Family winter holiday in Bulgaria
| country: | Bulgaria |
| departures: | 2008: 20 Dec, 27 Dec 2009: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Mar, 19 Dec, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £669 - £799 (8 days) per adult and £509 - £579 per child including flights from the UK, from £499 - £569 per adult and £319 - 349 per child excluding flights. Max 16 people (3-6 families) |
the amazing things you'll be doing
A great mix of winter activity, exploration and discovery off the beaten track in Bulgaria.
Skiing & star gazing
This snow-filled week of adventure is based in the spectacular limestone gorges and peaks of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains. The village of Chepelare boasts the county’s longest ski run but its impressive range of downhill and cross-country trails are altogether quieter than neighbouring resorts. As well as skiing and snowboarding you’ve time for optional snowmobile rides or dogsledding. One evening you’ll also visit a local observatory for a tour of the spectacular night sky.
Snowshoeing & thermal pools
Leaving Chepelare you’ll drive through the mountains to Devin. En route you’ll see Bulgaria’s largest canyon, join a local family for lunch and visit the impressive Devil’s Throat Cave. The underground waters at Devin feed a number of thermal swimming pools. You’ll be able to relax after your snowshoeing expeditions into the surrounding countryside! Your holiday ends in historic Sofia with time to see the main sights and of course some last minute souvenir hunting.
Travel is by minibus, skis, snowshoes & snowboard. Price includes hotels/pensions (7 nights), breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners. Minimum age is 5 years. Some activities are optional and others can be tailored to the abilities of the group. Warm winter/skiing clothing is essential.
Skiing & star gazing
This snow-filled week of adventure is based in the spectacular limestone gorges and peaks of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains. The village of Chepelare boasts the county’s longest ski run but its impressive range of downhill and cross-country trails are altogether quieter than neighbouring resorts. As well as skiing and snowboarding you’ve time for optional snowmobile rides or dogsledding. One evening you’ll also visit a local observatory for a tour of the spectacular night sky.
Snowshoeing & thermal pools
Leaving Chepelare you’ll drive through the mountains to Devin. En route you’ll see Bulgaria’s largest canyon, join a local family for lunch and visit the impressive Devil’s Throat Cave. The underground waters at Devin feed a number of thermal swimming pools. You’ll be able to relax after your snowshoeing expeditions into the surrounding countryside! Your holiday ends in historic Sofia with time to see the main sights and of course some last minute souvenir hunting.
Travel is by minibus, skis, snowshoes & snowboard. Price includes hotels/pensions (7 nights), breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners. Minimum age is 5 years. Some activities are optional and others can be tailored to the abilities of the group. Warm winter/skiing clothing is essential.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly UK to Sofia; transfer to Chepelare |
| Day 2: | Choice of downhill skiing or snowboarding |
| Day 3: | Cross-country skiing; optional dog sledding & snowmobile riding |
| Day 4: | Free day; your choice of winter activity. Evening visit to observatory |
| Day 5: | Transfer to Devin, lunch with a local family & visit Devil’s Throat Cave en route |
| Day 6: | Snowshoeing & visit to thermal swimming pools |
| Day 7: | Wild animal tracking & transfer to Sofia |
| Day 8: | Sightseeing in Sofia; return flight to UK |
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: We stay in small family-run pensions and eat in local restaurants. We use a local Bulgarian agent, driver and a Local Group Leader. This fulfils part of our commitment to make a positive contribution to the local economy and is the best way of ensuring that our money reaches as many people as possible. Local overseas leaders offer a great way to find out more about the local culture, speak the language, understand the day-to-day life around them and help to ‘open doors’ to a fuller experience. You’ll share a meal with a local family which provides the perfect opportunity for sharing and learning. Our agent in Bulgaria is committed to protecting the great outdoors and their wonderful natural wilderness. They have a set of environmental guidelines that their leaders work with and will share this information with you during your trip.
Our responsible travel code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.  Carbon balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you call. |
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