If you are checking out Belogradchik you probably know already that there are some astonishing rocks – the Belogradchik Rocks. But, apart from seeing them, what are the best things to do in Belogradchik?
Visit the main attractions in Belogradchik and its surroundings.
In our previous article “Belogradchik Rocks, the epic rocks soaked with blood and hopes for freedom” We already mention all the landmarks of Belogradchik. The 1st thing you should do is to visit them. Belogradchik Rocks, Belogradchik Fortress Kaleto, the downtown of Belogradchik, and Magura Cave are a must. All of them are amazing and you have a great variety – stones, a fortress, a town, and a cave, and all of them in the same place. Wow!
Fly with hot air balloons over Belogradchik Rocks
Yes, you can enjoy the amazing view of the Belogradchik Rocks riding on a hot air balloon. The experience is spectacular. It is perfect for couples who want to share a romantic and thrilling trip. The flight lasts 1 hour approximately.
There are different sizes of hot air balloons. Some can take up to 4 passengers (good for families with children) and others can take only 3 or 2 passengers (these are perfect for couples).
The price of a hot air balloon ride per person is between 200 and 300 BGN (between 100 and 150 EUR). These prices were last checked in the summer of 2022 by a Bulgarian (me).
You can also have an economic experience, that only lift you for 10 minutes with a hot air balloon. That way, you can enjoy the view from the top, make Instagram pictures, and go down. The price of the static air balloon lift is between 35 and 50 BGN per person (between 18 and 25 EUR).
I personally recommend the full experience. Just book your trip in advance, because the attraction is always full of people.
You can check Adventure.bg or Grabo.bg (a site for group coupon promotions).
4x4 safari ride near the Belogradchik Rocks
If you are a fan of extreme adventures, you can also check the 4x4 safari trips near Belogradchik. You can get dirty and have fun jumping around the rocks and screaming as much as you like.
You can choose the 4x4 safari ride, if you prefer to be a passenger or if you want to visit the place with more people. There are 1-hour trips, 1 and a half hour and 3-hour trips.
The price for a 4x4 ride in Belogradchik is between 30 and 100 BGN per person ( between 15 and 50 EUR). The one-hour trip cost 30 BGN (15 EUR). These prices were last checked in the summer of 2022 by a Bulgarian (me).
You can check New.Adventure-bg.com, or Grabo.bg (a site for group coupon promotions).
ATV ride near the Belogradchik Rocks
Another extreme ride, but this time you can be in charge. Ride an ATV in Belogradchik’s surroundings. The terrain makes it very fun to ride around, jump and even get dirty. The adrenaline rides are a cool change, from the peaceful nature that surrounds Belogradchik. The trails are great. They are a bit challenging but still good both for beginners and advanced ATV riders.
The trip lasts 1 hour, which is a very good period.
The price of an ATV ride near Belogradchik is 60 BGN (30 EUR) per person.
You can check DirtyAdventures.bg for booking your trip.
Boat trip with a Dragon boat on Rabisha lake
One extravagant trip, that kids can like a lot is the boat trip on Rabisha lake with dragon boats. The boats are special, they are decorated like dragons, with fearsome dragon heads and canoe shapes. They can hold up to 20 people. On the board, there are two drums, to give the beat and motivate the rowers. The passengers are equipped with safety vests and they are guided by the tour guide.
The Rabisha lake is very close to Magura Cave, so you can combine both of them in a day.
A typical trip takes around 3 hours and includes 2 hours of a boat ride.
The price of the dragon boats is 20 BGN (10 EUR) for children under 12, and 30 BGN (15 EUR) for adults.
You can check the boat tour on New.Adventure-bg.com.
Horse ride and e-bike ride tour
There is a very nice joined experience, horse riding, and e-bike riding. The location of the horse stable is a bit far (in Veshtitsa (с.Вещица), 10 kilometers away from Belogradchik), but the e-bikes will take you there with no effort. You can enjoy a nice route, around nature, without sweating from peddling. When you get there to Zbegove rocks, you have the chance to ride beautiful horses. The experience is perfect for beginners and children. The animals are very friendly and non-aggressive. The horse riding lasts 30 minutes.
The whole tour lasts around 4-5 hours.
If you are not into horse riding, still the trip with the e-bikes is worth it. You can use the half hour to take an extra breakfast.
The price for a horse riding and e-bike tour is 50 BGN (around 25 EUR).
You can check the horse riding tour on New.Adventure-bg.com.
Hiking with a guide
You can join one of the different hiking groups and have perfect trekking around the Belogradchik Rocks. There are plenty of routes, and all of them have magnificent views. You can do it alone, or join a group with your family and friends. The price is really affordable.
The price for a waling trip, 1 to 3 hours costs between 4 and 6 BGN (between 2 and 3 EUR).
You can check the hiking tours on New.Adventure-bg.com.
Eat Bulgarian food
The Bulgarian cuisine is spectacular. We have a great mixture of Turkish, Greek, and overall Balkan taste. You will be amazed by the amazing dishes you can try here. And yes, Belogradchik is not a big town, so you won’t get a Michelin star restaurant, but you can get the real taste of Bulgaria in a little traditional Bulgarian restaurant – mehana.
Drink Bulgarian drinks
If you haven’t heard already, in Bulgaria we have great wines. Since the country has a warm climate, the grapes here can grow perfectly. There are many traditional grapes from Bulgaria so you can enjoy the authentic taste of red or white wines. And don’t forget the Rakia. It is a Bulgarian brandy and it can be created from different fruits like plums, apricots, peaches, and pears.
Conclusion
In Belogradchik, there are a lot of things to do. You can hop on an adventure ride, and fill some adrenaline, or go for a calm and relaxing holiday. No matter which you choose, it will be a perfect weekend. If you want to know more about Belogradchik’s history, the battles, and the myths that surround Belogradchik, we already have a great article about it “Belogradchik Rocks, the epic rocks soaked with blood and hopes for freedom”.
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