The 5 Best Waterfall Tours in Bulgaria

1.Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

You’ll travel from Sofia to northern Bulgaria for Devetashka Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Lovech’s Covered Bridge and medieval fortress. Expect about 10 hours on the road, a moderate amount of walking, an English-speaking guide, and a small group when available. Lunch is not included, so bring money for food and plenty of water.

“I had so much fun on this day trip - it was a great opportunity to see cool sights that I would have not seen otherwise. Our tour guide, Mihail, was fantastic - knowledgable, kind, and catered to whatever the group wanted. I definitely recommend this trip!”

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2.Mt. Vitosha and Boyana Waterfall Hiking Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Leave Sofia at 8:00 a.m. for a demanding day on Vitosha Mountain. You’ll walk through pine forest and open pasture, visit Boyana Waterfall, and may reach Black Peak, weather and fitness permitting. Guides such as Avi, Tsetso, Filip, and Todor have led this route, which can cover roughly 10 to 20 kilometers.

“The tour advertised up to 16 people but we were the only ones who signed up for the day so we got a private tour. Our guide knew a lot of history about Bulgaria and was knowledgeable about the forest and mountains. We couldn’t manage the full hike but our guide was able to pivot to give us a beautiful experience and look off point with a much shorter trek.”

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3.Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join a small English-speaking group from Sofia for a snowshoe hike in Rila National Park, reaching the Tear Lake at about 2,500 meters. Guides including Velko, Veselin, Marin, Iva, and Miran adapt the route to weather and fitness. The day ends at Kotvata’s thermal pools and saunas.

“The most memorable part of our experience was to face our fears in the middle of these huge mountains, covered by an incredible mantle of snow. Vez, our guide, was experienced and helped us to hike: he gave advices, technical tips and was very friendly. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who wants to explore Bulgarian nature and to live a thrill that can change his/her mind, and probably his/her life.”

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4.Small group to Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $113Best value

Join a group of up to 15 from central Sofia for a 9 to 10-hour mountain outing to the Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall. Guides such as Viktor and Dobrin lead the walk, share Bulgarian history, and adjust plans when weather turns. Snowshoes and poles are supplied in winter, but the chairlift costs extra.

“We loved the snow trekking to one of the most beautiful places in the Balkans. This route is absolutely outstanding and our guide Dobrin was superb. He went out of his way to keep us all feeling good, safe and showed us spectacular sites. A dream trip we will never forget.”

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5.Private Day Trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $216

Leave Sofia at 9:00 a.m. for a private, English-language day trip to Krushuna Waterfalls and Devetashka Cave. Your driver-guide handles the road while you walk beside mineral pools, see a 20-meter cascade, enter a bright karst cave, and stop for lunch. Hotel pickup, WiFi, and air-conditioning are included.

“Credo sis stata troppo costosa 260 euro pranzo escluso non vale l'escursione. Meglio scegliere monastero di rila o il tour dei laghi”

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