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Snow-shoeing walks in the Rila Mountains
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Rila Monastery World Heritage site
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Sofia; drive to Rila Mountains. 2 & 3 Two full days snow-shoeing. 4 Morning snowshoeing; drive to Sofia via Rila Monastery. 5 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 4nts hotel; 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners included. See p42. Mode of Travel: Bus/On foot. Comment: This short but active, hotelbased trip requires no previous snowshoeing experience. The walking is moderate (approx 4-6 hours a day, with a maximum of 650m ascent). Equipment provided. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Leader/mountain guide(s) plus driver. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
Stunning views across the mountains
SNOW-SHOEING IN BULGARIA
5 DAYS HOTELS AN EXHILARATING WINTER BREAK IN THE BEAUTIFUL RILA MOUNTAINS Outdoor lovers take note: walking in the mountains need not stop when the snows come. This unusual break offers the chance to explore on snow-shoes Bulgaria's wild and spectacular Rila Mountains, and to see the wonderful painted monastery of Rila, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rila Mountains From Sofia we head south towards the Rila Massif, pausing en route to visit a traditional Bulgarian house before continuing into the mountains. Donning our snow-shoes for the first time, we should need just a few minutes to master the easy technique, after which we can head off for an introductory walk in the Malyovitsa area. The following day we plan to do a full day of snow-shoeing, taking silent paths up through the fragrant pine forest and deep into the untouched snow-covered wilderness. Rila Monastery & Sofia There is time for a further half day of snow-shoeing ascending Zekiritza Ridge up to Pioneer's hut before we reboard our vehicles and drive to the world-famous Rila Monastery. Beautifully preserved, covered in breathtaking frescoes and with the pine-clad Rila Mountains as a backdrop, the monastery is a wonderful sight at any time of year; but with a light dusting of snow it promises to be absolutely sublime. No doubt leaving our hearts in the mountains, we return to the capital for some sightseeing.
DATES AND PRICES 5 DAYS FROM LONDON
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2007 start Sat end Wed Price in £ 22 Dec-26 Dec 629 29 Dec-02 Jan 599 2008 start Wed end Sun Price in £ 06 Feb-10 Feb 549 27 Feb-02 Mar 549 *16 Feb-20 Feb 549 24 Dec-28 Dec 639 20 Feb-24 Feb 549 **29 Dec-02 Jan 619 * start Sat/end Wed ** start Mon/end Fri Single Room Option: £55*. See p41 for details. Insurance: £29 These are guide prices, see p45 for details.
Land Only Prices also available
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Essential information about our tours see pages 38-51
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