The 11 Best Sofia Ski Trips

1.Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Walk & Thermal Spring Pools

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 79 reviews · 1 day · from $129Our pick

Leave Sofia early for a guided snowshoe walk above the tree line in Rila Mountains National Park. Guides such as Velko, Daniel, Alex, and Kiril lead the route, weather permitting. After about 2.5 hours on snowshoes, warm up in Sapareva Banya’s thermal pools.

“Loved the activity. Sadly weather conditions meant we couldn’t go to the second lake but it was still so fun regardless !”

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2.Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $144

Join a certified English-speaking mountain leader for a private winter trip from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes. Ride a chairlift to 2,150 meters, snowshoe for about 2.5 hours, then warm up in Sapareva Banya’s mineral pools. Equipment and hotel transport are included.

“O passeio não aconteceu pois o teleferico que nos levaria aos lagos estava fechado em virtude dos fortes ventos. Faltou atitude da empresa/guia, de obter informações sobre o tempo no local . Viajamos por horas, perdemos nosso dia. depois vimos que já estava sendo divulgado localmente que não era recomendado o passeio e não fomos avisados. Na minha opinião todo o valor pago deveria ser devolvido.”

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3.Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Travel from Sofia to Rila National Park with a guide such as Velko, Veselin, Marin, or Iva. Snowshoe past frozen glacial lakes, visit Bulgaria’s only natural geyser and Goritsa Waterfall, then relax at Kotvata’s hot mineral pools.

“We had an amazing trip! Ves was a great guide and took good care of us. The hike was intense but one of the most gorgeous experiences we’ve seen.”

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4.The Ski and Snowboard Day Trip from Sofia to Borovets. We Provide All You Need!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $298

Travel from Sofia to Borovets with skis or a snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, lift pass, and transport included. A small group of up to 15 spends about eight hours at Bulgaria’s largest ski resort, with an optional lesson and a photo stop at Iskar Reservoir.

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5.Full-day Vitosha Mountain Snowshoe Hiking Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $94

Leave Sofia for Aleko resort and snowshoe to Cherni Vrah, Vitosha’s 2,290-meter Black Peak. Your English-speaking mountain guide provides snowshoes, poles, transport, and hot tea. Guide Daniel has earned praise for careful guidance and clear communication, but you need solid fitness and proper winter gear.

“An amazing day with a great team! We got very lucky with the weather and had an opportunity to hike up to the 5th lake since it was clear and sunny. It might be a bit challenging physically for some but in general everyone would be able to do it without a lot of preparation. Appreciation to our guide Daniel for his knowledge, competency and responsibility.”

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6.Sofia: Black Peak-Vitosha Mountain Snowshoeing Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Leave Sofia by private car or minivan for Aleko Resort, then walk toward Cherni Vrah, Vitosha's 2,290-meter summit. Your English-speaking mountain guide provides snowshoes, poles, a safety briefing, and hot herbal tea. Snow conditions may change the plan, so the guide may lead the hike without snowshoes.

“Danny is a good guide. I and my friend have excellent experience in Vitosha”

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7.The Best of Sofia: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure in Vitosha & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $103

Join Magical Tours Bulgaria for a snowshoe hike in Vitosha Natural Park, with routes for beginners through experienced hikers. Guide Dobrin leads you through snowy forests, frozen waterfalls, and mountain views before a one-hour soak in hot mineral pools near Pancharevo Lake. Equipment and transport are included.

“Had a blast trip. The entire trip was perfect. Dobrin, our guide is very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. We hiked in the snow for around 3 hours and Dobrin emanated to show us all the good spots.”

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8.Borovets: 2-Hour Cross Country Ski Taster with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $63Best value

Meet at Traventuria’s Ski and Board Rental Shop at Hotel Ela for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll learn balance, basic movements, and control on Borovets’ nursery slopes, with skis, boots, and poles supplied. Groups are limited to eight, and no lift pass is needed.

“It was something new at the begging it was fun after 30 min it became repetitive. The instructor was not good as an english speaker as promised.”

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9.Learn to Ski in a Day, Vitosha Mountain, Sofia, Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $237

Start with hotel pickup in Sofia at 9:30 am, then head to Aleko ski center on Vitosha Mountain. Your instructor assesses your level, supplies skis, boots, poles, clothing, and a lift pass, then teaches four hours of beginner skills with a lunch break. Alex or Daniel may handle your transfer and guidance.

“Daniel drove us to Mt Vitosha and he was very knowledgeable about the area etc. His English was amazing and he couldn't do enough to help us. He stayed with us for a little while during our lesson as the instructor English wasn't as good as his..this helped massively.”

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10.One-Day Hiking with Snowshoes on Vitosha

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $175

Trade Sofia for a snowshoe hike across Vitosha. Your English-speaking guide supplies snowshoes, poles, instruction, and transfers, leading you from Golden Bridges through Momina Skala to Kamen Del, with an optional climb to Black Peak.

“Esperienza fantastica, la guida è passata a prenderci dall’hotel, una persona simpatica comprensiva e molto esperta, durante il la salita in montagna ci ha aiutato più volte nei momenti di difficoltà. Lo consiglio perché non ne rimarrete delusi !”

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11.Sofia to Vitosha National Park Snowshoe Hike with Lunch time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Sofia at 9 a.m. for Vitosha National Park with guide Simeon. Walk about two hours on snowshoes through forests and alpine terrain, stop at a mountain hut for lunch and hot drinks, then visit Dragalevtsi Monastery. The small group has a maximum of six people.

“My visit to Vitosha National Park was a great experience. There was snow, which made the landscape amazing and the walk even more special. Also, our guide Simon was an excellent person, very kind, helpful, and always attentive, which made the visit even better.”

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