The 15 Best Borovets Tours & Activities

1.Private Ski Lesson in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet your English-speaking instructor in Borovets for about two hours of private coaching tailored to your level. Instructors such as Phil, Neil, Lexi, Yuri, and Alexei have helped beginners, families, and skiers needing extra support. Equipment and lift passes cost extra.

“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!”

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2.Private Ski or Snowboard Tuition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Snowshoe Ski School & Rental beside The Black Cat in Borovets for two hours of private ski or snowboard tuition. Your licensed English-speaking instructor may include Ivan, Dobrin, Dobrimir, Dobri, or Gery. Keep your group at one ability level and arrange equipment and lift passes separately.

“Brilliant experience, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Dobrin helped us to organise everything and made sure we found the place easily and the staff was already waiting for us. Alex the guy from the rental place was very friendly and helpful same as Ivan the instructor. Very professional and with a good English knowledge, easy to understand commands and professional demonstrations. Highly recommend”

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3.Deposit for Snowmobile Safari with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Follow an English-speaking instructor through Borovets on a professional snowmobile, stopping at scenic viewpoints along a custom forest route. The one-hour safari runs hourly from 10:00 to 18:00. Pay a small deposit now, then settle the remaining fee on site.

“Friendly and helpful staff. We had so much fun Thank you”

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4.5-Day Ski Equipment Rental in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $67

Book five days of ski hire at Alpin Rent on Borovets’ Rila slope. Collect skis, poles, and boots near the lifts, with fitting help from staff. Children’s helmets, snowboard gear, lessons, storage, and goggles cost extra. Staff such as Kalina, Maria, and George also teach at the school.

“Kalina was our instructor for 2 days. She’s was patient and very knowledgeable. Our trip was enhanced by her tuition. Thoroughly recommend.”

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5.Ski and Snowboard equipment rental in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Pick up skis, poles, boots, or a snowboard from Ski & Board Traventuria Royal in Borovets at 10:00 am. You receive first-season equipment from well-known brands, serviced after every rental. Keep it at your accommodation, but bring your own helmet, goggles, ski clothes, insurance, and lift pass.

“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”

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6.Truffle Hunting in Kyustendil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Meet Casey, Angel, and Claire the truffle dog in Shipochano for a guided walk through a hazelnut orchard. Watch Claire locate fresh truffles, learn how they are grown, then warm up with truffle dishes and cherry rakia. The English-language experience lasts about three hours and returns to the meeting point.

“We highly recommend this adventure to lovers of authentic food and nature. We spent a few hours in the company of the amazing hosts, delicious truffle dishes and cherry rakia. The walk in the hazelnut garden with our guide - the dog Claire, was an incredible experience!”

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7.Snowmobile Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Ski-Doo Club Borovets, near the foot of Cherveno zname slope. After a short safety briefing, you will follow the guide on a one-hour snowmobile ride through snowy forest tracks. Helmets and goggles are included, and no driving license is needed.

“AVEC LE MANQUE DE NEIGE? NOUS AVONS FAIS 3 FOIS LE MEME PETIT TOUR A MOINS DE 20KM/H . LES MOTONEIGES ETAIENT DANS UN ETAT CATASTROPHIQUE ( UNE LAME AVANT S'EST DECROCHEE, UNE AUTRE MOTO NEIGE EST TOMBEE 3 FOIS EN PANNE°”

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8.Borovets Ultimate Snowmobile Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hotel Rila2010 for a one-hour snowmobile ride through Borovets Forest. You follow a custom route with scenic stops near the ski resort, mountain bike park, Rila Mountains, and Rila National Park. Equipment and instruction are included, and quad biking replaces snowmobiling if snow conditions fail.

“I'm sure I was one of the first ones on the snowmobile for this season. And it was great. Enjoyable, very kind guides, excellent machines. Wonderful e-guide for the area that I could use after the trip. Thanks and have a great winter season!”

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9.Hot Mineral Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Leave Borovets for a two-hour soak at Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria’s famous mineral-spring resort beneath Rila National Park. Your English-speaking driver-guide, including Dobrin on some departures, takes you from Hotel Samokov to outdoor pools with different temperatures, cold plunges, and playful climbing features.

“Excellent and relaxing. We really enjoyed our experience and our local guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend!”

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10.3 days Ski equipment rental in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $43

Pick up skis, poles, and boots at Alpin Ski & Snowboard in central Borovets, next to the Rila slope. You can arrange gear before arrival or visit the evening before. Staff include instructors such as George, Georgi, Maria, Ivan, and Jimmy.

“The ski hire was perfect and came with a locker which stored everything for our entire stay. The ski instructor George was amazing, very patient and brilliant with our 9yo son. Highly recommend”

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11.4 days Ski equipment rental in Borovets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $61

Pick up skis, poles, and boots from Alpin Rent on Borovets Rila slope, between two chair lifts. You can collect gear before your first ski day, receive help with fitting and sizing, and return to the same ski-in, ski-out shop. Lessons with instructors such as Maria, George, Ivan, and Boris are separate.

“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.”

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12.6 Days Ski Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Rent skis and poles for six days at Alpin Ski & Snowboard in Borovets. You can collect and return your equipment at the slope-side shop, open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Private lessons with instructors such as Maria, Kalina, or Vladimir may also be arranged separately.

“We pre-booked ski hire and 2 hour private ski lessons with Kalina for my 4 year old and myself. I highly recommend Alpin for their service, ease of booking and quality equipment. Kalina was wonderful with my son. I cannot thank her enough and highly recommend the lessons she provided. At the end of 5 days, my son is confident skiing, excited, and wants to be Kalina's ski instructor.”

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13.Borovets,Private Ski and Snowboard lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Meet your instructor at the Front Ice Angel restaurant or the six-person chairlift for a private two-hour lesson in Borovets. English, Bulgarian, and Russian instruction is available. Niko, Tsetso, and Tsvetomir have helped beginners build skills and confidence, but you must bring or rent your own equipment and buy a lift pass if needed.

“Tsvetomir is one of the best teachers we’ve ever had the pleasure to learn from! He didn’t only teach us the basics but boosted our confidence by sharing best practices and the psychology of overcoming our fears. Just in 2 days we’ve managed to ski on the roads! Thank you so much for the great attitude and teaching style!”

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14.Hot mineral springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Travel from Hotel Samokov to Sapareva Banya for three hours in outdoor mineral pools, jacuzzis, hydro massage areas, and saunas. Driver-guide Dobrin is often named for his friendly Bulgarian insights. Bring swimwear, flip-flops, a towel, and 10 lv cash for the refundable locker deposit.

“Fantastic experience. Our driver, Dobin, was an excellent tour guide on the way there and back, and the springs themselves were so beautiful at night. We left feeling refreshed and exhilarated.”

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15.Horse Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Meet your representative at Ski & Board Traventuria in Borovets, then ride 15 minutes to Butch Ranch. An English-speaking instructor teaches beginners in a closed field, while confident riders may explore farther. The one-hour ride includes a helmet, trained horse, and return transfer.

“My daughter and I went riding with the instructor. The scenery was beautiful and the ride was so peaceful. It was just us which made it even more special. I would 100% recommend this activity to everyone. Even if you have never been riding before, it’s a must.”

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