Borovets

Tours

After years of providing customized tours for our clients, we have designed an amazing tour, giving you the chance of visiting the sanctuary of Balkan culture, history, religion, and spirit - Rilski Manastir ( Rila Monastery ) and be able to feel the healing powers of Bulgaria's mineral springs, close to the only Gaiser on the Balkans within a day from Sofia and water heated by the Earth's core, popping out to 103 above ground. Famous since Roman times, Bulgaria is known for its rejuvenating mineral waters. On this day trip, combine a visit to the best mineral water baths, open all-year-round, with visit of Rila Monastery. Your day starts with a pick-up near Serdika, easily reachable by all public transport in Sofia and within a 15-minute walk from all centrally based accommodations. Visit one of the Unesco sites in Bulgaria, a monastery established by the first Bulgarian Hermit, A Miracle Worker, The Spiritual Protector of the Balkans- Ioan Rilski. After having some time of your own, to admire the beauty of the almost 200-year-old frescoes, presented like a comic book by some of that time's best painters like Zahary Zograf, Stanislav Dospevski, together with the beauty of Rila Mountain, we move on. The best way to be able to experience a country is to try local food. Several options are available, depending on group size and food preferences. And we head for the Spa. Just an hour or so away is our next destination- Sapareva Banya - the hot water in an outdoor complex with several pool areas, hydro jets, jacuzzi a wet bar all year long. After soaking in the mineral waters good for skin, bone, and heart, we head back to Sofia.

Unique snowmobile safari in one of the best Bulgarian ski resorts - Borovets. We run the tour every day, every round hour from 10:00 am. to 6 pm. The customers are following the instructor throughout the whole tour on a custom-made itinerary in the deep forests with wonderful views and several stops on the way. It's a magnificent experience, lots of fun, adrenaline and adventure while keeping everybody safe. The most affordable way to book a spot on our snowmobile safari is with this product. You pay only the deposit now and the outstanding amount of 77 EUR per adult on a single snowmobile and 46 EUR per adult on a shared snowmobile is due on the spot. Paying the deposit upfront gives you the greatest flexibility as you can always use the activity for a specific date and time and pay the outstanding amount only when you come on the spot. Total price of a single snowmobile is 106 EUR and 150 EUR for double snowmobile (that's total deposit + the outstanding payment on the spot). Are you ready for an experience like no other in Borovets? If the weather conditions are not allowing the activity is swapped with quads.

This shared service is suitable for passengers arriving in three key time slots: • Flights landing between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM, • Flights landing between 3:31 PM and 9:29 PM, • Flights landing between 9:30 PM and 10:30 AM (on the next day). Within a maximum of 60 minutes of your arrival, you will depart for Bansko, ensuring a quick and timely ride. • Transfer details: The departure time you choose is NOT the time you will be leaving. At 7:30 PM the day before your travel, you will receive a message with the exact pick-up time and address, bus number, driver details, and a tracking link. With our shared transfer service, your journey from Sofia Airport to Bansko will be smooth and hassle-free. Whether you arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, you'll be picked up directly from the airport meeting point and dropped off at a ski rental shop, "Ski & Board Traventuria" in Bansko.

This transfer option is ideal for flights with departure times that require pick-up from Bansko Ski&Board Traventuria between 06:30 and 11:30. • Passengers will arrive at the airport at least 1 hour and 45 minutes and no more than 2 hours and 45 minutes before their flight departure. • Required information: Please provide your flight number and flight departure time in the "Requested information" field during booking • Transfer details: The departure time you choose is NOT the time you will be leaving. At 7:30 PM the day before your travel, you will receive an email with the exact pick-up time, bus number, driver details, and a tracking link. The meeting point is at our ski rental shop "Ski & Board Traventuria", and the driver will be there. You will be assisted with your luggage before boarding your vehicle. The trip takes up to 2:30 hours.

