This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery. It is a great combination of adventure and sightseeing. Your way will be led by our highly professional and educated guide. The roads are carefully selected and will give you a real satisfaction. If you want to escape the ordinary way of traveling and have a license for motorcycle, do not hesitate to join us.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bike rental (BMW F900XR/F800GT/BMW R1200R/Yamaha MT07 Tracer/Naked)
Helmet, Jacket, Gloves, Knee protectors or Pants
3rd party insurance
Excellent Biker Guide
Lunch
Fuel
Meeting Points
Departure
ul. "Todor G. Vlaykov" 27
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If you are a rider and a pillion (2 persons with shared bike) you can book for single traveller.
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Be at the meeting point at 08:30 to prepare and be ready till 09:00 to depart
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is a unique way to visit the most popular site in Bulgaria - Rila monastery. It is a great combination of adventure and sightseeing. Your way will be led by our highly professional and educated guide. The roads are carefully selected and will give you a real satisfaction. If you want to escape the ordinary way of traveling and have a license for motorcycle, do not hesitate to join us.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bike rental (BMW F900XR/F800GT/BMW R1200R/Yamaha MT07 Tracer/Naked)
Helmet, Jacket, Gloves, Knee protectors or Pants
3rd party insurance
Excellent Biker Guide
Lunch
Fuel
Meeting Points
Departure
ul. "Todor G. Vlaykov" 27
Return
Itinerary
1
Rila Monastery
Your journey begins at 08:30 AM at our Sofia base, where your biker guide will help you gear up, get acquainted with your bike, and conduct a brief safety orientation before we roar toward the horizon.
The morning ride is a masterclass in scenic diversity. We start with a sweeping, high-speed run along a stunning scenic highway, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of the road as the urban landscape of Sofia fades into the jagged silhouette of the Rila Mountains. After approximately 90 minutes of smooth cruising, the terrain shifts. We transition onto 30 kilometers of pristine mountain asphalt, a section legendary among local riders for its rhythmic curves and hairpin turns.
Upon arrival, we swap our helmets for a journey back in time. Your guide will lead you through the monastery’s grand stone arches for an exclusive walking tour. After walking the complex and absorbing its history, we’ll break for a traditional monastery lunch in the crisp mountain air.
5 hours
2
Pancharevo Lake Dam Wall
The adventure continues as we begin our circuitous return to Sofia, riding around the southern slopes of the Rila Mountains. This route offers wide-open vistas and a fresh perspective on the Balkan landscape. We’ll make a strategic stop in the historic town of Samokov for a coffee break and refueling before embarking on the day’s "Grand Finale": a stunning lakeside ride alongside the winding shores of the Pancharevo Water Dam. This scenic stretch provides the perfect cooling-off period, with the sun glistening on the water as we navigate the final curves back to our Sofia garage. By late afternoon, you’ll return with more than just miles on the odometer—you’ll return with the story of Bulgaria etched into your memory.