Bulgaria · WINTER ACTIVITIES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 10 winter activities worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Snowshoe across Bulgaria’s frozen Seven Rila Lakes, then soak in Sapareva Banya’s hot mineral pools on a practical day trip from Sofia.
“We are very satisfy with winter experience in Rila lakes region.”
Review the Seven Rila Lakes snowshoe tour from Sofia, with mountain views, chairlift access, thermal baths, costs, and weather tips.
“O passeio não aconteceu pois o teleferico que nos levaria aos lagos estava fechado em virtude dos fortes ventos. Faltou atitude da empresa/guia, de obter informações sobre o tempo no local . Viajamos por horas, perdemos nosso dia. depois vimos que já estava sendo divulgado localmente que não era recomendado o passeio e não fomos avisados. Na minha opinião todo o valor pago deveria ser devolvido.”
Review of Sofia’s full-day Vitosha snowshoe tour, with Cherni Vrah views, hotel pickup, gear rental, guide, costs, and practical tips.
“An amazing day with a great team! We got very lucky with the weather and had an opportunity to hike up to the 5th lake since it was clear and sunny. It might be a bit challenging physically for some but in general everyone would be able to do it without a lot of preparation. Appreciation to our guide Daniel for his knowledge, competency and responsibility.”
Review of Sofia’s winter trip to Borovets and Sapareva Banya, with royal history, snowy nature, hot pools, practical costs, and tips.
Review of Sofia’s Rila Mountain winter day trip, with Borovets skiing, a cabin lift, Tsari Mali Grad, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The pick up and drop off was smooth. I have the best driver and guide called Simon. He’s very patient and makes the trip so enjoyable. Make sure before booking that you have someone to guide you, not only to drive as in the description.”
Review of Sofia’s Vitosha snowshoe hike with mountain views, a hut lunch stop, Dragalevtsi Monastery, gear, guide, and practical tips.
“This was an amazing experience and a highlight of our first visit to Sofia. Vitosha National Park is very close to the city and absolutely beautiful when covered in snow. We were lucky to have great weather.”
Escape Sofia for a private winter day in Rila Mountain, with Borovets skiing, spa time, fortress visits, and hotel pickup.
“Simeon took us to beautiful places, including the spa and went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Highly recommended!”
Rent snowshoes and poles in Bansko for a full day of marked winter trails, mountain views, and flexible outdoor exploring for $14.
Ride a snowmobile through Borovets forest on a relaxed, beginner-friendly one-hour safari with gear, instructor, and flexible cancellation.
“Great excursion, highly recommend if you have never done this before.”
Hike Bulgaria’s Musala Peak from Sofia with a private transfer, guide, winter gear, snowy Rila views, and frozen alpine lakes.
“Fantastic hike to Musala peak ! The climb up the mountain to the peak is quite difficult...especially if you are not used to snow but there is a rest hut on the way. The guide Pencho was also amazing and patient. Crampons were provided for the final stretch to the peak. The view at the top is wonderful ! Great sunny weather too !”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
