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9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia, BULGARIA; Phone: +35924001050; E-Mail: Info@Penguin.Bg Snow Introduction: Rising to 2290 m a.s.l. the peak is the Snowshoeing is another way of fourth highest point in Bulgaria and offers Last edited by: NK 08/12/2009 exploring the mountains – and offers amazing views to the city of Sofia, The spectacular views. It gives you the Balkan mountains and Sofia Valley. Day 3. Transfer to Kumata hut, freedom of exploring nature from a which is the starting point for the different angle – vast fields with virgin Skakavitsa waterfall is the highest snowshoeing towards the highest snow coverage, majestic frozen waterfall in the Rila Mountains (approx. 80 peak of Vitosha Mountain – peaks, quiet century-old forests, m fall of the water), situated in Skakavitsa Cherni Vrah (2290m a.s.l.). The hidden below the snow paths…There reserve, in the Rila National Park. route to the peak follows the is no better way to discover the beauty border of the natural reserve and tranquility of the mountain, Itinerary: “Torfeno Branishte” (Turf walking even outside the marked Reserve) and offers panoramic trails. This tour takes you off-the Day 1. Meeting at Sofia Airport with views to Rila Mountains. After a beaten tracks, combining spectacular our representative and transfer (25 cup of warm tea in the small views of two of the most beautiful min.) to the city center for cafeteria of the weather station Bulgarian mountains – Vitosha and overnight. on the top, we start descending to Aleko Mountain Base, where Rila. We spend the evenings in cozy /dinner/ places, where you will have the the bus waits to transfer us to chance to share a glass of red wine Govedartsi village in Rila with the locals and meet in close with Day 2. After a short transfer to the Mountains. their way of living. nature landmark Zlatnite mostove (6-7 hrs; uphill walk: 600m; area (The Golden Bridges) we start downhill walk 500m) Special highlights: walking in the direction of Momina /breakfast, dinner/ Skala hut, where we will stop for a Rila Monastery (1147 m a.s.l.) is the most popular tourist site among all short break. From the hut we head Day 4. We start with a short monasteries in Bulgaria equally for its towards Kamen Del (1862m.a.s.l) – transfer to Maliovitsa Mountain size, natural surroundings, the peak that offers the best view to Base (about 25 min.). Walking architecture, wall paintings and the city of Sofia. Then we continue, along the picturesque valley of ancient history. walking along the border of Torfeno Maliovitsa river we reach Branishte nature reserve (Peat Maliovitsa hut (1950m) in about 1 Kamen Del peak (1862 m.a.s.l.) reserve) to Aleko mountain base, hour. After a cup of herbal tea we offers the best view to Sofia city. from where we take the cabin lift to continue first passing through first Simeonovo. The bus will wait there and second “ledges”, than by The nature landmark Zlatnite to transfer us to our hotel. In the Elenino lake to the top of Mostove (The Golden Bridges) is the afternoon we plan a sightseeing Maliovitsa (2729m a.s.l.). Then largest stone river on Vitosha stroll in the center of Sofia. (3.30 we descend back to Maliovitsa mountain. hrs; uphill walk: 580m /downhill Mountain Base where the bus will walk: 130 wait to transfer us back to the Cherni Vrah (The Black Peak) is the /breakfast, dinner/ hotel. (*Reaching the top is only highest summit of Vitosha Mountain. possible in good weather and stable Penguin Travel DMC-Bulgaria 1 Address: 9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia, BULGARIA; Phone: +35924001050; E-mail: [email protected] snow. Otherwise we will stick to overnight. On our way we pass by Group size: Min. 2 persons the lower parts of the the Twin, the Triple Leaves, the mountain). Fish and the Down lakes. (5.30hrs; The price includes: accommodation (7 hrs, uphill/downhill walk: uphill walk: 800m / downhill walk: and boarding as mentioned above, 1000м) 200m) transfers from / to Sofia Airport; all /breakfast, dinner/ /breakfast, dinner/ transfers as per program; English- speaking guide throughout the tour; Day 7. A nice walk through the cabin lift tickets; VAT and all local taxes. Day 5. Today we climb the highest peak in Bulgaria and on venerable woods of Macedonian pines (Pinus peuce) awaits us on The price does not include: map the Balkan Peninsula – Musala (could be requested in advance when (2925 m a.s.l.). Short transfer our way to Pionerska hut. The bus will be there, waiting to transfer us booking the tour); tips; alcohol drinks; brings us to Borovets ski resort, cigarettes and other personal expenses. where we take the lift to to Sapareva bania village, where we visit the hottest geyser in Yastrebets Peak (2369 m a.s.l.). Enjoyable walk along continental Europe – 103 °C. Then