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Rila Trekking

Trekking No1:
Day 1 - arriving at Borovetz (1390 m), accommodation.
There is a possibility of organizing walks to the Royal palaces: Tzarska Bistritza and Sitnyakovo.
Day 2 - Borovetz (1390 m) - Musala hut (2389 m) or Ledeno Ezero shelter (2790 m).
Duration - 4 h (5 h to Ledeno ezero).
(Can be taken cab-lift Borovetz - Yastrebetz (2200 m) 40 min by the lift plus 1.5 h to Musala hut or 2.5 h to Ledeno ezero).
Day 3 - Musala (2389 m) - Grantchar hut (2185 m) - 6 h;
The trekking passes through the summit of Musala - 2925 m, the highest pick on the Balkan Peninsula.
Day 4 - Grantchar hut (2185 m) - Ribni Ezera hut (2230 m) - 6 h;
Day 5 - Day off. Easy trekking to Smradlivoto Ezero region 1.5 h;
The Smradlivoto Ezero region is worth seeing.
Day 6 - Ribni Ezera hut (2230 m) - Rila Monastery (1147 m) - 7 h.
It is possible day 5 to be excluded and the trip to become 5 days in total.

Trekking No2:
Day 1 - Arriving at Malyovitza hotel (1720 m), accommodation.
Trekking through the Malyovitza river valley with marvelous view to pick Malyovitza (2729 m) (ascend to the pick if the group wishes).
Day 2 - Malyovitza hotel (1720 m) - Rilski Ezera hut (2100 m) (Seven lakes region):
There are two ways to get from one to the other place:
Way No1 - longer and harder, goes near to pick Malyovitza and takes 7 - 8 h:
Way No2 - 4 h.
We recommend way 1 because it is believed to be one of the most beautiful routes in Rila.
Day 3 - Trekking over Seven Lakes region, ascend of pick Haramiyata (2465 m)
(The region is very beautiful and interesting, this is the holly place of The White Brotherhood)
Day 4 - Rilski Ezera hut (2100 m) - Pionerska hut (1520 m) - 2 h,
The bus should collect the group for the next destination, for example Rila Monastery, Bansko, Melnik, Sofia etc. The road goes via Sapareva Banya, which is famous with its mineral springs.
Day 4 (variation) - Rilski Ezera hut (2100 m) - Rila Monastery (1147 m) - 6 h.

There is a possibility to combine these two routes for the different duration and difficulty.
For example:
Day 1 - Borovetz (1390 m) - Musala hut (2389 m) - 4 h;
Day 2 - Musala (2389 m) - Grantchar hut (2185 m) - 6 h;
Day 3 - Grantchar hut (2185 m) - Ribni Ezera hut (2230 m) - 6 h;
Day 4 - Ribni Ezera hut (2230 m) - Malyovitza hotel (1720 m) - 8 h;
Day 5 - Malyovitza hotel (1720 m) - Rilski Ezera hut (2100 m) (Seven Lakes region);
Day 6 - Rilski Ezera hut (2100 m) - Rila Monastery (1147 m) - 6 h.
This trekking is for well trained people. For less trained people might be included days off for additional rest.


Pirin Trekking
Day 1 - Arriving at Bansko (900 m), accommodation.
Visiting churches, museums and authentic taverns.
Day 2 - Getting by buss at Vihren hut (1995 m).
Ascend on pick Vihren (2914 m) - 2.5 h.
Pick Vihren is the highest pick of Pirin Mountain.
If the group wishes the trekking may continues over the karst ridge which is part of the reservation park Bayovi Dupki - Djindjiritza - very spectacular and picturesque route.
Day 3 - Vihren hut (1950 m) - Demianitza hut (1895 m) - 4.5 h.
Day 4 - Demianitza hut (1895 m) - Bezbog hut (2240 m) - 6 h.
Day 5 - Bezbog hut (2240 m) - Pirin hut (1640 m) - 6 h.
Day 6 - Pirin hut (1640 m) - Melnik (500 m) - 6 h.
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Horse Riding

Route 1 - Horse Ride in the Western Rhodopes
Day 1 - Arriving at village of Trigrad - introduce to guides and the horses.
Day 2 - Trigrad - town of Dospat via the mount of Videnitsa (a Thracian sanctuary and fortress) - 25 km.
Day 3 - Town of Dospat - village of Dolen (architectural reserve) - 27 km.
Day 4 - Village of Dolen - Village of Kovachevitsa (architectural reserve) - 18 km.
Day 5 - Village of Kovachevitsa - Thracian sanctuary Goat's Stone with a night in the open - 17 km.
Day 6 - Thracian sanctuary Goat's Stone - Village of Surnitsa - 19 km.
Day 7 - Village of Surnitsa - Village of Borino - 30 km.
Day 8 - Village of Borino - Village of Trigrad with a visit to the Yagodinska Cave and the eneolithic dwelling at its original entrance - 21 km.
Day 9 - Day off. Visiting a cave Dyavolsko garlo farewell party with traditional rhodopean dishes (cheverme), music and dances.
Day 10 - Departing from Trigrad.
There are variations for 6 and 5 days ride.

