Top Bulgaria Outdoor Activities - page 9

Experience the real-life winter wonderland of the Rila Mountains National Park on this full-day winter snowshoeing adventure from Sofia. Ride the chairlift up into the Rila Mountains, hike around the magnificent Seven Rila Lakes trail, then reward yourself with a soak in the Sapareva Banya thermal baths.

There is a moment on this tour that no other day trip from Sofia offers. You have just visited Cherepish Monastery - a 14th-century riverside sanctuary beneath gorge cliffs, with centuries-old frescoes and a silence that Rila lost long ago. Now your guide pulls over at a viewpoint above the Iskar Gorge and unpacks a picnic prepared that morning. Home-baked banitsa. Fresh Bulgarian yogurt. Seasonal local produce. The gorge stretching out below you. The Balkan Mountains on all sides. No queue. No laminated menu. That is how your day ends. It begins at Prohodna Cave - Bulgaria's most famous natural wonder, where two enormous eye-shaped skylights flood the tunnel with light and locals have only one name for them: the Eyes of God. Your guide covers the legends, the Ottoman folk stories, and the films shot here. Cave, monastery, panoramic picnic. One gorge road. Guaranteed from 1 booking. Maximum 8 guests. Nothing else like it from Sofia.

Envision yourself gliding effortlessly down the slopes, carving perfect turns in the powdery snow, and relishing the exhilaration of conquering every challenge the mountain throws your way. With expert guidance from a former national ski racer, now passionate ski instructor, you can transform your skiing dreams into reality.

Embark on an overnight horse riding and camping adventure from Sofia. Ride through scenic landscapes, camp by Lake Pchelina, and visit a chapel with panoramic views. Full description Begin with a pickup in Sofia city center and travel by car for about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the horse base near Radomir. Meet the horses, learn how to lead and brush them, and prepare them for a ride. Ride for 2 hours through paths and fields overlooking beautiful landscapes. Reach Lake Pchelina, where you will untack the horses and set up your tents. Enjoy leisure time to swim in the lake, play cards, and listen to the birds. Have a simple dinner and go to bed. The next day, have some breakfast, prepare the horses, and ride for about 30 minutes to reach a small chapel with panoramic views of the lake. Make a quick stop and then ride for another 1 hour and 30 minutes back to the horse base. Untack the horses, say goodbye, and drive back to Sofia.

Embark on an unforgettable one-day horseback trip from Yustina Vineyard Park to Red Church, where adventure meets indulgence. Ride through scenic vineyards, meandering rivers, and enchanting forests, and conclude your journey with a delightful wine tasting experience. You will explore part of Rodopi on horseback and see Red Church. You will get riding tips and cultural insights from your guide. The tour will end with a delightful wine tasting (age allowed is 18+).

This is really a spectacular half day tour around Sofia and the beautiful nature :)!During the 6,5 hours trip, you will see really amazing places, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to the breathtaking, 186-metre tall TV tower - Kopitoto ("The Hoof"), situated on top of Vitosha mountain at 1,348 m altitude. You will have unique opportunity to walk around the cliff and take stunning pictures of Sofia from the TOP :)! Next stop will be the UNESCO heritage - about 900 years old - Boyana Church. After the visit we will bring you to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant. When we finish our lunch we will go to another amazing place in the nature - Plana mountain (we do horse riding there)! Afterwards, we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral :)!

We will take you on a guided tour of the best beer places in Sofia. You can try local beers, international beers, niche beers, craft beers, popular beers, sweet beers, spicy beers, and much more! We're no big tourism conglomerate doing this for the money. We're a group of locals, who like to drink beer and meet new people. We keep doing our own beer tours in Sofia casually and we noticed this isn't offered as a service in town, so we figured: Hey, let's do it! When you tour with us, you tour with your local friend, who just wants to show you the best beer places around.

Choose among an extensive amount of activities you want to try while in the Rhodope mountains provided by a professional local guide: herbs collecting, truffles hunting, kayaking, buggy or quad bike riding, local food and drinks tasting, hiking and trekking, meeting with local people, mountain biking, road cycling or just merging with the local culture. Just choose one or some, pay the deposit amount and we shall organize it for you with the flexibility to pay any outstanding amount on spot upon arrival. Great flexibility and the best choice of local activities guided by our professional local guides in the Rhodope mountains.

Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in Eco Park Geranea near Albena. Very flexible and easy for the customer.

Adventure jeep drive to the largest sanctuaries in Strandzha Mountain. The most mysterious, the most magical, the most powerful energy places in this mountain. Uncover those places with our jeep safari which makes it possible to travel among them quickly. Flexibility to choose between the different options on offer. The tour is fully customizable taking in consideration the needs and wants of the customers.

