Bulgaria · BULGARIAN CAVE TOURS
Prohodna’s twin openings, Devetashka’s vast chamber, the formations at Saeva Dupka and Ledenika: Bulgaria’s caves are close enough to Sofia to do in a day and cold enough to want a jacket. These 15 are priced and timed, and each notes how much walking and how many steps are involved.
Sofia day trip to UNESCO Rila Monastery plus optional hike to St. Ivan Rilski Cave, with guided stops, audio support, and lunch time.
“I enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide Hristo was amazing. Many thanks him for all information he provided, for perfect atmosphere he created.”
From Sofia, visit Belogradchik Rocks, the hilltop Belogradchik Fortress, and Venetsa Cave on a guided 10-hour day trip with tickets included.
“Wonderful trip! Belogradchik Fortress and Rocks are spectacular. Guide Michael was very friendly and provided excellent information on the sites. Very accommodating and patient. Highly recommend this tour. The fall foliage added to the beauty.”
Sofia day trip to Lovech, Devetashka Cave, and Krushuna Falls. English guide, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and a scenic all-day route.
“We got a whole day tour of the Devetaki cave & several other locations in Bulgaria. It was great value for money & our tour guide Mat was very friendly & informative. If you are visiting Sofia, I definitely recommend booking this tour so that you can see how beautiful Bulgaria is. The caves & waterfalls are amazing. Thanks!”
A full-day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery, with optional museum, Saint John cave hike, or mineral spa time for a mountain reset.
“If you have some interest for Bulgarian culture and history, you must see both these places... and the bus & guide is perhaps the best option to reach them (particularly in case of mountain-located Rila Monastery). Both monastery and church are first-class monuments of Bulgarian Orthodox architecture and art. Must see.”
Tour Devetaki Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Lovech from Sofia with hotel pickup, tickets included, and a small-group guide.
“I forgotten the tour guide name, he is very experienced with professional knowledge and good advice with care. Full of happy memories and got lots of nice pictures along the way.”
From Sofia, see three Bulgaria show caves in one day: Saeva Dupka, Prohodna, and Devetashka, with an English guide, pickup, and cave time.
“my guide was friendly very knowledgeable and the car was nice and clean.”
A full-day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Fortress and Venetsa Cave, with guided rock legends and colorful cave lighting.
“Belogradchik Fortress is even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Be sure to bring proper footwear as you can climb the rocks all the way to the top and get amazing views of the area. Our guide Dimitar was very knowledgeable, pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful. We had plenty of time to explore the area at our own pace after the guided portion and did not feel rushed. The cave was interesting to see lit up in different colored lights. A must-do activity in Bulgaria!”
Sofia cave day trip with hotel pickup to Saeva Dupka, Prohodna (Eyes of God), and Devetashka. Small group, English guide, tickets included.
“Superb excursion, well worth it. Angel, our tour guide was wonderful and full of knowledge not only about the caves but Bulgarian history. We learned so much from him throughout the day. Truly, an exceptional guide. The caves themselves were a sight to behold-stunning and truly majestic. I’ve been to a lot of caves around the world but must admit, these took my breath away. The tour tempo was perfect, we were not rushed, had plenty of time to tour the caves and had time for a very nice lunch at a restaurant Angel recommended. A definite 100% satisfaction rating on all levels.”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Rilski Cave, with an English guide, audioguide, and mountain nature time.
“We had a great day, comfy transport extremely knowledgeable guide highly recommended The guide even provided a quiz on the bus on the way back to pass the time.”
Full-day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery, Stob’s Pyramids, and St Ivan Rilski Cave, with hotel pickup, guided hiking, and UNESCO sights.
“great tour, included a good driver that was very flexible with the day programme.”
One day from Sofia to Prohodna cave, Saeva Dupka stalagmites, and Glozhene Monastery. Hotel pickup, English guide, $147.
“Velko was a perfect guide. He was intelligent, interesting and had a real enthusiasm for his work. The caves were great. The first a huge cavern where we explored the valley and walked to a very old tiny monastery. The second was an awe inspiring cave full of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch was an authentic Bulgarian affair - can recommend the beef soup! The monastery was on a remote hill and was very atmospheric. We went at the end of March and we had all the attractions to ourselves. Highly recommend.”
Door-to-door cave day from Sofia. Explore Saeva Dupka and Ledenika, catch a 3D laser show, and make a wish at the Lake of Wishes.
A full day from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John, with an optional guided visit and a short nature walk.
“Rila is a wow. Boyana is small. St. John cave only if you enjoy hiking. Antonio is a great guide and very knowledgeable. We set off at 9am and got back at 530pm”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with St. John cave hike, Stob pyramids walk, and wine tasting.
“The day trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery is a must do. Apart from seeing the two UNESCO sites we have gone through valleys and beautiful landscapes. I have learnt a lot more for Bulgaria from ancient times to nowadays thanks to our well experienced tour guide. And the five types of wine we tasted were amazingly good.”
Day trip from Sofia to Belogradchik Fortress and Rocks, plus Venetsa Cave. English guide, transfers, helmets, and big views.
“It was a beautiful place to visit and the guide was good. Comment on how the booking system is set to to be DISCRIMINATORY against SOLO travelers. It is plainly WRONG that I, a solo traveler, paid almost twice as much as others. In my group it was 3 people: me and two people. I paid $70 more than the two who booked together. The only reason was because I booked as one person. How does this system make sense? It needs to be fixed and Viator needs to refund the differences to those who have become victims of this unethical business practice.”
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