Passing through some of the most spectacular parts of the Rodopi Mountains (the Trigrad Gorge, the Devil's Throat Cave, the Miraculous Bridges etc.) this trip gives you the opportunity to explore the mountain without being escorted by a guide, relying just on your own abilities to handle exciting and surprising situations. The trail follows breath-taking views over high rocky cliffs, dense woods, alpine meadows and not the least tiny villages still housing the ancient spirit of times gone. Arranged accommodation and luggage transportation during the whole trip ensure the pleasure of unrestricted walking through the wilderness of the native place of the mythical Orpheus.
Departure dates:
01 May 2010 - 20 October 2010 - every day
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival at Sofia or Plovdiv airport and transfer to Yagodina for overnight.
Day 2. Today you will have a short walk to Yagodina Cave and then to Trigrad village where you stay overnight.
Possible extension to the nearby Trigrad gorge and the Devil's throat cave (also possible on days 3 and 4). Walking distance: 15 km; walking time: 4hrs; Uphill walk: 600 m (1,968 ft); downhill walk: 250 m (820 ft).
Day 3. Starting from the hotel in Trigrad, the trail goes to the remote village of Vodni Pad and back to Trigrad village.This stage provides good overview of the way of living for many of the local people, combined with the serenity in the coniferous forests en route.
Walking distance: 20km; walking time: 5-6hrs; uphill walk: 400m; downhill walk: 450m
Day 4. The walk today starts from Trigrad village, continues through alpine meadows and old forests to Chairski Lakes and goes back to Trigrad climbing up on a panoramic road with picturesque meadows and descending to Trigrad village in a small hidden valley. Walking distance: 22km; walking time: 6 hrs; uphill walk: 1000m; downhill walk: 800m
Day 5. Early morning transfer to Beden village will bring you to the starting point for the day. From here you will have to reach Liaskovo village, where you will stay overnight.
Walking distance: 24km; walking time: 6-7 hrs; uphill walk: 350m; downhill walk: 315m
Day 6. After breakfast you start trekking from Liaskovo to “Skalnite mostove” hut (walking distance - 15 km) through century-old coniferous woods and hidden meadows in-between. After visit to the rocky phenomenon of the Miraculous Bridges, you will have a short transfer to the village of Kosovo, where you will stay overnight.
Walking distance: 15km; walking time: 4 hrs; uphill walk: 635m; downhill walk: 200m
Day 7. In the morning you can take a short stroll around the village. Then you will be transferred through Bachkovo Monastery (with a short stop there) to Plovdiv, where you will stay overnight. In the afternoon you can go for a sightseeing tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv, still housing ancient houses and monuments.
Day 8. Depending on your departure time you will have transfer to Sofia or Plovdiv Airport.
Accomodation and food: Small family-run pensions and guesthouses in en-suite rooms on halfboard (breakfast and dinner included) except for Day 7, when no dinner is provided.
Price of extra services: Single room supplement: 85 EURO
Included in the price: accommodation in family-run pensions with en-suite facilities on halfboard (except day 7, when no dinner is provided); luggage transfers as follows: Day 1: from Yagodina to Trigrad upon arrival in Yagodina; Day 5: from Trigrad to Liaskovo (after leaving you in the village of Beden); Day 6: from Liaskovo to the village of Kosovo; Day 7: from Kosovo to Plovdiv together with you; pick up/drop off at Sofia or Plovdiv airport; all ground transfers; roadbook in English; map; ; VAT and all local taxes.
Practical information: EXTENSION AT THE BLACK SEA COAST: we have a unique proposal, which gives you the opportunity to stay on a sea holiday for extra week after your active tour at an incredibly low price in Sozopol, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Lozenets, St. Vlas, Golden Sands etc. and all this with arranged transportation right after your tour and before your departure flight
Tour difficulty: moderate
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers from/to Sofia or Plovdiv airport;
- Accommodation and boarding as described above;
- Detailed roadbook with map;
- Luggage transfers as per the trip dossier (see .pdf file);
- 24hrs phone assistance
- VAT and all local taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Tips, entrance fees;
- Alcohol drinks and other personal expenses.
single room supplement: 85 euro
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