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.