Rafting Adventure and Rila Monastery Visit: An Unforgettable Day Trip from Sofia

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Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Sofia, Bulgaria, filled with adventure and culture. Experience thrilling rafting along the Struma river gorge and explore the iconic Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Rafting base “Rafting BG” - At 8:30, the tour will start from our meeting point in Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours, bul. “Knyaginya Maria Luiza” 2, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. After 2 hours drive we will reach the gorge. You will have safety briefing by your professional instructor. You will receive your equipment and final instructions before the action. Approximately hour and a half will take you to finish the river trace. A vehicle will wait for you at the end of it and you will be transported back to the base, where you will return the equipment and dress up. If the appetite has increased after the adrenaline rush you can have lunch near by, before you start the journey to Rila Monastery. This most visited place in Bulgaria offers splendid mountain views and history back to 10th century.
Rila Monastery - After the rafting, we will proceed to the most visited UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery deep in the forest of Rila Mountain to enjoy perfect views and spledid history visit with an audio guide in 5 different languages.

What's Included

Audio guide available in English, Italian, Russian, German, and Spanish
Essential equipment provided
Boat rental included
English-speaking instructor

What's Not Included

Lunch
Rafting ticket - payable on spot to the driver - 25 euro

Additional Information

This journey serves as a fantastic opportunity for you to embark on a delightful escapade and visit the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We propose a day excursion to Struma river gorge, encompassing 12 kilometers of stimulating rafting, coupled with a self-guided tour of Rila Monastery, inclusive of an audio-guide available in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, and English.

People get wet during the rafting experience. Please bring spare clothes for change dpending on the season and temperature.

Location

Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours

bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"

9:00 Departure from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds on the main street). Please show up at least 5 minutes earlier and look for a V Travel branded vehicle (car, minivan, van, minibus).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.0