Route 2 - Horse Ride in the Central Rhodopes
Day 1 - Arriving in village of Trigrad - introduce to guides and the horses.
Day 2 - Village of Trigrad - Village of Gela (past Chaira lakes).
Day 3 - Village of Gela - Town of Chepelare (a visit to the Cave Museum).
Day 4 - Town of Chepelare - The Wonderful Bridges - a natural formation.
Day 5 - The Wonderful Bridges - Beden Spas - mineral sprigs.
Day 6 - Beden Spas - Village of Trigrad.
Day 7 - Day off. Visiting a cave Dyavolsko garlo farewell party with traditional rhodopean dishes (cheverme), music and dances.
Day 8 - Departing from Trigrad.
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Biking

Western Stara Planina
Day 1 - Arriving at the town of Vratsa, accommodation ("Tourist house" hotel).
Vratsa is the national climbing center. The town is situated in the foot of Vrachanska mountain which is considered to be one of the best climbing areas. There is the famous "Central wall" - 450m height and the picturesque pass "Vratsata" (The Door).
Day 2 - Vratsa - Chiren - Vratsa - 40 km (3 h).
Visiting caves: Ponora, Bojia most, Mladenovata , in the region of Chiren.
Day 3 - Vratsa - Ledenika - Uchitelski koloni - 30 km (3.5 h).
Visiting cave Ledenika.
Day 4 - Uchitelski koloni - Village of Varshets - Klisura Monastery - 45 km (4 h).
The village of Varshets is famous mineral-water resort.
Day 5 - Klisura Monastery - Berkovitsa - Village of Chiprovtsi - 50 km (4.5 h).
The village of Berkovitsa is health-recreation resort with mineral springs.
The Village of Chiprovtsi is famous with carpet manufacturing.
Day 6 - Village of Chiprovtsi - Village of Belogradchik - 40 km (3.5 h).
In the outskirts of the village of Belogradchik is placed natural reserve - Belogradchik rocks and ancient fortress "Kaleto".
Day 7 - Departing form Belogradchik.

Western Rhodopes
Day 1 - Arriving at village of Trigrad
Day 2 - Trigrad - town of Dospat via the mount of Videnitsa (a Thracian sanctuary and fortress) - 25 km.
Day 3 - Town of Dospat - village of Dolen (architectural reserve) - 27 km.
Day 4 - Village of Dolen - Village of Kovachevitsa (architectural reserve) - 18 km.
Day 5 - Village of Kovachevitsa - Thracian sanctuary Goat's Stone with a night in the open - 17 km.
Day 6 - Thracian sanctuary Goat's Stone - Village of Surnitsa - 19 km.
Day 7 - Village of Surnitsa - Village of Borino - 30 km.
Day 8 - Village of Borino - Village of Trigrad with a visit to the Yagodinska Cave and the eneolithic dwelling at its original entrance - 21 km.
Day 9 - Day off. Visiting a cave Dyavolsko garlo farewell party with traditional rhodopean dishes (cheverme), music and dances.
Day 10 - Departing from Trigrad.

Central Rhodopes
Day 1 - Arriving in village of Trigrad.
Day 2 - Village of Trigrad - Village of Gela (past Chaira lakes).
Day 3 - Village of Gela - Town of Chepelare (a visit to the Cave Museum).
Day 4 - Town of Chepelare - The Wonderful Bridges - a natural formation.
Day 5 - The Wonderful Bridges - Beden Spas - mineral sprigs.
Day 6 - Beden Spas - Village of Trigrad.
Day 7 - Day off. Visiting a cave Dyavolsko garlo farewell party with traditional rhodopean dishes (cheverme), music and dances.
Day 8 - Departing from Trigrad.

Rila
Day 1 - Arriving at Borovets, accommodation.
Borovets is the most famous mountain resort in Bulgaria.
Day 2 - Borovets (1370m) - Maritsa hut (1900m) - Borovets - 20 km (4 h).
Beautiful route along with Maritsa river.
Day 3 - Borovets - Village of Beli Iskar - Village of Govedartsy - 30 km (3 h).
Walk to Mechit hut (1650m) - 3 h (on request).
Day 4 - Village of Govedartsy (1100m) - Malyovitsa hotel (1720m) - 15 km (2.5 h).
Walk in the beautiful valley of Malyovitsa (on request).
Day 5 - Malyovitsa hotel (1720m) - Vada hut (1410m) - Lovna hut (1654m) - "Rilski ezera" hotel (2100m) - 6 h.
Day 6 - Walk in the circus of Seven Lakes. The region is very beautiful and interesting, this is the holly place of "The White Brotherhood".
Day 7 - "Rilski ezera" hotel (2100m) - Separeva Banya (800m) - 3 h.
Separeva Banya is spring-water resort.
Day 8 - Departing from Separeva Banya.
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With Bikes and Boats in Rhodopes

Day 1 - Village of Komuniga - Borovitsa Hut - 30 km (bike).
Day 2 - Rafting in Kardjali Dam-Lake - 12 km (boat).
Day 3 - Kardjali Dam-Lake - Studen Kladenets Dam-Lake - 18 km (bike).
The route passes trough the reservation Buyukdere.
Day 4 - Rafting in Studen Kladenets Dam-Lake - 20 km (boat).
The route passes near beautiful waterfall.
Day 5 -Studen Kladenets Dam-Lake - Town of Madjarovo - 20 km (bike).
Day 6 - Rafting in Ivaylovgrad Dam-Lake - 18 km (boat).

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