Bansko Explorer: Standard Pack
Bansko Explorer: Standard Pack
Bansko Explorer: Standard Pack
8 Days Starting and ending in Bansko, Bulgaria
Visiting: Bansko
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SKB8
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 8-day adventure with the Bansko Explorer: Standard Pack, where you'll traverse the stunning snow-covered terrains of Bansko. This active tour offers the perfect blend of skiing excitement and cultural exploration. Stay in hand-picked 3 or 4-star ski resorts, ideally located for easy access to the slopes. Each evening, indulge in a delightful dinner with unlimited beer and wine, and experience the vibrant après-ski scene with live music and karaoke. Enjoy the convenience of airport transfers and the guidance of an experienced tour leader. With optional activities like outdoor hot springs and traditional Bulgarian dining, this tour promises an unforgettable winter escape. Whether you're hitting the slopes or exploring the lively nightlife, Bansko offers endless fun and breathtaking views.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Sofia, Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Dinner
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).
Day 2 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. Discover the lively Apres Ski in Bansko at its most famous bars as the sun goes down and remember to spare time for Rakia tasting. Return to the hotel for a dinner with unlimited beer/wine or savour a delicious local dish.
Day 3 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 and uncovered bits of Bansko. Roam the slopes until the afternoon as you wish. Have a glass of hot wine, but remember to always ski responsibly! Finish up partying after sundown and join your travel mates for a delicious dinner. Later on, put on your battle face for some high-stakes karaoke.
Day 4 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Feeling tired yet? It is just getting started, follow your guide 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.
Day 5 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 6 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine, and get ready to jump around the moguls and ride the half-pipes of the famous snow park. Adrenaline junkies may even jump off a helicopter for some off-piste split-boarding or paraglide at hundreds of feet up in the sky, overlooking charming snow-capped mountains and villages. Dig deep, going around town to discover its traditional restaurants and hidden cafes, blow off some steam at the Spa centre with an indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, and enjoy some fine jazz at the famous piano bar.
Day 7 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Sunrise - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Make the best of your last full day at Bulgaria’s premier ski resort, skiing until you drop, watching the magnificent scenery at timber mountain huts whilst sipping your hot wine under the sun, nailing Apres ski in ice bars with local DJs, tasting the various traditional delicacies of the region, and crawling the many bars and clubs into the night.
Day 8 : Bansko
Location: Bansko
Meals Included: Breakfast
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!
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 Star Hotels
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Meals
7 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners including unlimited beer and wine
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Evening Entertainment
Explore some of Bulgaria’s best apres-ski!
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival shuttle on day 1 at 13:00 , departure shuttle on the last day of the trip at 15:00
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk tour leader
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Orientation Walk
Organised orientation walk in Bansko by the tour leader.
What's Not Included
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Any flights
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Travel insurance
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Meals not stated in the itinerary
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips & gestures
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Visa fees
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £50
Mode of Transport
Enjoy convenient airport transfers with a shuttle service from Sofia Airport to Bansko, departing at 13:00 on arrival day and returning at 15:00 on the last day of the trip.
Accommodation
Stay in hand-picked, 4 or 3-star ski resorts in prime locations for easy access to the slopes, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your Bansko adventure.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the Bansko Explorer tour?
The tour provides accommodation in hand-picked 4-star or 3-star ski resorts located in prime locations for easy access to the slopes.
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Are meals included in the Bansko Explorer tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners, with unlimited beer and wine available during dinner.
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Is there any evening entertainment included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes evening entertainment where you can explore some of Bulgaria's best apres-ski activities.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the Bansko Explorer tour?
The tour includes airport transfers with an arrival shuttle from Sofia Airport to Bansko on the first day and a departure shuttle back to Sofia Airport on the last day.
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Will there be a tour guide during the Bansko Explorer tour?
Yes, the services of an experienced Travel Talk tour leader are included in the tour.
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What activities are included on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive at Sofia airport, take a shuttle to Bansko, and have a welcome meeting. You can rest or explore the nightlife with your tour mates.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include visiting outdoor hot springs pools and dining at a traditional Bulgarian tavern.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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