Is the tour partially guided or self-guided? What is the quality of the e-bikes provided?

The tour is guided and we do have E-bike. The price for an E-bike is 190 EUR.

Could you please provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and the types of accommodations offered? Additionally, could you provide information on the types of bicycles available for this tour?

On this tour we use family run hotels, rooms with private facilities and only one night in a guest house in two rooms sharing one bathroom.

Can I bring my own bike (probably an e-bike)? And how would it affect the cost? I will be cycling in the area, so it would make sense.

The price of the tour is EXCL bike rental so you are welcome to bring your own bike

Is this a self guided trip or a group led by a guide ? If so, what is the group size? And what is the average mileage per day?

The tour is guided and please see the distance per day in the itinerary.

Are ebikes available to rent?

Should you decide to add an e-bike rental to your booking, consider checking out our catalogue.

What are the maximum number of people that you have in one group?

The minimum size is 4 and the maximum is 12 people.

Do you plan to have this tour available between mid June and Mid July 2026?

The dates available will be 21 June and 12 July 2025.

Please give names and or pictures of accommodation

This is the sample of the hotel list: Day 1 Family Hotel "Zdravets" Day 2 Hotel Zornica Day 3 Hotel Tihiat Kyt Day 4 Hotel Balkan Day 5 Hotel Stranopriemnicata Day 6 Hotel Perun

Is there ant self guided option about your tour?

Unfortunately, we can offer the tour only as guided. The reason is because of the baggage transfers.

Is there still availability for 1 traveler for the departure on September 27th? Since the bike rental is excluded from the cost of this package, would it be possible to add this to my booking? Also, what would be the cost of the bike rental?

We do have availability for the departure date Sat, Sep 27, 2025. Regarding the bike rental, it is possible and we do have few alternatives, as follow: Drag - Grand Canyon TE - 100 EUR, Cube - 140 EUR, E-bike - 190 EUR

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Balkan Cycling (Bulgaria)

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Everything was perfectly organized, and the schedule allowed us to see and do so much without ever feeling rushed.
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Gold Operator: Penguin Travel
Bicycle: Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 8
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia to Ribaritsa
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Golyam Izvor to Teteven (optional detour to Glozhene monastery)
- Explore Teteven town
- Visit local historical museum in Teteven
- Visit church in Teteven
- Cycling from Teteven to Ribaritsa village
Optional Activities
- Detour to Glozhene monastery
- Short bike and hike tour on nearby eco-trail in Teteven area
Landmarks
Glozhene Monastery
Teteven
Day 2
Ribaritsa to Apriltsi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Ribaritsa to Bogoi pass
- Cycling descent to Troyan
- Pass through Shipkovo village
- Visit The Pottery and Craft Exhibition "Oreshaka" in Troyan
- Visit Troyan monastery
- Cycling from Troyan to Apriltsi
Optional Activities
- Swimming in mineral water pools in Shipkovo village
Landmarks
Bogoi Pass
Shipkovo
Troyan Monastery
Day 3
Apriltsi to Gabrovo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Ostrets district foothills
- Visit Batoshevo Monastery
- Cycling toward Gabrovo
- Explore Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex (open-air museum)
Optional Activities
- Additional 6km cycling detour to Sokolski Monastery (alternative to Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex)
Landmarks
Batoshevo Monastery
Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Sokolski Monastery
Day 4
Gabrovo to Bozhentsi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Gabrovo to Tryavna
- Explore Tryavna old town
- Cycling from Tryavna to Bozhentsi
- Explore Bozhentsi village
Landmarks
Tryavna
Bozhentsi
Day 5
Bozhentsi to Elena
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Dryanovo Monastery
- Explore Dryanovo Monastery
- Visit cave near Dryanovo Monastery
- Cycling from Yalovo village east through countryside
- Cycling past Iovkovtsi dam
- Cycling to Elena
Optional Activities
- Optional detour to Rayuvtsi village for open-air sculpture exhibition
Landmarks
Dryanovo Monastery
Iovkovtsi Dam
Rayuvtsi
Day 6
Elena to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Elena to Arbanasi Architectural Reserve
- Explore Arbanasi Architectural Reserve
- Cycling from Arbanasi to Veliko Tarnovo
- Sightseeing tour in Veliko Tarnovo
Landmarks
Arbanasi Architectural Reserve
Veliko Tarnovo

