Experience the full-blown attractiveness of Ski Bansko on Travel Talk’s 8-day tour. From novices to experts, this ski holiday in the beautiful Balkan mountains caters for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Ski the day before partying the night away! Get unparalleled value with a tour leader, all breakfasts and dinners with unlimited beer and wine, return airport transfers and a 4-star superior hotel on your tour. Not to mention the amazing slopes and the vibrant townlife.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
8 Days
Ski Bansko
Bansko / Bansko
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
4 Star
12-42 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
Departs
4.8
5 reviews
Ski Holiday
December to April
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Spend 8 days exploring the snow-covered mountain terrains of Bansko with new mates.
The Standard Package is perfect for skiers and snowboarders who want to bring their own equipment or hire gear to match their skill level!
Before and after a big day on the slopes, relax while we cover the meals! Enjoy all breakfasts and dinners included in the tour package.
Stay in hand-picked, 4-star Ski Resorts in prime locations for easy access to the Ski slopes.
Enjoy unlimited beer and wine during an included dinner each night, as you get to know like-minded Travel Talkers before continuing into the evening to explore some of Bulgaria’s best Apres-Ski!
Sit back and take in the scenery en route to Bansko, with transits to and from Sofia International Airport included in this tour package.
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria.ıt has rich history from Roman and Ottoman Empires. Also famous with it's night life.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Arrive at the Sofia airport and keep an eye out for Travel Talk sign, hop on your free shuttle to the vibrant Bansko for a week packed with plenty of skiing/snow-boarding, endless fun and unforgettable experiences. Feel free to rest up for this incredible week, and ski off early in the morning, or discover the lively nightlife with your new tour mates. (Sofia to Bansko shuttle departs at 13:00 from Terminal 1 and 13:15 from Terminal 2).
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Dinner
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
It is time to gear up and hit the slopes for an action-packed day on the Balkan Mountains, sister range of the Alps. Get yourself ready for a day of snow, eat up at breakfast and gear up! You can catch the shuttle or have a short walk to the lift and start the adventure. Ski until you set the sun, then feel free to discover the lively Apres Ski in Bansko at its most famous bars. Return to the hotel for a dinner with unlimited beer/wine. Later on, put on your battle face for some high-stakes karaoke at a local venue.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Karaoke Party
Start the day with a hefty breakfast before gearing up. Remember to charge up your cameras and tag along with your guide. You’ll get to discover all the famous bits of Bansko. Roam the slopes until the afternoon as you wish. Try a glass of hot wine, but remember to always ski responsibly! Join an optional excursion to the outdoor thermal spring pools nearby and sip your cocktail by the poolside. Finish up partying after sundown and join your travel mates for a delicious dinner.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities Outdoor Hot Springs Pool – 40 LEVA
Feeling tired yet? It is just getting started, follow your guide’s advice to the best slopes, weather, and crowd conditions. Take a break by a lovely wooden mountain hut, put your feet up by the fire and sip your warm drink – it feels like living out-of-this-world. As the slopes close down, the popular bars start to fire up with Apres Ski tunes and various traditional beverages. Meet with the group at dinner and plan out your night to your wants, your guide will point you in the right direction. Have the option to go out for dinner at a local Bulgarian tavern to soak in the native culture through traditional (and delicious) dishes and live music!
