The 4 Bulgaria Rafting Tours We Would Book Again

1.From Sofia: Struma River Rafting and Rila Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $42 a head Our pick

Leave Sofia at 8:30 AM for a guided Struma River rafting run, then continue to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery for a one-hour audio-guided visit. English-speaking staff handle transport and river safety. Bring dry clothes, sun protection, and cash for the separate rafting fee and optional lunch.

“Alles prima, alleen het raften mocht iets heftiger. Dit lag aan het seizoen vh jaar, volgens de gids.”

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2.Rafting on Struma River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48 a head

Raft the Struma River near Borovets on a 10 to 12 km run with a qualified instructor, full neoprene gear, transport, changing rooms, showers, lockers, and secure parking. The trip takes about three hours from briefing to return. Expect river scenery and birdlife, with rapids that depend on current water levels.

“The river didn't carry too much water, so the rapids were unexciting, although the scenery is impressive in itself.”

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3.Blagoevgrad: Rafting on Struma River

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $47 a head

Spend about three hours rafting the Struma River through Kresna Gorge, with English or Russian-speaking guides, changing rooms, full neoprene gear, river jumps, swimming stops, and rapids that vary with water levels. The $47 trip includes parking, insurance, hot showers, and a transfer back to the rafting base.

“Leuke dag gehad, vriendelijke gids, niet te duur. Op de rustige delen de kans gehad om het water in te gaan en van een rots te springen.”

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4.Superb Rafting Adventure on the Struma River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $116 a head Best rated

Take on an 11-kilometer stretch of Bulgaria’s Struma River with a licensed English-speaking instructor. Expect 1 to 1.5 hours on the water, 13 notable rapids, class-3 sections, views of the Pirin peaks, and a passage through Tisata Reserve. Full rafting gear, insurance, and the return transfer are included.

“Really fun activity for a little outdoor adventure. Our guide was also fantastic.”

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