Sapareva banya is perhaps the most famous Bulgarian balneological resort, located at the foot of Rila National Park. In fact there is the only geyser in the country, so water comes out at the surface as a hot steam of 103C. The hot springs are very rich in minerals and that is the perfect place to relax in the outdoor hot mineral pools after a long day on the slopes. Furthermore this top location provides wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Here you have a choice between several outdoor swimming pools with different temperature of the water, jacuzzi and hydro massage pipes, snack bar and two saunas.

You'll arrive at the meeting location in the selected time slot. Find the representative at the shop, who will direct you to your drive. After a 15-minute drive to the nearby ranch, you'll meet your instructor for this experience. If you are a complete beginner, you'll learn the basics of horse riding and will ride in a closed field. If you are a more experienced rider, you can explore more with your instructor. When you complete the activity, you'll be driven back to Borovets, at the starting location. Bear in mind that only the greeting team in the shop speak English, the ride is with a Bulgarian speaking guide.

Your exciting experience will start at a time having been chosen by you in the booking process. Your guide will meet you in front of the Rila Hotel in Borovets, from where you will advance towards the location where your activity will be taking place. Your event lasts for an hour, with 5-10 minutes of safety instructions included in that time. Once on the road, you'll be driving the snowmobile on a track whilst following your instructor, who will be in charge of the safety of the entire group. The use of helmet and goggles is obligatory, but are also included in the price. Your ride will take you though the snowy tracks of the Borovets forest area, before later concluding at the starting point of the activity. The local tour operator, Traventuria, was awarded a “Business Which Supports Biodiversity” certification by the Bulgarian Biodiversity Foundation for its “Tours with a Cause” initiative.

We offer you a great opportunity to get introduced to winter sports - Ski and/or Snowboard, or to improve your skills in a private group with one of our experts. We are ready to share our experience and help you progress quickly with winter sports. You could choose between four price options. Private group of maximum four persons with one instructor. Please note, the people in the group must be the same level of ability(only ski or only snowboard). We also could provide ski or snowboard equipment(additional fees apply). Booking a private lesson has many advantages: *save the time (to learn the technics and sports elements in comparison with group tuition) *personal attention * no stress We are proud to share our long experience on the slopes with you. Our licensed ski and snowboard instructors are here to help you. We provide excellent service and booking your experience with us will bring you a great value for the money. Furthermore we have a personal approach with children and families, as sometimes learning new skills and sports could be also very funny. Get this opportunity to progress much faster than in a normal group with many people and spend with us a stress free holiday in Borovets - the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria. Our licensed instructors are here to help you building up your confidence with winter sports. You are welcome!

Important information: Please note that transportation to Rila Monastery is not direct. En route to the monastery and back, there will be a brief stop at Kocherinovo, with about 30-40 minutes of waiting time. The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO. Meet your driver in our Ski&Board Traventuria shop in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Kocherinovo. Relax during the 1-hour drive as you admire the beautiful Bulgarian landscape. Arrive at the Kocherinovo at approximately 10:30 am where you will wait for the guided tour coming from Sofia. Explore the complex inside and out with our qualified Еnglish-speaking guide. Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See the gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. After the guided visit, enjoy some free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself. Once the scheduled program is finished, you will be transferred back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and you will head to Bansko. The tour official finish is back at the meeting point - our ski and board shop.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:BOOKING 1630pm ONLY FOR BEGINNERS WHIT OUT LIFT !!! Improve their confidence or technique on the slopes. Progress much quicker than in a group with many people, actually short time gives long attention. Individual progress is on way whiteout stress and feeling lovely holiday on white slopes.Snowsports came like very risky ,whit right commitments steps ,we try to made safety and mutch enjoyed fun.Winter sports activities outdoor ,give healthy life,keep body fit and made your holiday georgues. So important to be on right instructor,ho understand much more psychologically,because confidence made you body on way connect by white magic. IMPORTANT NOTICE:BOOKING 1630pm ONLY FOR BEGINNERS WHIT OUT LIFT !!!