Overview
Riding in the mountains surrounding the village of Banya, through all the types of landscape the area has to offer. Enjoy forest routes close to the ridges of the Rila massif, leading up to 2,300-2,450 meter heights. The ride is loaded with a fantastic panoramic view of the southern part of the “Rila” National Park. Technical, rocky passageways up in Pirin, leading up to the mountain lakes of the “Pirin” National Park. Routes of varying difficulty in the Rhodope Mountains, reaching heights of 1,300-1,600 meters, passing through small valleys along mountain rivers, clearings on gentle as well as steep slopes, mountain pastures, narrow passes, and rural mountain settlements.
Highlights
- Ride on forest routes
- Starts and ends in Banya
- Ride in the mountains surrounding the village of Banya
- Fantastic panoramic view of the southern part of the Rila National Park
- Various round motorcycling routes
- Experienced local guides
- 7 nights accommodation
- 5 riding days and 1 relax day
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day
Arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF). You will be transferred to the village of Banya (2 hours via highway plus 40 minutes via road). Meet with Enduro Max Bulgaria. Discuss the tour details and necessary arrangements. Have dinner at the hotel and have leisure time.
Day 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7: Riding days
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy various round motorcycling routes. Lunch at small rural restaurants or enjoy a barbecue at picturesque places along the route, provided by Enduro Max Bulgaria's barbecue chef. Return to the hotel via a new route. Have dinner at the hotel, relax at the mineral pools, and enjoy spa treatments and massages (the spa treatments and massages are not included in the tour price and have to be paid at the hotel).
Day 5: Rest day
Breakfast at the hotel. Then, you can enjoy free time / the day off. Go swimming and relaxing by the pool, SPA treatments, and massages (not included in the package), or sightseeing tour of the Razlog Valley, including visits to some old churches, archaeological excavation sights, or visiting Bansko Ski Resort. Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
Day 8: Departure day
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Sofia Airport (SOF). It takes approximately two hours.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- off-road, hilly tracks / trails
- Bike
- rental bike (21-23my GasGas 250-350)
- Mileage
- 1,000 kilometers / 621 miles
- Daily rides
- 80 - 120 kilometers / 50 - 75 miles
- Riding gear
- included: all riding gears
- Meals
- included-all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, all drinks, alcohol, and beverages
What's included
- Biking gear and helmet
- 5 days bike rental 2021-2023 GasGas 250 / 300 / 350
- Petrol and consumables
- 5 days guides
- Services of a mechanic
- Technical assistance vehicle
- Transport
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Full board meals and drinks, beers, alcohol
- Sofia Airport transfers
Not included
- Bike damages
- Personal / medical insurance (mandatory)
- Return to/from to Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Spa treatments
Food
You will be served full board meals which consist of a rich variety of local Bulgarian cuisine dishes, fish and meat with vegetables. The menu could be personalized accordingly to customer's request.
Getting There
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Rider Reviews
The riding has been some of the best I've ever done. The area is huge and every day will bring new challenges and new parts of the local mountains and woods to explore. The guides all speak good English, constantly crack jokes and are very good riders who will constantly push you to increase your skill - a good thing but make sure to be clear if you want to take it easy. Riding 5 days in one week can be very exhausting, especially as a beginner. Depending on your skill/experience level (and also how hard you push yourself), I advice you to take resting days serious or perhaps consider 3-4 days. I was physically at my end after 5 days and could not have done any more riding, exhausted but completely satisfied!
