Bulgaria · RAFTING & CANYONING
Good rafting & canyoning tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Raft the Struma River, then visit UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on an active day trip from Sofia, with transport, audio guide, and practical tips.
“Alles prima, alleen het raften mocht iets heftiger. Dit lag aan het seizoen vh jaar, volgens de gids.”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje and Matka Canyon day trip, with border tips, timing, guides, costs, sights, food advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Great opportunity to see North Macedonia's main sites from Sofia. Match Canyon stunning and Skopje really interesting. Guide was a bit anti-North Macedonia but was very willing to share information or discuss items on any topic”
Ride an electric motorcycle from Plovdiv into the Rhodopes, with canyon views, a reservoir, chapel, private guidance, and flexible pickup.
“It was a great experience. Martin was entertaining and provided good instructions. It was more beautiful than I expected.”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje day tour, with Skopje sights, Matka Canyon, Vrelo cave, border tips, timing, and value.
“We spent an amazing day with this tour from Sofia to Skopje and Matka! Deep dive into history, breathtaking views, and an extremely knowledgeable and fun guide who made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Review of Struma River rafting near Borovets, Bulgaria, with 10 to 12 km of river, full gear, safety tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“The river didn't carry too much water, so the rapids were unexciting, although the scenery is impressive in itself.”
Raft the Struma River through Kresna Gorge with expert guides, full gear, swim stops, rock jumps, showers, and secure parking.
“I had an amazing rafting experience in Bulgaria! The route was thrilling, with challenging rapids that kept the adrenaline pumping. We made several stops to swim and dive, which added a fun, relaxed vibe to the adventure. Our instructor was fantastic—super experienced, shared interesting facts about Bulgaria, and kept us entertained with great jokes. He spoke both Russian and English fluently, making everyone feel included. Highly recommend this unforgettable trip!”
Raft 11 kilometers through Bulgaria’s Kresna Gorge, tackle 13 class-3 rapids, and enjoy licensed guides, gear, and mountain views.
“Really fun activity for a little outdoor adventure. Our guide was also fantastic.”
Combine Struma River rafting with a self-guided Rila Monastery visit on this full-day Sofia tour, with transport and equipment included.
“Great experiences and great guides. Not so much water in river but normal for a summer I believe. Rila is also nice”
Canyoning at Bulgaria’s Negovanka Gorge brings rappelling, jumps, water slides, expert help, and optional free camping for $87.
“And excellent experience. Illey was incredibly friendly and welcoming and explained the activities in perfect detail. The river and canyon itself is beautiful with lots of wildlife, if you keep your eyes peeled! The jumps and rappelling were great fun and exhilarating. Overall a great experience made even better by the guide, Illey. Would highly recommend.”
Raft the Struma River through Bulgaria’s Kresna Gorge with guides, full equipment, rapids, river views, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
“Brought my business partners to this rafting. They were super excited and it did not disappoint! Everybody was happy. The guides were top, the route and the fun, the fun was absolute amazing. Would come again.”
Raft the Iskar River near Sofia through Lakatnik Gorge, with mountain views, birdlife, full gear, guides, and easy parking.
Raft the Struma River from Sofia with private transfers, friendly guides, mountain scenery, safety training, and moderate rapids.
“When I joined the River Rafting Adventure in Bulgaria, I didn’t really know what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of my trip. The day started with a hotel pickup in Sofia, which was super convenient, and then we drove through beautiful mountain roads on the way to the Struma River. The scenery alone made the ride worth it.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
