The 7 Best Rafting and Canyoning Trips in Bulgaria

1.Private Kayak Tour on the Pancharevo Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Review of Sofia’s private Pancharevo Lake kayak tour: price, timing, training, water time, transport, weather rules, and who should book.

“I wanted a quick escape from the hustle of the city. From start to finish every aspect of the tour met my expectations. They even gave me additional 30 minutes on the water!! The tour guide was great. His knowledge and passion were evident from the very beginning. Hi provided me with detailed safety instructions and basic paddling technique. Most definitely I will come back again!”

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2.Rafting on Struma River

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Struma River rafting near Borovets, with route details, gear, price, safety, wildlife, logistics, and practical booking advice.

“The river didn't carry too much water, so the rapids were unexciting, although the scenery is impressive in itself.”

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3.Kamchia river kayaking day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Review the Kamchia River kayak tour in Bulgaria, with beginner training, private groups, forest scenery, pricing, pickup, and practical booking advice.

“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”

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4.Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $38

Combine Struma River rafting with a self-guided visit to Rila Monastery on this active, practical day trip from Sofia.

“Great experiences and great guides. Not so much water in river but normal for a summer I believe. Rila is also nice”

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5.The Ultimate Struma River White Water Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Raft the Struma River through Bulgaria’s Kresna Gorge with guides, full gear, 8 to 10 rapids, and a private group experience.

“Brought my business partners to this rafting. They were super excited and it did not disappoint! Everybody was happy. The guides were top, the route and the fun, the fun was absolute amazing. Would come again.”

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6.Canyoning Negovanka river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $81

Review of Bulgaria’s Negovanka River canyoning tour, with jumps, swims, rappels, cave training, private guiding, and campsite option.

“That was one of my best experiences ever! Tried canyoning for the first time and must say it was totally worth it! It is not as scary as we thought it would be. Beautiful nature, lots of fun, jumps in the water pools, extreme at some parts of the trRead more”

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7.Ultimate Kayaking in Iskar Reservoir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $150

Review of kayaking at Bulgaria’s Iskar Reservoir, with clear water, forested hills, beginner-friendly instruction, pricing, transport, and tips.

“Excellent experience. Flexible pickup location and timing, which made organising logistics much smoother. The guide was friendly, funny, competent and helpful. He brought his camera and took some pictures for us (one uploaded below).”

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