Private tour in Sofia Kamen R

World famous Prohodna "Eyes of God" Cave and more

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Kamen R.

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Hi and welcome! I've been exploring Bulgaria for decades. I started out as a toddler and carried out ever since. I began guiding over 20 years ago. I love sharing my passion for the country, its culture and nature with others. With me, you can combine sightseeing with hiking, cave exploration with birding, wine tasting with historical sites. Tours are customized to fit easy, moderate, and high activity levels as well as particular areas of interest (general sightseeing, cultural sites, hiking, mountain views, birding, kayaking and mountain biking). By booking with me you support preservation of cultural and natural heritage, healthy urban environment. You also get a discount at my photography website, where you can buy or send as present quality images from Bulgaria as wall art, mugs, etc. Credentials: Ecology MSc, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". Caving Certificate, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Advanced Techniques in Caving, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Hi CPR Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA First Aid Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA Paragliding Certificate Assistant-editor Raptor Watch: A global directory to Raptor Migration Sites Restrictions: No None.

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Overview of your Sofia tour

The tour take you to a unique cave, where many movies have been shot. (With Ed Harris, Collin Farrell, Christoph Lambert and others). We will explore the cave, its world-famous openings (God's Eyes) and the surrounding area for a couple of hours. Short trails lead to the Iskar River, the St. Marina Rock Monastery, etc. Optional Short detours en route and back provide opportunities to explore: * a waterfall, * a small side canyon, * other caves and marvel at majestic rock faces. We can hike and take photos of the unspoilt gorge and the surrounding countryside. Depending on time available, onie more "classical" cave might be visited before heading back to Sofia late in the evening. The tour can be customized according to your interests, time availability and abilities. Send me your questions / requests.

Your Sofia tour itinerary

We will leave Sofia in the morning, heading north along the Iskar River Gorge. In about 90 min we will make a short detour to marvel at a beautiful waterfall. We can also hike around it and take some photos. We will make another stop several km further along the gorge, where the rocks overhang majestically over. Here we will spend some quality time to hike, explore a cave or two, take photos of the gorge, watch birds, etc. Depending on your preferences we can hike longer, explore a hidden small canyon, climb to scenic vantage points, or spend some time in interesting caves. We can have coffee/beer/food at a local restaurant (optional) or enjoy a packed lunch in the open. We can either head back to Sofia or visit at least one more impressive cave (worth seeing!) further away and return to the city on a diferent road later in the evening (at an extra cost). There is also another cave with beautiful formations which may be visited depending on our timing (obligatory local guide and also at an extra cost)

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

Adequately sized clean and comfy vehicle. For larger groups, we will use a different vehicle, please contact me for the quote.

What's included
Other: Transport to and from the Iskar Gorge, driving, guiding (including inside caves), translating, use of bird books, use of binoculars (shared)
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Services: As a caver I will give you info about cave formation and first hand insights Into caving
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Meal and personal expenses. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Sun hat, sunscreen, and light clothing, water bottle. Helmet and a flashlight (if you need one, please ask). A light rain jacket may be taken just in case. Binoculars, though if you don't have a pair, I'll bring one. Awe-inspiring cave at another location - USD 106 Cave (another) with beautiful formations and required local guide - USD 120
Food Drinks Snacks
Equipment
Services: Optional extension through Iskar Gorge and other sites
Meeting location

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Best Western Art Plaza Hotel, 46 Hristo Belchev St.,

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Hiking
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1143058
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Sofia best suited for?

This private tour in Sofia is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring unique geological formations and beautiful natural scenery. It's ideal for those who enjoy hiking, photography, and learning about cave formations. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it suitable for families. Additionally, if you're looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into the area, this tour with Kamen R. is a great choice.

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