Full-day Vitosha Mountain Snowshoe Hiking Tour from Sofia
Overview
Escape the crowds and winter smog in the city and enjoy the fresh mountain air of Vitosha Mountain – the oldest national park of the Balkans. Climb Cherni Vruh (2290 m a.s.l.) – the highest peak of the mountain, admiring breathtaking panoramas. Whether you are a summer hill walker or a non-skier visiting Bulgaria, you will be surprised and delighted by how easily you can dive into the tranquility of a winter wonderland, within a day trip from Sofia led by an expert.
What's Included
- All transfers with private car or minivan as per itinerary
- Pick-up / drop-off at your hotel or address within the city of Sofia
- Hire of snowshoes and walking poles
- All local taxes.
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- Other personal expenses
- Personal mountain / travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (except hot tea provided by the guide)
Meeting and Pickup
Travellers must me ready in the lobby, or in front od the hotel 5 min. before the requested pick-up time
What To Expect
Hotel pick-up - approx. 45 min. transfer to Aleko resort (1860 m a.s.l.) - approx. 2 h snowshoe to Cherni Vrah (the Black Peak 2290 m a.s.l.), the highest peak of Vitosha mountain offering breathtaking views - 1.15 - 1.30 h downhill hike back to Aleko resort - transfer back to Sofia - drop-off at customer's hotel, or other preferred location in Sofia.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All passenger heights and weights MUST be advised at time of booking
- Recommended equipment: Comfortable winter boots (at least 3 season waterproof hiking boots with ankle support), warm fleece, warm jacket (water and windproof if possible), winter pants (ski pants), warm gloves, winter hat, sunglasses with high UV protection, ski goggles (recommended in case of strong wind), sunscreen lotion (high factor), thermos bottle (to prevent your water freezing), lunch pack, comfortable day pack for your personal belongings.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-day Vitosha Mountain Snowshoe Hiking Tour from Sofia?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- All transfers with private car or minivan as per itinerary.
- Pick-up / drop-off at your hotel or address within the city of Sofia.
- Hire of snowshoes and walking poles.
- All local taxes.
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide throughout the tour.
- Other personal expenses.
- Personal mountain / travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks (except hot tea provided by the guide).
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-day Vitosha Mountain Snowshoe Hiking Tour from Sofia is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-day Vitosha Mountain Snowshoe Hiking Tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All transfers with private car or minivan as per itinerary
- Pick-up / drop-off at your hotel or address within the city of Sofia
- Hire of snowshoes and walking poles
- All local taxes.
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- Other personal expenses
- Personal mountain / travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (except hot tea provided by the guide)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All passenger heights and weights MUST be advised at time of booking
- Recommended equipment: Comfortable winter boots (at least 3 season waterproof hiking boots with ankle support), warm fleece, warm jacket (water and windproof if possible), winter pants (ski pants), warm gloves, winter hat, sunglasses with high UV protection, ski goggles (recommended in case of strong wind), sunscreen lotion (high factor), thermos bottle (to prevent your water freezing), lunch pack, comfortable day pack for your personal belongings.
- Operated by a business
