Gorge and see more of the Trigrad Gorge, then return to your hotel in Trigrad for dinner.
Leave from the hotel after breakfast and ride through vast meadows, which are a common sight in the Rhodope mountains. Ride through the remote village of Mugla, where time seems to have stopped. After a picnic lunch, ride up to a mountain ridge then descend again to the village of Shiroka Laka. This fascinating 17th Century village has preserved the architecture and culture of the Bulgarian Revival Period. Learn more about Bulgaria’s history and folklore here and enjoy a traditional dinner. Spend the night in a hotel here.
Today’s ride is shorter and easier. In the morning, climb in altitude via the road to reach the village of Stoykite. From here the trail is relatively flat and level as you ride to a hut in one of Bulgaria’s largest ski resort areas. After a picnic lunch, a short descent brings you to the well-known Pamporovo ski resort area. After checking in to your hotel for the night, you’ll have free time to rest or explore the area.
Ride along the bike trail from Pamporovo to a special place called Rozhen Meadows. This is the site of a national folklore fair held every four years which is a symbol of Bulgarian freedom and unity. Here you can visit the National Astronomical Observatory. After a picnic lunch, continue to follow the trail through Prespa (1,900 m / 6,234 ft), which is the highest point of your tour. Descend again to Manastir, which is Bulgaria’s highest village at 1,450 m (4,757 ft). Stop here for dinner and to spend the night.
After breakfast, climb again back up to the main ridge of the mountain where you’ll find an incredible panoramic Rhodope mountain view. The range seems to spread endlessly in all directions, full of peaks and valleys, meadows and forests, and quaint towns and villages. Stop here to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a picnic lunch. Follow the trail along the top of the green massif, then end the day with a significant descent into the famous ski town of Chepelare, where you will eat dinner and spend the night.
Leave Chepelare on a trail through a beautiful forested valley, then climb up to the meadows that overlook the valley. The trail here is flat and you’ll find a lovely place to stop and eat your picnic lunch. Continue to appreciate the views that surround you as you descend once again to the familiar village of Shiroka Laka. Return again to the same hotel and enjoy a traditional dinner on the last night of your tour.
Sadly your Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour has come to an end. Depending on your travel plans, you will have free time after breakfast then return to the Sofia airport for your departure.
The reviews below are from all the tours organized by the local team in Bulgaria.
Enjoy your own private mountain biking tour through the Rhodope Mountains! Prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:
- Guided Groups of 2-3: from $2,295USD per person
- Guided Groups of 4-5: from $1,425USD per person
- Guided Groups of 6+: from $1,175USD per person
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights along the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
All necessary transfers for you, your luggage, and your bike are included during the trip. Airport transfers are also included.
Also Included
- English-speaking licensed mountain bike guide during the tour
- Mountain bike rental
- Biking equipment, including helmet
Not Included
- Flights to and from Sofia
- Tickets to museums and historical monuments
- Beverages during dinner
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included
Accommodation for Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour
This tour is based in mainly family-run hotels. You will be accommodated in a double room, unless you will choose to pay a supplement for a single room.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible.
How hard is the Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will be mountain biking up to 39 km daily without any rest days. You should have some prior mountain biking experience doing similar distances.
Do I need a visa to travel to Bulgaria?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour?
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are included.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Sofia to start this tour?
Fly to Sofia Airport (SOF). This airport has connections with several major cities in Europe, including London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Vienna and others.
Is the Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.
Where does the Rhodope Mountain Biking Tour end?
This tour ends where it starts – at Sofia Airport.
Can I rent a bike?
Mountain bike rental is included in the price of your tour.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes, definitely. Please make sure it’s a mountain bike.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Bulgaria?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Bulgaria?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
When is the best time to travel to Bulgaria for this tour?
The best time to travel to Bulgaria for hiking is from mid-June to mid-October.
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