5 Days Bansko Enduro Motorbike Tour in Bulgaria

Facilities

There will be a combination of rough mountain trails of height and middle altitudes up to 2,300 meters and trails around valleys with soft hills of 800-1,300 meters, all off-road, no public road net usage. Trails are suitable for all levels of riders from very beginners to pro riders. Groups will be formatted accordingly to every rider's skills.

Technical, rocky passageways up in the Pirin, lead up to the mountain lakes of the Pirin National Park.

There will be routes of varying difficulties in the Rhodope Mountains, reaching the heights of 1,300-1,600 meters, passing through small valleys along mountain rivers, gentle clearings as well as steep slopes, mountain pastures, narrow passes, and rural mountain settlements.

Day 1: Arrival day

Arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF). You will be transferred to the village of Banya (2 hours via highway plus 40 minutes via road).

Meet with Enduro Max Bulgaria. Discuss the tour details and necessary arrangements. Have dinner at the hotel and have a leisure time.

Day 2, 3, and 4: Riding days

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy various round motorcycling routes. Lunch at small rural restaurants or enjoy a barbecue at picturesque places along the route, provided by Enduro Max Bulgaria's barbecue chef.

Return to the hotel via a new route. Have dinner at the hotel, relax at the mineral pools, and enjoy spa treatments and massages (the spa treatments and massages are not included in the tour price and have to be paid at the hotel).

Day 5: Departure day

Breakfast. You will be transferred back to Sofia Airport (SOF). It takes approximately two hours and 40 minutes.

Rental options:

Enduro Max Bulgaria love their bikes, but they respect their clients much more. That is why they provide only the newest and most reliable bikes 2018 KTM EXC and Husqvarna FE 350-450-500. Bikes are always clean, maintained and equipped with guards and enduro tires with mousses.

• KTM EXC 250 Freeride
• KTM EXC 350
• KTM EXC 450
• KTM EXC500
• Husqvarna FE 350
• Husqvarna FE 450
• Husqvarna FE 500

Beginner

• can ride for 2-3 hours
• minimal riding experience
• assistance required
• comfortable with curves and leans
• basic experience with unsurfaced roads
• short distance ascents and descents

Intermediate

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Advanced

• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

The tour includes a couple of short excursions around the area where you will enjoy the terrain, landscape, and gastronomy.

Banya village is laid in the center of mountain valley and surrounded by three mountain ranges. The location offers 72 mineral water springs with 57-degree-Celsius thermal waters. Enduro Max Bulgaria runs their own spa hotel with own mineral water source which gives to the guests a fantastic opportunity to relax after a hard enduro day, at two swimming pools.

You will be served full board meals, including various meat, fish, and vegetables plus barbecue in the open air. A considerable amount of local alcohol and beer is included.

• Biking
• Massage and therapy
• Relaxation at the hotel's spa facilities

• 3 days of bike rentals
• 3 days of guided tours
• Fuel
• 24/7 support
• Transfers from airports, train stations, or port
• 4 nights' accommodation
• Daily meals and drinks
• Riding gear

• Accident / Medical insurance
• Bike insurance
• Spa treatments and massages
• Personal expenses
• Airfare
• Extra alcohol

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 30 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.