Snowshoeing day trip from Bansko to Rhodope Mountains

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About this activity

A back-in-time day trip from the modern ski resort Bansko to the isolated rural area of Rhodope Mountains, where time has stopped and the traditions of the local people are still alive. We invite you on an easy snowshoeing hike, perfect for families with kids or tired of skiing couples who want to immerse into the local atmosphere and enjoy spectacular views to the jagged Pirin Mountains.

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At a glance

Duration: one day
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Top Guides Bulgaria

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Snowshoes and hiking poles
Included: Insurance
Included: Mountain guiding fee

Not included

Not included: Personal equipment
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Snowshoeing day that starts from Bansko and heads east to the high mountain village Ortsevo in thе Rhodope Mountains. During this trip, besides snowshoeing, you can also enjoy a glimpse at the rural lifestyle of the local ethnicity. Although the area is isolated and not popular among the tourists at all, the village offers dramatic views from 1600m above the sea level towards the rugged Pirin Mountains. Optional: you can combine this trip with a ride of the Narrow Gauge Train. Hiking time: 2-3 hours Difficulty: easy, up to +300 m of elevation gain, suitable for families and walks with kids Transfer time: 1 hour drive from Bansko.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Aquilon Residence & Spa
Hot Springs Medical & Spa Hotel
Villa Victoria Thermal Spa
Aspa Vila Spa Hotel
Dve Reki Complex
Hotel Terra
Ruskovets Thermal SPA & Ski Resort
Thermal SPA Hotel Roman Bath
Pirin Golf Hotel & SPA
Cornelia Hotel
Murite Park Hotel
3 Mountains Hotel

and 99 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.