Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia
This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We are offering day trip to Struma river gorge, where you will have 12 kilometers of rafting and fun and a sel-guided visit of RIla Monastery with audio-guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, English.
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This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We are offering day trip to Struma river gorge, where you will have 12 kilometers of rafting and fun and a sel-guided visit of RIla Monastery with audio-guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, English.
Itinerary
- 2 h
At 8:30, the tour will start from our meeting point in Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. After 2 hours drive we will reach the gorge. You will have safety briefing by your professional instructor. You will receive your equipment and final instructions before the action. Approximately hour and a half will take you to finish the river trace. A vehicle will wait for you at the end of it and you will be transported back to the base, where you will return the equipment and dress up. If the appetite has increased after the adrenaline rush you can have lunch near by, before you start the journey to Rila Monastery. This most visited place in Bulgaria offers splendid mountain views and history back to 10th century.
- Rila Monastery · 1 h
After the rafting, we will proceed to the most visited UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery deep in the forest of Rila Mountain to enjoy perfect views and spledid history visit with an audio guide in 5 different languages.
What's included
- Boat rental
- equipment
- Online audio-guide in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, De, Rus (use with your smartphone & earphones)
- instructor (English speaking)
What's not included
- Lunch
- Rafting fees, payable to the driver cash only
Meeting point
9:00 Departure from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard on the main street). Please show up at least 5 minutes earlier and look for a V Travel branded vehicle (car, minivan, van, minibus).
View on the mapStart time
08:30
End point
9:00 Departure from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard on the main street). Please show up at least 5 minutes earlier and look for a V Travel branded vehicle (car, minivan, van, minibus).
View on the mapLanguages
Audio guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, Spanish
Travellers
- Adult (18–75)
Options
- Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofiafrom €36
Start time: 08:30
Audio guide: Italian, Spanish, English, German, Russian
- Rila and Rafting with pick upfrom €49
Rila and Rafting with Pick up: The tour price includes pick up/drop off from your hotel, transportation, Eng.speaking driver, online audio guides
Start time: 08:30
Audio guide: Italian, Spanish, English, German, Russian
Additional information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People get wet during the rafting experience. Please bring spare clothes for change dpending on the season and temperature.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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