Eight days Hiking In Bulgaria and SPA hotels with Thermal water.

Day 1: Sofia – Sofia tour – SPA Hotel Belchin spring

∗ From Sofia – our team will be waiting to greet you at the Airport or at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Alternatively, you can arrange your pick up point in advance with a member of our booking team.

∗ Sofia tour. Visit to the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Rotunda Saint George, Discover Complex Ancient Serdica, Unravel National Institute of Archaeology.

∗ Transfer to the SPA Hotel Belchin spring.

∗ Check in at the hotel and free time.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 2: SPA Hotel Belchin spring – Musala summit – SPA Hotel Belchin spring

Hiking Difficulty: Moderate (3 from 6)

Elevation: 571 m (2354 m – 2925 m);1873ft (7723 ft – 9596 ft)

Length: 13,70 km (8.512 mi),

Duration: 6,00 h (hiking time only)

∗ Today after breakfast we depart towrads Yastrebets chairlift, leading to the Yastrebets Hut (2369 m/7772 ft).

∗ From there we will start trekking to Musala Hut. [1 hour]

∗ A picnic amidst the captivating tranquillity in the area of the beautiful Rila Mountains.

∗ After the break we will continue hiking to the Ice Lake (2709 m/8887ft ). [1.5 hours]

∗ From there we will start the last hike to Musala Peak (2925 m/9596ft). [30 minutes]

∗ After a stay on the peak we will head back to Yastrebets Hut. [3 hours]

∗ Return to the hotel to enjoy some hot thermal mineral water.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 3: SPA Hotel Belchin spring – Malyovitsa summit – SPA Hotel Belchin spring

Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6),

Elevation: 1006 m (1723 m – 2729 m) – 3300 ft (5652 ft to 8953 ft)

Length: 6.5 km – 4 ml

Duration: 8,00 h (hiking time only)

∗ After breakfast we will continue our adventure in the area, we will depart towards the region of Malyovitsa.

∗ The journey takes about half an hour to the starting point for trekking in the region of Malyovitsa at an altitude of 1,700 m/5652 ft.

∗ From there we will take a hiking trek to the next stop. [1 hour]

∗ Malyovitsa Hut is at an altitude of 1960 m/6430 ft, from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain opens up.

∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquillity in the area.

∗ Next track will take about one hour to the Second Terrace.These are rough rocky rivers passing two plateaus. [1 hour]

∗ Take the next trek to the the Malyovishki Lakes (Elenski Lakes),they are a group of three glacial lakes. [30 minutes]

∗ After a short break we will start the last trek to the Malyovitsa Peak at 2,729 m/8 ft above sea level. [30 minutes]

∗ Trekking back to Malyovitsa Hut and board the coach.

∗ Return to the hotel to enjoy some hot thermal mineral water.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 4: SPA Hotel Belchin spring – Seven Rila Lakes – Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel)

Difficulty: Moderate(3 from 6)

Elevation: 469 m (from 2081 m to 2550 m)–1538 ft (6827 ft to 8316 ft)

Length: 8 km–4.971 ml

Duration: 5,00 h (hiking time only)

∗ Today after breakfast we check out from the hotel and depart towards Panichishte resort.

∗ From there we will take the chairlift, which will lead us to the Rila Lakes mountain hut at an altitude of 2081 m / 6827 ft. Hiking trek to the “Lake Peak” (2535 m / 8316 ft) from where a panoramic view of all seven lakes is revealed.[2 hours]

∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquillity in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.

∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque.

∗ Trekking back to ‘Rila Lakes’ hut and the chairlift.

∗ Departure towards Bansko Rezort, SPA hotel St Ivan Rilski .

∗ Check in at the hotel, free time.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 5: Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel) – Vihren Summit – Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel)

Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6)

Elevation: 964 m (from 1950 m–2914 m) / 3162 ft (from 6397 ft–9560 ft)

Length: 6 km–4 ml

Duration: 6,00 h (hiking time only)

∗ After breakfast we will continue our adventure in the area, we will depart towards Vihren summit (2,914 m/ 9,560 ft above sea level) – this is Bulgaria’s second and Balkans’ third highest summit after Musala and Mount Olympus.

∗ Short transfer to Vihren Hut (1950 m/6397ft above sea level).

∗ From Vihren Hut we will start trekking to the next stop. [1 hour]

∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquillity in the area of the beautiful Pirin Mountains.

∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to Vihren summit (2,914 m /9,560 ft above sea level). [1 hour]

∗ Inspiring break on the peak and then we will return to the trek to Vihren Hut and will board the coach.

∗ Return to the hotel to enjoy some hot thermal mineral water.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 6: Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel) – Bezbog Peak – Popovo lake – Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel)

Difficulty: Moderate (3 of 6)

Elevation: 409 m – 1341 ft

Length: 6 km–4 ml

Duration: 6,00 h (hiking time only)

∗ After breakfast we depart towards Gotse Delchev Hut (1412 m/4632 ft above sea level).

∗ From there we will take the chairlift, which will lead us to Bezbog Hut (2236 m/7335 ft above sea level).

∗ Later on we will start trekking to the next stop. [1 hour]

∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquillity in the area of the beautiful Pirin Mountains.

∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to Bezbog Peak at (2645 m/8677 ft above sea level). [1 hour]

∗ Inspiring break on the top of the peak and heading to Popovo Lake.

∗ Return to Bezbog Hut and the chairlift.

∗ Transfer to the hotel to enjoy some hot thermal mineral water, optionally wine tasting.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 7: Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel) – Rila Monastery – Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel)

∗ After breakfast we depart towards Rila Monastery.

∗ Visit Rila Monasetry – one of the symbols of Bulgaria and a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the recesses of Rila Mountain between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m above mean sea level. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria. The monastery is a part of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.

∗ Lunch and relax in a traditional restaurant while enjoying delicious food and lovely atmosphere.

∗ Visit to the St. Ivan’s cave.

∗ Transfer back to the hotel.

∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Day 8: Bansko Rezort (SPA hotel) – Transfer to the Airport

∗ Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel.

∗ Transfer to the Airoport or you can arranged your Drop off point in advance with member of our booking team.

We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!