Flights:
This package does not include flights, however there are a number of airlines that fly into Sofia, which is the closest city & Airport to the resort. The two main flight operators are EasyJet and British Airways.
If you would like any assistance booking flights please contact us.
Airport Transfers:
Included in your package is a return coach transfer between Sofia International airport and theand the resort Borovets.
The transfer takes approximately 1 ½ hours - Transfer times are as follows
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Time |
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| Sofia - Borovets |
24th March |
2.00pm |
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10.30pm |
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| Borovets - Sofia |
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31st March |
8.00am |
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3.00pm |
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Accommodation:
Your accommodation throughout the package is at the Hotel Rila in Borovets. This four-star Hotel is the most impressive in the resort. It has an excellent location as a ski-in / ski-out hotel; at the very bottom of the ski runs and 200 m from the Gondola lift. Also on your doorstep is the ski school, hire shop, and plenty of Apres ski options!
The Rila Hotel boasts excellent facilities including a sauna, jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool, solarium, fitness centre, restaurants, bar & disco, beauty salon and shops.
You have 2 room type options to choose from;
4 bedded Studio (Sleeps 4) – Studio rooms feature twin beds & bunk beds, a basic kitchenette & fridge, bathtub, ensuite bathroom, TV and balcony facing the mountain for picturesque views of the slopes!
Private twin/double rooms (Sleeps 2) – Hotel rooms feature twin or double beds, ensuite bathroom, TV, and balcony facing the mountain for picturesque views of the slopes!
Meals:
Meals included in your package are breakfast and dinner. Set meal times will be confirmed upon arrival at your accommodation.
Lift Pass, Gear Hire & Tuition:
Your package does not include a Lift pass as we like to be able to cater for all levels of snowbunnies, and for those that prefer to spectate. For this reason Lift Passes, Lessons and Gear Hire, can be pre-purchased through us for an additional charge. Our competitive prices are listed below
If you are a beginner or an improver, it is highly recommended (and much more economical) to purchase one of our ‘Packs’ which include 6 Day Lift Passes, daily Tuition, and all your gear hire! Please note, these are only for Beginners or Improvers as the Lift Pass included is restricted to certain runs!
Beginners Ski Pack = £139 per person
Improvers Ski Pack = £159 per person
Beginners Snowboard Pack = £149 per person
Improvers Snowboard Pack = £169 per person
Advanced Lift Pass Only (full access) = £139 per person
6 Day Gear Hire:
Skis, Poles & Boots = £69 per person
Snowboard & Boots = £79 per person
Slopes & Runs:
Beginners
The abundance of green runs and the availability of baby drags makes Borovets an excellent place for first-time skiers and snowboarders. With more than 200 instructors the ski-schools offer some of Bulgaria’s best services for beginners.
Intermediate
Variety of blue and red runs (11 in total), suitable to intermediate skiers, make the resort a very good choice both for those committed to becoming experts, as well as for those who take up winter sports merely as a recreational activity. You are welcome to choose between wide runs just below Mount Musala and scenic trails through the woods. Do not forget to taste the longest downhill ski run in Bulgaria.
Advanced & Off-Piste
Experts are invited to try the black runs of Markudzhik 2 and 3. Borovets is one of the highest rideable areas in Europe with some well varied terrain. The best spots to head for are those above 2500m and the runs under the Gondola. For those who want to leave the ground there are plenty of natural hits and rollers.
Biathlon & Cross-Country
35 km of cross country trails are designed according to the requirements of FIS (Federation Internationale de Ski), at minimum width of 6 m. The resort also offers biathlon facilities for training and competitions
Party Time!
Borovets is a fantastic resort for nightlife and parties! Not only are the drinks cheap, the party atmosphere is contagious and your First Festival Travel team will run a constant programme of nights out including Pub Golf, Quiz nights, Bar Crawls, Scavenger Hunts and much more!
Travel Insurance:
It is compulsory for all passengers on our tours to have travel insurance. The reason for this is that no doctor or hospital in most of Europe will see any foreign patient unless they are covered by travel insurance.
If you already have travel insurance please bring the policy number and company name with you. Please ensure that your insurance covers you for winter sports. If you do not have travel insurance organised please call your friendly First Festival Travel office and we will be happy to arrange winter sports travel insurance for you. Our most popular policy for the Snowmad Tour costs from £30 and can be organised in a few minutes over the phone or in our office. |
