Description

Summary

Discover the wild charm and hospitality of The Wild Farm, Eastern Rhodopes. Find the unspoiled charm in the Thracian lands. Visit the mystic Thracian Tombs and temples scattered all around the mountains. Here you can turn off globalization and share a tranquil night with this local family. For a few days you can be part of the protection of the endangered world species. There is no such other place in Europe!

Tour highlights

• Wildlife observation and protection of indigenous species
• Meet with the ancient Thracian civilization
• Stay with a local family and taste home-made food
• Walks in the mystical Eastern Rhodope Mountains

Tour information

Price per person: 600 €  (valid for a group of 4 people)

Price for private tour: 850 € (valid for a group of 2 people)

Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Best period:  May – June & September – October

Type : guided family trip

Lelel: easy (2-3 hours; +300m/-300m)

Guided: yes

Transport:  transfers by a private car

Other dates:

2 – 6 June 2018;         16 – 20 June 2018;         30 June – 04 July 2018;         8 – 12 September 2018;

Other dates available upon request.

Day by day itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Bulgaria!

The tour starts with a private transfer from Sofia/ Sofia Airport/ Plovdiv.

On the way optional visit to Alexandrovo Thracian Tomb.

Welcome home-made dinner at the Wild Farm in Gorno Pole village.

*Don’t miss to try the home-made rakia (Bulgarian brandy) of Nikolai – our host.

Overnight: Wild Farm House in Gorno Pole village

Day 2:  Farm Activities & Vulture and Bird-Observation 

Morning activities in the Wild Farm with the sheep, horses, bees.

In the afternoon: vultures observation in the area of Madjarovo Conservation Center

Home-made dinner with bio products from the Wild Farm garden, personally picked up from our hostess.

Optional: you can join the cooking process the learn a traditional Bulgarian recipe.

Overnight: Wild Farm House in Gorno Pole village

Day 3: Horse-back Riding & Aurochs Observation

Morning transfer to Studen Kladenets Dam.

Horse-back riding in the area and observation of a rewilding project of wild horses and aurochs.

Back to the Wild Farm for dinner.

Overnight:  Wild Farm House in Gorno Pole village

Day 4: Kayaking Adventures 

Morning kayaking adventures in the waters of Arda River

Optional: visit to Borislavtsi village where we will visit a small atelier for home-made sesame oil and butter (an old Bulgarian tradition).

Back to the Wild Farm for dinner.

Overnight:  Wild Farm House in Gorno Pole village

Day 5: Farm Activities and back to Sofia

Morning activities in the Wild Farm.

Transfer back to Sofia. Optional visit to Plovdiv Old Town!

Join the perfect family holiday in Bulgaria!

The price includes:

• accommodation in family-run 3* farmhouse;
• 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners;
• All farm activities in the Wild Farm;
• Vulture & bird-observation with a guide;
• Horse-back riding in the wild;
• Kayaking with a guide and all needed equipment;
• English-speaking guide throughout the whole trip;
• Transfers from Sofia/Sofia Airport/ Plovdiv to the Wild Farm and back;
• All transfers according to the program in private car or minivan.

The price excludes:

• meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• museum entrance fees
• personal expenses
• flights and taxes