The key words here are adventure, motion, nature. If you are a person, who enjoys open air motion in all its forms, if you do not have much time and you prefer to take the maximum of each day, if you love adventures and diversity, then this tour is just for you! Mountain biking, kayaking, horse riding, paragliding – the four ingredients of a cocktail of unforgettable emotions in the beautiful nature of Bulgaria! Our guide is an expert in each of these activities.
The tour is most suitable for small groups and families with children over 7 years old.
Highlights:
♦ Rila Mountain - the highest mountain in Bulgaria
♦ Vitosha Mountain - the capital of Bulgaria is located at its foot
♦ Iskar Dam - the largest reservoir in Bulgaria
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival to Sofia
If there is time or you wish so – city tour by foot of the Bulgarian capital. Accommodation in Sofia.
Day 2. Biking
Transfer to the area Tihia kat (Quiet corner) of Vitosha mountains. The biking starts from this area. The route crosses the mountain and passes by the villages of Vladaya, Bosnek, Chuipetelovo and ends in Yarlovo. Transfer to Borovets resort in the foot of Rila Mountains. Overnight.
Day 3. Kayaking
Transfer to Iskar Dam. Tour around the dam including some of the most remote and rarely visited shores. Transfer to Borovets and overnight.
Day 4. Horse riding
Horse riding in Rila Mountains – you will have the possibility to climb some of its higher parts. Overnight in Borovets.
Day 5. Paragliding (if the weather conditions permit)
Transfer to Vitosha. Trekking to the suitable place for taking off. Flying in tandem with an instructor. Transfer from the landing place to Sofia and overnight.
Day 6. Departure
Practical information: Paragliding is a sport entirely dependent on the weather conditions. Therefore the day of flying as well as the place for taking off will be chosen at the last possible minute according to the weather forecast. This means that the day-to-day program might be changed on spot if the instructor decides so and the paragliding will be organized on any other day. It is also possible paragliding to be cancelled due to unfavorable weather. Then on this free day the tourists can do any of the other planned activities – biking, kayaking, riding or mountain trekking.
We recommend that the participants in this tour know each other or are with similar physical abilities. This will allow a more flexible program, change and specifying the place in accordance with the group’s wishes.
Recommended travel period of the year: April - October
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