Hiking in Bulgaria - Pirin Mountains

Pirin is famous for its alpine outlook: high peaks, steep slopes, deep precipices, magnificent lakes.
Its highest peak is Vihren 2914m. The marble and granite Vihren peak together with a number of lakes and river springs are some of our tourist goals.

PIRIN MOUNTAINS
Hiking Program - 8 days

Requirements
Tourists should be able to hike along steep mountain paths. In some place the route is a bit dangerous but is made possible with safety ropes and parapets. Tourists should be able to hike 5-7 hours, sometimes even more.

Route
Day 1: Sofia to Predela chalet (150 km/93 miles):
Arrival in Sofia. A drive on a small bus to Predela chalet (1050 m/3387 ft), which is situated on the border between the two highest mountains in Bulgaria: Rila and Pirin. Overnight at Predela chalet.
Day 2: Predela chalet to Yavorov chalet (6-7 hrs):
Climbing to the saddle near Lake Dautovo (2300 m/7546 ft) and going down to Yavorov chalet (1740 m/5709 ft). A small bus takes you to the town of Bansko (950 m/3156 ft) for overnight at private hotel (20 km/12 miles).
Day 3: Yavorov chalet to the town of Bansko (8-9 hrs):
A small bus takes you to Yavorov chalet. Reaching the crest of the mountain and walking along the main Karst crest to Bunderitsa chalet (1770 m/5807 ft), enjoying the miraculous, breathtaking, unforgettable view. The most difficult places are ensured with safety ropes. Transfer to Bansko for overnight in the same hotel.
Day 4: Bansko to Vihren peak and back (6-7 hrs):
A small bus takes you to Vihren chalet (16 km/10 miles). You climb the highest peak of Pirin - Vihren (2914 m/9560 ft) and also Hvoinaty peak (2695 m/8842 ft). Descending to Muratovo Lake and Vihren Chalet. Transfer to Bansko for overnight in the same hotel.
Day 5: Bansko to Sinanitsa peak and back (9 hrs):
A small bus takes you to Vihren chalet. Climbing the Bunderishka Porta (2500 m/8202 ft) and going down through a beautiful valley called Golyamo Spano Pole to the Sinanishka Porta. Climbing the Sinanitsa peak (2516 m/8359 ft) and through Sinanitsa chalet (2190 m/7275 ft) and Georgiytsa peak (2589 m/8601 ft) going back to Vihren chalet. Transfer to Bansko for overnight in the same hotel.
Day 6: Bansko to Demyanitsa chalet and back (8 hrs):
A small bus takes you to Vihren chalet. Walking along a path, that passes by beautiful lakes we reach Demyanitsa chalet. The highest point for the day is Todorina porta (Todora's Gate) (2580 m/8464 ft). Descending to the town of Bansko for overnight in the same hotel.
Day 7: Bansko to Bezbog chalet and back (8-9 hrs):
A small bus takes you 8 km away from Bansko. Walking through a pine forest we reach Demyanitsa chalet. On the way to Bezbog Chalet (2236 m/ 7213 ft) we visit the beautiful Valyavishki Lakes and Popovo Lake. The tour ends at the Gotse Delchev Chalet (1600 m/ 5162 ft). A small bus takes you to the town of Bansko for overnight at the same private hotel (18 km/11 miles).
Day 8: Bansko to Sofia (170 km/106 miles):
Travel by small bus to Sofia airport and flight home

Optimal season: June till September
Group size: min 1; max 15

REMARKS

Normally our company ensures:
     - full board;
     - Accompanying of the group by a foreign language speaking guide from Sofia to Sofia;
     - Transfer - from Sofia to Sofia;
     - Car for the luggage;
     - Overnight as mentioned in the program - private hotels (2-bed rooms).

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Lucky Tours Co.
PO Box 7, 4023 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 32 649-785
FAX: +359 32 650-270
E-mail: AGeorgiev@gmx.de

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