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Spring Intensive Birdwatching Tour (Bulgaria)

8 days
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From Varna to Sofia
4.4
499 traveler reviews
  • Two men photographing a coastal landscape.
  • People with binoculars overlooking a scenic lake and hills.
  • People birdwatching with binoculars in a rocky landscape.
  • Close-up of a small bird perched and observing.
  • Bird camouflaged among twigs and leaves on the forest floor.
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Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon birding along Northern seaside coastal cliffs and steppe areas
    Landmarks
    Northern Seaside Coastal Cliffs
    Via Pontica
  2. Day 2

    Shabla - Durankulak

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Birding along coastal line and marshlands around Shabla and Durankulak
    Landmarks
    Shabla Marshlands
    Durankulak
    Via Pontica
  3. Day 3

    Dyulino Pass - Burgas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning birding around northern seaside coastal cliffs
    • Birding at Dyulino Pass exploring mid-altitude mountain habitat
    Landmarks
    Dyulino Pass
  4. Day 4

    Burgas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Intensive birdwatching around lakes of Burgas and Pomorie
    • Entrance to Poda lagoon included
    Landmarks
    Mandra-Poda Wetlands
    Atanasovsko Lake
    Pomoriysko Lake
    Poda Lagoon
    Via Pontica
  5. Day 5

    Strandja - Sakar - Madjarovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Birding in Strandja Mountains
    • Birding in Sakar Mountains
    Landmarks
    Strandja Mountains
    Sakar Mountains
    Via Pontica
    Via Aristotelis
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  6. Day 6

    Madjarovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Birding along Arda River and adjacent cliffs around Madjarovo
    • Birding around Krumovitza River
    • Exploration of Studen Kladenetz and Ivaylovgrad reservoirs
    Landmarks
    Arda River
    Krumovitza River
    Studen Kladenetz Reservoir
    Ivaylovgrad Reservoir
  7. Day 7

    Krumovgrad - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Birding along Krumovitza River and adjacent cliffs
    Landmarks
    Krumovitza River
    Vitosha Mountain
  8. Day 8

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early-morning birdwatching in Vitosha Mountain
    Landmarks
    Vitosha Mountain
    Via Aristotelis
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Tour ID: 273646

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before June 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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