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Bulgaria Uncovered: A Family-Friendly Self-Drive Off-Road Adventure

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Start point
    Бул. Христофор Колумб 1, София 1540, Bulgaria (Sofia international Airport: our representative will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall, holding a sign with your name on it, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight in a 4 stars hotel Sofia )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Nicholas Russian Church
    • Explore National Gallery and surrounding gardens
    • Traditional Bulgarian meal
    • Stroll along Vitosha Boulevard
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Nicholas Russian Church
    National Gallery
    Vitosha Boulevard
    Mount Vitosha
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Plana Mountains

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight in a 4 stars hotel in Borovets )

    Optional Activities

    • Off-road trail navigation through Plana Ridge
    • Short nature walks through forested terrain
    • Wildlife and plant spotting
    • Visit to Black Rock viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Plana Range
    Plana Ridge
    Rila Mountains
    Pirin Mountains
    Black Rock
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rila Mountains - Seven Rila Lakes

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight in a 4 stars hotel in Borovets )

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Seven Rila Lakes
    • Family-friendly hike among alpine lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic drive through villages near Borovets
    • Off-road trail along Rila Ridge
    Landmarks
    Borovets
    Rila Mountains
    Seven Rila Lakes
    Rila Ridge
    Balkan Range
    Lake Iskar
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rila Mountains - Lake Belmeken

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in a local home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Overnight in a 4 stars hotel in Bansko )

    Included Activities

    • Alpine coaster ride
    • Traditional lunch in a local home
    • Visit to local home for cultural experience

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Lake Belmeken
    • Off-road trail to high plateau
    Landmarks
    Rila Mountains
    Lake Belmeken
  5. Day 5

    Pirin Mountains - Bansko

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with live gypsy music at Machnaya restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Overnight in a 4 stars hotel in Bansko )

    Included Activities

    • Rafting on the Struma River
    • Dinner with live gypsy music at Machnaya

    Optional Activities

    • Off-road trail along Pirin Ridge
    • Cable car ride to Lake Bezbog
    • Walk around Lake Bezbog
    Landmarks
    Struma River
    Pirin Range
    Lake Bezbog
    Bansko
  6. Day 6

    Bansko to Rhodope Mountains - Dospat Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Overnight in a 4 stars hotel Devin )

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour through Kovachevitsa village
    • Off-road trail through Rhodope forests
    • Visit to Dospat
    • Learn about Pomak community and culture
    Landmarks
    Rhodope Mountains
    Kovachevitsa
    Dospat Lake
    Dospat
  7. Day 7

    Rhodope Mountains - Devin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Overnight in a 4 stars hotel Devin )

    Included Activities

    • Guided Via Ferrata climbing route
    • Zip line over canyon

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic eco-trail forest hike with Smolyan viewpoint
    • Off-road trail through remote landscapes
    • Visit to traditional bagpipe maker's home
    • Off-road drive to Devin viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Smolyan
    Devin
  8. Day 8

    Devin to Sofia

    End point
    Бул. Христофор Колумб 1, София 1540, Bulgaria (Return your vehicle at Sofia International Airport , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Morning hike along floating bridges of Devin Canyon
    • City tour of Sofia
    Landmarks
    Devin Canyon
    Sofia

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  • Vaccines
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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