Snowshoeing in Bulgaria
Explore two of Bulgaria’s staggering mountain ranges by snowshoe
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Snowshoeing in Bulgaria Overview
Snowshoe across mystical mountain ranges that immerse you in storybook-like images on the Bulgarian Mountains Snowshoeing Tour. The trek will have you exploring Rila—the tallest mountain range in Bulgaria—where you’ll encounter staggering peaks cradling lush valleys and lakes glimmering with beauty, as well as the Rhodope mountains. Expect the folklore and character spanning the villages and natural scenery to propel you to forget that you’re traversing across the land by snowshoe and transport you to a calming dreamland.
The snow sweeping the region paired with breathtaking views makes the Bulgarian Mountains Snowshoeing Tour the ideal winter getaway. To top it off, you’ll spend the evenings next to warm fireplaces munching on authentic Bulgarian dishes with a glass of red wine in hand in a cozy family hotel nestled in faraway woodland.
Trip highlights
Snowshoe through the Rila and Rhodope mountains, where snowy peaks and valleys will mesmerize you.
Discover the breathtaking view of one of Bulgaria’s most renowned natural hotspots: the Seven Rila Lakes.
Spend the evenings immersing yourself in a cozy environment, complete with hearty dishes and red wine in warm mountainside hotels.
Enjoy a mid-trip morning soaking in an open-air mineral pool, giving your muscles a chance to relax and reenergize!
Day By Day Itinerary
Meet up with your tour guide at Sofia airport. Begin your journey to a pleasant family hotel tucked in the depths of Rhodope Mountain. Go over a short briefing discussing the tour with your group. Enjoy a delicious meal before going to sleep.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Smolyan
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
Experience total winter wonderland bliss on day two of the Bulgarian Mountains Snowshoeing Tour. After a 15-minute transfer to the trailhead, embark on a four-hour snowshoe that winds by frozen falls and scenic mountain views. Regain your energy over a picnic lunch. After you eat, you will travel one hour to Trigrad, a peppy village cradled by layers of hills. Spend the night recharging in this charming village.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Trigrad
- Distance:
- 4 hours
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After consuming breakfast, you will go on a relaxed three-hour journey. The expedition will begin with a visit to Devil's throat cave—a marvellous natural masterpiece that embodies the ideal setting for a chapter in a fantasy novel. Next, you will meander through Rhodope Mountain, encountering aged pine forests, staggering rock formations, and vast meadows en route. Enjoy a picnic lunch before visiting the Yagodina cave and the Buinovo gorge. Stay in the same hotel as day two.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Trigrad
- Distance:
- 3 hours
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Let your muscles relax in an open-air mineral pool during the morning. Consume lunch at a traditional Bulgarian restaurant before travelling over three hours to Rila mountain, where you will spend the night in a hotel tucked in the foothills of the Rila mountain range.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Govedartsi
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s ascent requires a hearty breakfast! After you fill your body with energy, you will go on a seven-hour round-trip trek to the summit of Malyovitsa. This journey will be the most technical on this entire eight-day tour. Admire the pointed peaks, sleek glaciers, and rock formations as you snowshoe. Spend the night in the same hotel as the night before.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Govedartsi
- Distance:
- 7 hours
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Commence on a five-hour meander along a forested path that will guide you to the stunning Seven Lakes area, one of Bulgaria’s most coveted views. Continue your journey admiring the vistas blanketing the Rila mountains along the way. Replenish your body with a friendly picnic lunch. The end of the trail will take you to a quaint, remote hotel, which sits below the Seven Rila Lakes.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Rila
- Distance:
- 5 hours
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trek today will give you a closer look at the Seven Rila Lakes sprawling across the mountain range. A chair lift will take you to a trail that leads to the fifth lake. After munching on a picnic lunch, you will have the chance to try ice climbing with the help of a licensed instructor (this activity is only possible in certain weather conditions). Stay in the same hotel as the night before.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel is Rila
- Distance:
- 5 hours
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel back to Sofia airport for your departure.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights during the tour are included.
- Transport for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour.
- Tickets for gondola
- Inventor for ice climbing
- Licensed English-speaking mountain guide
Not included
- Drinks during the dinner
- Tickets for museums and historic monuments
- Personal expenses and tips
- Insurance
- Anything not stated as ‘included’
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You should be in good shape and have some experience using snowshoes.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
Book a flight landing in Sofia Airport. This airport has connections with several major cities in Europe, including London, Munich, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Vienna, and others.
Yes, the tour guide speaks English.
The tour ends where it starts—in Sofia.
Check with your family doctor.
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.
The best time to travel to Bulgaria for this snowshoeing tour from mid-January to mid-April.K‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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