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Live Music at a Local Pub
Optional Activities Dinner at Traditional Bulgarian Mexhana (Tavern) – EUR 15-25
Feel free to discover Bansko and all it has to offer, ski and board through the mountain all day long, have a delicious lunch outside on the snow whilst sunbathing, and watch or even join a race to test yourself. Bansko has much more to offer than its slopes, from hiking to breath-taking peaks of Pirin with magnificent scenery. Get to taste its authentic cuisine or try your luck at one of the many mini casinos, responsibly. After dinner, join your new travel mates on a night out and enjoy the vibrant bars and clubs of Bansko.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine, and get ready to cruise the mountain on skis and jump around the moguls. Catch your breath at a piste bar overlooking charming snow-capped mountains and villages. Dig deep, going around town to discover its traditional restaurants and hidden cafes. Freely shape your afternoon as you please, perhaps visit one of the Spa centres to blow off some steam and hop in the indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, or enjoy some fine jazz at the famous piano bar. Following dinner at the hotel, prepare for an unforgettable night out in Bansko town.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Night Out in Bansko Center
Make the most of your last full day at Bulgaria’s premier ski resort! Ski until you drop, watch the magnificent scenery at timber mountain huts whilst sipping your hot wine under the sun, nail Apres ski in ice bars with local DJs, taste the various traditional delicacies of the region, and crawl the many bars and clubs into the night…
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel. Keep an eye out for the return shuttle to Sofia airport (at 3pm), and have safe travels!
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 1 Sofia, Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Sofia, Bansko
Arrive at the Sofia airport and keep an eye out for Travel Talk sign, hop on your free shuttle to the vibrant Bansko for a week packed with plenty of skiing/snow-boarding, endless fun and unforgettable experiences. Feel free to rest up for this incredible week, and ski off early in the morning, or discover the lively nightlife with your new tour mates. (Sofia to Bansko shuttle departs at 13:00 from Terminal 1 and 13:15 from Terminal 2).
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Dinner
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Day 2 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Bansko
It is time to gear up and hit the slopes for an action-packed day on the Balkan Mountains, sister range of the Alps. Get yourself ready for a day of snow, eat up at breakfast and gear up! You can catch the shuttle or have a short walk to the lift and start the adventure. Ski until you set the sun, then feel free to discover the lively Apres Ski in Bansko at its most famous bars. Return to the hotel for a dinner with unlimited beer/wine. Later on, put on your battle face for some high-stakes karaoke at a local venue.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Karaoke Party
Day 3 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Bansko
Start the day with a hefty breakfast before gearing up. Remember to charge up your cameras and tag along with your guide. You’ll get to discover all the famous bits of Bansko. Roam the slopes until the afternoon as you wish. Try a glass of hot wine, but remember to always ski responsibly! Join an optional excursion to the outdoor thermal spring pools nearby and sip your cocktail by the poolside. Finish up partying after sundown and join your travel mates for a delicious dinner.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities Outdoor Hot Springs Pool – 40 LEVA
Day 4 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Bansko
Feeling tired yet? It is just getting started, follow your guide’s advice to the best slopes, weather, and crowd conditions. Take a break by a lovely wooden mountain hut, put your feet up by the fire and sip your warm drink – it feels like living out-of-this-world. As the slopes close down, the popular bars start to fire up with Apres Ski tunes and various traditional beverages. Meet with the group at dinner and plan out your night to your wants, your guide will point you in the right direction. Have the option to go out for dinner at a local Bulgarian tavern to soak in the native culture through traditional (and delicious) dishes and live music!
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Live Music at a Local Pub
Optional Activities Dinner at Traditional Bulgarian Mexhana (Tavern) – EUR 15-25
Day 5 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Bansko
Feel free to discover Bansko and all it has to offer, ski and board through the mountain all day long, have a delicious lunch outside on the snow whilst sunbathing, and watch or even join a race to test yourself. Bansko has much more to offer than its slopes, from hiking to breath-taking peaks of Pirin with magnificent scenery. Get to taste its authentic cuisine or try your luck at one of the many mini casinos, responsibly. After dinner, join your new travel mates on a night out and enjoy the vibrant bars and clubs of Bansko.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 Bansko
Rise and shine, and get ready to cruise the mountain on skis and jump around the moguls. Catch your breath at a piste bar overlooking charming snow-capped mountains and villages. Dig deep, going around town to discover its traditional restaurants and hidden cafes. Freely shape your afternoon as you please, perhaps visit one of the Spa centres to blow off some steam and hop in the indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, or enjoy some fine jazz at the famous piano bar. Following dinner at the hotel, prepare for an unforgettable night out in Bansko town.
