The 5 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.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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