Tour Details | Biking in Bulgaria

BIKING (or cycling) IN RODOPI

Encircled by the rivers Mesta and Maritsa, the Rodopi Mountains are the most extensive mountain range in Bulgaria, covering a vast area in the southern part of the country, and rolling on across the border into Greece. A hauntingly beautiful and mysterious region, according to legends this was the home of Orpheus, and his spirit still seems to live on here in the music and culture of the local people. Ancient roads and bridges, fortresses and churches, all serve as reminders to the glorious history. It has been and is a land of hamlets and villages, local people living in a traditional rural lifestyle.

We bike (cycle) in the western parts of the Rodopi Mountains. Starting from eastern Rila and Velingrad with its numerous thermal springs (just perfect after biking in the hills) we head for Beglika. This is one of the biggest dams in the mountain range and ideal place for biking. In the next days we bike near the border zone where nature is at its best. Through pastures, flower meadows, along dams and tiny hamlets we enjoy our time on two wheels in this little known part of Bulgaria. In Trigrad we admire the vertical walls of the canyon and at Chairite we make a break at the beautiful lakes. From Momchilovtsi we bike down to the second biggest Bulgarian monastery – Bachkovo. Our trip ends with a night in the most vibrant town of all – Plovdiv. Its Old Town is a melting pot of various historical periods and cultures. On our last day a 2-hour transfer brings us to Sofia.

Rodopi are very convenient for cycling too, the trafic in the mountain is limited and the terrain is perfect. One can visit on cycling also the Aegean Macedonia (in Greece) and the island of Thassos in a trip of 15 up to 20 days. Send a request!

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Dates and Prices in EUR

Dates
upon request

Or any date at your convenience from beginning of May to the beginning of November

Prices for a 7 days experience (both cycling or biking)

585 EUR (valid for a group of 6 people)

All prices indicated are per person in a double room

Prices Include
Accommodation in a family-run hotels and guesthouse;
7 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
English-speaking guide;
Transfers and drives according to itinerary;
Luggage transfers from point-to-point.

Prices Exclude
Flight and taxes;
Failing meals;
Alcoholic and soft drinks;
Museum entry fees;
Mountain bike and hybrid models of bikes – could be hired from us or you bring your own;
Helmet - it could be hired from us or you bring your own one.

Highlights

- Rodopi Mountains
- Mountain biking on forest roads
- Village explorations
- Rodopi lakes
- Bachkovo Monastery and Plovdiv

Biking (cycling)

- Moderate biking (cycling), experience required
- Biking time: from 4 to 6 hours per day
- Distance covered: from 35 to 50 km per day (on cycle 60-70 km per day)

Essential Info

Accommodation
4 nights in family-run guesthouses.
3 nights in family-run 3-star hotels.
Double or twin rooms with ensuite WC/shower; one night shared.

Transport
Depending on group size, usually mini bus.

Meals
7 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

Staff
English-speaking guide and driver are included.

Age Restriction
This trip is suitable for adults with mountain biking experience.

Group Size
6 persons and above

Operator Remarks
We offer great reductions if you book 2 tours.
Combing 2 or more tours also provides you with reductions.
This tour can be easily tailored depending on your preferences.
Longer or shorter daily tours can be made.
Single trails are possible.

book this trip !


BIKING (or cycling) IN RODOPI Encircled by the rivers Mesta and Maritsa, the Rodopi Mountains are the most extensive mountain range in Bulgaria, covering a vast area in the southern part of the country, and rolling on across the border into Greece. A hauntingly beautiful and mysterious region, according to legends this was the home of Orpheus, and his spirit still seems to live on here in the music and culture of the local people. Ancient roads and bridges, fortresses and churches, all serve as reminders to the glorious history. It has been and is a land of hamlets and villages, local people living in a traditional rural lifestyle. We bike (cycle) in the western parts of the Rodopi Mountains. Starting from eastern Rila and Velingrad with its numerous thermal springs (just perfect after biking in the hills) we head for Beglika. This is one of the biggest dams in the mountain range and ideal place for biking. In the next days we bike near the border zone where nature is at its best. Through pastures, flower meadows, along dams and tiny hamlets we enjoy our time on two wheels in this little known part of Bulgaria. In Trigrad we admire the vertical walls of the canyon and at Chairite we make a break at the beautiful lakes. From Momchilovtsi we bike down to the second biggest Bulgarian monastery – Bachkovo. Our trip ends with a night in the most vibrant town of all – Plovdiv. Its Old Town is a melting pot of various historical periods and cultures. On our last day a 2-hour transfer brings us to Sofia. Rodopi are very convenient for cycling too, the trafic in the mountain is limited and the terrain is perfect. One can visit on cycling also the Aegean Macedonia (in Greece) and the island of Thassos in a trip of 15 up to 20 days. Send a request! See pictures from this trip Dates and Prices in EUR Dates upon request Or any date at your convenience from beginning of May to the beginning of November Prices for a 7 days experience (both cycling or biking) 585 EUR (valid for a group of 6 people) All prices indicated are per person in a double room Prices Include Accommodation in a family-run hotels and guesthouse; 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners; English-speaking guide; Transfers and drives according to itinerary; Luggage transfers from point-to-point. Prices Exclude Flight and taxes; Failing meals; Alcoholic and soft drinks; Museum entry fees; Mountain bike and hybrid models of bikes – could be hired from us or you bring your own; Helmet - it could be hired from us or you bring your own one. Highlights - Rodopi Mountains - Mountain biking on forest roads - Village explorations - Rodopi lakes - Bachkovo Monastery and Plovdiv Biking (cycling) - Moderate biking (cycling), experience required - Biking time: from 4 to 6 hours per day - Distance covered: from 35 to 50 km per day (on cycle 60-70 km per day) Essential Info Accommodation 4 nights in family-run guesthouses. 3 nights in family-run 3-star hotels. Double or twin rooms with ensuite WC/shower; one night shared. Transport Depending on group size, usually mini bus. Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners. Staff English-speaking guide and driver are included. Age Restriction This trip is suitable for adults with mountain biking experience. Group Size 6 persons and above Operator Remarks We offer great reductions if you book 2 tours. Combing 2 or more tours also provides you with reductions. This tour can be easily tailored depending on your preferences. Longer or shorter daily tours can be made. Single trails are possible. book this trip !