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Canyoning Bulgaria: Vlahi River Day Trip from Sofia

What canyoners say
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★★★★★

"It went super easily and everyone was very nice. They were really able to help us out well! The canyoning was also a lot of fun."

Fabian F · August 2026
★★★★★

"We went canyoning in the Vlahi river and it was the perfect amount of extreme for me and my girlfriend. The owners are also very polite and friendly…"

Dobromir S · July 2026
★★★★★

"We came to raft and had an unbelievable time. After rafting we went canyoning and topped off the day with an awesome hike and waterfall swim."

Noach V · July 2026
★★★★★

"We had an excellent time with our guide in July… We got all the equipment and could slide and jump and walk and climb along the river."

Sabine · 2025
★★★★★

"The canyoning was a special experience with nature, adventure and swimming, really worth it! We would do it again!"

Griet V · 2025
Canyoning in Bulgaria · 90 minutes from Sofia · gear included
Vlahi river canyoning · 3 to 4 hours
€45per person
From 6 people. Fewer of you? Ask us, we can often join you to a shared group. Instructor, safety briefing, full gear, the drive from the base to the canyon and insurance included. Children welcome with an adult, ask us.
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🚗 Transfer from your hotel in Sofia +
Up to 4 people€200
Up to 8 people€250
Up to 19 people€400
Up to 38 people€500
By car, there and back, for the whole group. Paid in cash to the driver. Prefer to drive? There is parking at the base.
Checking a date is free, and you pay in full by card once we confirm.

Canyoning in Bulgaria is closer than most people think: a canyon on the Vlahi river in the Pirin foothills, about 90 minutes south of Sofia. For 3 to 4 hours you follow the river down the gorge, sliding along smooth rock chutes, jumping into deep green pools and swimming under small waterfalls. You need no experience, children are welcome with an adult, and it costs €45 per person with all the gear, from six people. It runs from June to October and is at its best on hot summer days. We book it, send you the meeting point and can drive you there.

🌊 3 to 4 hours👥 From 6 people🏞️ Waterfalls, slides and jumps📅 June to October🚗 90 min from Sofia
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Key Facts

Overview
Price
€45 per person
Group
From 6 people, fewer ask us
Time
About 3 to 4 hours
Canyon
Slides, jumps and waterfalls
Season
June to October
Experience
None needed
Where
Pirin foothills, 90 min from Sofia
Children
Welcome with an adult

Inside the canyon

The canyon is a stretch of the Vlahi river that has cut its way through pale rock. After a short walk in, you are in the water almost the whole time: you slide down natural rock chutes, jump into round pools the river has carved out, wade through narrow passages and pass under small waterfalls, with the rock formations around you showing how strong the river can be. The instructor shows you where to jump and where to slide. Vlahi river canyoning is made for hot summer days, when the cold mountain water feels best.

💧 Waterfall jumping
Jumps into deep pools, slides down the rock and swims under small waterfalls, all with the instructor showing the way.
🧥 Gear for the weather
On cooler days a wetsuit, neoprene shoes, helmet, jacket and life jacket. In the hot months swimwear, helmet, life jacket and shoes.

What's included

The €45 covers the whole canyon: the gear, a qualified instructor, a safety briefing, the drive from the base to the river and back, and insurance. The gear is cleaned with disinfectant after every use. Getting to the base is not included, and we can arrange the transfer from Sofia if you need it.

✅ Included
Instructor and safety briefing, full gear, the drive from the base to the canyon and back, insurance.
🎒 What to bring
Swimwear, a T-shirt and a towel. Everything else is provided.

How the day goes

1
Message us
Tell us the date and how many of you are coming. Checking a date is free. Groups are formed in advance, so book ahead.
2
We confirm and you pay
We send a secure card link and the booking is paid in full.
3
Meet at the base
Drive about 90 minutes south of Sofia, with parking at the base, or let us arrange a transfer. We send the exact meeting point. You change into the gear and meet your instructor.
4
Into the canyon
A short drive and a short walk take you to the start, then 3 to 4 hours of slides, jumps and waterfalls before the drive back to the base.

FAQ

How much does canyoning in Bulgaria cost?+
€45 per person, with the instructor, full gear, safety briefing, the drive from the base to the canyon and insurance included. The minimum is six people.
Is there canyoning near Sofia?+
Yes. The Vlahi river canyon is about 90 minutes south of Sofia by car, in the Pirin foothills, so it works well as a day trip from Sofia.
Do I need experience to go canyoning?+
No. The route suits beginners and the instructor explains everything in the safety briefing. There is a short walk to the start and you spend most of the time in the water, so you should be comfortable in it.
Is Vlahi river canyoning suitable for children?+
Children are welcome with an adult. Ask us first and tell us their ages, and we check with the instructors.
How long does it take?+
About 3 to 4 hours, including the drive from the base to the canyon, the short walk in and the way back.
When is the canyoning season?+
From June to October. It is a summer activity, best on hot days. Groups are formed in advance, so book ahead rather than turning up on the day.
What if there are fewer than six of us?+
Ask us. We can often join you to a shared group on the same day.
Where can I go waterfall jumping in Bulgaria?+
The Vlahi canyon is one of the easiest places to try it, always with a qualified instructor who shows you where the pools are deep enough to jump and where to slide.
What should I bring and what gear do we get?+
Bring swimwear, a T-shirt and a towel. On cooler days you get a wetsuit, neoprene shoes, a helmet, a jacket and a life jacket; in the hot months you go in swimwear with a helmet, life jacket and shoes.
How do I pay?+
Checking a date is free. Once we confirm, you pay the full price by card through a secure link.
Can I cancel, and what if the canyon is closed?+
Cancel at least 48 hours before for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. If the base calls the canyoning off because of the conditions in the canyon, you choose a new date or a full refund.
How do we get there for a canyoning day trip from Sofia?+
Drive about 90 minutes south and park at the base, or ask us for a transfer from your hotel: by car, there and back, €200 for up to 4 people, €250 up to 8, €400 up to 19 and €500 up to 38, paid in cash to the driver. We send the exact meeting point when we confirm.
Can we combine canyoning with rafting?+
Yes. Struma rafting starts from the same base, and so do the zip line and rope garden. Tell us what you want to do and we plan the day.
Does the SoFun Card give a discount?+
Yes, 5%: canyoning is €42.75 instead of €45 with a SoFun Card. The discount does not apply to the transfer.

Ready for the canyon?

Canyoning in Bulgaria on the Vlahi river, €45 per person for 3 to 4 hours, from 6 people. Send us a date and the size of your group.

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🎁 Want to gift a canyoning day? Message us and we arrange the date with the people you are treating. No expiry date.
💳 With a SoFun Card it's €42.75 instead of €45, plus discounts on many other activities in Sofia. Get your card

What's next in Sofia?

Raft the Struma from the same base, add the zip line, or spend another day at Rila Monastery.

How to find us

Our canyoning in Bulgaria starts from a rafting base about 90 minutes south of Sofia, and the canyon itself is on the Vlahi river in the Pirin foothills. We send you the exact meeting point when we confirm your booking. You can drive and park at the base, or ask us for a transfer from your hotel in Sofia.

Staying longer in the south? Rila Monastery is about an hour away, and Bansko and Melnik are close too, so the canyon fits well into a weekend away from Sofia.

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