Teteven Balkan Adventure 760 €, 5 Days

Тhis Multi Activity Holiday is a wonderful way to explore one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkan Mountains – The Teteven Balkan, and its charming villages, monasteries, caves and breathtaking gorges just a couple of hours drive from the capital Sofia. From our base in the village of Golyam Izvor and the town of Teteven, you can enjoy thrilling activities as diverse as mountain biking, horse riding and hiking. The tour can be extended with an extra day of kayaking in Iskar Lake or a day walk in Vitosha Mountains.

Highlights:
♦ Teteven Balkan - cycle and walk in the foothills of these majestic mountains
♦ Sueva Dupka Cave - its five halls and numerous galleries are full of bizarre cave formations
♦ Glozene St. George Monastery - perched on high cliffs from where a spectacular view is revealed
♦ Varovitets Waterfall and St. Trinity Monastery of Etropole
♦ Teteven - free time to enjoy the hotel pool and spa

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Price Includes:
2 nights at standard hotels in Teteven rooms with private facilities
2 nights in village guest houses (two rooms sharing one bathroom/toilet)
meals acc. itinerary
all transport
English speaking guide
bikes & helmets
horses & tack
entrance fees where needed

Not Included:
international flights
drinks and meals not mentioned
tips
insurance
Small group supplement (2-3 pax) - 150 EUR per passenger

Additional Services:
Extra day kayaking on Iskar Lake (50 min. drive from Sofia) incl. one night hotel in Sofia with breakfast and rental of 2 persons kayaks & life jackets incl. all transport and guide/instructor: 150 EUR pr pers. at minimum 2 p.,


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Teteven Balkan Adventure (Rated 4.73 / 5 Based on 444 Reviews.)
Price
760 EUR
Duration
5 Days
Single Supplement
110 EUR
Status
Open for booking

Currency fluctuations might cause correction of price at any time.

Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.

Most of you, who are used to walking/cycling during a long weekend, will be in condition to cope with a tour of this level. You should be in a good health condition. We have successive days of longer and more difficult walking and days of lighter walking/cycling. Some parts of the day routes are done at a higher altitude. The paths are in good condition. We walk/cycle for 5/7h a day.

Group Size
2-6
Reservation System Code
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