Vratsa Karst and Caves
About this experience
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.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Entrance fee to Ledenika Cave
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Arriving back at the meeting point
The starting point of the tour is from Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
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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.
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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 wintertime 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.
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Arriving back at the meeting point
Return back at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) at approximately 19:00
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 7+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 07:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Comfortable shoes and warmer clothes
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Meeting point
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Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
- Address
- Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, Sofia, 1527, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 42.69676, 23.33676
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 10 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, Sofia, 1527, BG.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 7 or older.
From AED 1,071 per person
