Once upon a time… The place to be for hiking! Borovets is the oldest and largest winter sports resort in Bulgaria but, in summer, it becomes a haven for the hiker. Situated at 1350 meters altitude on the north side of the Rila Mountains, it offers the regions best hikes, like the 7 Rila Lakes or Mount Musala, the highest peak in the Balkans (2925 m).

Here is the journey that Once Upon A Time offers you for this summer of 2022… Your holiday starts on Friday Friday August 5 and end on Friday August 12.

We’ve concocted a fantastic program that blends hiking, yoga classes and fabulous moments of relaxation in a fabulous hotel. In fact, our home base will be the Rila Hotel, the most prestigious hotel in Borovets. Even if the sporty side of things is an integral part of this trip… imagine a pool, a gym and a spa at the end of a long day of hiking… I’d call that an extra layer of well-being.

Program

Let us know what you think about the program…
08:00: yoga class and a early morning physical work-out
09:00: breakfast
10:30: mountain hiking (between 3 and 6 hours, depending on your level) and/or excursions
17:00: yoga class
18:00: relaxation (swimming, steam bath, sauna, massage…)
20:00: dinner and other activities (bowling, long conversations by the fireplace…)

As far as the hikes go, we will most definitely be going to the 7 Rila Lakes (an incredible hike that we have already reviewed for you in 2021 – you can read about it here) and Mount Musala, the highest peak in the Balkans, at almost 3000 meters altitude. However, our guide and hike-manager, Asen Rashev will also be taking you on the not-so beaten track. Two different groups (depending on fitness levels) will allow everyone to enjoy the breathtaking scenery that this region offers.

During one of the hikes, we will also be visiting the Rila Monastery. At the heart of the Rila National Park, it is the most visited site in Bulgaria. The monument is typical of Bulgarian Renaissance and serves as a symbol of the Bulgarians’ cultural awakening after centuries of Ottoman occupation. The Rila Monastery has been recognised as a cultural heritage by UNESCO, since 1983.

Check out the “Travel Diaries” section where you can read an account of one of our trips, which we undertook with a group of about 20 people, in August 2021, in Pamporovo.

Practical information

Price of the entire trip and the classes: 959 euros (duration: 8 days / 7 nights)

The price includes::
• 7 overnights (1 night in Sofia 5* and 6 nights in Borovets 4*)
• 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
• 1 lunch
• All yoga classes (2 per day in Borovets)
• One sports training per day with a coach
• 4 excursions (transport, lift and guide): Mussala, Malyovitsa, 7 Rila lakes, Rila Monastery
• Spa & swimming pool at Rila Hotel
• Guided tour in Sofia
• Guided tour of Rila Monastery
• Transportation: airport-hotel, Sofia-Borovets, Borovets-Airport Sofia (group transfers)

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Options:
• Single supplement: 278 euros

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The price does not include:
• Airline ticket
• Meals and drinks not included in the program
• Entrance fees for museums and monuments
• Additional services
• Insurance for your trip abroad

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Next trips:
Limit maximum 20 participants.
From Friday August 5 till Friday August 12