Bulgaria · SKIING
A week on Bulgarian snow costs roughly what a weekend costs in the Alps, and the teaching is good. These 15 sort lessons, hire and guided days across Bansko, Borovets and the Rila, with prices per day and what the kit actually includes.
Collect skis, poles, boots, or a snowboard from Ski & Board Traventuria in Bansko. Choose from nearly 1,000 sets and brands such as Head, Rossignol, Salomon, Fischer, Burton, and Volkl. Equipment is fitted at the shop, used on the mountain for the day, then returned or taken to your accommodation.
Meet your English-speaking instructor at Apart Hotel Flora Residence in Borovets for a two-hour private ski lesson. Your coach adjusts the pace to your ability, helps you build confidence, and may guide you toward better snow and shorter lift queues. Phil, Neil, Lexi, Yuri, and Alexei are among the instructors connected with the school.
“It was a lovely experience! Highly recommended! Ivan the store manager was really kind to give our group a private instructor over just a call- helping us with all our doubts as first timers! Phil the ski instructor was so patient and fun to learn from! Great ski lessons- fun to talk to- really funny and supportive- helped us learn so much in such little time. The people at the ski depot were also very kind and helpful- helping us and joking around the whole time! Overall a lovely experience- 10/10 recommended. The best ski service in Borovets hands down!”
Learn to ski or snowboard in a private group of up to four people with an English-speaking instructor in Borovets. Instructors such as Ivan, Dobrin, Gery, and Dobri have helped beginners, children, returning skiers, and nervous learners build confidence. Tuition lasts about two hours. Equipment and lift passes cost extra.
“The instructor was very very helpful! Really enjoyed our lessons in Borovets. Definitely use this company in the future. Ivan was a brilliant ski instructor, was ready to hit the slopes myself on day 2. Thank you”
Pick up skis, boots, poles, and a free helmet at Apart Hotel Flora Residence in Borovets. The premium pack covers one to seven days, includes free storage and one ski-to-snowboard swap, and allows fitting the day before when available. Lessons with instructors such as Neil or Angel are separate.
“We as a family of four had a terrible experience with Hunters. Initially there was a problem with paying the deposit on the website. I should have gone elsewhere at that point.”
Meet your licensed instructor at Hotel Rila in Borovets for a private two-hour ski or snowboard lesson. Tsetso, Cico, Tsveto, and Tsvetomir teach children from age three, beginners, families, and advanced riders. You will work on safety, stops, turns, lifts, parallel skiing, carving, or Telemark technique.
“Cico was my 12-year-old son's snowboard instructor, and it was his very first time on a snowboard. By the second day, Cico had him confidently sliding down a red piste and even part of a black one. His enthusiasm, charm, and unique ability to encourage and inspire maRead more”
Rent skis, poles, and boots for five days from Alpin Ski and Snowboard on Borovets’ Rila slope. You can arrange gear online or visit before skiing, with fitting help at pickup and a hot-air drying and disinfection system. Helmets and goggles cost extra. Ski lessons are also available separately with instructors including Kalina, Maria, and George.
“Kalina was our instructor for 2 days. She’s was patient and very knowledgeable. Our trip was enhanced by her tuition. Thoroughly recommend.”
Pick up skis, snowboards, boots, and winter gear at 360 Ski Bansko on Pirin Street, about a one-minute walk from the gondola. Choose from 350 equipment sets, ask staff to adjust or change your boots or skis, and leave your kit overnight free. Staff include Diana and instructor Dmitry, with rentals available for one or more days.
“360 Ski Bansko, fantastic place to rent your ski gear.The boots and skis were in excellent condition, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish.”
Pick up first-season skis, poles, boots, or a snowboard at Ski & Board Traventuria Royal in Borovets at 10:00 am. Equipment is serviced after each rental, and you can choose from several well-known brands. The rental lasts about 10 hours. Lift passes, helmets, clothing, insurance, and storage are extra.
