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Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery


The highest peak in Vitosha Mountains – at its foot lies the city of Sofia – is easily accessible. In this trekking tour to the top you will have the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of the Rila and Balkan Mountains as well as visiting Dragalevtsi Monastery en route. The whole capital of Bulgaria will be just in front of you uncovering its beauty from the top. Enjoy this tour with a private mountain guide at your own pace and time. The tour operates in all the 4 seasons in Bulgaria – summer, autumn, winter and spring. Choose between privately-guided or self-guided tour.


Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs


Join us on a guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building is located on top of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan mountains. Today an empty structure stripped of its initial purposes, it has gained many admirers and popularity around the world and is considered a remarkable representation of this part of history. We will make a short stop at the wonderful Ethnographic Complex of Damascena where you can learn more about the production of the famous Bulgarian rose oil. Last, enjoy the beautiful Shipka memorial church and the scenic sub-Balkan way on the way back to Sofia!


Private Mountain Biking Experience in the Balkan Range


Combine MB and road cycling for this tour on paved and dirt roads along 2 picturesque river valleys, where the remote mountain villages of Ogoya and Yablanitsa are situated. Just an hour driver from Sofia you will end up at your starting point for the whole tour which takes about 8 hours. Enjoy it with your private guide and professional mountain biker!


Hiking Adventure in the Central Balkan National park


Looking to get high up? How does this sound – getting to the tallest part of the Balkan mountain by the longest chairlift in the country? Seeing the highest peaks of it and also about half of Bulgaria from above in just a day is an opportunity you shouldn't miss! If that's not enough for you we can add a grand finale to the adventure. If you would like to feel even more weightless and free – there's only one way. flying. Yes, you can paraglide down from the mountain with your personal professional pilot!


Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour from Sofia


This tour of the Seven Rila Lakes provides a great experience and unforgettable natural views. See one of the Bulgaria’s 100 National tourist sites in this day tour. Hike through the natural landscape and get acquainted with Bulgaria's picturesque scenery.


The Small Secrets of the Balkan Villages with a Bicycle


With this tour you will discover the "little secrets" of the Balkan – authentic villages, dense forests, splendid panoramas and numerous legends. We will lead you through the "most romantic village in Bulgaria" – Bozhentsi, but we will do it in a very special way: we will enter the village through the "back entrance" and leave it through the "window". Bozhentsi has been declared an architectural and historical reserve more than fifty years ago, and the road passes along an old Roman highway. The view to the south is majestic and the power of the Balkan is captivating. On the horizon are the highest peak in the Balkan Mountains – Botev, the Triglav massif and the second highest peak – Golyam Kademlia, the Uzana place and Mount Ispolin, Shipka, Buzludzha, Bedets, Tryavna and Elena Balkan! Special attention is paid to Torballagi – a small village with a special spirit and own legend. Here awaits a surprise that we will deliberately keep in secret!


Private Trekking in Rila Mountains and Mt Mousala from Sofia


Mousala is the highest peak (at 2925 m) not only in Rila Mountains, but on the whole Balkan Peninsula. Join this trekking experience and lose yourself in breathtaking views.


Hiking Tour with the Tastes of the Gabrovo Balkan


This tour will not only take you to one of the landmarks in the Balkans, but will also reveal some of his culinary secrets. The so-called "delicious stops" are support points for key locations along the route, where you can eat seasonal fruit or taste local specialties. The Uzana area in the Gabrovo Balkan offers a wonderful variety for those who are looking for the closeness of nature without having to embark on the extreme experiences. Here, on the ridge of Stara Planina, is the geographic center of Bulgaria and the area is called "the green heart of the Balkan". The beech forests, the large meadow of Uzana, the scent of grasses, herbs and wild strawberries are waiting… The more ambitious will be able to conquer Peak Ispalin (1523 mn). It is a cure for climbing but extremely panoramic and with charming views. Good physical form is a prerequisite for successful participation without the need for prior skills. It is highly recommended to wear closed shoes with a thick sole.


Hiking Prenj, Velika Kapa


The Herzegovinian Himalayas (Prenj) is considered to be the most attractive mountain in B&H. Its peaks are highly exciting for hikers who enjoy the enchantment of untouched nature. This will be the best experience of the Balkans untouched nature with exceptionally diverse flora and fauna. Prenj is characterized by mixing of coniferous and deciduous forests, and imposing mountain peaks. All visitors to Prenj mountain are captivated by its beauty and unique surroundings.


The Ultimate Private Balkan Horse Riding Experience


Enjoy a picturesque horse riding tour which will enchant you from first sight. Suitable for all ages and families. Excellent way to see the country side and the beautiful Bulgarian mountains on a day trip from Sofia. All with a private guide at your own pace. Safety and security measures are well taken care of.


Vitosha hiking tour


The adventures and memories are the things, that make every man special. Vitosha mountain is only for you! This is the fourth highest mountain in Bulgaria and is the first national park in the Balkan peninsula for its species from the wildlife.


