Discover the breathtaking landscapes of pastures, meadows, and glades, and witness the enchanting dance of semi-wild horses at sunset! Experience the beauty of mountain rivers and crystal-clear streams that suddenly transform into waterfalls over 60 meters high. Climb a small peak—just for the joy of it—descend into a cave, or, if you’re feeling bold, rappel down a cliff. And for the bravest among you, take on the challenge of canyoning down a wild mountain river. Explore the untamed, untouched, and extraordinary nature. Yes, discover the Balkans—the very mountain that gave the Balkan Peninsula its name. Welcome to Stara Planina, a truly unique National Park!
Tour plan:
Departure from the Čair Hall in Niš (near the ticket office) at 06:30 a.m. We travel along the main road through Sićevo Gorge to Pirot and then continue into the very heart of Stara Planina. Passing through the magnificent villages of Stara Planina—Rsovci, Visočka Ržana, and Jelovica—we arrive at Široke Luke, our starting point for this magical trek. Following the Jelovica River valley, we first reach a smaller waterfall, and soon after, the Great Kopren Waterfall, officially the highest waterfall in Serbia. Climbing up alongside the waterfall to the very source of Dabidžin Potok is one of the most surreal experiences on Stara Planina. Shortly after, we reach Kopren Peak, standing at 1,960 meters above sea level. After spending some time at the peak, we descend along a ridge offering breathtaking views of neighboring Bulgaria, passing Kata Kamen, and then follow a forest trail back down to Široke Luke. The tour, 15 km long in total, requires a high level of physical fitness and excellent agility. Return to Niš in the evening. End of the program.
Details:
- Transportation
- Mountin guide service
- Organizational costs and trip leadership.
- Food
- Personal expenses.
High-top sneakers or hiking boots, several pairs of socks, short-sleeve T-shirts, a lightweight hooded jacket (preferably waterproof), a fleece or sweatshirt, spare pants, sunglasses, a cap, and sunscreen. You may also bring snacks, energy bars, refreshing drinks, and water, all packed in a small backpack.
A 50% advance payment of the total arrangement price is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 20 days before the start of the trip (with the option of installment payments). This program is based on a minimum of 6 registered participants. In case of changes in the monetary market (or the market of goods and services) or an insufficient number of registered participants, the tour organizer reserves the right to adjust prices, modify the program, or cancel the trip no later than 5 days before the scheduled departure.
According to the Serbian Law on Tourism (Article 79), for one-day excursions (trips shorter than 24 hours), protection is not provided in terms of travel guarantee.
The organizer of the trip is travel agency Nature Travel Office, licence number OTP 38/2025 issued by the Business Register Agency as of May 06, 2025. Nature Travel Office is insured by an insurance policy against responsibility for travel agencies in case of insolvency and liability in case of damage to the traveller, number 30000058078, by the insurer MILENIJUM OSIGURANJE ADO Belgrade. The policy is valid from April 01, 2026 to April 01, 2027. In this program, travel agency Nature Travel Office applies their general terms and conditions of traveling, which are included in signing up for the trip.
