Top Plovdiv Outdoor Activities

Experience the thrill of riding on off-road tracks as you discover the amazing mountain landscapes of Bulgaria! Put the pedal to the metal and experience the amazing thrill that riding on off-road tracks in the breathtaking natural landscapes of Bulgaria can provide! Driving a buggy is incredibly fun and allows you to reach areas with ease.

Winter, summer, autumn or Spring? Regardless of the season that’s an ultimate adventure in Pamporovo! You have the opportunity to see the beauties of our nature with a tour that you will remember for a long time. We leave Smolyan and reach Pamporovo. Take your friends and family. Make an amazing gift! Feel the adrenaline rush and fill with emotion. Spent all hours smiling. Get comfortable shoes and a drink and let's get into this adventure together. We offer you a panoramic tour of the beauties of Smolyan and its surroundings. The tour is designed for 3 people with one buggy. The adrenaline is great as the emotions.

Discover the best of Bulgaria's natural wonders on an 11.5-hour private tour to the Rila Lakes. The full-day excursion is perfect for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts alike. Thanks to private transportation and multiple chair lifts, you enjoy mostly flat and downhill hiking at a leisurely pace. Postcard worthy highlights include the Kidney, Eye, and Twins, plus multiple panoramic views of surrounding mountains.

Explore the Rhodope Mountains on horseback on this guided 2-day tour. Depart from your hotel in Plovdiv and make your way to the village of Galabovo. Learn about the horses and suite up with your saddle and safety equipment. Trot and gallop through forests and down paths. Spend the night in a local bungalow and take advantage of a luggage transfer to lighten your load.

The 1 hour option shows you the downpart beauty of the eco path and it's more for complete beginners and intermediate riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

If you love horses and horse riding, escape the city for the charms of the Rhodope Mountains and hack through the scenic countryside. Starting from near Galabovo town, ride through meadows and old oaks to a small chapel and the Kuklen Monastery. Explore the monastery before looping back to Galabovo by a different route. Your day includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

The Smolyan lakes are unique creation of the nature. It's totally worth exploring them. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past there used to be around 20 lakes.

This is an unique product offering you to experience horse riding in the Thracian Valley and the Valley of Roses. Jump on a horse and get guided for your best trek ever in the area.

Explore Bulgaria’s rugged wilderness on two wheels on this private full-day cycling tour in the Rhodope Mountains from Plovdiv. Hop onto your bicycle and follow your private guide into the Bulgarian countryside. Head through the Rhodope mountain range, home to plummeting river gorges, soaring peaks and mighty rivers. Discover dense forest and rolling hillsides, and visit top local sites including the Bachkovo Monastery and the village of Shiroka Laka. Finish with a soak in Devin’s wonderful hot springs and soothe aching muscles in style before your transfer back to Plovdiv.

Rhodope mountains provide the most unique experience for nature lovers in Bulgaria. You will be accommodated in the best apartment called Fairytale place in the Mountain Lake complex which is set in the truly unique area of the 7 Smolyan lakes. Ideal for nature activities, relaxation and peacefulness. This 2 night, 3 day-tour would make you want to come back for more. Great experiences included with a local guide as per the itinerary. What are you waiting for? Book it now!

This fun and relaxing horseriding experience takes you through a picturesque part of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains. The lush forests and beautiful landscapes, combined with the tranquil feeling of being miles away from civillisation are only part of what makes this adventure such a nice way to spend your vacation - there's something about horseriding that makes you feel close to nature in ways other outdoor activities can't match. The horses are well-behaved and flawlessly trained to handle even the most inexperienced rider, and if you've never had the chance to learn to ride a horse, this is the perfect gateway to a wonderful hobby. Towards the end of the trail, there is a picnic waiting for you, complete with a fire spit for an even more immersive experience.

Starosel winery features a 4-star hotel with spa and is an interesting stop in the Thracian Valley and Valley of Roses. We host numerous wine tasting packages and activities you could choose from. Individual or a small group, you are at the right spot. Welcome in Starosel!

