Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia
Overview
The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not seen from a tour bus. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery, caves, amazing rock formations, spectacular waterfalls and Cherepish monastery dating back the 14th-century in a day tour from Sofia!
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All transfers with private car or bus as per itinerary
- All local taxes
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide
- Guided tour of Cherepich Monastery
- Food and drinks (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up from travelle's hotel, address of accommodation, or other preferred location within the city of Sofia included
What To Expect
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Waterfall Skaklya (Zasele)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Iskar Gorge
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cherepish Monastery
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Moderate hiking tour
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-32355P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- All transfers with private car or bus as per itinerary.
- All local taxes.
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide.
- Guided tour of Cherepich Monastery.
- Food and drinks (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant).
- Travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iskar Gorge Trek, Skaklia Waterfall and Cherepish Monastery Tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All transfers with private car or bus as per itinerary
- All local taxes
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide
- Guided tour of Cherepich Monastery
- Food and drinks (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Moderate hiking tour