This is an unique product offering you to see the Thracian Valley city of Stara Zagora at your own pace individually without the need of an expensive guide. We prepare for you a personalized e-guide which you could load on your device and explore everything yourself whenever you want to. This is a very modern product which is cost-effective and very much liked by the travelers.

Sintica winery is an interesting stop on your way to or from Greece. We host numerous wine tasting packages and activities you could choose from. Individual or a small group, you are at the right spot. Welcome in Sandanski!

Venture into Plodiv and explore the city like a local on this private, half-day bike tour. If you don't own your own bike, you can rent one for a small fee—making your adventure as easy as can be. Your guide is happy to customize the tour to suit your interests, from busy city streets and interesting neighborhoods, to parks and riverbanks. Choose what interest you most and set the speed—no need to rush or worry about getting lost.

This is an unique product offering you to see the unique Bulgarian revival town of Koprivshitsa at your own pace individually without the need of an expensive guide. We prepare for you a personalized e-guide which you could load on your device and explore everything yourself whenever you want to. This is a very modern product which is cost-effective and very much liked by the travelers.

Traveling with the jeeps through an of-road route, crossing of several river places, driving along the river about 300m, wonderful vegetation, animals on the road. Animation throughout the itinerary. Exploring the wonders of the Northern Black Sea coast like no other jeep safari in the region.

Choose mountain biking in Pamporovo Fun park or in the Rhodope mountains special trails around Smolyan with a guide or self-guided. Full equipment is provided. Choose your desired experiences out in the beautiful Rhodope mountains.

This is an unique product offering you to experience horse riding in the Rhodopean village of Hvoyna or Novakovo - at the heart of the Rhodope mountains. Jump on a horse and get guided for your best trek ever in the area.

Pull on your dancing shoes and hot-foot to the floor on this group dance class in Sliven. Suitable for all levels, this modern studio experience offers a fun way to move and exercise during the week. Choose your pace and join others in this popular dance training that blends fitness and rhythm in a welcoming setting.

Explore Bulgaria’s beautiful countryside on two wheels on this 8-hour cycling tour of the Balkans from Sofia. Follow your guide along winding roads and dirt tracks through the Balkan Range. Discover remote mountain villages such as Ogoya and Yablanitsa, where life ticks by at a refreshingly slow pace. Enjoy panoramic views over mighty river valleys, dense forests and soaring peaks, and look out for sightings of native wildlife along the way. When your cycling adventure comes to an end, return in comfort to your Sofia hotel.

Instead of waking up with a cup of coffee in Sofia’s many cafes, perk up with an unforgettable experience high above Bulgaria’s streets. This morning-start hot air balloon tour gives you a bird’s eye view of the landscape surrounding the capital city. Venture into the sky and see the beauty of the Balkan mountains. This tour includes convenient pickup at St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in downtown Sofia.

You will go to a place that seems to have come out of the fairy tales. Lively lawn, old oaks, Bulgarian yurts, bungalow-barrel, gazebo-barrel, local-style tavern with self-cooked options, open-air barbecue places, and improvised zoo are just some of the surprises that await you. The eco village is a result of the long-term pursuit of its owners to create an oasis where people take a step back to the old Bulgarian way of life and traditions, striving to fill the long gap between the urban man and nature. Here you will spend one night in a unique construction - a huge wooden barrel or in the Khan's Yurt with the canopy bed, and in the morning we will surprise you with an authentic, homemade breakfast. Then you will be able to master the ancient art of archery and finally to raise the adrenaline and excite the senses with a trip around the area with a buggy! Come and try - the reality is even more colorful!

Come with us for a half day tour around the stunning nature in Vitosha Mountain! Enjoy the cultural heritage of the UNESCO site - Boyana Church, and then have an amazing hike to the gorgeous Boyana Waterfall. And to top it all, finish with the mesmerizing view over Sofia from the Kopitoto TV tower on top of Vitosha Mountain.

Embark on an adventure through Bulgaria's captivating Rhodope Mountains on a private tour from Plovdiv. This tour is perfect for travelers with a love for nature and adventure. Your journey takes you to picturesque villages, including Gela and Shiroka Laka, revealing the region's rich culture. Take your excursion underground to the mythical Devil's Throat Cave, then go to new heights at the Eagle Eye viewing platform.

Explore Bulgaria’s beautiful Vitosha Mountain on horseback during this private Balkan horse riding tour from Sofia. Follow your guide along scenic trails and enjoy panoramic views of the Bulgarian countryside. Suitable for riders of all ages and ability levels, this tour offers a relaxing pace and a chance to experience nature close to the city.