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High Balkan Trail Ride

8 days
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Start and end in Sofia
4.4
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High Balkan Trail Ride - Penguin Travel
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Penguin Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 4
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • Ride horses through the Teteven Balkan
  • Explore ancient Thracian fortress ruins
  • Trek the Central Balkan National Park
  • Descend trails by the Cherni Vit river
  • Enjoy views from Golyam Izvor village

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)
  2. Day 2 Golyam Izvor - Glozene Monastery - Golyam Izvor
  3. Day 3 Golyam Izvor - Chertigrad - Yamna
  4. Day 4 Yamna - Paskal Hut
  5. Day 5 Paskal Hut - Momina Polyana Hut
  6. Day 6 Momina Polyana - Cherni Vit - Teteven
  7. Day 7 Teteven - Cherni Vit - Golyam Izvor. Back to Sofia
  8. Day 8 Departure from Sofia (Bulgaria)
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Penguin Travel

4.4
(420 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

35

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose...

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Customer Reviews

  • Marianne
    · December 21st, 2024
    It was a beutiful tour
  • Victoria
    · November 21st, 2024
    I thought that the tour delivered as advertised and kept a good schedule. I appreciated the guide's ability to be...
  • Glenn
    · November 10th, 2024
    We loved our trip through the Balkans! Be prepared for many hours in the bus but enjoying the gorgeous scenery as you...

Dates & Availability

8 days
High Balkan Trail Ride
From Sofia to Sofia

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 273912

  • Currency
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Bulgaria
    Type E
    Bulgaria
    Type F
    Bulgaria
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Penguin Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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