Five Day Jeep Tour
Rila Monastery
Bansko Town
SELF DRIVE JEEP TOUR
5 days and 4 nights
Price: from 870 Euros
per personDay 1
Meet at Sofia Airport on minibus, on the way to Bansko visiting famous Rila Monastery founded in the 10 century - the main shrine of Bulgaria, holy place and place of worship and in 1983 it was included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
For lunch we will stop on the trout farm and try fresh caught and cooked on fire fish in the restaurant near river with beautiful nature and views.
Transfer to Bansko, check-in at a hotel in Bansko and after small walking city tour - the history of the city and the main attractions, visiting the museum and the old church.
Dinner at a traditional folk restaurant.
Please note that the program can be changed depending on flight times.
Spend the night in Bansko
Day 2:
After breakfast receiving jeeps, using and safety rules instructions.
Starting off-road adventure with a visit to the ruins of an ancient city, we'll reach a panoramic viewpoint offering breathtaking view of three mountain ranges – Pirin, Rila and Rhodope. Our journey includes stops at small lakes and a waterfall, providing opportunities for a refreshing swim and a coffee break. Continuing along unknown roads in Pirin National Park, we'll arrive at a beautiful natural spot for a picnic – a barbecue on the fire with local drinks, while adults preparing the lunch kids can learn how to shoot archery at targets.
Continue our tour along beautiful roads returning to Bansko, enjoy some leisure time before a Traditional Bulgarian dinner with cheerful grandmothers in real old Bulgarian house in one of the small villages near Bansko! The grandmothers will introduce us to local costumes and folklore, will sing folk songs, will teach us how to dance “horo” - an integral part of the Bulgarian culture, we will try a real homemade delicious food prepared according to old family recipes and homemade drinks (lemonade, wine and rakia). We will become participants in a sincere, cozy and hospitable event.
Night in hotel in Bansko with breakfast included.
Day 3
After breakfast embark on an off-road journey through lesser-known, non-touristy trails of Bulgaria, exploring a natural national reserve with stops in most beautiful points with coffee break. Encounter the country's diverse plant and animal life, spot various animals along the way, and marvel at beautiful lakes, old towns, and villages where the lifestyle of the past century still persists. Observe the daily life of an ordinary Bulgarian village.
Lunch will be a unique forest stop, featuring a barbecue on stones—appetizing meat "with a smoky flavor" and vegetables cooked over an open fire, sourced from local farms and gardens. Enjoy homemade wine and rakia.
Continue the exploration of undiscovered corners of the country on the way to the hotel on the lake shore, checking into a hotel. Free time for fishing or nice walking around the lake.
Dinner.
Spend the night at Lake Dospat.
Day 4
After breakfast off-road adventure in powerful jeeps, crossing rivers, bridges, forests, and fields to the hot mineral springs pool on the nature. Time to relax and enjoy your time with health benefits. Lunch in village in small cozy restaurant and return to Bansko.
Transfer to Sofia by minibus and spending the night in a Sofia hotel.
Day 5
After breakfast Sofia city tour - the capital of Bulgaria preserves the heritage of different cultures and eras: ancient Roman, early Christian, Bulgarian, as well as periods of Ottoman rule and Soviet influence. We will get acquainted with the rich history and see unique monuments that embody the spirit of diversity and richness of Sofia's cultural heritage. We will delve into the rich history and witness unique landmarks, such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the second largest in the Balkans, the Synagogue, the Rotunda of St. George – the oldest church (4th century); the Basilica of St. Sophia – a medieval symbol of Serdica, built in the 6th century, the impressive statue of Sophia, archaeological excavations of the old city, immersing you in ancient history, the National Palace of Culture, the National Theatre "Ivan Vazov" – one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, the former Royal Palace, and much, much more.
Enjoy some shopping and souvenir time in the Mall, lunch of your choice (not included in the price) before transferring to the airport.
Departure.
Prices:
4 people in one jeep:
1. 870 € per person (hotel accommodation for 2-3 people per room)
2. plus 150 € for single hotel accommodation
3. Children aged 0-11 years - discount 10%
2 people in one jeep:
+ 150 € per person
3 people in one jeep:
+ 50 € per person