On this one-day tour explore Vitosha Mountain which stands next to Sofia. Enjoy amazing views of the capital along with visits to Boyana Lake and Boyana Waterfall. The green wooded pathways are the perfect setting for a relaxed hike.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Hotels or accommodation in Sofia
Small group: Limited to 15 participants

Highlights

Visit the 15 metre high Boyana waterfall
Pass Boyana lake on your descent
Take in breathtaking views of Sofia at Kamendel

Full description

This tour starts with pick-up from your hotel. The transfer to the foot of the mountain takes approximately 20 minutes. You will see the great symbol of Sofia rise above you as you draw near. The hike begins with Boyana waterfall, which with a height of 15 metres and an elegant setting is the most beautiful on the mountain. After the waterfall you will see a typical hut, Momina skala. You will have time to relax before the groups continues to Kamendel from where you will see Sofia from above. On the way down to the city you will visit Boyana lake. Then its time to return to Sofia where the tour ends at your hotel.

Includes

All tour assistance
All transfers
English speaking licensed mountain guide

Lunch
Beverages
Gratuities to the guide and the driver (optional)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat

Know before you go

You will need warm clothes, jacket and comfortable mountain shoes
Water and some sandwiches or sweets are also recommended

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 8 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.6/5

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We thoroughly enjoyed our hike and finished off the day with traditional lunch at a restaurant near Boyana church with our guide, Nadia. She was superb and shared many things about wild plants and mushrooms with us. Weather was good and we had good view of Sofia city.

July 17, 2019

really good but hard ride

It was a really good trip, we just had a couple with that had a hard time keeping up, so we did not get around to the lake, there was no time for

October 1, 2019

Easy to order & understand in advance the day plan. Pick up on time. Very nice nature view. Very warm and professional guide (Peter).

September 18, 2019

From Sofia: One-Day Tour of Vitosha Mountain

From Sofia: One-Day Tour of Vitosha Mountain

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really good but hard ride