7 National Park Trips in Bulgaria, Ranked

1.Easy snowshoeing Pirin National Park & thermal spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Our pick

Easy snowshoe in UNESCO Pirin Park, then soak in Banya hot spring pools. Morning pickup from Bansko, return to your hotel.

“The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. We cannot thank Mari enough for the most amazing day. The hike up the mountain was really good fun. We stopped half way on the mountains for some lunch, which was a perfect location with amazing views. We learned lots of facts about the area and its history from Mari, she is extremely knowledgeable and speaks great English. As a group of 4 friends, this was a great activity, which ended at a thermal spa before being dropped back to our hotel. We highly recommend! MASSIVE THANK YOU TO MARI, YOU REALLY MADE THE EXPERIENCE PERFECT FOR US AND WE ALL…”

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2.Pirin National Park Hike & Bansko Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 11h 30m · from $111

Small group hike in Pirin National Park to Banderishki Lakes and Vihren, then Bansko for lunch and a guided Revival walk from Sofia.

“Very knowledgeable and professional guide. Glad I booked this trip, highly recommended !”

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3.Wilderness experience- Kroshuna waterfalls with Devetashka and God’s eyes cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Caves and waterfalls near Sofia, with Devetashka, Prohodna (God’s Eyes), and Krushuna. Small groups, pickup, and free admission tickets.

“Definitely worth visiting! Views are fantastic! Kids enjoyed so much. Thanks a lot to our tour guide Iva! We had a great time!”

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4.Rila Monastery National park & Boyana church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $58Best value

Guided day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with nature walks, small-group service, and expert guides.

“The tour guide and driver, all-in-one, Tzetzo, is one very friendly and approachable person. Me and my husband had a very pleasant sunny day enjoying the beauty of Rila Monastery, fresh mountain air and delicious rainbow trout! Two timeless historic bulgarian establishments, Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, are a proof of the unbreakable Bulgarian spirit. Thank you, Tzetzo!”

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5.Pirin National Park: Glacial Lakes and Jagged Peaks Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $102

Hike Pirin National Park’s Banderitsa glacial lakes, gaze at jagged peaks, then rest under a 1300-year-old Bosnian Pine.

“The trip was wonderful . The guide was excellent. He arrived on time to pick me up, knows the route very well, was nice, with patience, and helped with everything that was needed”

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6.Central Balkan National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $111

A guided Central Balkan National Park hike from Plovdiv to Levski Peak, with chairlift help, hut breaks, and an optional paragliding finish.

“My daughter & I had a fantastic hike with Ivo in the Central Balkan National Park mountain range. Ivo is extremely knowledgable regarding nature & history of the mountains. The scenery & conversations made for an enjoyable day out, it was like hiking with a friend.”

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7.Sofia to Vitosha National Park Snowshoe Hike with Lunch time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Half-day snowshoe hike in Vitosha National Park with lunch stop, small group pickup, and Dragalevtsi Monastery visit.

“This was an amazing experience and a highlight of our first visit to Sofia. Vitosha National Park is very close to the city and absolutely beautiful when covered in snow. We were lucky to have great weather.”

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