Day tour to the Natural wonders Belogradchik Rocks & Venetsa cave
Overview
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11 hours
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Step into a world where time has carved legends into stone and silence whispers through crystal chambers. Nestled in the mystical northwest of Bulgaria, the Belogradchik Rocks rise like ancient sentinels—scarlet and ochre giants shaped by wind, rain, and imagination. These surreal formations tell tales of medieval fortresses, monks, and mythical creatures, each silhouette more otherworldly than the last.
As sunlight dances over the towering spires, venture deeper—beneath the earth—into the Venetsa Cave, a hidden gem of luminous beauty. Here, nature unveils her masterpiece: a kaleidoscope of stalactites and stalagmites, glowing in delicate hues of violet, emerald, and gold. The cave pulses with quiet magic, a sanctuary of mineral wonders frozen in eternal stillness.
This tour is not just a journey through Bulgaria’s wild northwest—it's an encounter with the sublime, where stone becomes story, and darkness reveals its own dazzling light.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Helmets
English speaking guide
10-15 EUR
What To Expect
Belogradchik Fortress
For a truly spectacular experience, combined with amazing nature, we are heading northwest to the town of Belogradchik where the Belogradchik Fortress has been standing for centuries, from the time Thracians where inhabited the area until now days. The name Belogradchik means “white construction,” standing for the shining fortress rising above the town.
Belogradchik Rocks
Discover the rocky landscape of northwest Bulgaria. You will visit one of Bulgaria’s most enchanted natural landmarks - the Belogradchik Rocks. Nominated in the "New Seven Wonders of the World" competition.
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Day tour to the Natural wonders Belogradchik Rocks & Venetsa cave
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent trip and tour guide went above and beyond!
Valetz,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional and enjoyable experience! Besides visiting places that we paid for we also got "off the beaten path" so Iva went above and beyond! Experience was personalised and all in all it took almost exactly 11 hours so just as advertised! Iva was very professional, provided context where needed but did not put too much "restraint" on us either. We were the only two people of this group so Iva drove us with her car. Ride was comfortable and hassle free. Recommended for small groups, but I'm sure Iva would handle bigger groups just as good!
Very nice and highly recommended
adi m,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was lucky to be in a private tour with Vess . Very nice guy and has a lot of knowledge. We had a lovely weather. Beautiful view . It was a Ling day but worthwhile
A good long day out
Simon G,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide took the two of us in a private car to the fortress &rocks and onto the cave. We had enough time to take photos
Maria makes the tours come alive
Maria H,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00From our meeting point at Alexander Nevsky, Maria provided an outstanding tour experience. Her knowledge of the various sites is extensive and her expertise as a guide is unparalleled. She experienced the sites and sights with us, customizing the adventure to the group’s preferences. Despite the crowds, we saw everything in the tour package “up close and personal.” Highly recommend comfortable hiking shoes.
Fantastic tour
246seang,
Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best tours I've ever taken. The scenery was beautiful, and Atanas was an amazing tour guide. I spent a whole month in Bulgaria, and this tour was the best thing I did all month.
Very friendly and professional
DanielB738,
May 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The booking of the tour was very easy, and our guide Vess responded quickly to confirm exact details or where and how we would meet. We were two guests and the tour was exclusive for us without other people. Vess is very friendly and knowledgeable, both about cultural as well as natural places of interest. We had sufficient time to visit Belogradchik Fortress, had lunch in town, visited the Venetsa Cave, and on the way back we even managed to visit the Vratsa Gorge which was a breathtakingly beautiful extra. We were back in Sofia by 18:00h and Vess even dropped us off at our hotel, which was very kind. I can absolutely recommend this tour.
Beautiful landscapes in countryside
atsushi inoue2,
May 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I could see a lot of beautiful landscapes. Especially the view from the summit of the fortress was amazing. At lunchtime my guide took me to the restaurant and I could have some Bulgarian traditional cuisine. And she explained the geology of that region to me, it was interesting.
Fantastic tour & tour guide
G1114TBpamelaf,
Apr 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband & I were in Sofia for about a week in April 2023. This was our favorite day trip out of Sofia. The tour was by Zelanos Tours, & our tour guide, Vincent or Vinny, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress, as well as the Venetsa cave, & he gave us a lot of information about the sites we visited. The Rocks & Fortress were incredible, & the cave was beautiful. It was a long day trip but well worth it for anyone visiting Sofia. This tour & Vinny are highly recommended!
beauty of nature
Sylwia K,
Apr 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00If someone loves nature, I definitely recommend it. Very beautiful places. Definitely worth a visit. Minuses - rather poor infrastructure for tourists. Having trouble finding a restroom or eating lunch. But as for me, the views from above compensated for the shortcomings :)
Good trip but unjust booking system against solo travelers needs to be amended
K P,
Sep 9, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a beautiful place to visit and the guide was good. Comment on how the booking system is set to to be DISCRIMINATORY against SOLO travelers. It is plainly WRONG that I, a solo traveler, paid almost twice as much as others. In my group it was 3 people: me and two people. I paid $70 more than the two who booked together. The only reason was because I booked as one person. How does this system make sense? It needs to be fixed and Viator needs to refund the differences to those who have become victims of this unethical business practice.
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