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Vratsa Karst and Caves
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Discover the beautiful Vratsa Mountains Nature Park. Walk the Borov Kamak eco-trail and explore one of the most beautiful Bulgarian caves - Ledenika and its beautiful formations. This 10-hour day trip does not include hotel pickup or drop-off.
Discover the beautiful Vratsa Mountains Nature Park. Walk the Borov Kamak eco-trail and explore one of the most beautiful Bulgarian caves - Ledenika and its beautiful formations. This 10-hour day trip does not include hotel pickup or drop-off.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vasil Levski Monument - The gathering spot is located next to the Vasil Levski Monument, right in front of the Slovakian Embassy.
- Zgorigrad - Discover the highlights of Vratsa Karst Nature Park in just one day. Begin with an early transfer to Zgorigrad village, passing the rock formation Vratsata, and proceed to the start of the stunning and…
- Vasil Levski Monument - The gathering spot is located next to the Vasil Levski Monument, right in front of the Slovakian Embassy.
- Zgorigrad - Discover the highlights of Vratsa Karst Nature Park in just one day. Begin with an early transfer to Zgorigrad village, passing the rock formation Vratsata, and proceed to the start of the stunning and exhilarating Borov Kamak waterfall eco-trail, which stands 50 meters tall. Ascend using wooden ladders and steps through a pristine valley filled with small waterfalls and cascades, enjoy a picnic lunch at the summit, and descend along a pleasant beech forest path offering spectacular panoramic views of Zgorigrad village and the Vratsa Mountains. On the way to the waterfall, cross the river on wooden bridges just above the rapids, climb steep rocky sections on sturdy wooden ladders, and take in the magnificent views of Borov Kamak waterfall from both below and above.
- Ledenika Cave - Following the hike, you will be transported to the intriguing Ledenika Cave, where nature has crafted a captivating underground masterpiece. The cave stretches 320 meters, and its name is derived from the icy stalagmites that form at the entrance during winter and early spring. With its breathtaking cave formations, Ledenika is one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful show caves and is home to the endemic beetle Fagomycetes ledenicus, also known as “the light hater.”
This hiking trail is particularly recommended for spring, the ideal time to appreciate the waterfall’s rushing waters and the icy formations within Ledenika Cave.
- Vasil Levski Monument - Return is scheduled for approximately 19:00.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Ledenika Cave (8EUR per person)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Ledenika Cave (8EUR per person)
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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.
Location
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Hiroword
Jul 16, 2018
Gorgeous Nature and Wondergul Guide - We took the Vratsa Karst and Ledenika Cave tour. What an amazing day. Our guide was Meto and he was wonderful. We were staying with a Bulgarian family and he picked us up and dropped us off at their residence. His vast and intimate knowledge of the history was a constant source of surprises to us (even to my Bulgarian fiancée) and his talent for story telling entertained us during the full day tour. He was also more than fully prepared for this little adventure, with walking sticks ready for us,
As for the tour itself, the Vratsa Mountains was truly beautiful place, but getting to the Borov Kamak waterfall is a bit of adventure, with steep climbs and many wooden bridges and ladders. Because of the many recent rainy days, the waterfall was full, and we took a trail behind the waterfall, which soaked us all. Here again Meto was fully prepared for get us warm and dry. With our socks and shoes drenched, we merrily hiked on for another few hours, enjoying the majestic scenery.
Ledenika Cave is one of the many beautiful caves Bulgaria has open for visitors. The formations were fantastic.
We have found out that when the Bulgarian people use the word "tourist", it usually does not mean sightseeing and amusement parks - it rather means someone who goes on hiking through nature. If this sounds like your idea of fun, this is your tour.
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