Balkan Glacial lakes
& Mountains tour

Summary of the Tour

General Highlights

Greece
  • Visit the Corfu old town, famous for it’s Venetian style and narrow alleys
  • Trek across Greek alpine landscapes and reach the Drakolimni glacial lake at 2000m.
  • Cross Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest in the world
  • Visit iconic Meteora, a geological phenomenon
  • Explore one of the most important bird breeding areas in Europe, Kerkini lake, by boat, accompanied by a specialist
Bulgaria
  • Wine tasting in Melnik
  • Impressive alpine panoramas in the Pirin Mountains
  • Relax in the natural thermal springs and baths high in the mountains
  • Loop hike the 7 Rila lakes
  • Visit the capital city of Bulgaria, Sofia
Romania
  • Meet the city of Bucharest, a Balkan gem
  • Drive on the Transfagarasan Highway known as "the Road to the Clouds"
  • Explore the Southern Carpathians and the impressive Fagaras mountains
  • Climb the highest peak of Romania, Moldoveanu Peak
  • Walk around the medieval Brasov, with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture
Balkan Glacial lakes and Mountains tour is a collaboration between three local agents from the chosen countries. We take you straight in the heart of four national parks in the Balkan peninsula and the highest peak of the Transylvanian Alps. This amazing two-week adventure is focused on the geological and natural wealth that Greece, Bulgaria and Romania can offer. We cross high mountains over 2000m and deep gorges, we visit glacial lakes, sitting high up on impressive alpine landscapes, we bathe in natural hot springs and breathe in the historical aura of important European centers.
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Joining the Tour

The joining place is at Corfu town in our hotel.

Please inform us via email on the details of your arrival in Greece (airline, flight number, time of arrival) and we will give you the hotel's directions.

Best entry/exit airports

Corfu airport in Greece is the chosen place of arrival.

Flights out will be from Otopeni airport in Bucharest, Romania.

Flights are not included in the given price as participants should book their own flights.


Accommodation

Greece

1 night at a 3* Hotel in Corfu town


3 nights in one or more traditional stone guesthouses at Mikro Papigo village

Depending on numbers we might stay at one or two traditional guesthouses which are close to eachother


1 night at a hotel in Chrysochorafa village at Kerkini lake next to Greek-Bulgarian borders


Bulgaria

1 night in Melnik


1 night in Bansko at a 4* hotel Green Life Resort 


1 night at Villas Park, Sapareva Banya


1 night at 3* hotel Sofia Place in the capital city of Bulgaria


Romania

1 night in Bucharest at a 4* hotel


1 night at Balea Lake Chalet at a 3* hotel


2 nights at Podragu Mountain hut


1 night at a 3* hotel in Brasov 


There is a limited Single Supplement option, at the extra cost of £300


For detailed description of accommodation and facilities, please get in touch and request Full itinerary. 

Meals Included

14 breakfasts

3 lunces in Romani for trekking days

3 local produced dinners - One for each country!

Absolute numbers of the Trip

Total Trekking Length up to: 130 km (81 miles)

Total Ascent: 5650m

Total Descent: 7200m

Min. Elevation: 400m

Max. Elevation: 2851m

Total Approximate Walking Time: 54 h

Trekking Terrain: The terrain we will meet on the tour is generally on rough footpaths, cobbled mule paths, dirt and gravel tracks and minor roads. The highest point reached is 2851m. 

If you don't feel up to any day's walk, we can chat about alternatives for you depending in where we are. 


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Snapshot of the Tour

Pindos mountain range and lake Kerkini in Greece
Melnik and Banya villages and Pirin and Rila National Parks in Bulgaria
Fagaras range in Romania's Southern Carpathians mountains
Trekking x 10 days
Trek Grade: Moderate in fine weather conditions. Carpathians mountains in Romania are moderate to hard.
Type: Moving between three countries
Min. group size: 7
Max. group size: 16
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Dates
Price
Single Room
Sat, 09 Sep – Sat, 23 Sep 2023
£ 1759 pp
+ £300

Special Group Offers available. Get in Touch for more details!

*Flights are not included 
**Before you book, please read carefully the brief 'How to Book' section of our website as it contains important information

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