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WALKING & WILDLIFE IN BULGARIA
EXPLORE THE RODOPI (RHODOPE) MOUNTAINS

Testimonials

2006

"Best guide ever - would recommend highly. Holiday was excellent - good variety. Excellent use of local facilities. Would recommend this to others." C. & S. W.

"Walks really well planned to build up fitness level. Lots of interest with new things every day." S. C.

"A really excellent trip thanks to the passion and enthusiasm displayed by the guide. We were very lucky to have had such a knowledgeable guide. He tried to accommodate our every need and was very responsive to the dynamics of the group. Our driver also was kind and courteous, yet displayed a sense of good fun. He always had a smile on his face….All in all it was a fantastic trip and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it." J. D.

"I cannot fault this holiday. Julian is a superb leader and clearly his preparation is meticulous. He has just the right mix of information, giving encouragement, humour, and is clearly respected by everyone in the region. Walking through villages the locals greet him warmly so he is an excellent ambassador…We have learnt a lot and had fun all the way." L. W.

"You have incredible knowledge of the area and a charming way of putting things across to your group." J. A.

"A brilliant holiday - can't thank you enough." E. V.

"Thanks for a memorable holiday - you have given us that real sense of people and place."A. & L. W.

"Thanks for a brilliant holiday - a real education in nature." P. L.

"Thank you so much for everything. Your passion for the Rhodope Mountains has been inspiring. Thank you for sharing it." J. D.

"Thanks for a lovely holiday. It has been brilliant." L. D

2005

"The hotel, food, countryside and hospitality have been wonderful - crowned by a superb tour leader. A very enjoyable holiday. Thanks very much." M. & H. B.

"Your professionalism and enthusiasm made this a fantastic trip! Thank you for your introduction to a wonderful part of the world." S. M.

"I really admire you for your genuine passion towards Bulgaria, its culture and its people. I will have no hesitation recommending you/your company to anyone!" C. M.

"I have had a wonderful time and may come back in the spring one year for a different view." S. L.

"Everything has been superb. A wonderful introduction to Bulgaria, especially the Rhodope Mountains and their wildlife and folk. Better watch out -
I might be back!" P. B.

"Fantastic trip, made even better by your enthusiasm, knowledge and professionalism!" L. A.

"It was one of the best holidays I have had, with all aspects joining forces to bring about a rare sort of perfection." S. P.

"We all found it an enticing experience to share some of the delights of your mountains." H. M.

"Many thanks for a wonderful trip. How privileged I am to have been on your tour and visited such wonderful places under such expert guidance. We could so easily have spent all day, at any little part of the holiday - watching lizards, landscapes, or learning about history and culture.May your trips inspire many others, and also protect Bulgaria!" T. & J. C.

"I have superb memories of the 10 days in the Rodopi and it still ranks as one of my best holidays ever." P. B.

2004

"The Rhodope trip is the first trip I have ever taken with Exodus and it was excellent - thank you! I have to say that I am sure that a considerable element of the enjoyment of the trip is down to your enthusiasm, as well as of course, your extensive knowledge of the country and the people and the cultures." J. L.

"Many thanks for a wonderful trip. How privileged I am to have been on your tour and visited such wonderful places under such expert guidance. We could so easily have spent all day, at any little part of the holiday - watching lizards, landscapes, or learning about history and culture. May your trips inspire many others, and also protect Bulgaria!" T. C.

Balkan Trek is at the forefront of responsible tourism in Bulgaria, and recognised as one of Bulgaria's leading mountain adventure and eco-tourism operators. We are specialists in small group walking holidays, trekking holidays, snowshoeing treks, cultural tours, monastery tours, village holidays, wildlife holidays, natural history trips, birdwatching holidays, botanic tours and flower photography holidays. We operate trips in Bulgaria's Rodopi (Rhodope) Mountains, Rila Mountains, Pirin Mountains, Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains), Strandzha Mountains, Sredna Gora Mountains, Vitosha Mountains, as well as at Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.