Day Hike to Musala peak 2925 m – the highest on The Balkan Peninsula


The Rila Mountains are the highest on The Balkan Peninsula with Mount Musala – 2925 m a.s.l. Rila (an old Slavic word, meaning “Water Mountain”) looks like a rough sea of mountain ridges and peaks, deep gorges and 150 crystal clear lakes. A big part of the National Park is under the protection of UNESCO.


Unique & Tasty Bike Tour in the Balkans


This tour will not only take you to significant places in the Balkans, but will also reveal some of his "culinary secrets". In a casual setting you will enjoy dishes prepared on non-traditional and Balkan recipes. The so-called "delicious stops" are support points for key locations along the route and perhaps even just because these stops you will want to go the distance over and over again. The Uzana area on the Balkan mountain ridge is a place where time seems stopped. The reliefs are soft and the Triglav massif (the second highest in Stara Planina after Botev peak) seems to be at your fingertips. Here it smells of grasses, herbs and wild strawberries, here is the Geographic center of Bulgaria! To the more ambitious we offer a small challenge – the climb of Peak Ispalin (1523 m). There you will step with one foot in the North and the other in South Bulgaria. The view is magnificent!


Peaks of the Balkans – 8 Days Tour


This 8 Days tour offers to its participants the chance to get lost in the wildest paradise of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. If you have ever wonder to sail through the steep canyons, when waters runs throw, hiking back in the time in the heart of Alps and Accursed Mountains this tour brings it nearer to you. The tour combines the amazing wild nature with the generosity of welcoming locals and Sheppard’s. You will be welcomed to step as a visitor but leave as a Local!


From Sofia: Vratsa and the region – history, culture and nature


No raven lands in Vratsa… because is a nest of eagles. Vratsa and the region are not very popular places for foreign tourists. But the land is full of history – from Cooper age, Thracians time, Middle ages, Ottoman period, and the time of Bulgarian revival, when Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence. See the beautiful countryside, the longest mountain range in the Balkan peninsula, and natural phenomena. With this tour, you will see a hidden land full of legends. Be a part of one of them.


Buzludzha, Shipka Monument of Freedom, Shipka Memorial Church & Golyama Kosmatka


Travel through the notorious Valley of Roses to discover 4 of the most impressive monuments of Bulgaria from 3 historic periods. All of them are located on top of or at the foot of the longest mountain range in Bulgaria – The Balkan Range. Buzludzha is the most impressive monument of communist Bulgaria (from 1944 to 1989). Shipka Monument of Freedom and Shipka Memorial Church were built after and in memory of the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878. Golyama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb/temple was erected around 5-4 century BC by the ancient Thracian civilization inhabiting in huge numbers the Balkans at that time.


Vitosha Trail Hunter Bike Tour from Sofia


One day mountain bike trip in the scenic mountain settings and wild trails of Vitosha mountain. Cross country, enduro, downhill – there are trails and routes for every style and every taste. Being one of the most famous and most ridden mountain bike destination in Bulgaria, Vitosha offers great variety of trails and natural beauties. Just let us know your style and biking preferences and we will choose the most appropriate route for you.


Ultimate Hiking in the Geo Center of Bulgaria – Uzana


The Uzana area in the Gabrovo Balkan offers a wonderful variety for those who are looking for the closeness of nature without having to embark on the extreme experiences. Here, on the ridge of Stara Planina, is the geographic center of Bulgaria and the area is called "the green heart of the Balkan". Expect beech woods, the big meadow of Uzana, the scent of grasses, herbs and wild strawberries … Time seems to have stopped and this feeling complements the charm of the mountain landscape. The shapes of relief are soft and the massif Triglav (the second highest after Botev peak) seems deceitfully close – illusion or reality…? The more ambitious will be able to conquer Peak Ispalin (1523 m). It is a cure for climbing but extremely panoramic and with charming views.


Via Ferrata Adventure on Kuklata peak 2257 m in Rila Mountain


Come to this beautiful via ferrata in the Rila Mountains for a day of active exploring! If you have never been on a via ferrata and are interested in doing it in Bulgaria, then this is the trip for you! Join for this day-trip in the Rila Mountains, the highest mountains in the Balkan peninsula!


Prokletije (Popadija, Talijanka, Volušnica) Hiking Tour


This is a hiking tour that offers an excellent view of the Prokletije massif. Prokletije are the largest mountain massif of the Balkans. They belong to the mountain range of Dinarides and they are the southernmost, highest and most impressive part. The Prokletije area is administratively divided between Albania, Serbia – Kosovo and Montenegro. The Prokletje massif extends between the Skadar Lake and the Zeta Valley in the southwest, the Drim River in the east, Metohija and Mokra Gora in Metohija in the northeast and the Komovi in ​​the West. Because of its imposing appearance and high sharp peaks, the term "Balkan Alps" is often used for the Prokletije. Prokletije or in Albanian Bjeshket e Nemuna etymologically means "damn mountains" which symbolizes the inaccessibility of this space.