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Discover the most recent travel guides for Smolyan curated by our community and experts.

3 Days
3-Day Rhodope Mountains Private Hiking Tour
3-Day Rhodope Mountains Private Hiking Tour

3-Day Rhodope Mountains Private Hiking Tour

Perfect for Couples

Smolyan, Bulgaria

1 Day
1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan
1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

Perfect for Couples

Smolyan, Bulgaria

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Discover and book popular tours and activities in Smolyan to make the most of your trip.

7Audio Guide for All Rhodope Mountain Sights, Attractions or Experiences

Audio Guide for All Rhodope Mountain Sights, Attractions or Experiences

Our audio guide gives you the flexibility to load on your phone or any device and listen as many times as you would like. Fully flexible and organized in English, Bulgarian or Russian language covering all the sights, stories and experiences you do find in a single destination of your choice. We give you the flexibility you need with a single charge which allows to be used up to 10 days.

5 days and 12 hours
easy
From$46
4.56Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

Private Cascades Waterfall Horseback Riding Tour from Smolyan

This is a 1:30 hour option that brings you to the Cascades waterfalls along the Canyon of Waterfalls eco path. It's good for complete beginners, intermediate and expert riders. We take a different approach to the waterfalls depending on your skills and riding level. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back.Are you ready for some off-the-beaten-track horse riding?

2 hours
easy
From$175
4.57Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes

Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes

The Smolyan lakes are unique creation of the nature. It's totally worth exploring them. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past there used to be around 20 lakes.

2 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$22
4.57Privately Guided Tour around the Smolyan Lakes

Privately Guided Tour around the Smolyan Lakes

The Smolyan lakes are unique creation of the nature. It's totally worth exploring them. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past there used to be around 20 lakes.

2 hours and 30 minutes
easy
From$81
4.883-Day Rhodope Mountains Private Hiking Tour

3-Day Rhodope Mountains Private Hiking Tour

Rhodope mountains provide the most unique experience for nature lovers in Bulgaria. You will be accommodated in the best apartment called Fairytale place in the Mountain Lake complex which is set in the truly unique area of the 7 Smolyan lakes. Ideal for nature activities, relaxation and peacefulness.This 2 night, 3 day-tour would make you want to come back for more. Great experiences included with a local guide as per the itinerary.What are you waiting for? Book it now!

3 days
easy
From$352
4.56Private Horse Riding Tour To the Perelik Top in Smolyan

Private Horse Riding Tour To the Perelik Top in Smolyan

This 8-hour, full day horse riding brings you to the Perelik top with its hut. Beautiful views in the Rhodope mountains. The trail is good for intermediate and expert riders to be enjoyed fully. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back.Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

6 hours
easy
From$470
4.56Half Day Horse Riding to Soskovcheto Preserve in Smolyan

Half Day Horse Riding to Soskovcheto Preserve in Smolyan

This horse riding tour is about 4 hours and brings you to the Soskovcheto preserve and the upper part of the Canyon of Waterfalls. The trails is for intermediate & expert riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back.Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

4 hours
easy
From$387
4.56Private Horseback Riding Adventure to Red Rock in Smolyan

Private Horseback Riding Adventure to Red Rock in Smolyan

This 2,5 hour horse riding tour brings you to the famous Red Rock through the eco path Canyon of Waterfalls. It's good for intermediate and expert riders though some beginners could also take part. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back.Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

3 hours
easy
From$352
6Momchilova Fortress Self-Guided

Momchilova Fortress Self-Guided

Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in Momchilova Fortress near Smolyan. Very flexible and easy for the customer.

2 hours
easy
From$11
12Local Adventures in the Rhodope Mountains

Local Adventures in the Rhodope Mountains

Choose among an extensive amount of activities you want to try while in the Rhodope mountains provided by a professional local guide: herbs collecting, truffles hunting, kayaking, buggy or quad bike riding, local food and drinks tasting, hiking and trekking, meeting with local people, mountain biking, road cycling or just merging with the local culture. Just choose one or some, pay the deposit amount and we shall organize it for you with the flexibility to pay any outstanding amount on spot upon arrival. Great flexibility and the best choice of local activities guided by our professional local guides in the Rhodope mountains.

1 day
easy
From$34
4.561 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

1 Hour Waterfalls Canyon Private Horse Riding in Smolyan

The 1 hour option shows you the downpart beauty of the eco path and it's more for complete beginners and intermediate riders. The whole area is just breathtaking. Truly wonderful experience with an expert local guide. You would be totally enchanted and would love to come back.Are you ready for some off-the-beaten track horse riding?

1 hour
easy
From$105
8Private 4x4 Experience in the Rhodopes with Ostrich Farm Visit

Private 4x4 Experience in the Rhodopes with Ostrich Farm Visit

Winter, summer, autumn or Spring? Regardless of the season that’s an ultimate adventure in the area of Smolyan and Pamporovo! You have the opportunity to see the beauties of the nature with 4x4 bespoke tour. The choice is yours and you can drive either a buggy or a quad behind our instructor's vehicle. The fun is 100% guaranteed.

2 hours
easy
From$258
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