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Penguin Travel DMC-Bulgaria Address: 9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia Vitosha mountains – it is of an volcanic size, natural surroundings, Introduction: origin and a big part of it is proclaimed for architecture, wall paintings and national park which is the oldest one on ancient history. Have you ever thought of going above the Balkans. Its 2000m with a bike or you have done it Itinerary and want to do it again? This tour is highest peak is Cherni vrah (2290) and specially designed for the enduro there are 2 natural reserves in the Day 1. Meeting at Sofia airport and mountain bikers who love biking in mountain as well as the longest cave in transfer to the city centre for pristine alpine landscapes including Bulgaria (Duhlata – 17 km long). overnight. crystal clear glacier lakes, wild rivers, Cherni vrah (Black peak) – the highest /dinner/ waterfalls, big glacier valleys, high peak in Vitosha mountains – 2290m with alpine peaks and meadows with great panoramic views. abundant wildlife. Surrounded by the Rila mountains – are the highest Day 2. alpine beauties and positive energy of mountains in Bulgaria and on the whole Transfer to Aleko hut in Vitosha the mountains every uphill and harder Balkan Peninsula with Mount Musala - mountains. The biking starts from stage seems easier and pleasant and 2925 m a.s.l. with very rich biodiversity 1850m on a gravel road in direction to fillls you with strength and desire to bike and 4 Natural reserves. the highest peak of the mountains - and see more and more. Govedartsi – a small village in the Cherni Vrah peak (2290m). The road The biking in the highest mountain in foothills of rila mountains famous for cattle climbs gradually and reveals pleasant Bulgaria includes the historic Kayser’s breeding. panoramic views towards Sofia and way made in the beginning of 20C b y Borovets – one of the most biggest ski the mountans, passes through the the Bulgarian Tzar Ferdinand to show resorts and oldest mountain resort in Black plateau and the natural peat Rila Mountains beauties to the Austrian Bulgaria, with former residence of the reserve “Torfeno branishte”. Reaching Kayser. You will bike down to the lowest Bulgarian kings. the top you will have great panoramic southern parts of the mountain and visit Kayser’s way – built at the end of 19th view towards Rila mountains and can typical villages of the region. You will century by the Bulgarian King Ferdinand have a nice lunch in the small buffet. also see the Brown Bear sanctuary in for showing the beauties of Rila mountains After some rest the downhill ride Belitsa, where dancing bears used by to the Austrian Kayser. starts. First you ride down on alpine the gipsies in the past are rehabilitated Granchar lakes – 3 beautiful glacier lakes meadows passing by 2000 m high and brought back to normal life. At the in the Granchar circuss. peaks Skoparnik, Kupena, Siva end you will have the option to choose Semkovo – famous ski resort in Southern gramada, the rock formation either to finish the tour with a pleasant Rila. Haidushka rock. Further down you downhill ride of 1300 vertical meters Dobarsko – small typical mountain village enter the forest and enjoy the shade from Bezbog lake to Dobrinishte village with 2 old churches from 19 c. down to yarlovo village. You can or take a rest and do a cultural trip to the Belitsa – small town in Rila housing the continue for 5 more kilometers biggest and most famous monastery in Belitsa dancing bears park. downhill ride on the asohalt road to Bulgaria – Rila monastery. Rila Monastery (1147 m a.s.l.) is the Kovatchevtsi village or get on the bus. most popular tourist site among all Transfer (44 km, 30 minutes) to Special highlights: monasteries in Bulgaria equally for its Govedartsi village for overnight. Biking specifics: Penguin Travel DMC-Bulgaria 1 Address: 9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia, BULGARIA; Phone: +35924001050; E-mail: [email protected] Distance: 28 km; Uphill/downhill biking: /breakfast, dinner/ - 24 gears, “Sram” shifters and 400m/1200m; Time: 5 hours; derailleur Highest elevation: 2290m Day 7. Relax day, which will allow us to - Fork - “Rox shocks Dart 1” – 80 visit the most famous Bulgarian landmark mm travel /breakfast, dinner/ (equally for its size, natural surroundings, - “Avid” V-brakes architecture, wall paintings and ancient - “Truvativ” crankset Day 3. history) – Rila Monastery and the sandy - “Mavic” 26” rims Transfer (23km, 25 min.) to Borovets pyramids by Stob village nearby. We end - “Truvativ” handlebar and stem resort. The Biking starts on a dirt road up in Sofia, where some time at leisure on the famous Kayser’s way (made for may be spent in the late afternoon hours the former Bulgarian king) via the rock for sightseeing, shopping etc. The price includes: accommodation formation Wolf’s stone, Chakar voivoda and boarding as mentioned above; hut, Sara giol palace and further equipped mountain bike (helmets and upstream Prava Maritsa river to Day 8. Transfer to Sofia airport for saddle bags are provided upon Zavratchica hut at 