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Walking through the Rila mountains
Adventure park/Celia Mannings

Bulgaria Active Adventure - a Family Holiday in Bulgaria - 2010/11 Itinerary

8 days - from $1120

• Walk in the wild & spectacular Rila Mountains
• See the monastery of Rila, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Stay in traditional family run accommodation

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Rila Mountains & adventure sports
From Sofia we head south towards the Rila Mountains arriving in Govedartsi, a village at the foot of the mountains. Our time in the mountains includes walks in the National Park taking paths up through the fragrant pine forest and deep into the untouched wilderness of the Maliovitsa region with views of the mountain peaks. Iskar Dam is the largest in Bulgaria and where we paddle under the instruction of the kayaking guides. During our day trip to Sofia, we visit the Adventure Park Kokolandia, with a wide range of activities from rope parks, various walking trails and an artificial rock climbing wall, a varied and challenging day for all.


Rila Monastery & Sofia
We walk to the sacred cave and water spring in the woods close to the world famous Rila Monastery and then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautifully preserved, covered in breathtaking frescoes and with the pine-clad Rila Mountains as a backdrop, the monastery is a wonderful sight at any time of year. No doubt leaving our hearts in the mountains, we return to the capital for our last evening together.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Sofia and drive to the Rila Mountains. Day 2 Mountain walk Circular walking route from the guesthouse within the area of Govedartsi and the lower parts of the Rila Mountains. Day 3 Kayak Drive to Iskar Dam for a morning kayak on the lake, Bulgaria's largest water reservoir. Afternoon free at the guesthouse. Day 4 Adventure Park To Sofia to explore the city including Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Saint Sofia Basilica, before visiting an adventure park with various trails, an artificial rock climbing wall and a children's bungee. Day 5 Climbing Walk in the Rila Mountains National Park to a mountain hut where we have a climbing lesson. Day 6 Cycle From the guesthouse we ride along the River Lakatitsa and back to Govedartsi. Day 7 Rila Monastery We walk to a sacred cave and water spring in the woods before visiting Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then transfer to the capital. Day 8 End Sofia.

Accommodations: 6nts family run guesthouse, 1nt hotel; 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners included.
Transport: Bus/Cycle/Kayak.
Comment: An action packed, multi-activity holiday. No experience is needed for any activity although you do need to be reasonably fit and active to enjoy the week. As a mainly centre based trip there is very little travelling and you can do as little or as much as you like.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader, plus driver and kayak guide.
Trip Reference: FBU2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
30 Jul 1106 Aug 11$1120$1070 0
13 Aug 1120 Aug 11$1120$1070 0
20 Aug 1127 Aug 11$1120$1070 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.