Bansko Explorer: Standard Pack

Arrive at the Sofia airport and keep an eye out for Travel Talk sign, hop on your free shuttle to the vibrant Bansko for a week packed with plenty of skiing/snow-boarding, endless fun and unforgettable experiences. Feel free to rest up for this incredible week, and ski off early in the morning, or discover the lively nightlife with your new tour mates. (Sofia to Bansko shuttle departs at 13:00 from Terminal 1 and 13:15 from Terminal 2).

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Dinner
• Included Activities
  Welcome Meeting

It is time to gear up and hit the slopes for an action-packed day on the Balkan Mountains, sister range of the Alps. Get yourself ready for a day of snow, eat up at breakfast and gear up! You can catch the shuttle or have a short walk to the lift and start the adventure. Ski until you set the sun, then feel free to discover the lively Apres Ski in Bansko at its most famous bars. Return to the hotel for a dinner with unlimited beer/wine. Later on, put on your battle face for some high-stakes karaoke at a local venue.

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Karaoke Party

Start the day with a hefty breakfast before gearing up. Remember to charge up your cameras and tag along with your guide. You’ll get to discover all the famous bits of Bansko. Roam the slopes until the afternoon as you wish. Try a glass of hot wine, but remember to always ski responsibly! Join an optional excursion to the outdoor thermal spring pools nearby and sip your cocktail by the poolside. Finish up partying after sundown and join your travel mates for a delicious dinner.

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Optional Activities
  Outdoor Hot Springs Pool – 40 LEVA

Feeling tired yet? It is just getting started, follow your guide’s advice to the best slopes, weather, and crowd conditions. Take a break by a lovely wooden mountain hut, put your feet up by the fire and sip your warm drink – it feels like living out-of-this-world. As the slopes close down, the popular bars start to fire up with Apres Ski tunes and various traditional beverages. Meet with the group at dinner and plan out your night to your wants, your guide will point you in the right direction. Have the option to go out for dinner at a local Bulgarian tavern to soak in the native culture through traditional (and delicious) dishes and live music!

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Live Music at a Local Pub
• Optional Activities
  Dinner at Traditional Bulgarian Mexhana (Tavern) – EUR 15-25

Feel free to discover Bansko and all it has to offer, ski and board through the mountain all day long, have a delicious lunch outside on the snow whilst sunbathing, and watch or even join a race to test yourself. Bansko has much more to offer than its slopes, from hiking to breath-taking peaks of Pirin with magnificent scenery. Get to taste its authentic cuisine or try your luck at one of the many mini casinos, responsibly. After dinner, join your new travel mates on a night out and enjoy the vibrant bars and clubs of Bansko.

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner

Rise and shine, and get ready to cruise the mountain on skis and jump around the moguls. Catch your breath at a piste bar overlooking charming snow-capped mountains and villages. Dig deep, going around town to discover its traditional restaurants and hidden cafes. Freely shape your afternoon as you please, perhaps visit one of the Spa centres to blow off some steam and hop in the indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, or enjoy some fine jazz at the famous piano bar. Following dinner at the hotel, prepare for an unforgettable night out in Bansko town.

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Night Out in Bansko Center

Make the most of your last full day at Bulgaria’s premier ski resort! Ski until you drop, watch the magnificent scenery at timber mountain huts whilst sipping your hot wine under the sun, nail Apres ski in ice bars with local DJs, taste the various traditional delicacies of the region, and crawl the many bars and clubs into the night…

• Accommodation
  Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel. Keep an eye out for the return shuttle to Sofia airport (at 3pm), and have safe travels!

• Meals Included
  Breakfast