What you can expect

Adventure

Adventure

Walking, Kayaking & Bike Riding

Panoramic City Tour

Panoramic City Tour

Explore Sofia's historical centre

Diverse Scenery & Culture

Diverse Scenery & Culture

Melting pot of natural beauty & millennium old culture

About this trip...

Join our multi-activity adventure as we explore this beautiful and diverse country on foot, by kayak and on two wheels! Our multi activity holiday has been specifically designed for those who seek fun, variety and action in the fresh mountain air. A melting pot of natural beauty, millennium old culture and ancient traditions, Bulgaria offers a real taste of the great outdoors!
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What's this?

What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes & charges
  • Twin/double room for single use
  • Breakfast daily at the hotel, 7 dinners and 5 lunches
  • Welcome drink & Information meeting
  • 1 mountain bike adventure (approx. 3 hours)
  • 1 day kayaking including a lesson with professional kayak instructor
  • 2 guided walks
  • Inclusions as per itinerary
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Sofia
  • Canyon of the waterfalls
  • Smolyan Lakes - Trigrad
  • Trigrad
  • Trigrad – Devin
  • Devin to Beglika Dam
  • Devin-Sofia
  • Sofia-UK

What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Sofia

Day One: Arrive in Sofia

Our first stop is Smolyan, a beautiful old town situated in the dense forests of the Rhodope Mountains. On the way we will stop off at the medieval Bachkovo Monastery. This evening we will enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and a short briefing about what we can look forward to over the next week.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Canyon of the waterfalls

Day Two: Canyon of the waterfalls

After breakfast we drive to the magnificent “Canyon of the Waterfalls”, hidden deep in the highest part of the Rhodope Mountains. From here we will take a hike (3.30hours some parts are up hill) and have an included picnic lunch. In the afternoon we will return back to our hotel in Smolyan to relax before enjoying a traditional Bulgarian dinner.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day Three: Smolyan Lakes - Trigrad

Day Three: Smolyan Lakes - Trigrad

Today we will visit the beautiful Smolyan lakes – one of the most stunning areas of the mountain. Our trail will follow the route between the lakes, up through the Snejanka summit with its TV tower, all the way to Pamporovo – one of the largest ski resorts in Bulgaria. We will stop for lunch at a local cafeteria. In the afternoon we will visit the village of Shiroka Luka – an amazing, perfectly preserved architectural reserve. Next is a short transfer to the village of Trigrad, situated between vertical rocks faces and where we will be staying for the night.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Four: Yagodina cave - Trigrad

Day Four: Yagodina cave - Trigrad

After breakfast we will visit the Yagodina cave network, one of the most impressive cave systems in Europe and there we can follow the path that takes you straight down in to this underground world. It is also one of the few places in the world where cave pearls and 'leopard skin' can be seen. We will then walk through the beautiful Rhodopes back to the village of Trigrad where we have lunch in a traditional restaurant.

We then have some free time with the option to saddle up to enjoy the wonderful views from horse back. The afternoon is completed with a visit to the famous Trigrad Gorge and the stunning “Devil’s Throat” cave. A popular attraction particularly with budding photographers, where the waters of the Trigrad River plunge 137 feet into the “Hall of Thunder”. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Day Five: Devin

Day Five: Devin

This morning we travel to Devin stopping on the way to view the rock phenomena “The Elephant”. After we settle in our hotel it’s time for our three hour mountain bike adventure! (All equipment and helmets are provided). As this is a more challenging activity, you can opt for an alternative option by taking part in an easy hike in the Devin vicinity, to enjoy the fantastic green canyon, carved by the thermal spring. After our morning activity we have lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy a dip in one of the Devin mineral springs and pool or take advantage of the facilities at our hotel. Dinner will be taken at out hotel this evening.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Six: Devin to Beglika Dam

Day Six: Devin to Beglika Dam

Today we travel to Beglika, a high mountain lake, where we take to the water in our kayaks! A professional instructor will give us a lesson in the calm waters before we have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we have some free time where you can practice further with the kayaks or just relax on the shores of a lake! After our day at the lake we transfer back to Devin for our overnight stay and dinner at our hotel.

  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Day Seven: Devin - Sofia

Day Seven: Devin - Sofia

Today we leave the mountains behind and head to Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia. Our route back will take us past more beautiful mountain landscapes with lakes and the historical town of Batak. The evening will finish with dinner in a traditional restaurant.

  • Breakfast and Dinner Included
 

Day Eight: Sofia - UK

Day Eight: Sofia - UK

After breakfast, we will enjoy a walking tour of the city centre where we can see the main sites including Boyana Church (UNESCO), the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the parliament building. we transfer to the airport before our return flight to the UK.

  • Breakfast Included
 

Accommodation

Bulgaria Multiy-Activity

During your holiday you stay in a selection of 3* and 4* hotels
  • Kiparis Alpha
  • Hotel Arkan Han
  • Spa hotel Persenk
  • Hotel St Sofia

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
18 Sep 2025 25 Sep 2025 7 £1775.00 Please call for regional flights

Frequently asked questions

Transfer Time
The transfer from Sofia Airport to our hotel is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, dependent on weather and traffic.
What to Wear/Equipment
  • Jumper/fleece for evenings
  • Walking boots
  • Walking poles (if used)
  • Comfortable shoes/flip flops/trainers (cycling/horse riding)
  • Beach towel
  • Swimming gear
  • Long, comfortable trousers for the horse riding
  • Sunhat/cap
  • Lightweight mackintosh or poncho
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunlotion
  • Watershoes
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £20. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Passports and visas
A full 10-year passport is required, valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. 
 
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. 
 
All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Bulgaria Foreign Advice 
 
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements. 
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None 
 
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change.   You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Bulgaria
Currency
Bulgarian Lev - many places only take cash and it is not possible to pay with card.

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