Type of transport: Minibus
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Itinerary: Sofia – Bachkovo Monastery – Trigrad – Chair Lakes – Chamla – Mechi Peak – Orpheus Peak – Sofia
The excursion is boutique-style and conducted for groups of 15 to 18 tourists.
Day 1
07:30 AM: Departure from Serdika Bus Station, Sofia, with a tourist minibus. For groups of at least five, boarding is possible in Plovdiv at OMV gas station near Hotel St. Petersburg.
Short stop and visit to Bachkovo Monastery – time to explore and enjoy a free lunch in the area. Continue towards Trigrad.
Arrival in Trigrad and check-in at the Family Hotel Trigrad.
Until 6:00 PM: Free time with optional activities guided by local professionals:
Boat ride in the marble hall at the Devil’s Throat Cave exit
Price: BGN 15
Reservation required at least 7 days before the excursion.
Climbing the "Via Ferrata"
Price: BGN 35
Requires mountaineering equipment, suitable for adventurers.
Reservation required at least 7 days before the trip.
Descent into Haramiyska Cave
Price: BGN 50
The most challenging spot in the area, supervised by professional climbers.
Reservation required 7 days before the trip.
6:30 PM: Relaxation time – spa zone in the hotel or a stroll in the garden.
8:00 PM: Dinner in the hotel restaurant. Overnight stay.
Day 2
8:30–10:00 AM: Breakfast.
10:30 AM: Departure with jeeps to:
Chair Lakes – a unique natural site at 1,600 meters above sea level.
Chamla – the highest village in Bulgaria (1,650 meters).
Mechi Peak (1,765 meters) – the highest point in the area, offering breathtaking views.
3:00 PM: Return to the hotel for a short rest. Free time for lunch or spa.
5:00 PM: Another jeep adventure:
Journey to a scenic mountain spot.
Barbecue around a campfire at a bivouac.
Option for an overnight stay under the stars: Bring a sleeping bag, warm clothes, and a tent.
Advance notice required 7 days before the trip.
Others will return to the hotel by jeep.
Day 3
8:00–9:30 AM: Breakfast and check-out.
10:00 AM: Guided hike to Orpheus Peak (2–3 hours, depending on group pace).
Departure for Sofia.
7:00 PM: Arrival at Serdika Bus Station.
Price Includes:
2 nights at Family Hotel Trigrad
2 breakfasts
2 dinners (one at the hotel and one barbecue at the bivouac)
Jeep transport to:
Chair Lakes, Chamla, Mechi Peak, and the camping spot
Visit to Orpheus Peak
Visit to Bachkovo Monastery
Local guides throughout the trip
Tour leader from the agency
Price Does Not Include:
Single room: not available
Mountain insurance: BGN 10
Boat ride in the marble hall: BGN 15
Climbing the "Via Ferrata": BGN 35
Descent into Haramiyska Cave: BGN 50
Personal expenses
Travel cancellation insurance
Transport: Minibus
Minimum group size: 15
Maximum group size: 18
Payment Terms:
A 30% deposit is required upon booking.
The remaining amount must be paid no later than 7 days before departure.
Important Notes:
The agency reserves the right to change the sequence of the program.
Children under 18 must travel with a guardian.
Minimum number of participants for the trip: 15 people.
Notification of insufficient participants will be made 7 days prior to departure.