we continue with a transfer (approx. Joining instructions Dwarf Pine massifs with the jagged form of Mount Musala at 2 hrs.) to the famous Rila Monastery, inscribed in the Low-cost flights to Bulgaria: please the background leads us to check: Wizz Air - http://wizzair.com/; Sky Musalenski Lakes, lying at the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. We make a guided tour here Europe - http://www1.skyeurope.com/; foots of the peak. The view Easy Jet - http://www.easyjet.com/; from the top is truly breath- and then head back to Sofia for overnight. (1.30 hrs.; uphill walk: Germanwings - taking – you can make out the http://www.germanwings.com/; My Air - remaining peaks of Rila 80m / downhill walk: 650m /breakfast, dinner/ http://www.myair.com/; Penguin Travel – Mountains; the marble edges of http://www.flybulgarien.dk/; Norwegian the Pirin Mountains; Mount Air Shuttle - http://www.norwegian.no/. Vitosha and the Sredna Gora Day 8. Transfer to the airport for Mountains; the green summits departure. Joining the tour: in recent days there of the Rodopi Mountains; and /breakfast/ are loads of opportunities to book a last, but not least, the long cheap flight to Bourgas or Varna airports body of the Balkan range. (6 Accommodation: instead of landing at Sofia Airport. We hrs; uphill/downhill walk: 750m) Guesthouse (days 1, 2, 7), family-run hotel can arrange for you a bus or train ticket /breakfast, dinner/ (days 3, 4, 5) and mountain hut with to Sofia or Plovdiv, where most of the rooms with private facilities on halfboard tours start. Here are some approximate Day 6. Today we explore (breakfast and dinner included). Luggage prices for transfers: another area of the Rila is taken care of throughout the whole trip. By bus: Bourgas or Varna to Sofia – mountains, starting with a appr. 15 Euro/person one way (appr. 5- transfer (approx. 1.15 hrs.) to Difficulty grade: C 7 hrs drive) Pionerska hut. From the hut we By train: Bourgas or Varna to Sofia – will walk around 1.30 hours to Best period: January – March appr. 10 Euro/person one way (sleeping Skakavitsa hut (1876m). The compartments +10 Euro). For train route goes most of the time Weather: schedules please check: through of the oldest nature Temperatures expected during winter vary http://bdz.creato.biz/en (appr. 7-8 hrs from +10 to -15oC (usually from – 5 to + drive) reserves in Bulgaria that o preserves hundred years old 5 C). Heavy snowfalls or cold spells, fogs By plane: Bourgas or Varna to Sofia – Macedonian pines (Pinus and wind storms could be unexpectedly appr. 100 Euro/person one way (for peuce). Reaching the hut we variegated by hot spring-like weather. schedules and prices please check: continue walking 25 minutes http://www.air.bg/en) (appr. 1 hr flight) more to the famous Skakavitsa Equipment and clothing: Private transfers: Bourgas airport – Waterfall. After enjoying the Snowshoes and sticks will be provided Sofia (appr. 4 hrs drive): 150 Euro/car frozen waters of the highest upon arrival by us. Please, dress in layers (1-3 pax); 190 Euro/bus (4-7 pax); waterfall of the mountain we (breathable)! Do not use cotton Varna airport – Sofia (appr. 6 hrs drive): continue in the direction of the underwear! 170 Euro/car (1-3 pax); 210 Euro/bus renowned Seven Rila Lakes – Necessary items: daypack (40 l); winter (4-7 pax) probably the most famous area walking waterproof boots (hard-soled); Transfers from Bourgas or Varna airport in the Rila Mountains. Once gloves/mittens; sunscreen lotion; to the railways/bus stations in these reaching the 5th lake (The sunglasses with UV protection; cities – 25 Euro per car one way (1-3 Kidney), we start descending For the full list with recommended items pax), 45 Euro per bus one way (4-7 pax) heading towards the Rila Lakes see “General”. hut (2150m) where we stay Penguin Travel DMC-Bulgaria 2 Address: 9 Orfej Str., 1421 Sofia, BULGARIA; Phone: +35924001050; E-mail: [email protected] means of accommodation - from home be spent. That is why it is always GENERAL stays (no meals) to 2, 3 and 4-star hotels necessary to have Bulgarian money ============================== (BB or HB) in Rodopi, Rila and Pirin in cash. TOUR TYPES & GRADES mountains. The payments in Bulgaria are usually We provide different varieties of tours as - Bansko - Bansko is no ordinary resort made in "LEV" (BGN), which is the regards to their types and difficulty grades! but a beautiful unspoilt, traditional official currency. The exchange rate Whether you will choose individual and Bulgarian town situated in the south- with EU and USD is quite changing group tours with a guide or combined west corner of Bulgaria. Bansko is a real sometimes, but approximately it is: tours with a guide for some part of the trip discovery for skiers, its enviable snow BGN:EU - 2:1; BGN:USD - 1,3-1.
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