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Balkan Trek
Walking and Wildlife Holidays in Bulgaria

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We strive towards being the leading specialist adventure, eco and nature tour operator in Bulgaria, and pride ourselves in designing and operating a wide range of unique walking, wildlife and cultural holidays.Whether you want to walk through stunning landscapes, seek out Bulgaria’s outstanding fauna & flora, or discover more about Bulgaria’s rich history & culture, Balkan Trek can help you in your quest!

Walking in Bulgaria: The Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains

9 days walking in the Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains: A wonderful walking holiday in Bulgaria's Rodopi (Rhodope) Mountains, exploring mountain landscapes with ancient forests, meadows rich in orchids and endemic species, plus spectacular caves and gorges harbouring the elusive wallcreeper plus a large variety of birds of prey.

Adventure in the Rodopes: Walking in the Mountains of Orpheus

8 days wildlife & walking holiday in the Rodopes: An enchanting walking holiday in the land of Orpheus, exploring the Rodopes’ exploring stunning mountain landscapes with deep gorges, ancient forests and flowery meadows, plus the opportunity to experience and contribute to daily life in traditional Rodopes’ villages.

Mountain Walking in Bulgaria: The “Rila” National Park

8 days mountain walking in the “Rila” National Park: A unique chance to explore the landscapes and habitats of the “Rila” National Park, and to discover more about the rich flora and fauna of a wilderness region which includes walking in wild landscapes plus a visit to the Rila Monastery.

Explore Bulgaria:
Thracian Tombs & Rock Sanctuaries

8 days exploring the mysteries of ancient Thrace: An exciting cultural and wildlife holiday which provides a unique opportunity to visit the mysterious Thracian rock sanctuaries of Tatul, Perperikon, Belintash and Starosel, plus opportunities to ramble through wild mountain landscapes soared over by vultures and birds of prey.

Eastern Rodopi Rambles: Walking in the Eastern Rodopi

9 days wildlife & walking holiday in the Eastern Rodopi: This fascinating holiday in the Eastern Rodopi rambles amongst remote mountain landscapes with spectacular gorges and rugged rock outcrops that are home to a unique flora and fauna, and also visits the Rodopi’s mysterious Thracian rock sanctuaries of Tatul and Perperikon.

Hiking in Bulgaria:
Hiking in the Pirin & Rila Mountains

9 days hiking in Bulgaria's Rila & Pirin Mountains: An adventurous trekking holiday in Bulgaria's highest mountains, offering a mix of rugged mountain walking, beautiful mountain scenery and the unique flora and fauna in the Pirin and Rila National Parks, plus a visit to the breathtaking Rila Monastery.

Mountain Walking in Bulgaria: The “Central Balkan” National Park

8 days mountain walking in the “Central Balkan” National Park: A unique chance to explore the landscapes and habitats of the “Central Balkan” National Park, and to discover more about the rich flora and fauna of the region, one of the most important and best protected mountain wilderness regions in Europe.

Snowshoeing in Bulgaria: Snowshoeing in the Rhodope Mountains

8 days snowshoeing in the Rhodope Mountains: An exciting snowshoeing holiday which not only provides the opportunity to enjoy some excellent snowshoeing, but also offers plenty of natural history and cultural interest, as one discovers more about the amazingly rich cultural and natural heritage of the Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains.

Birdwatching in Bulgaria: Raptors of the Rhodope Mountains

9 days birdwatching in the Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains: A unique birdwatching exploration of Bulgaria's Rhodope (Rodopi) Mountains, one of the top raptor regions in Europe, where 37 species of birds of prey have been recorded, including 3 species of vulture, plus opportunities to observe many other fascinating animals and plants.

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 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.