The Three Highest (Bulgaria)

The Three Highest (Bulgaria)

An unforgettable tour to Bulgaria's three of the most beautiful mountains. Nestled in the stunning Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria is home to a treasure trove of natural wonders, including three of the highest mountain peaks in the country. For adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, trekking through these majestic peaks offers an unforgettable experience. From the soaring heights of Mount Musala, the highest peak in the Rila Mountains, to the rugged beauty of Mount Vihren in the Pirin Mountains, and the enchanting landscapes of Mount Botev in the Balkan Range, each trek unveils breathtaking vistas, diverse flora and fauna, and a sense of exhilaration that only comes from conquering nature's grandest challenges.

Highlights:
♦ The three most beautiful mountains in Bulgaria on one trip
♦ The highest peak on Balkan Peninsula: Mt. Musala (2925m)
♦ Diverse landscapes: marble alpine peaks, vast green hills and meadows, century-old beech forests
♦ Stunning natural phenomena: Stob sand pyramids, dozens of glacial lakes among which the famous Seven Rila Lakes;
♦ Rila Monastery - the most popular among all monasteries in Bulgaria equally for its size, natural surroundings, architecture, wall paintings and ancient history.
♦ The Old city of Plovdiv – European capital of culture for 2019

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Price Includes:
Accommodation 6 nights at guesthouses and standard hotels; 1 night in a mountain hut with en-suite facilities
meals as per program
airport transfers on arrival and departure days as set by the itinerary (Day 1 and Day 8; other days - upon additional payment)
all ground transfers
English-speaking guide
lift tickets

Not Included:
Flight tickets
maps (could be requested in advance when booking the tour)
airport transfers outside the tour itinerary
insurance
entrance fees
tips
drinks and meals not mentioned in the program
personal expenses

Additional Services:
Supplement per person for a group of 2-3 p: 100 EUR


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These tours include trekking which is a little harder, normally on a challenging terrain. We take it for granted that you are in good condition and fit. You should be physically prepared at home to get the maximum of the tour. Most of the trekking is done at a greater height (max 3000m).

Tours of this level demand that you be really in good shape. The paths are not always in the best condition and the marking can be scarce. There are day-treks with big ascents and descents. Changing weather conditions /even in midsummer/ play an important role when trekking/cycling at a very high altitude and may cause changes of the preliminary route. This is to be decided by the mountain guide on the spot. Normally, the treks are 6/8h per day, but some can be longer. Preliminary hiking experience is an advantage, but not necessary if you are really in a good shape. Note that during some of the days, you should personally carry your baggage, which is naturally an additional difficulty. No rock/ice climbing experience is needed.

Group Size
4-6
Reservation System Code
BG_3HIGHEST

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