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What to expect

Diverse Scenery & Culture

Diverse Scenery & Culture

Melting pot of natural beauty and millennium old culture

Winter Adventure

Winter Adventure

A range of fun activities to participate in

Sofia City Tour

Sofia City Tour

Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city of Sofia

About this trip...

About the trip

Join our multi-activity adventure as we explore this beautiful and diverse country on foot, snowmobile and snowshoes! Our Winter multi-activity holiday has been specifically designed for those who seek fun, variety and action in the fresh mountain air. A melting pot of natural beauty, millennium old culture and ancient traditions, Bulgaria offers a real taste of the great outdoors in all seasons!
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Twin/double room for single use
  • Breakfast daily at the hotel, 6 dinners and 5 lunches
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • 1 Snowmobile ride
  • 2 Snowshoe guided walks + Sofia & Plodviv city guided walks
  • Bachkovo Monastery visit
  • Traditional Shiroka Luka village visit
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Sofia
  • Snejanka peak snowshoe walk
  • Shiroka Luka village - Smolyan
  • The Rhodopes snowmobile ride
  • Trigrad Gorge - Yagodina snowshoe walk
  • Bachkovo monastery - Plovdiv
  • Sofia - UK

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Sofia

Day One: Arrive in Sofia

Arriving at Sofia airport, we meet up with our local tour guide. We transfer to the Rhodope mountains above the famous ski resort Pamporovo. Our accommodation is a splendid, comfortable four-star hotel in the woods.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Snejanka peak snowshoes walk

Day Two: Snejanka peak snowshoes walk

We begin the day with a snowshoe trek from our hotel. Our path will take us through the centuries old pine forests, almost reaching the summit point of Snejanka peak. Here, from the famous Orpheus Rocks, we enjoy one of the most stunning views. The trail of our round tour follows a beautiful valley until it comes back to the Pamporovo ski resort and one of the nearby lakes. We will have lunch at a local restaurant, only 10 minutes away. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to enjoy the hotel spa. Dinner at the hotel. Snowshoeing:  Distance – 3,7 km.; Duration – 2 h; Ascent – 165m.; Descent – 165m.;
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day Three: Visit the Shiroka Luka village - Smolyan

Day Three: Visit the Shiroka Luka village - Smolyan

Today is a day to witness the culture and traditions of the region. After short transfer (30 min), we will visit the Shiroka Luka village – one of the settlements, considered an open-air architectural museum. Here we witness the local Ethnographic exposition and the beautiful 200 year old church in the village. We then enjoy lunch in a nice restaurant near Shiroka Luka. Next, we head towards the city of Smolyan – the capital of the Western Rhodopes. Here we visit one of the oldest houses, where we will learn more about the handcrafts of the area. We will have some free time in Smolyan centre, returning to the hotel late afternoon.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Four: The Rhodopes snowmobile ride

Day Four: The Rhodopes snowmobile ride

After breakfast, it's time for another mountain activity. We head back to the heart of the Pamporovo ski resort, where our host will be waiting for us with the Snowmobiles. An instructor will give us full brief about these fun vehicles, followed by an incredible two hour ride through the snow to some of the highest places in the Rhodopes. We then return back to Pamporovo for lunch in a restaurant before returning by vehicle back to our hotel. In the afternoon, there will be the opportunity to ride dog sledges (optional, not included).

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

   
Day Five: Trigrad Gorge - Yagodina snowshoes walk

Day Five: Trigrad Gorge - Yagodina snowshoes walk

This morning our transfer (1 hour) will take us to one of the most breathtaking places in Bulgaria – the Trigrad Gorge. Here, the nature has formed an amazing canyon with more than 700 feet high vertical cliffs on both sides, just 120 feet apart. We visit the famous Devil’s Throat Cave, where we witness the largest underground waterfall in the Balkan peninsula. The place is connected to the legend about Orpheus and Euridice. We then put our snowshoes back on for one of the most amazing winter wonderland adventures – the walk to Yagodina. Lunch will be a picnic. In the afternoon, we relax in the open-air hot thermal swimming pools of Devin. Snowshoeing: Distance – 5,5 km.; Duration – 3 h; Ascent – 138m.; Descent – 302m.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Six: Visit the Bachkovo monastery - Plovdiv

Day Six: Visit the Bachkovo monastery - Plovdiv

Today we start the day with our transfer towards the city of Plovdiv. On the way, we'll visit the famous Bachkovo Monastery – the second largest and most important convent in Bulgaria, keeper of the icon of the crying Virgin Mary. Lunch will take place in an excellent restaurant in Plovdiv, followed by a tour of Plovdiv, the most ancient city of Europe, the UNESCO listed Old Town, the Ancient theatre, the Roman stadium and much more. In the afternoon, we transfer to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Our hotel is situated in the historical centre of the city.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Seven: Sofia - UK

Day Seven: Sofia - UK

Today we will enjoy a walking tour of Sofia city centre where we can see historical sites: the ruins of ancient Serdica, the National Theater, the St. Alexander Nevski cathedral, the St. Sophia church, the Rotunda St. George and much more. In the afternoon we transfer to the airport before our return flight to the UK.

  • Breakfast Included
 

Accommodation

Bulgaria Multi-Activity Accommodation

During your holiday you stay in a selection of three-star and four-star hotels
  • Hotel Mursalitsa four-star
  • Central Hotel Sofia four-star

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
11 Feb 2025 17 Feb 2025 6 £1849.00 Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Passports and visas
A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. 
 
All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Bulgaria Foreign Advice If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None 
 
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information;  Travel Health Bulgaria
Transfer Time
The transfer from Sofia Airport to our hotel Mursalitsa is approximately 3hr dependent on weather and traffic. Transfer from Central Hotel in Sofia to Sofia airport is 20 minutes.
Currency
Bulgarian Lev
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of 40 Bulgarian Lev (equivalent to €20) per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.
Dress Code
On an activity holiday, dress is generally very informal, the emphasis being on comfort and warmth. We recommend that you pack winter waterproof jacket, gloves and hat. Thermal or silk underwear is recommended. Cotton/cotton mix roll necks, T-shirts or sweat shirts; several thin layers are better than one thick layer. Moon boots or waterproof walking shoes are a “must". Casual clothes are ideal for the evenings. Don't forget your swimwear!
Important Information

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the activities are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking. Itinerary is subject to change according to traffic, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances beyond control.

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