Top 10 Spa & Hot Spring Days in Bulgaria

1.Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $132Our pick

Review of Sofia’s Rila Lakes and Sapareva Banya tour, with hiking options, costs, weather tips, transport details, and honest advice.

“Really nice experience hiking in this impressive area. Our guide did a great job of adjusting to everyone's different needs and fitness levels. He had a great attitude and disposition the entire time and was super helpful. If you can make it all the way to the top point...the view is stunning! Highly recommend!”

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2.Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Explore Sofia, Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church, and Korali thermal pools on a six-hour private tour with lunch nearby.

“Great host and tiny group ( 4 of us) Excellent lunch at one of oldest cafe around Sofia. Sent photos of the experience after as well”

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3.The Best of Bansko: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $124

Review of Bansko’s snowshoeing tour through Pirin National Park, with mountain views, optional lift access, and mineral pools in Dobrinishte.

“This was very unique and fun hike!! The snow and forest are truly beautiful and the guide Dobrev was very nice and explained everything to us and provided a lot of info! The booking was fast and easy, and the hot pools at the end perfect after a cold walk!”

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4.The Best of Sofia: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure in Vitosha & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $103

Snowshoe through Vitosha’s frozen waterfalls and pine forests, then relax in hot mineral pools near Sofia on this flexible winter day tour.

“Had a blast trip. The entire trip was perfect. Dobrin, our guide is very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. We hiked in the snow for around 3 hours and Dobrin emanated to show us all the good spots.”

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5.Private Day Trip to Sapareva Banya for SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of a private Sapareva Banya spa trip from Sofia, with hot mineral pools, private transport, five hours of free time, costs, and tips.

“It was a nice trip . It is not a big place with a few pools with different temperatures of mineral water.We were able to relax and get ready for more activities . It was also easy and picturesque ride from Sofia. Our driver , Krassimir, was in time and very helpful.”

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6.The Best of Borovets: Magical Snowshoeing Adventure in Rila & SPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $278

Snowshoe across snowy Rila National Park near Borovets, then relax in Sapareva Banya mineral springs on this flexible winter tour.

“I had an exceptional experience with the snow hiking guide service ( the amazing Dobrin). The professionalism displayed was outstanding, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey. The guides were not only friendly but also highly knowledgeable, providing valuable insights, take a lot of photo…”

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7.Infinity spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $75Best value

Review the Infinity Spa in Varna, including treatments, Turkish bath, late hours, transport, price, facilities, and booking advice.

“I stayed in Ibero Star with my family in August 2019, and me and my wife decided to have a turkish bath in Infinity Spa, the therapists and all the staff are very welcoming and real professionals!! Our treatment started with sauna and steam bath, Read more”

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8.SPA and Rila monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $104

Review of Sofia’s private Rila Monastery and Kotvata spa tour, with hotel pickup, a guide-driver, thermal pools, and practical booking tips.

“Thanks to Methodisty's kindness and availability we had a pleasant excursion.”

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9.Private Ancient History Spa and Wine from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $114

Explore Koprivshtitsa, Starosel’s Thracian temple, Bulgarian wine, and a spa on a private day trip from Sofia.

“The guide Lubin was really good. Lots of info, beautiful sights, good food recommendations. We had a great time. The winery tasting room was spectacular!”

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10.Starosel Thracian Temple and Hisarya spa resort – private day tour from Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $104

Explore Starosel’s Thracian temple and tombs, then relax among Hisarya’s mineral springs and Roman ruins on a private tour from Plovdiv.

“Had a fantastic day trip to Starosel & Hisarya with Stoyan - who was friendly, flexible, and did the maximum to make sure that we got the maximum out of the day, varying routes and emphasis to cover the things that interested us most. Would absolutely recommend to anyone with an interest in Roman and ancient Bulgaria, and a day to spare while visiting Plovdiv.”

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