Landmarks
Glozhene Monastery
Teteven

Landmarks
Bogoi Pass
Shipkovo
Troyan Monastery

Landmarks
Batoshevo Monastery
Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex
Sokolski Monastery

Landmarks
Tryavna
Bozhentsi

Landmarks
Dryanovo Monastery
Iovkovtsi Dam
Rayuvtsi

Landmarks
Arbanasi Architectural Reserve
Veliko Tarnovo

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Rating: 4.4(520 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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4.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.4

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Virgil
October 5th, 2025
Unforgettable Trip with an Amazing Guide – Stoyan! I had an incredible experience on this trip! Everything was...
Unforgettable Trip with an Amazing Guide – Stoyan! I had an incredible experience on this trip! Everything was perfectly organized, and the schedule allowed us to see and do so much without ever feeling rushed. What truly made the tour special was our guide, Stoyan. He was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly friendly. Stoyan shared so much interesting history and local insight, and he made everyone feel welcome and engaged throughout the journey. Thanks to him, the trip was not only fun but also meaningful. I highly recommend this tour—and especially Stoyan—to anyone looking for a fantastic travel experience!Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Jotinder
September 19th, 2024
I had mixed views on this tour. The tour guide was very good, approachable and helped whereever possible but what...
I had mixed views on this tour. The tour guide was very good, approachable and helped whereever possible but what was really disappointing for me was the bikes. They were sub standard. The gears slipped, the wheels werent balanced and the brakes were faulty. Even after they went for a service they still werent good enough. This spoilt the overall experience for me. Please invest in some good quality bikes for future.Show more
Traveled in September 2024

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Janice
Asked on March 17th, 2026
Is the tour partially guided or self-guided? What is the quality of the e-bikes provided?
Tour Details
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- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  The tour is guided and we do have E-bike. The price for an E-bike is 190 EUR.
O
Olga
Asked on March 1st, 2026
Could you please provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and the types of accommodations offered? Additionally, could you provide information on the types of bicycles available for this tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
Transport
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  On this tour we use family run hotels, rooms with private facilities and only one night in a guest house in two rooms sharing one bathroom.
T
Tiffany
Asked on February 21st, 2026
Can I bring my own bike (probably an e-bike)? And how would it affect the cost? I will be cycling in the area, so it would make sense.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  The price of the tour is EXCL bike rental so you are welcome to bring your own bike
K
Kathy
Asked on February 16th, 2026
Is this a self guided trip or a group led by a guide ? If so, what is the group size? And what is the average mileage per day?
Group size
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  The tour is guided and please see the distance per day in the itinerary.
K
Kathy
Asked on January 22nd, 2026
Are ebikes available to rent?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  Should you decide to add an e-bike rental to your booking, consider checking out our catalogue.
J
Jacqueline
Asked on November 30th, 2025
What are the maximum number of people that you have in one group?
Group size
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  The minimum size is 4 and the maximum is 12 people.
T
Taylor
Asked on September 30th, 2025
Do you plan to have this tour available between mid June and Mid July 2026?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  The dates available will be 21 June and 12 July 2025.
J
Jan
Asked on July 2nd, 2025
Please give names and or pictures of accommodation
Accommodation
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  This is the sample of the hotel list:
  
  Day 1 Family Hotel "Zdravets"
  Day 2 Hotel Zornica
  Day 3 Hotel Tihiat Kyt
  Day 4 Hotel Balkan
  Day 5 Hotel Stranopriemnicata
  Day 6 Hotel Perun
C
Clare
Asked on May 16th, 2025
Is there ant self guided option about your tour?
Tour Details
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  Unfortunately, we can offer the tour only as guided. The reason is because of the baggage transfers.
M
Martha
Asked on April 10th, 2025
Is there still availability for 1 traveler for the departure on September 27th? Since the bike rental is excluded from the cost of this package, would it be possible to add this to my booking? Also, what would be the cost of the bike rental?
Price / Availability
Transport
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written April 2025
  We do have availability for the departure date Sat, Sep 27, 2025. Regarding the bike rental, it is possible and we do have few alternatives, as follow: Drag - Grand Canyon TE - 100 EUR, Cube - 140 EUR, E-bike - 190 EUR

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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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Apriltsi to Gabrovo

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Gabrovo to Bozhentsi

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Bozhentsi to Elena

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Elena to Sofia

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