Bulgaria · RIVER RAFTING & CANYONING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 river rafting & canyoning tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Struma River rafting plus a UNESCO stop at Rila Monastery, with an English-speaking driver and multi-language audio guide in one full day.
“Alles prima, alleen het raften mocht iets heftiger. Dit lag aan het seizoen vh jaar, volgens de gids.”
3-hour Struma River rafting from Borovets with neoprene gear, expert English guidance, 10-12 km run, lockers, showers.
“The river didn't carry too much water, so the rapids were unexciting, although the scenery is impressive in itself.”
Struma River rafting near Sofia and Bansko: 3 hours of guided white water with full neoprene kit, showers, and optional jumps.
“I had an amazing rafting experience in Bulgaria! The route was thrilling, with challenging rapids that kept the adrenaline pumping. We made several stops to swim and dive, which added a fun, relaxed vibe to the adventure. Our instructor was fantastic—super experienced, shared interesting facts about Bulgaria, and kept us entertained with great jokes. He spoke both Russian and English fluently, making everyone feel included. Highly recommend this unforgettable trip!”
Kayak Bulgaria’s Kamchia River with pickup, beginner training, and a private group. Enjoy nature and get photos or video. 4 hours.
“No experience....fancy...despite availability .. The booking process was not optimal.... I want to book and pay... need code....I don't know where...contact hotline....were trying... but couldn't arrange hotel pickup like on the Website... write back and forth and then paid and later received a,rejection from guide...anticipation and 1 hour for NOTHINGAuto-translated”
Private 2-hour tour by electric car to Pancharevo Lake and the Iskar River. Door-to-door pickup, easy walks, mountain views near Sofia.
“Nicolai did his best to ensure thus activity was smooth and informative.”
3-hour Struma River rafting in Bulgaria with 13 class-3 rapids, 11 km track, pro licensed English guide, full gear, Kresna Gorge.
“Really fun activity for a little outdoor adventure. Our guide was also fantastic.”
Iskar Gorge trek, Skaklia Waterfall, and Cherepish Monastery on a small-group Sofia day trip with hotel pickup and an English guide.
“This is a bit of a journey. The afternoon the day before our excursion, I got a message that our tour guide was not well, and so we could either cancel and receive a refund, or book in for a different tour. That is fine. However, we opted to do a Read more”
Struma gorge rafting plus a self-paced audio tour of UNESCO Rila Monastery from Sofia, with gear, instructor, and transport included.
“Great experiences and great guides. Not so much water in river but normal for a summer I believe. Rila is also nice”
Negovanka Gorge canyoning in Veliko Tarnovo Province, with a 14m Momin Skok waterfall rappel, jumps and slides, plus optional free camping.
“And excellent experience. Illey was incredibly friendly and welcoming and explained the activities in perfect detail. The river and canyon itself is beautiful with lots of wildlife, if you keep your eyes peeled! The jumps and rappelling were great fun and exhilarating. Overall a great experience made even better by the guide, Illey. Would highly recommend.”
3-hour guided white-water rafting on Bulgaria’s Struma River, with Kresna Gorge views and all rafting gear included.
“Rafting tours offered in both Bulgarian and English! We had an amazing 3 hour rafting trip. I brought my parents and my friend on this trip. We had our own raft with a guide, but there were other rafts that couple hold several more people. Despite the water not being as high in this time of season, it was still very fun with 8-10 different rapids sections. Water and weather temperature were perfect for being on the river. Our guide Ivo was equally knowledgeable and hilarious”
Raft the Iskar River near Sofia with full gear, English guides, and a gorge route with swims, jumps, and rapids, about 2.5 hours.
Struma River rafting from Sofia with round-trip transfer, safety gear, and a 3-hour mix of rapids and calm stretches.
“We were 5 friends who booked this together, and everyone had a fantastic experience from start to finish.”
Raft the Iskar River from Sofia. Wet and thrilling 8 to 11 km with full gear, safety briefing, and Lakatnik rocks.
“The summer level is lower, but is good and chilling and can swim in the river. Beautiful scenery, rocks and many birds we saw.”
Pick a monastery, a mountain, a cave or a coastline.
