The 10 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 $113

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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6.Wilderness experience- Kroshuna waterfalls with Devetashka and God’s eyes cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Leave Sofia at 7:30 am for a full-day nature trip to Devetashka Cave, Prohodna's God's Eyes Cave, and Krushuna Waterfalls. You get round-trip transport, water, coffee, and tea, with time for gentle walks, cave views, and Bulgaria's karst scenery. Guides including Iva, Georgi, and Alex have led the route.

“Definitely worth visiting! Views are fantastic! Kids enjoyed so much. Thanks a lot to our tour guide Iva! We had a great time!”

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7.Monasteries and Waterfalls Tour from Veliko Tarnovo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours exploring the Veliko Tarnovo countryside by Jeep. Your driver-guide takes you to either Hotnitsa or Kapinovski Waterfall and either Preobrazhenski or Kapinovo Monastery. Expect off-road driving, short nature walks, Bulgarian religious art, and pickup from a hotel in Veliko Tarnovo or Arbanasi.

“We spent an amazing morning with our guide who was funny, attentive, and extremely friendly despite the heavy temperatures. Incredible experience and I would highly recommend this tour, both the waterfall and monastery are worth the visit.”

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8.One day Tour of Lovech and Krushunski Waterfalls from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $156

Travel from Sofia in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide and a maximum of 15 people. Visit Lovech’s Covered Bridge, Ethnographical Museum and Hisar Fortress, then see Krushunski Falls and Devetashka Cave. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but food and entrance fees need careful checking before booking.

“Bueno nuestra experiencia a sido muy buena .el guía una gran persona se esforzó en todo ya que no hablamos inglés y el puso todo por su parte .la excursión la mejor de bulgaria.recomendable 100x100.nuestras felicitaciones tanto por el guía.como por la excursión.quedamos muy contento..muchas gracias.”

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9.Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet guide Jivko in Smolyan for a private horseback ride toward Waterfalls Canyon and the Pamporovo area. You get a trained horse, full riding equipment, local guidance, and photos of your ride. The route lasts about two hours and includes mountain views above Smolyan.

“Jivko was a kind and confident teacher. He gave great instruction and support throughout the ride and is extremely knowledgeable about horses and the area. The horse riding experience was truly unforgettable and we will definitely return. Thank you for the beautiful ride, waterfalls and photos you took of us.”

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10.Lovech, Devetashka cave and Krushuna waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $91Best value

Spend a full day in northern Bulgaria with a licensed guide, visiting the green cascades of Krushuna, vast Devetashka Cave, and historic Lovech. The trip runs about 9 to 10 hours, uses an air-conditioned vehicle, and allows no more than seven people. Guide Ventsoslav has led this route.

“The Krushuna waterfalls are so naturally lovely! They are hided between the trees in a beautiful forest, water have unique green color due to some geological effect and the whole place is so calm and relaxing. There is a moderate climb to highRead more”

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