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities Night Out in Bansko Center
Day 7 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Bansko
Make the most of your last full day at Bulgaria’s premier ski resort! Ski until you drop, watch the magnificent scenery at timber mountain huts whilst sipping your hot wine under the sun, nail Apres ski in ice bars with local DJs, taste the various traditional delicacies of the region, and crawl the many bars and clubs into the night…
Accommodation
Mountain Paradise Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Bansko
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Bansko
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel. Keep an eye out for the return shuttle to Sofia airport (at 3pm), and have safe travels!
7 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners including unlimited beer and wine
Evening Entertainment
Explore some of Bulgaria’s best apres-ski!
Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival shuttle on day 1 at 13:00 , departure shuttle on the last day of the trip at 15:00
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk tour leader
Orientation Walk
Organised orientation walk in Bansko by the tour leader.
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
Don’t forget to use the promo code SUMMER10TTat checkout to get your 10% extra discount, adding up to 50% off!
Don’t forget to use the promo code SUMMER10TTat checkout to get your 10% extra discount, adding up to 50% off!
This hotel is located only 900 meters from the Gondola, Mountain Paradise Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a spa center with Sauna and hot tub, serves breakfast and dinner as open buffet.
Accommodation
Bansko
MOUNTAIN PARADISE
4 Star
Tour Reviews
At Travel Talk we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed
expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.2% customer satisfaction
rate in 2019. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously
working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.
4.8/55 reviews
Accomodation 4.2
Transportation 4.6
Value for Money 5
Guide 4.8
Overall 4.8
Hannah Garrick
Overall the tour was great. I’m relatively new at skiing so it was a nice easy place to learn. Hayden was a great guide. He was fun and informative. He looked after us when we didn’t know what to do. I enjoyed my time in Bansko very much. Thanks Hamish! (Hayden)
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Kimberley Dewe
Both Hayden and Aykut have been fantastic tour leaders. Hayden is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and mountains, enjoyed his company. Aykut spent some time with me on the mountains giving me ski tips. Thanks for the great tour.
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Nils-Florian Volle
Had awesome time Hayden and the crew. Hayden was really helpful with all the local spots and need to knows. Showed us a good time, would definitely recommend and come back. 🙂
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Stephanie Swain
Tour leaders were excellent & went out of their way to help us. Had a fantastic week & would definitely recommend to others.
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Kelsey Caputo
Hayden was a great tour guide. He made everyone welcome and included. Great tour, had a lot of fun! xx
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Spend 8 days exploring the snow-covered mountain terrains of Bansko with new mates.
The Standard Package is perfect for skiers and snowboarders who want to bring their own equipment or hire gear to match their skill level!
Before and after a big day on the slopes, relax while we cover the meals! Enjoy all breakfasts and dinners included in the tour package.
Stay in hand-picked, 4-star Ski Resorts in prime locations for easy access to the Ski slopes.
Enjoy unlimited beer and wine during an included dinner each night, as you get to know like-minded Travel Talkers before continuing into the evening to explore some of Bulgaria’s best Apres-Ski!
Sit back and take in the scenery en route to Bansko, with transits to and from Sofia International Airport included in this tour package.
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Hannah Garrick
Overall the tour was great. I’m relatively new at skiing so it was a nice easy place to learn. Hayden was a great guide. He was fun and informative. He looked after us when we didn’t know what to do. I enjoyed my time in Bansko very much. Thanks Hamish! (Hayden)
Kimberley Dewe
Both Hayden and Aykut have been fantastic tour leaders. Hayden is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and mountains, enjoyed his company. Aykut spent some time with me on the mountains giving me ski tips. Thanks for the great tour.
Nils-Florian Volle
Had awesome time Hayden and the crew. Hayden was really helpful with all the local spots and need to knows. Showed us a good time, would definitely recommend and come back. 🙂
Stephanie Swain
Tour leaders were excellent & went out of their way to help us. Had a fantastic week & would definitely recommend to others.
Kelsey Caputo
Hayden was a great tour guide. He made everyone welcome and included. Great tour, had a lot of fun! xx
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