Snowkite in Bulgaria – Vitosha and Rila
Adventure: 2 Adventurer
Season: Winter
When: 6 days, 5 nights
Difficulty: 2 Moderate
Snowkite in Bulgaria – Vitosha and Rila
February
Six days of snowkiting on skis or snowboard across the winter plateaus of Vitosha and Rila – open fields, wind, mountain huts and the Rila Monastery.
Looking for a way to explore Bulgaria with a kite and skis or a snowboard? Join us for this unforgettable journey through Bulgaria’s winter wonderland. The itinerary combines the Vitosha and Rila mountains and is designed to visit some of the best snowkite spots in the country.
Vitosha is a beautiful mountain right next to Sofia, known for its scenic trails, panoramic views and year-round outdoor activities. Easily reached from the city, it offers forests, alpine landscapes, ski areas and the famous Cherni vrah peak.
Rila is the highest mountain of the Balkan Peninsula. Its name is of Thracian origin and means “well-watered” mountain. It is also home to the Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan Rilski – the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria for centuries and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983.
This program is for people with some or good snowkite experience. It is not a snowkite school – if you’d like lessons, please contact us. With low or no wind we organise other activities, such as on- and off-piste skiing, thermal baths or snowmobiling.
If you need additional accommodation in Sofia before and/or after the program, we can arrange it – just let us know in advance.
Note: The program may change depending on the weather, wind and snow conditions, as well as the group’s fitness.
* The price is per person. The program runs with a minimum of 2 participants. Maximum participants – 3.
* Reservation should be no later than 30 days before the program. Reservation is considered confirmed if payment is processed within 3 days after booking.
Photos from previous adventures
Price Includes
Guide
local certified guide, 6 days of snowkiting
Accommodation
5 nights in a hotel/mountain huts on half board (breakfast and dinner)
Transport
all transfers in the program, including to/from the airport
Price Does Not Include
Flights
flights to/from Sofia
Food
lunches and drinks
Lifts
lifts in the program (about €30 in total)
Insurance
travel and mountain insurance
Equipment
snowkite equipment – contact us for rental
Other expenses
personal expenses
Valid mountain insurance for the days of the program is mandatory!
Guide's Perspective
A snowkite program in Bulgaria is an exciting mix of winter adventure, mountain scenery and professional guiding on snowy alpine terrain. You can improve your snowkiting skills while enjoying the wide open fields and the wind of Bulgaria's beautiful winter mountains.
Meeting in Sofia and transfer to Vitosha. A full day of riding on the Lower and Upper plateau. Dinner and overnight in a hotel close to the riding area.
Another full day exploring Vitosha, including its highest summit, Cherni vrah (2290 m).
Transfer to Rila (1:30 h) and a chairlift up to Rila Lakes hut. Riding in the area, overnight in the very comfortable mountain hut.
Another day exploring the famous Seven Rila Lakes area. Same accommodation.
Descent from the mountain and transfer to Kartala ski resort. A gondola takes us to the alpine part of Rila, where we snowkite. Overnight in a mountain hut.
Morning ride in the area. In the afternoon, transfer and visit of the Rila Monastery, then back to Sofia.
What Our Guests Say
Thank the snow gods, then thank Stan
The snow gods were kind this weekend — that's on them, not me. But Stan and the Basecamp Tours crew being absolutely dialled in? That's every single time, no asterisk. Smart route choices, safety that never feels paranoid, and feedback that actually makes you better. The snow is a gamble. Basecamp Tours is not.

