The 5 Best Hot Springs in Bulgaria

1.Bansko: Villa Victoria Thermal Pool Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 114 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $22Our pick

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!!!”

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2.Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Walk & Thermal Spring Pools

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 79 reviews · 1 day · from $129

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!”

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3.Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $132

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.”

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4.7 Rila Lakes Hiking & Thermal Spa Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 1 day · from $129

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!”

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5.Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

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.”

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