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Snowshoeing
BULGARIAN WINTER ADVENTURE
Snowshoeing & Thermal Pools · Spa Village & Sofia · Downhill Skiing
Trip reference:
PRWB
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You'll feel inspired...
A great mix of winter activity, cultural exploration and discovery off the beaten track in Bulgaria, staying in delightful villages complete with spa or thermal pools.
Style of Travel
Transport & guides on your trip: Typically we use a comfortable charter bus with ample room for our group. Expert local guides and all ski equipment required for organised activities are included in the price of this holiday. Your accommodation: Hotel/pension (7 nights). You'll stay in small, locally-owned character properties in both Gela and Devin. They are centrally located and rooms are comfortable with TV and en suite facilities. In Gela you'll wake up to mountain views! Dining out: Trip price includes: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner. Both of the hotels feature restaurants and, while meals will be taken in your hotel in Gela, there is a choice of restaurants in the larger resort of Devin. Meals usually consist of a salad (accompanied by the obligatory `rakia', a strong Bulgarian spirit) and then a tasty meat dish or the great vegetarian option of `patatnik' (potato and cheese omelette).
16 Travellers
in your group Travel through:
Bulgaria
Trip length:
Skiing & Snowshoeing
This winter activity week is based in the spectacular limestone gorges and peaks of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains. The spa village of Gela is located at 1500m, at the foot of two of the Rhodope's great 2000m peaks, Orpheus and Grand Perelik. With more than 3000 years of history, Gela is a tranquil place to spend your first few days. From a nearby resort, you'll try downhill skiing or snowboarding, snowshoeing from the village and enjoy a free activity day. Optional dogsledding or snowmobiling may also be available.
8 Days
Special inclusion:
Thermal Pools
In both Gela and Devin, you'll have the opportunity to relax at a spa centre (Gela) or in thermal pools (Devin) - what better way to rejuvenate after a day's activity!
Culture & Thermal Pools
Leaving Gela you'll drive through the mountains to Devin. En route you'll see Bulgaria's largest canyon, join a local family for lunch and visit the impressive Devil's Throat Cave. The underground waters at Devin feed a number of thermal swimming pools, where you'll be able to relax. Your holiday ends in historic Sofia with time to see the main sights.
Comfort Level
Graded `active' this is a fun week in the mountains. A reasonable level of fitness is required but some activities are optional and others can be tailored to the abilities of the group. Warm winter/skiing clothing is essential.
Climate
Sofia
Max Temp (ºC) Min Temp (ºC)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Rain (mm per month) 30
33 38 48 79 76 56 48 38 36 53 43 5 -3 9 0 15 20 23 26 26 22 16 4 9 12 13 14 11 6 9 1 4 -3
2 -5
16
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