At 8:00 you will be picked by your guide from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia. The driving time is around 2 hours on a very beautiful scenic road, during which you will see the highest mountain on the Balkans-Rila Mountain. Then we will reach the starting point of our hike – Vihren hut. The hiking will take approximately 3,5 hours in both directions, during which you will pass by 3 of the Banderishki lakes. When we are back in our vehicle, we will head towards Bansko Ski resort, which is 15 minutes from the parking.When we come down from the mountain we will relax in Bansko-the biggest ski resort in Bulgaria, situated in a valley. We can sit and have a great Bulgarian lunch in a nice place in the heart of the historical part of Bansko. After that, you will have a half an hour walking tour of the place. You will be introduced to the local Revival period architecture and will learn about the beginning of the Revival period in the 18th century. At around 16:30 we will start our journey back to Sofia. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.
Bulgaria · Hiking
Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko
The journey
- 01 Hike in Pirin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 02 See several of the Banderishki Lakes on a relatively easy route
- 03 View Vihren, the highest peak in Pirin, from below
- 04 Travel through scenic mountain landscapes from Sofia
- 05 Visit Bansko, the biggest ski resort in Bulgaria
- 06 Enjoy a short guided walk in Bansko’s historic quarter
- 07 Learn about local Revival period architecture
- 08 Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Sofia
Discover the natural beauty of Pirin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a full-day trip from Sofia. This experience combines a relatively easy mountain hike with scenic views of the Banderishki Lakes and the impressive Vihren peak rising above the landscape.
After time in the mountains, continue to Bansko, the biggest ski resort in Bulgaria. Enjoy free time for lunch in the historic part of town, followed by a short guided walk introducing the local Revival period architecture and the history of the area.
This experience combines a relatively easy mountain hike with scenic views of the Banderishki Lakes and the impressive Vihren peak rising above the landscape.
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What's Included
- Professional highly educated guide
- Guided visit of Bansko
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Know before you go
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Sofia..
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