Penguin Travel

Explore the hidden canyon trails in one of the most famous karst region in Bulgaria – Karlukovo. Witness the magic of the big cave Prohodna with the 2 Eyes, walk on the geopark trails Karlukovo, explore the caves and trails in the stunning Kunino and Reselets canyon.

Departure dates:
15 September 2009 - 12 June 2010 every day

Country region:   Karlukovo/Forebalkan

Trip plan:   

Day 1
Transfer to the The cave base “Karlukovo”. Hike to the natural phenomena Prohodna cave on a nice singletrack among the rocks. We go all through the cave with 2 big entrances and 2 holes in the ceiling resembling eyes (the bigger entrance is 50 m high, the smaller – 40m). We can explore the nearby small caves. Walk on some of the trails of Geopark Karlukovo with typical karst formations. Overnight in Karlukovo cave base or Lukovit town.
Walking time: 5 hours

Day 2
Before noon we explore the narrow canyon of Reselets and its trails and interesting rock formations. In the afternoon we drive to Kunino village (famous for the only one Stone processing highschool on the Balkans). After a lunch in the local restaurant we visit 2 caves Samuilitsa 1 and 2 where people from prehistoric ages have lived and then explore the stunning canyon with 150m high cliffs and a lake at the end. We climb up to the plateau and go down to the village. Transfer to Sofia.
Walking time: 6 hours

Included in the price:   
accommodation in double room with private facilities on HB, English speaking guide, all transfers

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Tour highlights:   

Recommended travel period of the year:   15 September - 12 June

Nessesary equipment:   ankle supported hiking boots, waterproof clothes, daypack (20-30l)

Tour difficulty:   B 

Moderate.

Group Size:   min. 2 pesr