Embark on this journey through one of the most picturesque roads in the Rhodopes. Visit the second biggest monastery in the country and hear the incredible stories that are hiding within its confines. This tour will give you a unique opportunity to indulge in the traditional lifestyle of Rhodope people and to experience their food culture. Stopping at Shiroka Laka village, you will be introduced to the authentic architecture of the houses there. Our hosts will welcome you to take a look at the beautiful wood carved ceilings adorning the interiors of these monuments of history. Shiroka Laka is also famous as the birthplace of the unique folklore Rhodope music. After enjoying your specially prepared organic lunch, we will head back to Plovdiv passing through the scenic road of Vacha Dam. There, you will have the time to relax and drink your afternoon cup of tea/coffee while admiring the breathtaking view of the dam in front of you.

This is an unique product offering you to see the unique Bulgarian revival town of Koprivshitsa at your own pace individually without the need of an expensive guide. We prepare for you a personalized e-guide which you could load on your device and explore everything yourself whenever you want to. This is a very modern product which is cost-effective and very much liked by the travelers.

A Rhodope mountain adventure suitable for those who want to combine their love for nature with their thirst for excitement. This tour first takes you to the villages of Gela and Shiroka Laka – two stunning architectural reserves with a rich history and unparalleled rural atmosphere. Nearby, in the breathtakingly beautiful Trigrad Gorge, lies the Devil’s Throat cave – a place that has inspired countless legends. Its underground rivers lead to unknown places, and it is said that whatever enters their murky waters is never seen again. We’ll explore the cave and go off-roading from there to the Eagle Eye viewing platform to enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of the Rhodope mountain slopes from up high.

If you are adrenaline hunters and you like to test your senses - it's an attraction for you!!! Amazing emotions from one of the most charming places in Bulgaria! Rhodope Mountain is a magical place, best characterized by the words of Ivan Vazov - "Who has not seen the Rhodopes in his life, he has not seen Bulgaria!"

The Smolyan lakes are unique creation of the nature. It's totally worth exploring them. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past there used to be around 20 lakes.

This horse riding tour is about 4 hours and brings you to the Soskovcheto preserve and the upper part of the Canyon of Waterfalls. The trails is for intermediate & expert riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

This is a 1:30 hour option that brings you to the Cascades waterfalls along the Canyon of Waterfalls eco path. It's good for complete beginners, intermediate and expert riders. We take a different approach to the waterfalls depending on your skills and riding level. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten-track horse riding?

Bulgaria has been known for centuries with its rose oil, which is the best in the world. In recent years, another miracle has happened - she overtook France - the world leader in lavender production. From 2012 Bulgaria is officially number 1 in the world for the production of lavender oil. Bulgaria and France together produce about one-third of the world's lavender oil. Bulgarian lavender oil is used in French perfumery. You have a unique opportunity to see it all with your own eyes!

Choose among an extensive amount of activities you want to try while in the Rhodope mountains provided by a professional local guide: herbs collecting, truffles hunting, kayaking, buggy or quad bike riding, local food and drinks tasting, hiking and trekking, meeting with local people, mountain biking, road cycling or just merging with the local culture. Just choose one or some, pay the deposit amount and we shall organize it for you with the flexibility to pay any outstanding amount on spot upon arrival. Great flexibility and the best choice of local activities guided by our professional local guides in the Rhodope mountains.

This 2,5 hour horse riding tour brings you to the famous Red Rock through the eco path Canyon of Waterfalls. It's good for intermediate and expert riders though some beginners could also take part. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back. Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

Nearby Plovdiv is located Asenovgrad town, better known as the Bulgarian Jerusalem.  It is also called the city of brides, but its symbol is the medieval fortress named after the Bulgarian king Ivan-Asen II. Asen’s fortress still controls the passage through the Rhodope Mountains, leading us to the Bachkovo monastery – the second biggest in Bulgaria and the most impressive with its miraculous stories. Once entered in this area, you’ll definitely hear about Mavrud – man, hero or wine? – Many legends are speaking about one fabulous wine – the Mavrud from Asenovgrad!

Explore Plovdiv on a bike – one of the oldest cities in the world! In Bulgaria, Plovdiv is well-known as “the cyclist’s city”. We’ll be zooming in and out while visiting Plovdiv’s most famous and not so famous places. Together we’ll embark on a bicycles adventure and ride around the city just like the locals do! With our bikes, we’ll be able to reach most neighborhoods. We’ll ride on Maritza’s riverbank, next to the Rowing canal, into the parks. We can go extreme biking or just enjoy the tourist’s area. Our bikes tour will bring you many emotions and uniquely local experience which you’ll remember long after you’ve gone back home! Come! Spend a lovely day of cycling throughout Plovdiv! Lots of sightseeing exploration is waiting for you.