Hiking/Trekking, Cultural Immersion in Sofia - Women's Adventures ...

Hiking/Trekking, Cultural Immersion in Sofia - Women's Adventures ...
Our trip provides the opportunity to discover the amazingly rich cultural and natural heritage of Bulgaria's remote Rhodope, Pirin and Rila Mountains, ...

Our trip provides the opportunity to discover the amazingly rich cultural and natural heritage of Bulgaria's remote Rhodope, Pirin and Rila Mountains, with plenty of opportunity to interact with local people and learn about their way-of-life. In particular our trip offers a unique insight into the local Pomak (Bulgarian Muslim) community as much of our time will be spent staying in and walking amongst traditional Muslim villages. By way of contrast,we will also visit four of Bulgaria's most striking Orthodox Christian monasteries! Following traditional shepherds' paths, forest tracks, and ancient Roman roads, we walk leisurely for between 2-5 hours per day, with plenty of time to stop for photographs, look at nature, and talk to local people. Our daily walks will take us through a mixture of silent forests and open meadows, as well as over some rough and rocky terrain. Although for the most part moderately gentle, there will be an occasional steep ascent and descent.About Adventures in Good CompanyAdventures in Good Company offers worldwide adventure travel for women of all ages. Started in 1999, we have built a solid reputation for offering trips that are well organized, safe, and fun. Our guides are some of the most engaging women you'll ever meet, combining excellent technical skills with the ability to encourage the natural camaraderie that occurs when women get together. The company has grown rapidly and we now offer over 40 trips a year: hiking, backpacking, sea kayaking, canoeing, dogsledding, rock climbing and multisport trips are all available. Our goal is to offer trips that are accessible to all women regardless of age, experience, or fitness.Past Customer Feedback"The trip was a perfect blend of mountain hiking skills and knowledge of Bulgarian history and culture.