Hot springs & baths · BULGARIA HOT SPRINGS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 bulgaria hot springs justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Relax in Banya’s natural mineral pools on a short Bansko escape with shared transport, mountain views, a hot jacuzzi, and on-site dining.
“Great trip. Easy to arrange, transport was spot on!! Great opportunity to relax after a long week in ape's ski bars!!!”
Snowshoe across Bulgaria’s frozen Seven Rila Lakes, then soak in Sapareva Banya’s hot thermal pools on a full-day trip from Sofia.
“The trip was exhausting yet very fun! The trek is unexpectedly harder than I thought but Dobs is an excellent guide who consistently motivated the group. The hot spring after the trek was relaxing. We're considering hiking it again in the summer to finally see the lakes!”
Review of Sofia’s Rila Lakes hike and Sapareva Banya hot springs tour, with trail choices, costs, weather advice, transport, and honest value notes.
“Sent a message what hotel I was at. No response, nobody showed up that morning. Asked for a refund from Viator and no response about that either. Beginning to think this website is a scam.”
Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, then soak in Sapareva Banya’s hot springs on this active, well-rounded day tour.
“Hiking the path of the 5 lakes (out of 7) isn't a easy task, but it worth the effort. Our guide (Velko) of Azimut Tours, made a lovely day trip to a perfect one, that we'll cherish!”
Review of Sofia’s six-hour city, mountain, museum, church, lunch, and Korali thermal spa tour, with practical advice on price and pace.
“The excellent service provided by the guide Dimitry, his English was excellent, he was knowlrgable, helpful, and extremely pleasant. We enjoyed the whole day out and the attractions visited , although we gave the dip in the thermal pools a miss two of the party in their eighties, one in her seventies and the fourth at the wrong end of her sixties.”
Review of Sofia's Seven Rila Lakes snowshoe hike, chairlift ride, and Sapareva Banya thermal baths, with costs, tips, and weather advice.
“In advance of the tour, we sent multiple Viator messages, wrote an email, and called the provided number 5+ times. We did not select a pickup point because we were already going to be in Rila and wanted to meet there, so we asked where would be best to meet the local guide. No one responded to any of these inquiries, no one reached out to us via the phone number I provided, and so ultimately my husband and I did not go on this tour. (Despite having paid for it!) We had a great day in Rila by ourselves, but there was absolutely no communication from the vendor which…”
Snowshoe through Pirin National Park from Bansko, then soak in Banya’s hot springs on a scenic, private six-hour mountain day.
“Great walk, amazing view. Guide was very nice. It isn't very clear but the spa is not included in the price -though not very expensive to go into the hot springs and feels amazing after the long walk.”
Review of Bansko’s Villa Victoria thermal pool escape, with mineral pools, transport, pricing, practical tips, and who will enjoy it most.
“Great value for money. Pick up was in a great location, very central to town. Villa Victoria was lovely, pool perfect temperature to soothe tired muscles”
Review of a small-group Sofia day trip to Resilovo Monastery, a 39m Rila waterfall, and Kotvata hot springs.
“Tsetso is the perfect guide- a kind man who is knowledgeable and passionate about Bulgaria’s history and nature. We had a wonderful time on the trip and can’t recommend it more. The highlight were the waterfall views and Forest, and the spa magnesium baths were lovely. Thank you!”
Review of Sofia’s private Sapareva Banya spa day, with hot mineral pools, private transport, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“It was a nice trip . It is not a big place with a few pools with different temperatures of mineral water.We were able to relax and get ready for more activities . It was also easy and picturesque ride from Sofia. Our driver , Krassimir, was in time and very helpful.”
Explore Sofia, Vitosha, Boyana Church, and Pancharevo hot springs on a six-hour guided tour with mountain views and lunch time.
“Jeg havde en super oplevelse. Guiden var imødekommende, havde en stor viden og gjorde i det taget alt for det blev en mindeværdig oplevelse. Guiden var også sød at ta billeder af mig sammen med de flotte steder vi var. Tak👍👍👍 5 Stjerner Hilsen Lars”
Review of Sofia’s Boyana Church and Pancharevo Lake spa tour, with medieval frescoes, mineral pools, private transport, and practical tips.
“We had a really great time! Our tour guide Vesi shared some really interesting information with us and did not bore with a monotone speech! We loved the tour because we learned some really interesting things that you can’t hear everywhere!”
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