2200m. Overnight. departure. request only); English-speaking guide; Biking specifics: Distance: 20 km; driver with a supporting vehicle; Uphill/downhill biking: 800m/100m; /breakfast/ transfers from/to Sofia airport and Time: 6 hours; Highest elevation: 2200m throughout the tour; luggage transfers; Accommodation: VAT and all local taxes. Guesthouses/family-run hotels with en- Day 4. Today we continue biking on the suite facilities (days 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7) The price does not include: tips, K a y s er’s way surrounded by stunning and dorm (twin rooms if available) in a entrance fees, alcohol drinks, alpine peaks and meadows. The road mountain hut with shared facilities (day 3) cigarettes and other personal climbs at 2450m and the goes down to on halfboard (breakfast and dinner expenses Grnchar hut (2200m) situated in the included) Granchar circuss with 3 glacier lakes. Ordering lunchpacks is available in each GENERAL You continue downhill on a dirt road and of the hotels if necessary for the day tours ============================ asphalt road to Treshtenik place for (at the amount of 5-6 Euro). TOUR TYPES & GRADES overnight. We provide different varieties of tours Biking specifics: Luggage transportation: as regards to their types and difficulty Distance: 18 km; Uphill/downhill biking: The unnecessary luggage stays in the grades! 500m/800m; Time: 5 hours supporting vehicle, which makes the Whether you will choose individual Highest elevation: 2450m transfers. For the overnight stay in the hut and group tours with a guide or (day 3) bikers should allow clothing for 2 combined tours with a guide for some /breakfast, dinner/ days and carry it in a daypack during the part of the trip depends on you. We rides on days 3 and 4. emphasize on using local experienced Day 5. Nice dirt road will lead us from guides with knowledge of the local Treshtenik in direction to Semkovo Tour type: GT language, culture, history, art, etc. The resort. We bike in forests at around tours are conducted in the English 1800m and pass through Toritsa, Difficulty grade: C (days 5, 6) / D (days language. Guides in other languages Solishteto and Vranchevo areas. 2,3,4) are available upon request. Overnight in Semkovo. Tour types Biking specifics: Best period: June – September Our tours are divided in different tour Distance: 15 km; Uphill/downhill biking: types, regardless of being guided or 300m/300m; Time: 4 hours Weather: not or if someone travels alone or in a Highest elevation: 1850m Temperatures expected for this period and group. We have prepared your area are between + 10 and +25oC. vacation so that you can concentrate /breakfast, dinner/ Sometimes noontime could be a little on new impressions and experiences, exhausting for cycling on open territories. awaiting you all the time. Here is a Day 6. Biking today takes us to Belitsa Rainfalls or short but heavy showers are description of the various tours: via the picturesque village of Dobarsko. possible, being a bit prolonged during IT+: Individual tours with a guide The route starts with a downhill ride spring and late autumn. Mornings and The same as the Individual tours, with near Belitsa River, then climbs up to evenings are getting cooler. the only difference that there is a local Krotov Chuchur place, Titevica and guide provided for some of the days. Dobarsko hut. From there we continue Equipment and clothing: During the days with a local guide downhill to the small village of Equipped mountain bikes and saddlebags most probably you will be together Dobarsko. After a rest and visit of the (upon request) are provided by the with other tourists. two old churches we hit the dirt road company. We don’t provide helmets for GT: Group tours downhill along Klinica River to Dolno hygienic reasons. Wearing a helmet is There is a guide accompanying you Dragalishte village, then climb up a obligatory. Knee pads are also advisable throughout the whole trip, meeting you small hill and bike down again to Belitsa during the downhill sections. For list with at the airport upon arrival and leaving town. Here we will visit the dancing recommended items see “General”. you at the airport again for departure. bears rehabilitation park. Biking We use well-trained and experienced specifics: Bicycles: local people with good knowledge of Distance: 25 km; Uphill/downhill biking: For our mountain biking tour we provide English. The group size is normally 6- 300m/850m; Time: 6 hours brand new first class hardtail performance 12 people, if not specially mentioned. Highest elevation: 1700m mountain bike with aluminum frame and -------------------------------------------------- the following components: Penguin Travel DMC-Bulgaria 2 Address: 9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia, BULGARIA; Phone: +35924001050; E-mail: [email protected] Difficulty grades =============================== =========================== To prepare yourself for the best of your Money and personal expenses Brief about Bulgaria vacation we recommend that you start You will need some extra money to cover Territory - 110 912 sq.
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