“The whole point on going on holiday and spending your hard earned money is to get away from the horrible people you have to be around everyday day. If I knew I was going to be surrounded by them here also I wouldn’t have bothered coming”
Leave Sofia at 7:30 AM for Borovets, Bulgaria’s largest ski resort. Balkanity Travel provides skis or a snowboard, boots, clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, lift pass, water, and local support. Nikolay has helped guests with gear and route advice, while a stop at Iskar Reservoir adds a scenic finish.
“Dear Waldorf DC Management - We want to commend the excellent service we received from everyone on the Waldorf staff as we celebrated the wedding of Joe and Amanda in May 2025. Everyone on the Waldorf staff was extremely professional and outstanding at their job. We obtained a few names to identify, but this list is not exclusive. Everyone who worked with us should be commended. Kalynne worked with us for months and provided insightful and experienced guidance throughout. The catering staff provided excellent service for the reception; we received many, many compliments on the excellent hors d’oeuvres and meal items and post-meal items. Then on Sunday morning in the…”
Bring your own skis or snowboard to Ski & Board Traventuria in Bansko for base repairs, hot waxing, polishing, and edge sharpening. The service takes about 1 to 10 hours, and you can leave equipment after 6 pm for collection the next morning. It is a useful choice when rented gear needs tuning or your own equipment has taken a beating.
“We rented equipment and had a ski teaching lesson with Denis. Both services were totally fine (also as from my begginers steps as skier)”
Collect skis, poles, and boots from Alpin in central Borovets for three days of skiing. The shop sits beside the Rila slope and near the Rila Hotel, so you can walk over from many local hotels. Staff can help with fitting, and instructors including Georgi, Maria, Jimmy, Ivan, and Kalena are available separately for lessons.
“As complete beginners myself and children hired our equipment here and also had 3 family lessons with George. He was a great instructor and very patient and encouraging with my teenagers. Really enjoyed ourselves and will certainly be back. Other staff were very kind too and helped us with getting our boots on the first morning.”
Rent skis, poles, and boots for four days from Alpin Rent in central Borovets, directly between two chairlifts on the Rila slope. Staff help with boot fitting and ski sizes, while the ski-in, ski-out location lets you avoid carrying gear. Helmets, goggles, clothing, lift passes, storage, and insurance cost extra.
“Great location. Staff were very helpful. Special mention for Boris who was professional, attentive and fun. Nothing was too much bother for him making it a very pleasant experience.”
Rent ski equipment for six days in Borovets from Alpin Ski & Snowboard, a slope-side shop with mobile tickets, lockers, and quick collection. You can add private lessons with instructors such as Maria, Kalina, or Vladimir, though lessons are separate from the rental. The shop is open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
“4th time of visiting borovets and always used the Alpin for ski hire ! Friendly and helpful staff and nothing is too much trouble . Equipment is good and upto date , all in all a very good experience and will definitely continue to use Boris and his staff for ski hire !”
Meet your private instructor at Banderishka meadow for a focused two-hour lesson in Bansko’s Pirin National Park. Beginners can learn basic control, while stronger skiers can work on turns and confidence. Instructors include Teddy, Martin, Donny, Chris, Nikolaus, and Tsetso. Lessons run in three daily time slots and are offered in English.
“I had an amazing experience at this ski & snowboard school! The equipment was high-quality and well maintained, and the service from the entire team was excellent. Our instructors were professional, patient, and truly skilled – they not only taught us proper technique but also helped us build the confidence to ride more difficult slopes.”
Rent skis, poles, and boots for two days from Alpin Ski & Snowboard in central Borovets. The shop sits on the Rila slope between two chair lifts, close to many hotels, with online booking, on-site fitting, a drying and disinfection system, and ski-in, ski-out convenience. Helmets, goggles, clothing, lift passes, storage, and insurance cost extra.
“Great kit! Got fitted early and was very easy to extend.”
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