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Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery

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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.

6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The highest peak in Vitosha Mountains – at its foot lies the city of Sofia – is easily accessible. In this trekking tour to the top you will have the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of the Rila and Balkan Mountains as well as visiting Dragalevtsi Monastery en route.
The whole capital of Bulgaria will be just in front of you uncovering its beauty from the top. Enjoy this tour with a private mountain guide at your own pace and time.
The tour operates in all the 4 seasons in Bulgaria - summer, autumn, winter and spring.

Choose between privately-guided or self-guided tour.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • E-guide with all info for your convenience
  • Private mountain local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses & insurance
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Privately guided”.

Pickup details

Pick up is for the privately-guided option only. For the self-guided tour option we send all instructions to be followed. Please, note for privately-guided bookings in the am hours just prior departure, all starting times will be at least after 11:00 am on the same day and not earlier. In some rare cases we can start earlier which will be agreed prior. Please, note that in most cases warm clothes and shoes are needed in order to be convenient.

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For the option “Self-guided”.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Vitosha Mountain

The mountain for our tour today
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5 hours Admission Ticket Included

Dragalevtsi Monastery

One of the must see monasteries in Bulgaria
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sofia

In and out of Sofia takes some time
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sofia Region

Beautiful nature once you are out of Sofia
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Vitosha Mountains Hiking with Black peak & Dragalevtsi Monastery?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8728P22

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Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 16 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • E-guide with all info for your convenience
  • Private mountain local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • Transport (if the privately-guided option is chosen)
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses & insurance

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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