The downside of getting to such remote and attractive areas is that the amount of vehicle support is limited because road access is difficult or impossible, so you must be prepared to backpack. if you enjoy a real mountain challenge then this trip is for you. This partly vehicle supported trek provides a wonderfully varied trip that includes visits to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Crossing high mountain ridges, walking through beautiful forests and past many lakes we work our way across the Rila and Pirin. In between the mountain sections we enjoy staying at some of the most luxurious hotels in Bulgaria, making up for the more spartan conditions ecountered in the mountain lodges. In hotels en-suite twin bedded rooms are provided.
Mountain lodges vary considerably and some only provide dormitory style accommodation.
Outline Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Sofia. This is our base for three nights. We then hike up Shatara peak, 2495m, before returning to Borovets. We use the Gondola system to help us on our way to reach Moussala, 2925m. Return to Borovets.