The 6 Cycling Tours in Bulgaria That Earn Their Price

1.Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours – country & sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Cycle by standard bike or request an e-bike through Varna’s countryside and Black Sea coast with guide Deyan and Plateau Cycling. Routes adjust to your ability, time, and weather. Possible stops include Ovech Fortress, Shabla Lighthouse, and Nikolaevka’s 1847 Orthodox church. Pickup is available in central Varna and Golden Sands.

“Deyan was a responsive host and very accommodating to the things we wanted to do. He was a great guide , providing interesting and useful information. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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2.Vitosha Trail Hunter Bike Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $115

Leave Sofia at 9:00 am for a guided mountain bike outing on Vitosha Mountain. Your guide matches the route to your skill and interests, from cross-country riding to enduro and downhill trails. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a 4 to 6 hour ride are included. Bike rental, food, drinks, and insurance cost extra.

“Great trip,very good trails selection! and nice view.”

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3.Dirt bike tour in the Bulgarian mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,065

Ride through Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains on well-kept KTM motorcycles with English-speaking guides Gary and Danny. Expect six-hour days, 60 to 100 kilometers of trails, mountain huts, big views, steep climbs, lakes, waterfalls, and traditional villages. Airport pickup, three breakfasts, and three dinners are included.

“Just back from an epic 3-day ride with Trail2Extreme in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria”

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4.Rila Monastery Bike Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $178

Ride from Sofia into the Rila Mountains with a guide, passing vineyards, villages, and forested roads before visiting Rila Monastery and St. Joan of Rila’s cave. The route includes a gradual uphill section and a thrilling 20 km descent. Orlin has driven the support van on many outings, giving you an easy way to rest when needed.

“Professional private tour guide, it was only me and my fiancee 2 hour trip from Sofia, excelent the guy will wait all along the way to assist you in case you need it, roans are narrow and asphalted although with some potholes at the end, we had a nice new SUV and good quality bikes, the first part of the trip was easy, it got busy on the road closer to Rila town, afterwards we had lunch and drove to the monastery here the guy will give you a tour of the place 30-45 min after this we rode untill the end of the road to see the wonderfull mountains…”

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5.Private Mountain Biking in Vitosha from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $93

Trade Sofia’s streets for Vitosha’s mountain trails on a private, English-language ride. You’ll get a hardtail mountain bike, helmet, guide, and, with the privately guided option, transport and hotel pickup. The pace can suit your experience, with open views toward Rila Mountain along the way.

“I normally do hiking tours, but saw this one and was interested. I made the right choice booking this tour. It was an absolute blast. The guide was great and will work with you no matter your experience.”

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6.Rent E-Bike in Belogradchik or Vidin

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $45Best value

Choose a new electric mountain or road bike in Belogradchik or Vidin, then follow an electronic guide through a route designed around your interests. Your rental includes a charged bike, route planning, logistics help, and private support. Options run from one to eight hours, with guided riding available when selected.

“Unfortunately a very bad experience: The local operator was not flexible about the time for the rental and did not provide the bikes at the place indicated. Worst: I have repeatedly asked for a bike for my 10 year old son and was not told that it is not available until we arrived at Read more”

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