Freeride Week in the Bulgarian Backcountry (Ski-Touring in Rila and Pirin Mountains)

Freeride Week in the Bulgarian Backcountry (Ski-Touring in Rila and Pirin Mountains)

There is hardly a more exciting way to enjoy the winter outdoors than touring and skiing slopes covered with untouched snow. We offer you a tour with 6 days of winter adventures, that is going to reveal you the best freeride terrain Bulgaria has offer. Being one of the steepest and vastest mountain ranges of the country, Rila and Pirin mountains offer endless possibilities for ski descents that you will remember for a lifetime!

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Price Includes:
Airport transfers on arrival and departure days as set by the itinerary (Day 1 and Day 8)
accommodation on halfboard basis (breakfast and dinner): 6 nights in a family-run hotels (rooms with private facilities) and 1 night in a mountain hut (Day 5)
Certified english-speaking guide
All transfers and lift rides included in the program
VAT and all local taxes

Not Included:
Ski/backcountry touring equipment (rental possibilities available on request)
Flight tickets
Map (could be requested in advance when booking the tour)
Tips
Drinks and meals outside the program
Personal expenses
Insurance
Airport transfers outside the tour itinerary


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Freeride Week in the Bulgarian Backcountry (Ski-Touring in Rila and Pirin Mountains) (Rated 4.96 / 5 Based on 507 Reviews.)

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).

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).

Group Size
2-6

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