Penguin Travel

Submerge in the magic natural l world of Vratsa karst natural reserve. Explore caves, gorges, eco trails, vast meadows, rocky peaks rare flora in the karst paradise of Vratsa mountain.

Departure dates:
13 March 2010 - 13 November 2010 every day

Country region:   Vratsa karst reserve/Vratsa mountains

Price without flight ticket:    115 EUR

Trip plan:   

Day 1
Transfer (1,30h) to Vratsa town and further to Zgorigrad village. We start walking on the beautiful Pine stone eco-trails leading us up on a narrow rocky river valley through wooden ladders and stairs to the 50 m high Borov kamak waterfall ( Pine stone). Picnic lunch on a nice meadow besides the river. We go down to Zgorigrad village on a nice forest trail with great panoramic views to the valley and rocky peaks. In the afternoon we go with the car to beautiful Ledenika cave for a visit and do a short hike on the study route “Karst and biodiversity”. Transfer to Vratsata rock phenomena (rock gate with 400m high rock walls) where we stay overnight in a hotel. Evening walk in Vratsa town.
Hiking time: 5 hours; uphill/downhill walk: 500/ 550m

Day 2
Today we start on the rocky path up to the highest impermanent waterfall in Bulgaria – Skaklia (140m) and then up to the top of the rocks on a vast karst field. We continue on nice meadows wit great panoramic views and go down on a nice forest trail among the rocks. On the way back to Sofia we stop at the picturesque area of Liutibrod rocks, the rock phenomenon Ritliite and the beautiful Cherepish monastery.
Hiking time: 5 hours; uphill/downhill walk: 500/ 500m

Accomodation and food:   accommodation in hotel/guesthouse with private facilities on HB  

Included in the price:   accommodation in hotel/guesthouse with private facilities on HB, English speaking guide, all transfers, cave entrance fee

Excluded from the price:   meals, drinks, tips, insurance

Recommended travel period of the year:   April - November

Nessesary equipment:   hiking boots with adequate ankle support, waterproof and breathable clothes, daypack for personal items, water, energy bars, etc.

Tour difficulty:   B  - C 

Moderate - Difficult

Group Size:   min. 2 pax

Reservation System Code: BGVRATSA2