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Day 1: Arrival
Arrival and transfer to respective hotel accommodation in Banko.
Welcome meeting and short briefing.
Day 2: Rafting
Transfer to Kresna Gorge, approximately a 50km drive from Bansko. Enjoy a 2 hour rafting adventure (approx 10-12km) down the River Struma, which flows into the Kresna Gorge. Enjoy an outside lunch, then travel back to hotel in Bansko.
Day 3: Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking commences in the villages of Leshten and Kovcachevitsa and finishes in the village of Sarnitsa. Enjoy a range of challenging uphill / downhill terrains along the way (total distance of approx 32 km), with a stop to have a packed lunch. Overnight camp in the village of Sarnitsa with a tasty Barbeque dinner around the bonfire.
Day 4: Kayaking
Wake up to the fresh, crisp morning air with breakfast. Kayaking takes place from Sarnitsa village to the town of Dospat (approx 25km), on the Dospat lake, passing along many fish farms. A well deserved lunch follows, after which a return transfer to Bansko in the afternoon.
Day 5: Trekking
Travel to Vihren where a day of trekking up to the Vihren peak starts. The Vihren peak is 2914 metres above sea level, the 2nd highest peak in Bulgaria. After conquering the peak, the journey continues down to Kazana area. Total length of the trek is 8km and includes a packed lunch. Return to Bansko in the afternoon (It is recommended to bring your own mountain shoes & waterproof jacket).
Day 6: Alpine adventures
Transfer to Vlachi, a village on the western side of Vihren peak, approximately 60km from Bansko. Descend down to the Vlachi river, using alpine techniques, followed by a walk down the river bed towards a waterfall – the first of seven! Time to face an extreme session on the waterfalls, such as – alpine trolley, abseiling, jumping into plunge pools. There is a short walk back to the meeting point before travelling back to Bansko. Packed lunch included.
How to book
The Adventure Package is a prebookable package and is only available if booked in conjunction with a package holiday (flight & hotel) to the resort of Bansko. It can be also be added to a Two Centre holiday.
The Adventure Package is available at a supplement of £389.00 (in addition to the cost of your package holiday).
Hotels Available in Bansko:
What is included: Transfers, activities, equipment for each type of adventure, experienced instructors, lunch/dinner as per schedule. Packed lunches will be handed out prior to each departure from your hotel
What is not included: Travel insurance, tips & gratuities, personal expenses and adrenaline!
What to bring: Comfortable sport shoes, mountain shoes, waterproof jacket, swimming suit, warm clothes, torch, sunglasses, hat, sun cream, small rucksack.
Important: While we endeavour to follow our itinerary there may be exceptional circumstances when this is not possible. We reserve the right to cancel or change the itinerary as necessary. This package requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. |