Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains

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4.7 Based on 21 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7834
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Ends Sofia, Bulgaria
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore stunning mountain landscapes with deep gorges, ancient forests and flowering meadows
  • See unique flora, including many orchids and endemic species
  • Look out for brown bears, wallcreepers and a variety of rare butterflies
  • Experience daily life in a traditional Bulgarian village
  • Enjoy delicious home-produced local cuisine
The "Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains" tour starts and ends in Sofia. It is a wildlife trip that takes 8 days taking you through Devil's Throat Cave, Trigrad Gorge, Buinovo Gorge and 3 other destinations in Bulgaria. "Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

The Rodopi Mountains are a hauntingly beautiful and mysterious region which, according to legend, were the home of the ancient Greek bard, Orpheus. Today they offer a refuge for many rare plants, brown bears, wolves, wild cats and a prolific number of butterflies and birds.

Discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of these remote peaks as we walk through a variety of landscapes, including ancient coniferous forests and rugged limestone gorges. We engage with local people who maintain their traditional rural existence, working the fields by hand and tending their livestock on the meadows and pastures.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Sofia Airport; transfer to Yagodina
  • Day 2: Walk from Zmeitsa along an ancient Roman road to Buinovo Gorge
  • Day 3: The Trigrad Karst Plateau
  • Day 4: Traverse the highest peaks of the Rodopi Mountains
  • Day 5: In the footsteps of Orpheus
  • Day 6: Mt Durdaga Circuit
  • Day 7: Forest Walk & Riverside Nature Trail. Transfer to Sofia
  • Day 8: End Sofia
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners included
Transport
  • Transfer for group flights
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Single supplement
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 21 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 25 2019
5 - Excellent
Walking in wonderful Rodopi mountains
A memorable walking holiday. The walks were through forests, gorges and beautiful wildflower meadows. Lovely views! A very pastoral feel to the whole holiday - and very relaxing. Yagodina is a small friendly village in a peaceful... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 22 2019
5 - Excellent
A great walking holiday in unspoilt Bulgaria
This was an excellent trip in a relatively unspoilt and bucolic part of the world. The Rodopi mountains in southern Bulgaria, near the Greek border, make for relatively gentle but sublime walking. We ambled along easy trails... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 21 2019
5 - Excellent
As the Nike Ad says "Just Do It"
Having travelled extensively but not to Bulgaria previously I was very interested to see what I would think of the country and I wasn't disappointed. I flew direct from Ireland on Thursday and spent two days in Sofia before I... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 15 2019
5 - Excellent
A fantastic walking holiday in remote and beautiful mountains
We had five strenuous but not exhausting days walking through really beautiful gorges, meadows and mountains and came back to a welcoming and comfortable simple hotel each evening. Our guide was exemplary in her local knowledge... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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