Private Tour

Hike in The Central Balkan National Park

Overview

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72 hours

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This is an amazing walk in the Central Balkan National Park. The trail offers real wilderness in combination with cozy touristic huts. The landscape is varied. It comprises ancient beech and coniferous forests where the average age of the trees is around 150 years, high-mountain meadows and narrow rocky strips along the main mountain crest. It is part of the E3 European long-distance walking route. The Balkan mountain gives the name of the Balkan Peninsula. This tour offers many opportunities for hiking all year round.

We offer this hike in several options depending on your preferences-with transport or without transport, with a guide or without a guide.

If you prefer with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia or Plovdiv.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travelers with health problems or pregnant travelers.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Walk from Karnare village to the hut Dermenka

Accommodations

Overnight in the hut Dermenka

Central Balkan National Park

If you have selected an option with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia to transfer you to the starting point of the hike-the village of Karnare. The path is going up gently to the main crest of the mountain. From this point to the hut, the terrain is mild and safe even in winter, without any substantial ascending and descending. Hiking Stats: Distance: 7 km, Ascend: 980 m, Descend: 100 m, Walking Time: 4 hours

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Walk from the hut Dermenka to the hut Dobrila

Accommodations

Overnight in the hut Dobrila

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

(if the option with a guide is chosen)

Central Balkan National Park

It is a pleasant forest walk along the main crest of the mountain. All the way to the hut Dobrila provides good panoramas to the mighty peaks around. Dobrila hut is well-maintained and a nice spot for a rest. Hiking stats: Distance: 9km, Ascend: 580 m, Descend: 280 m, Walking Time: 5 hours

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Walk from the hut Dobrila to the town of Sopot

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

(if the option with a guide is chosen)

Central Balkan National Park

In the area there is a lift also that supports many sports as paragliding even in winter. Hiking Stats: Distance: 7 km, Ascend: 30 m, Descend: 1230 m, Walking Time: 4 hours

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Mountain guide (if the option with a guide is chosen)

Accommodation in 2 Mountain Huts (if the option with a guide is chosen)

Private transport (if it is chosen as option)

Pick-up (if the option with private transport is chosen)

Insurance and personal expenses

Organized luggage transport from hut to hut

Lunches, Dinners, Drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Self-Guided Without Transport

Reservation and assistance : Hut Reservations, Hut Contacts, E-mail assistance, Phone assistance
Duration: 3 days
GPS track & Detailed itinerary
Time-tables: Time tables of local public transport and local taxi companies contacts

Self-Guided With Transport

Reservation and Assistance : Hut Reservations, Hut Contacts, E-mail assistance, Phone assistance
Duration: 3 days
GPS Track & Detailed Itinerary
Car or Van
Pickup included

Guided Hike Without Transport

Two nights in Mountain huts: The huts are warm and cozy, food is offered as well. The rooms are double with a bathroom.
Certified Mountain Guide
Duration: 3 days
Breakfast every morning
Time-tables: Time tables of local public transport and local taxi companies contacts

Guided Hike With Transport

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The waterfall hike
davidmD3823KB,,Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We hiked up to the water fall in the pouring rain the route was steeper than expected, but felt doable with a reasonable level of fitness and experience well worth the visit. 3.3h up and down well marked out. Cost about £12 in a cab from Sofia central with the yellow cabs recommended downloading the their app
Incredible and unforgettable experience
intothesun28,,Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my first winter hike ever and Emil and Veneta did everything possible to make sure it was comfortable and fun. Not only are they extremely kind and warm people, but I learned so much from their vast knowledge about the mountains and it's forests. I also felt extremely safe (even in the sometimes difficult weather conditions) due to their experience and familiarity with the trails. The hike is expertly planned, with comfortable accommodation each night and the most beautiful views and trails. I really couldn't recommend this experience more!