Private Tour
Rila Mountain Winter Day Trip for Ski and SPA
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend an unforgettable day in the snow at the winter resort of Borovets, located in the highest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula just an hour and a half away from Sofia! Choose to try ski or snowboard practice or just enjoy a walk in the nature! After that, continue to Sapareva Banya, where you will indulge in the cozy warmth of its thermal springs.
The mineral water pools are a great way of relaxing and their healing properties have been used science ancient times.
Sample hearty local dishes like, accompanied by a glass of wine to toast the day’s adventures.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
2 hours private ski/ snowboard lessons and equipment - if option selected
Transportation by a private A/C car
English- speaking driver, who will accompany you during the day
Entrance ticket to "Rila Rock" SPA complex in Sapareva Banya with 5 panoramic pools
Trip to Borovets and Sapareva Banya
Hotel/ address pick-up and drop off
Lift card (about 35 euro) or lift ticket (about 20 euro) - optional, available on spot
Ski/ snowboard rental equipment - available on spot
2 hours private ski/ snowboard lessons and equipment - available on spot
Tsarska Bistritsa ticket (open Thursday - Sunday)
Gratuities (optional in the end of the trip)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Borovets
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Sofia at 8:30 and take you to the second largest Bulgarian ski resort Borovets. The traveling time is about 1.5 hours. There, you will have 2.5 hours of free time to spend a fabulous day in the alpine atmosphere among the pine forest of the ski resort and to enjoy 58 km of ski slopes. Ski/snowboard equipment rental and individual ski/snowboard lessons are available upon request. Or, if you are not info winter sports, you can just enjoy a walk in the nature and also choose to take the cabin lift to see the beautiful panoramic views.
Sapareva Banya
After that, you will go to Sapareva Banya - the thermal capital of the Balkans, famous for its hot mineral springs. There, you will have about 3.5 hours to relax in the "Rila Rock" SPA complex, famous for its 5 pools with panoramic views. The complex also offers lunch options as well. The departure from Sapareva Banya is at around 17:00 and the expected return in Sofia is around 18:30.
Options
Rila Mountain Winter Trip
Rila Mountain Winter Trip
Pickup included
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Operated by Hola Bulgaria