Rila Mountain Winter Day Trip for Ski and SPA

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

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
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel/ address pick-up at 8:30 am by a private car - please indicate it when making the reservation.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Hola Bulgaria

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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