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Office: 17 Naiden Gerov Street, Bansko

MONDAY – OKOTO LAKE Hiking to Okoto lake (2200m) and visit the oldest tree in (Baikusheva Mura – 1300 years old) Start Point – Bansko. We drive 15km to hut – we walk from Vihren hut to Okoto lake and back to Vihren hut then drive back to Bansko. (3-4 hours – EASY WALK) Start time 10:00 50 BGN per person includes packed lunch

TUESDAY – MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL NIGHT This is a fun night where you will learn some basic Mountain survival techniques. Start Point – Bansko. We walk for 1 hour to the location and build a shelter to sleep in for the night. Start time 17:00 60 BGN per person includes packed dinner

WEDNESDAY- VIHREN HUT – DEMIANITZA VALLEY On this Hike you see some beautiful scenery in the National Park which includes Peak along the way you pass Banderishki and Vasilahki lakes finishing at Kariara where you will be picked up and transported back to Bansko. Start Point – Bansko. We drive 15km to Vihren hut – (6-8 hours INTERMEDIATE WALK) Start time 07:00 70 BGN per person includes packed lunch

THURSDAY – ROCK CLIMBING & PICNIC Enjoy a day learning the basic techniques of rock climbing with a qualified instructor, all safety equipment is provided. Afterwards we hike through the beautiful Pine forest to Banderishka Polyana to the return point to Bansko. Start Point – Bansko. Transport to a location near Banderitsa hut. Start time 10:00 70 BGN per person includes packed lunch

FRIDAY – BANSKO – DEMIANITZA HUT – BANSKO Hiking from Kariara to Demianitza hut passing through the valley and seeing magnificent scenery. Start Point Bansko. Transport to Kariara – (6-8 hours INTERMEDIATE WALK) Start time 09:00 60 BGN per person includes packed lunch

SATURDAY – BBQ IN MOUNTAIN Cross the river with ropes and to a private location. Enjoy a traditional BBQ cooked on stone. All food and drinks are included! Start Point – Bansko. Transport to the river crossing area. Start time 11:00 50 BGN per person

SUNDAY – VIHREN HUT – KONCHETO This hike takes your from Vihren across Koncheto also known as the “Horse Saddle” and is not for beginners or those with a fear of heights. This is a real Gem in the . Start Point Bansko. We drive 15km to Vihren hut.and start the hike – (8 – 10 hours HARD WALK) Start time 06:30 90 BGN per person includes a packed lunch

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