VRATSA KARST & CAVES

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Explore the best of Vratsa Karst Nature Park in one day. An early transfer will take you to Zgorigrad village passing by the rock phenomenon Vratsata and further to the beginning of the beautiful and thrilling eco-trail of Borov Kamak waterfall (50m high). Climb up on wooden ladders and steps in the pristine valley full of small waterfalls and cascades, enjoy a picnic lunch at the top and descend on a nice beech forest path with great panoramic views to Zgorigrad village and Vratsa Mountains. On the way up to the waterfall, you will cross the river on wooden bridges just above the rapids, climb up rocky steep sections on massive wooden ladders and enjoy great views of Borov kamak waterfall from below and then on top of it.
After the hike, you will be transferred to the sinister cave Ledenika where mother nature has made a masterpiece of an enchanting underground world. It is 320m long and its name comes from the icy stalagmites formed at the entrance in the winter time and early spring. With its stunning cave formations, Ledenika is one of the most beautiful show caves in Bulgaria and habitat of the endemic beetle Fagomycetes ledenicus or "the light hater".
This hiking trail is especially recommended for spring, when is the best time to enjoy the turbulent waters of the waterfall and the icy structures inside the Ledenika Cave.

About this activity

Prices from 49 euro

Approximately 10 hours

Printed or mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Live guide: English

Easy cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Discover the beautiful Vratsa Mountains Nature Park
  • Visit and explore one of the most beautiful Bulgarian Caves
TOUR ITINERARY

Meeting point: Backside parking of Alexander Nevski Cathedral at 7:00 am. 
Duration: 10 hours; 4 hrs spent in transfer time; walking time 4-5 hrs
Live guide: English language (for other languages please enquire)
Drop off: Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Hotel Drop-off: Optional)

PRICES

1 per: 138 Euro

2 pers: 79 Euro per person

3 pers: 58 Euro per person

4-7 pers: 49 Euro per person

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Return transfer from Sofia to the trailhead in Vratsa Mountains
  • English-speaking mountain guide throughout the tour
  • Entrance fee for Ledenika Cave

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

EXTRAS
  • Hotel pick-up costs additional 5/10 Euro per reservation (not per person, depending on the hotel’s location).
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Food: if you have forgotten to take a lunch pack or a sandwich with you, you can have lunch in one of the small restaurants in the area. The menu is limited though: soups (lentils, beans), grilled meat and some basic meals.
Difficulty: this walking route is moderately arduous, with individual brief paths featuring steep inclines; adventurous parts occur (wooden bridges, narrow stages in the cave etc.) and need more attention. Please bring along comfortable hiking boots. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons. The floor inside the cave is very slippery and the temperature is about +8C.