Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Sofia or Plovdiv airport and transfer to the city of Teteven in the Balkan Mountains (about 1,5 hrs from Sofia; 3 hours from Plovdiv), where we stay overnight.
Days 2-7: Three trekking days (the first three) with a local guide are included in the program, which could be spent walking along the following routes:
* Cherven peak (1,221 m) is the easternmost summit of the three peaks located on the northern side of Teteven. This giant is today's target. The path starts from Teteven and travels upwards through broad-leaved forests and vast meadows to the rocks of Cherven peak, offering a superb panoramic view over the town of Teteven and the valley of the Beli Vit River. From there we continue along the new eco-path leading to Babintsi village. From the village it is a further two-hour walk downhill to Teteven. Walking distance: 13 km; walking time: around 5 hrs; uphill walk: 700 m; downhill walk: 700 m.
* After a transfer to the village of Glozhene a short trek through the Beech woods delivers us to Glozhene Monastery, where you can see the 1000-year-old icon of St. George. From the monastery we will come across a dirt road leading to the pass between Goliam Izvor village and Teteven, and then following the quiet road, we reach Goliam Izvor – a typical mountain village, situated along the stream of a small river, with its barns, carts and cattle living with the locals next to each other. From there we have a 30min transfer back to Teteven. Walking distance: 13 km; walking time: about 4 hrs; uphill: 400 m; downhill walk: 350 m.
* This morning we embark towards Boatin Reserve. We have a transfer of about 30 min to get to the village of Divchovoto where the path starts. The track passes through the century-old Beech forests of the reserve, reaching the peak at 1,080 m, after an hour of gentle ascent. From there, it descends over the other side of the hill, reaching a forestry road that leads to the region of Kostina, where one of Bulgaria's national heroes (Georgi Benkovski) was killed by the Turks. We can have lunch there. From this point we walk 3 km, along a peaceful asphalt road amongst gardens, meadows, villas and houses, arriving in the village of Ribaritsa also known as the longest Bulgarian village. Then we have a transfer to Teteven (10 min). Walking distance: 10.5 km; walking time: about 3,5-4 hrs; uphill walk: 250 m; downhill walk: 530 m.
* There are several options for spending the rest days of your stay (please note that guidance and arranged program is not included for them in the package price and they are to be paid additionally in advance or to the guide on the spot depending on the services requested):
- Additional hiking tours in the mountains (to be decided on the spot; payable to the guide).
- Sightseeing/shopping in Teteven (self-guided).
- Cave tour to Sueva Dupka Cave (to be decided on the spot; payable to the guide).
- Swimming in the mineral pools of Ribaritsa or Shipkovo resorts (to be decided on the spot; payable to the guide).
- Cycling tour (to be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance; payable in advance prior departure).
Day 8: After breakfast you will have transfer to Sofia or Plovdiv Airport for departure.
Guaranteed departures for 2009: Every day from April to September
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation and boarding as mentioned above;
- Transfer to/from Sofia and Plovdiv airport to Teteven;
- Transfers for the 3 trekking days;
- English-speaking guide for 3 trekking days;
- VAT and all local taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Map (could be requested in advance when booking the tour), guidance and transfer for the rest days outside the program;
- Tips and entrance fees;
- Alcohol drinks, cigarettes and other personal expenses.
single room supplement: 60 euro
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