Tour Details | Biking in Bulgaria

BIKING IN RILA

The south-western part of Bulgaria is a land of mountains – a rolling sea of independent massifs separated from one to another by deep cut gorges and high passes. Most of the towns and villages lie down in the valleys or on the lower slopes, leaving the ancient forests, high alpine meadows and rugged rock for a variety of rare and endangered wildlife. This is where Rila Mountains rises and rises high – it is the highest mountain range in Southeast Europe! It is a National Park and also a PAN Park.

Here we will bike in alpine regions, discover stunning landscapes and even cross the whole Rila Mountains.

The first two nights are spend in the village of Govedartsi on foot of the Rila Mountains. Our family-run guesthouse is the ideal base for our first biking routes – to get our legs “warm” for the next days. On the third day we bike to hut Zavrachitsa and will overnight there – at a height of some 2200 m! We continue on the famous Kaiser Road (constructed by Bulgaria’s former kings back in the beginning of the 20th century). This Kaiser Road crosses the whole Rila Mountains – a truly spectacular road and a great human achievement. Most parts of the road are now challenging single trails – be prepared! The downhill to Treshtenik is amazing. From Treshtenik we bike in South Rila Mountains. Our last night is in the village of Gorno Draglishte where hospitality is on top of the list. With our hosts we enjoy a lovely time, taste home made food and their grape brandy.

On our last day we drive back to Sofia. We stop en route to see the great Rila Monastery – Bulgaria’s biggest monastery. Finally a 2-hour transfer brings us to Sofia.

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Dates and Prices in EUR

Dates
upon request

Or any date at your convenience from the end of June to the beginning of October

Prices

495 EUR (valid for a group of 6 people)

All prices indicated are per person in a double room

Prices Include
Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses with charm and in a hut;
6 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
English-speaking guide;
Transfers and drives according to itinerary;
Luggage transfers from point-to-point (except to the hut).

Prices Exclude
Flight and taxes;
Failing meals;
Alcoholic and soft drinks;
Museum entry fees;
Luggage transfer to the hut;
Mountain bike – it could be hired from us or you bring your own one;
Helmet - it could be hired from us or you bring your own one.

Highlights

- Rila Mountains National Park
- Mountain biking in alpine regions
- Single trails
- Overnight in a hut at 2200 m
- Rila Monastery

Biking

- Strenuous biking, experience is essential
- Biking time: from 5 to 8 hours per day
- Distance covered: from 45 to 65-70 km per day

Essential Info

Accommodation
3 nights in family-run guesthouses.
2 nights in 3-star hotels.
1 night in a mountain hut in 6-bed rooms.
Double or twin rooms with ensuite WC/shower; one night shared.

Transport
Depending on group size, usually mini bus.

Meals
6 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.
Combining 2 or more tours also provides you with discounts.
Mountain biking experience in alpine regions is essential.
Single trails on this tour!

book this trip !


BIKING IN RILA The south-western part of Bulgaria is a land of mountains – a rolling sea of independent massifs separated from one to another by deep cut gorges and high passes. Most of the towns and villages lie down in the valleys or on the lower slopes, leaving the ancient forests, high alpine meadows and rugged rock for a variety of rare and endangered wildlife. This is where Rila Mountains rises and rises high – it is the highest mountain range in Southeast Europe! It is a National Park and also a PAN Park. Here we will bike in alpine regions, discover stunning landscapes and even cross the whole Rila Mountains. The first two nights are spend in the village of Govedartsi on foot of the Rila Mountains. Our family-run guesthouse is the ideal base for our first biking routes – to get our legs “warm” for the next days. On the third day we bike to hut Zavrachitsa and will overnight there – at a height of some 2200 m! We continue on the famous Kaiser Road (constructed by Bulgaria’s former kings back in the beginning of the 20th century). This Kaiser Road crosses the whole Rila Mountains – a truly spectacular road and a great human achievement. Most parts of the road are now challenging single trails – be prepared! The downhill to Treshtenik is amazing. From Treshtenik we bike in South Rila Mountains. Our last night is in the village of Gorno Draglishte where hospitality is on top of the list. With our hosts we enjoy a lovely time, taste home made food and their grape brandy. On our last day we drive back to Sofia. We stop en route to see the great Rila Monastery – Bulgaria’s biggest monastery. Finally a 2-hour transfer brings us to Sofia. See pictures from this trip Dates and Prices in EUR Dates upon request Or any date at your convenience from the end of June to the beginning of October Prices 495 EUR (valid for a group of 6 people) All prices indicated are per person in a double room Prices Include Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses with charm and in a hut; 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners; English-speaking guide; Transfers and drives according to itinerary; Luggage transfers from point-to-point (except to the hut). Prices Exclude Flight and taxes; Failing meals; Alcoholic and soft drinks; Museum entry fees; Luggage transfer to the hut; Mountain bike – it could be hired from us or you bring your own one; Helmet - it could be hired from us or you bring your own one. Highlights - Rila Mountains National Park - Mountain biking in alpine regions - Single trails - Overnight in a hut at 2200 m - Rila Monastery Biking - Strenuous biking, experience is essential - Biking time: from 5 to 8 hours per day - Distance covered: from 45 to 65-70 km per day Essential Info Accommodation 3 nights in family-run guesthouses. 2 nights in 3-star hotels. 1 night in a mountain hut in 6-bed rooms. Double or twin rooms with ensuite WC/shower; one night shared. Transport Depending on group size, usually mini bus. Meals 6 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. Combining 2 or more tours also provides you with discounts. Mountain biking experience in alpine regions is essential. Single trails on this tour! book this trip !