A three-day adventure in southwestern Bulgaria, in the area where the oldest cultural and historical monuments and some of the most beautiful natural treasures of Bulgaria are located.

REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA is located in the south-eastern part of Europe in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula.

The Marica River valley connects Europe with Asia Minor and the Middle East. The longest European river, the Danube, is the natural border with neighbouring Romania, and the beautiful “Friendship Bridge” between the cities of Ruse and Giorgiu connects these two countries in a wonderful way.

The eastern part of Bulgaria is located on the coast of the Black Sea, where famous resorts are located.

Tour plan - Itinerary:

Departure from Niš in the early morning hours. Driving through Serbia and Bulgaria with short breaks to rest and complete border formalities. Arrival at the Rila Monastery. Tour of the largest and most famous Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, founded in the 10th century. It has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1983. Gathering of the group and continuing the journey to Bansko. Arrival and accommodation at a 4* hotel. Lunch and free time for rest and relaxation at the hotel spa center. Organized dinner at a traditional Bulgarian “mechana” (unlimited food and drinks with live music).

After breakfast, gathering of the group and departure for adrenaline activities. 60 km drive to the rafting center. Formation of two groups, the first group goes rafting with professional skippers, and the second group goes to the “zip line” (riding on a cable) and the “rope garden” (24 elements on a polygon of different weights, 5 meters above the ground – the competition can begin! ). After finishing the groups change. After the activity, transfer to the hotel in Bansko. Free activities until dinner. Overnight stay.

The breakfast. OPTIONAL – Going on a wonderful trekking tour in the Pirin National Park. The four-hour tour is not strenuous and is suitable for everyone. A walk in a beautiful forest with a tour of the most beautiful viewpoints, with breaks and an organized lunch (optional) in nature or a relaxing vacation in the city of Bansko with the use of all the facilities of the hotel spa center. In the late afternoon, departure to Serbia. Arrival in Niš in the late evening. The end of the program.

Details:

  • Transportation by high tourist class bus or minibus
  • Accommodation for two night in Bansko (half-boards) in 4*
  • Free use of hotel spa center
  • Rafting tour accompanied by licensed skippers and using of all necessary equipment
  • Hiking tour accompanied by licensed mountain guide
  • Guiding service
  • Trip organization costs
  • International health insurance
  • Lunch after trekking tour
  • Individual expenses
  • For one
  • Additional payment for single room: 25 EUR

High-top sneakers or hiking shoes, multiple pairs of socks, short sleeved t-shirts, a lightweight jacket with a hoodie (waterproof if possible), a sweatshirt, a back-up pair of pants, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, swimming suit, towel. If you want, you can bring candy or sweets, snacks, water and refreshments. Put everything into a small backpack.

4* hotel in Bansko – 2 half-board service (breakfast and dinner).

50% at the time of booking, and the remaining amount up to the full price of the arrangement no later than one month before the trip in dinar equivalent at the AIK Bank sales rate on the day of payment. This program is based on at least 8 applied people. If there occurs a change on the monetary market, commodity market and services, if there are not enough travellers, the organizer retains the right to correct the price, change or cancel the program at least 5 days before the beginning of the program.

RAFTING on the Struma River is on rafting boats with all the necessary equipment (neoprene suit, neoprene shoes, jacket, life jacket, and helmet). The instructor is present at all times with the group on the boat.

The organizer of the trip is travel agency Lord Travel, licence number OTP 211/2021-A issued by the Business Register Agency as of 30 November 2021. Lord Travel 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 2700924, by the insurer KOMPANIJA DUNAV OSIGURANJE ADO Belgrade. The policy is valid from 01 October 2021 to 01 October 2022. In this program, travel agency Lord Travel applies their general terms and conditions of traveling, which are included in signing up for the trip.

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.