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Snowmobile Tour Near Sofia: Ski-Doo Safari in Bulgaria

Snowmobile parked on the Petrohan ridge with views towards Sofia
Riders stopping on the ridge of Stara Planina above the clouds
Group of snowmobiles on an open snowfield near Kom peak
Column of snowmobiles on a groomed trail at Petrohan
Snowmobiles on the high ridge under a dramatic winter sky
Snowy plateau and frosted trees on the Petrohan Pass
Friends celebrating after a snowmobile tour near Sofia
Smiling rider in a helmet before the snowmobile ride
Two people sharing one snowmobile on the standard route
Snowmobiles in a snowy forest clearing in Stara Planina
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Our snowmobile tour near Sofia takes you onto groomed trails on the Petrohan Pass in Stara Planina, about an hour from the city. You ride your own snowmobile behind a professional guide, through snowy forest and up to the ridge, from December to March whenever there is enough snow. Need a ride? We can pick you up from your hotel in Sofia and bring you back, from €160 per car. Real people on WhatsApp plan the rest with you.

🏔RideOwn snowmobile, guided
👤Who16+, no alcohol
❄️SeasonDecember to March
📍Location≈1 h from Sofia

Which snowmobile ride to choose

Most booked
Standard tour
1 h · 16 km · 10:00, 12:00, 14:30
€95
one rider
two on one: €125
Up to the ridge of Stara Planina on a groomed trail, with wide mountain views. The one most people should book, and right for first-timers.
Book the standard tour →
Technical master class
1.5 h · 18 km · 14:00
€130
one rider
A snow maze at the foot of Kom peak: steep climbs, deep drifts and a crossing of the Ginska river. You come back knowing how to handle the machine.
Book the technical route →
Night ride
1 h · Saturdays 20:00
€130
one rider
The standard route after dark, a calmer ride through the quiet forest under the stars.
Book a night ride →
Kom peak ride
3 h · 25 km · 14:00
€250
one rider
Forest, technical sections and river crossings on the way to Kom peak, summit only in clear weather. For experienced riders.
Book the Kom peak ride →

Choose your ride

Price per snowmobile · one rider unless shown
✓ Guide, snowmobile, fuel and briefing included
Standard · 1 hTOP
€95 · one rider
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Standard for two
€125 · two on one
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Technical · 1.5 h
€130 · starts 14:00
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Night ride · 1 h
€130 · Sat 20:00
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Kom peak · 3 h
€250 · starts 14:00
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1 snowmobile €95
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↩Free cancellation up to 48 h
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What riders say

5.0 on TripAdvisor →
★★★★★

"An incredible experience you will remember for a long time! The organisation is first class and you get a day full of surprises, adrenaline and beautiful views."

Kat M.January 2025
★★★★★

"I recommend this experience. Great machines, great conditions and a great attitude … Hats off to the whole team, recommended with both hands!"

Yavor P.November 2024
★★★★★

"Highly recommended, the emotions are incredible, especially in a group of friends. The routes are expertly chosen and open up amazing views of Stara Planina around Kom peak. …"

Aleksandar Y.January 2024
★★★★★

"I think I'm hooked! It was so cool. If you haven't tried it yet, don't wait!"

Verji D.February 2021
★★★★★

"The best snowmobile instructors. It's worth trying while the snow is there."

Dimitar K.February 2021

Snowmobile trails and safety at Petrohan

Column of snowmobiles on a groomed trail at Petrohan

There are two trails, each 3 metres wide and groomed with a PistenBully 25 piste machine, the same kind used at ski resorts. Before you set off the guide gives everyone a safety briefing and shows first-timers how the snowmobile works. You ride in a column with about 20 metres between machines, the guide leads from the front, and overtaking or leaving the trail is not allowed. Accident insurance is included on the standard, technical and night rides.

What to wear for a snowmobile ride

🧤
Bring your own
Ski clothes or warm winter layers, high winter boots and warm gloves. A scarf or face mask helps against the powder snow.
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Given on site
A helmet and goggles if you do not have your own. A new helmet liner costs about €1.

Snowmobile tour for groups and stag dos

The standard route takes up to 5 riders at a time and the technical route up to 10. Bigger groups can be arranged in advance, so send us your numbers and dates. With hotel pick-up the driver waits while you ride, and most standard rides fit into half a day. Ride first and keep the drinks for later: nobody who has been drinking gets on a snowmobile.

How your snowmobile tour near Sofia works

1
Send us a message
The date, the ride, how many of you are coming and whether two of you want to share a snowmobile. The calculator above writes it for you.
2
We check snow and confirm
Usually within minutes. Then we send you the payment details, and full payment secures your ride.
3
Get to Petrohan
The pass is about an hour from Sofia, and we send you the exact meeting point when we confirm. Arrive a little before your time, sober, and sign the declaration. Or we pick you up from your hotel for an extra charge, from €160 per car, and the driver waits while you ride.
4
Gear up and ride
Helmet and goggles on and a safety briefing, then 1 to 3 hours behind the guide through the forest and up to the ridge.

Snowmobile tour FAQ

How much does a snowmobile tour near Sofia cost?+

The standard tour is €95 for one rider or €125 for two people on one snowmobile. The technical master class is €130, the night ride €130 and the 3-hour Kom peak ride €250, all solo. Hotel pick-up is extra.

Do I need experience to ride a snowmobile?+

No, not for the standard route. The guide gives you a full briefing and shows you how the snowmobile works, and the pace is set for the group. The technical route and the 3-hour ride are better for people who have ridden before or are confident on rough ground.

Can two people share one snowmobile?+

Yes, on the standard route two people can ride one snowmobile for €125 in total. The technical route, the night ride and the 3-hour ride are solo only.

How old do I need to be?+

16 or older. Riders under 18 need to come with an adult or bring a declaration signed by a parent or guardian.

Can we drink before the ride?+

No. Nobody who has been drinking or has taken drugs is allowed to ride, and the guide checks this strictly for everyone's safety. If anyone is turned away because of alcohol or drugs, the money is not refunded. Keep the drinks for after.

What if there is not enough snow?+

Rides only run when there is enough snow at Petrohan. We check conditions before your date, and if the ride cannot go ahead because of snow or weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.

When is the season and what time do rides start?+

The snowmobile season at Petrohan runs from December to March, depending on snow. The standard route starts at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:30, the technical route and the 3-hour ride at 14:00, and the night ride at 20:00 on Saturdays.

How far is Petrohan from Sofia, and can you pick us up?+

About 55 km north of Sofia, around an hour by car. We send you the exact meeting point when we confirm, or pick you up from your hotel in Sofia: €160 for up to 3 people or €220 for up to 8, round trip, and the driver waits while you ride. Paid in cash to the driver.

Is a ski-doo safari the same as a snowmobile tour?+

Yes. Ski-Doo is a snowmobile brand, and many people use the name for any snowmobile, so a ski-doo safari, a snowmobile tour and a snowmobile ride in Bulgaria all mean the same thing here.

Is insurance included?+

Yes, for the standard, technical and night rides accident insurance is included in the price, together with the snowmobile, fuel, guide and briefing. The 3-hour ride includes the snowmobile, fuel, guides and briefing.

How do I pay, and can I cancel?+

Checking dates and snow is free. Once we confirm, we send you a secure payment link, and full payment secures your ride. Cancel at least 48 hours before your ride for a full refund; later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. If the ride is cancelled because of snow or weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.

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Book your snowmobile tour near Sofia: pick a ride, a date and how many of you are coming. We check snow and confirm within minutes, and you pay only after we confirm.

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