Balkan Cycling

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Exciting cycling trip in the heart of the Balkan mountains. On this tour we bike along the north and central parts of the Balkan Mountains, famous for their unspoiled nature, green valleys with sheep peacefully grazing on lush grass, precipitous cliffs and gentle, rolling hills offering plenty of unique biking opportunities.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Exciting cycling trip in the heart of the Balkan mountains. On this tour we bike along the north and central parts of the Balkan Mountains, famous for their unspoiled nature, green valleys with sheep peacefully grazing on lush grass, precipitous cliffs and gentle, rolling hills offering plenty of unique biking opportunities.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySofia
End CitySofia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Trip includes

    • Flight tickets are not included

Itinerary

1 Sofia

Arrival at Sofia airport and transfer to our hotel.

2 Goliam Izvor village - Ribaritsa village

Early transfer brings us to Golyam Izvor village where the cycling starts. We start cycling towards the town of Teteven as we have an optional detour to the Glozhene monastery. As we reach Teteven we can have a short stop for a walk and visit of the local historic mus...

3 Ribaritsa village - Troyan monastery - Apriltsi

Ascent from Ribaritsa village to the highest point for the day - Bogoi pass (1185m). From this pass the road goes all the way down to the town of Troyan passing through the village of Shipkovo where you can take a refreshing bath in the mineral water swimming pools. A...

4 Apriltsi - Gabrovo - Etura

Cycling on isolated village roads from Apriltsi to Gabrovo. Enroute you pass by numerous small villages set in green landscapes and river valleys. After an ascent followed by a nice downhill ride you reach Gabrovo town and continue to "Etura"- an open-air ethnographic...

5 Gabrovo - Tryavna - Bozhentsi

After breakfast you start cycling from Gabrovo. After an ascent followed by a descent, you arrive in Tryavna. There you can spend some time on sightseeing and lunch in the centre of this beautiful National Revival town. Ups and downs through open terrain will lead you to the final stop for today - Bozhentsi architectural reserve. Cycling distance: 58km; Ascent: 1010m; Descent: 1000m.

6 Bozhentsi - Dryanovo monastery - Elena

A transfer in the morning brings you to the Dryanovo monastery where you can also visit the local cave. You start cycling from the turning for Yalovo village to the town of Elena passing by several villages and the blue waters of Iovkovtsi dam. Cycling distance: 46km; Ascent: 800m; Descent: 800m.

7 Elena - Arbanassi - Veliko Turnovo - Sofia

From Elena we continue cycling to the last point of the trip – Arbanasi architectural reserve. The landscape includes meadows, pastures, cultivation lands, shrubby hills and finally a beautiful plateau over Veliko Tarnovo. After some free time for rest and walks among...

8 Sofia - Departure

Transfer to airport for departure

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Dates & Availability

Price From $510
Price per day$64
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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Helen

Oct 2019

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Started the Balkans Kaleidoscope Tour in September and loved every minute of the time that I had with the group before leaving for a family emergency. Would love to ...

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