Best Ski Bansko Tours & Holidays, Trips to Bansko in 2023

Ski Bansko Accommodation

Please find below the 4 & 3 Star hotels used on our Ski Bansko trips. All accommodation is carefully hand-selected to satisfy our standards in terms of quality, authenticity and location for you to enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable holiday.

HOTEL SUNRISE

Bansko

4 Star

Sunrise Hotel is just a few minutes walk from the first ski lift station in Bansko. It is surrounded by a large garden, this hotels offers a spa center with sauna and hot tub to it's guest.

MOUNTAIN PARADISE

Bansko

3 Star

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.

EMERAL SPA HOTEL

Bansko

4 Star

At the foot of the Pirin Mountains, 1 min from the cable car,the hotel features a large wellness center with free access to the sauna, steam bath, hot tub, indoor swimming pool.

MARIA ANTOANETA

Bansko

4 Star

Located next to a river, Bansko’s Maria-Antoaneta Residence is just a 3-minute walk from the local ski lifts and it has a large terraced garden with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Best Time To Visit
Travel Advice
Visas
Culture
Eating and drinking
Shopping
Festivals and events

The ski center is equipped with snow cannons which allows the center to have a remarkably long skiing season. While the season starts mid-December and continues until May, the best time to visit is between late-January to April with fresh snow almost every day.

We closely monitor the latest travel updates to Bulgaria and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria

British, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Please remember that countries to be visited may change entry requirements at any time, without prior notice.

The oldest country in Europe, Bulgaria was longtime dominated by Communism. You can still easily see the effects of this political system in everyday living & architecture and introverted lifestyle of Bulgarians. While you visit the country, let the modern history intellectually nourish you.

Food plays an important role in Bulgarian culture as to them, dinner is a social occasion and having a meal together is the key to strengthen family ties. There are many restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs in Bansko town center, they are all within walking distance of your accommodation. Food and alcohol are remarkably cheap compared to the rest of Europe, which makes Bulgaria a destination you can visit on a budget.

In Bansko town center, there are many ski & grocery stores as we as souvenir shops. The prices are very reasonable in Bulgaria compared to other European ski centers. All shops are within walking distance of your Bansko hotel.

Kuker Procession: Happens every 1st day of the year. Costumed men and women sing and dance together to clear their town of evil spirit. If you are spending the New Year’s Eve in Bansko don’t miss out on this spectacular ritual. Bansko Film Festival: Looking for films & documentaries about ski & extreme sports & mountains in a snowy atmosphere? You just need to make your way to Bansko in November.

Do I need a visa to enter Bulgaria?

Passport holders from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada, and United States of America can travel to Bulgaria for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Visits to Bulgaria do not count towards your 90-day limit in other EU Schengen countries because it is not in the Schengen area. Passport validity entry requirements: Travellers entering Bulgaria must also carry a passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months. This information is provided as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice. It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.

Are airport transfers included?

On the first day there is a shuttle departing from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 at 1pm and from Terminal 2 at 1:15pm. On the last day, the departure shuttle is at 3pm (arrives to Sofia Airport around 5:30pm). Please inform our call centre or [email protected] of your flight details (date of flight, flight number, arrival time and name of travelers) at least 15 days prior to your departure date. If you do not receive confirmation that your pick-up is arranged, please contact us. No pre-arrangement required for departure shuttle.

What is the difference between a Standard, Superior and Premium Pack?

All of the packages include: accommodation, tour guide, breakfasts & dinners with unlimited beer and wine, evening entertainment and arrival & departure airport shuttle (restrictions apply). In addition to the above, the Superior Pack includes ski/snowboard with boots, and the Premium Pack includes ski/snowboard with boots as well as tuition.

Is Lift Pass included in the tour?

A ski lift pass is not included in the tour and can be purchased at Bansko at around €30-35 per day.

Are the gear such as ski suits, helmet , goggles and protector included?

Any gear as clothing, helmets, ski suits etc. is not included in the tour price and can be hired at the destination. Superior and Premium packs include ski/snowboard with boots.

Are there lessons available for all levels?

Ski/Snowboard lessons are only available for complete beginners.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Best Time To Visit

Travel Advice

Visas

Culture

Eating and drinking

Shopping

Festivals and events

TRAVEL GUIDE

Best Time To Visit

The ski center is equipped with snow cannons which allows the center to have a remarkably long skiing season. While the season starts mid-December and continues until May, the best time to visit is between late-January to April with fresh snow almost every day.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Travel Advice

We closely monitor the latest travel updates to Bulgaria and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria

TRAVEL GUIDE

Visas

British, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Please remember that countries to be visited may change entry requirements at any time, without prior notice.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Culture

The oldest country in Europe, Bulgaria was longtime dominated by Communism. You can still easily see the effects of this political system in everyday living & architecture and introverted lifestyle of Bulgarians. While you visit the country, let the modern history intellectually nourish you.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Eating and drinking

Food plays an important role in Bulgarian culture as to them, dinner is a social occasion and having a meal together is the key to strengthen family ties. There are many restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs in Bansko town center, they are all within walking distance of your accommodation. Food and alcohol are remarkably cheap compared to the rest of Europe, which makes Bulgaria a destination you can visit on a budget.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Shopping

In Bansko town center, there are many ski & grocery stores as we as souvenir shops. The prices are very reasonable in Bulgaria compared to other European ski centers. All shops are within walking distance of your Bansko hotel.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Festivals and events

Kuker Procession: Happens every 1st day of the year. Costumed men and women sing and dance together to clear their town of evil spirit. If you are spending the New Year’s Eve in Bansko don’t miss out on this spectacular ritual. Bansko Film Festival: Looking for films & documentaries about ski & extreme sports & mountains in a snowy atmosphere? You just need to make your way to Bansko in November.

HIGHLIGHTS

Bansko

Bansko is a town situated at the foot of the Pirin mountain in the south-western Bulgaria. It’s a gateway to numerous ski and snowboard slopes

HIGHLIGHTS

Sofia

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.

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