Introduction
Waterfalls canyon hike tour from Plovdiv. A scenic trail with 46 waterfalls and stunning panoramic views over the Rhodope Mountains. You will witness fantastic rock sculptures, century old pine forests while enjoying fresh air and meditative serenity in nature.
Option: Additionally, you can get to know more about the local history and culture by visiting the Regional Museum of History in Smolyan.
Note: This tour can be combined with a visit to Bachkovo monastery or Asen’s fortress on the way back to Plovdiv. Another alternative is a loop tour visiting Shiroka Laka village and a panoramic drive with vies over the dams on Vacha river. There is even an opportunity for a hot mineral water pool.
Itinerary
The Waterfalls canyon hike is a combination of fantastic rocks in a cool century old coniferous forests, crowned with some panoramic view points. The wooden bridges that cross the river will give the visitor an opportunity to observe 46 waterfalls, where the largest one is 68 m. As for lunch, as an option, I can organize a picnic somewhere along the hike with some local produce.
You can then choose to visit the biggest museum in the middle Rhodope Mountains. It exhibits the material memory of the inhabitants of the highest parts of the mountains from different periods, from prehistoric times to the present days.
There are other options to choose from mentioned in the introduction section above. Get in touch for more alternatives.
Tour details
Things to bring: Water bottle; Lightweight jacket/raincoat; Sunscreen; Sunglasses;
Hiking info: Total distance: 8 km; Elevation: max. 1427 m; min. 986 m;
Total ascent: 550 m; Total descent: 550 m; Difficulty: Easy to Moderate;
Inclusions: Licensed English-speaking guide and driver; Transportation as per itinerary; Walking poles for the hike; Picnic lunch (optional);
Exclusions: Entrance fees (all visits are optional); Tips; Other personal expenses;
Price
2 People
3-4 People
Bigger groups
