5 Off-Road Safaris in Bulgaria: What Each One Costs

1.Jeep Safari Varna, Albena, Golden Sands & Kranevo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $118Our pick

Spend about five hours exploring the Varna, Albena, Golden Sands, and Kranevo area by Land Rover. Your day includes rural driving, action-focused stops, a traditional lunch with music, and wine tasting near Varna. Pickup is offered in designated areas, with private-group participation and English service.

“Hello, we had a great time, everything was great, the driver and the whole program picked us up in front of the hotel and brought us back. The lunch was unique for the end, but we danced a bit. A summary of everything.”

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2.Superb Jeep Safari from Sunny beach, Nessebar, St. Vlas & Pomorie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $191

Leave Sunny Beach, Nessebar, St. Vlas, or Pomorie by 4x4 and trade resort streets for rural Bulgaria. Your guide handles the route and local insight, while hotel pickup, lunch, and a private group keep the day simple. The advertised trip lasts about four hours, though one booking account describes closer to six, so confirm timing before you go.

“6 hours of fun. The guide was very funny. Much more than we expected. Good value for the money. We loved it.”

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3.Private 1-Hour Quad or Buggy Safari in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at Hotel Rila2010 in Borovets for a private one-hour motor safari around the Rila Mountains, Borovets Ski Resort, and mountain bike park. You can choose a quad or buggy, but drivers must be at least 16. In snowy conditions, the operator upgrades the outing to snowmobiling.

“it’s a spam. when the web site said £62, i paid it and booked, but the vendor said it is only deposit, asked me to paid £251 for remaining balance. this is not the web site said, it is misleading me. so, it is total £312 ( 61+251) if i know it cost this amount, i will not book, it is not acceptable”

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4.Private & Tremendous Jeep Safari in the 7 Rila Lakes area

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $149

You’ll ride a private 4x4 Jeep with a professional driver through the Rila Mountains near Sapareva Banya. Expect mountain air, old rock formations, broad views, and a one-hour stop in the mountains, followed by time in the spa town. Hiking toward the 7 Rila Lakes is optional.

“Excellent activity with a private and new jeep with a superb guide. The route was great, the views, the information, the stop with magnificent views. Really recommend to everyone in the area. That was a fabulous experience and these guys know how to do it.”

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5.60-Minute Small-Group ATV Safari Tour in Bansko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $68Best value

You’ll meet at Traventuria’s shop on Pirin Street in Bansko, ride 15 minutes to the trailhead, and receive a short lesson, helmet, and goggles. Then follow your instructor for a one-hour ATV safari near the Pirin mountains, with a scenic viewpoint stop and return transfer. A valid driving license is required to drive.

“Great experience really well looked after. Explained how it all worked and took us on a great tour. Stopped half way round to a great viewing area then took us back a different way! Bit wet and muddy made it so much fun!”

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