The 7 Best 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

Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, then relax in Sapareva Banya’s thermal pools on a guided full-day mountain tour.

“We had the chance to be just the two of us on this day tour and we spent a very nice time with Kiril, a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the seven lakes and their biodiversity, he told us about the history of Bulgaria and even bought us some delicious organic pears and apricots. He proposed to us different options adapted to our physical condition and our wishes. We could walk on a lovely way far from other tourists and be literally alone in the mountains. The view on the top was awesome, it was a wonderful moment. Then, Kiril drove us to the spa where we could…”

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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

See Sofia’s cathedral, Boyana Church, Vitosha views, and a year-round thermal pool on this six-hour guided tour.

“The excellent service provided by the guide Dimitry, his English was excellent, he was knowlrgable, helpful, and extremely pleasant. We enjoyed the whole day out and the attractions visited , although we gave the dip in the thermal pools a miss two of the party in their eighties, one in her seventies and the fourth at the wrong end of her sixties.”

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

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

Snowshoe through Pirin National Park, then soak in Dobrinishte mineral pools on a guided winter day from Bansko.

“Wolfgang was a great guide! This was our first time snow shoeing and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Great to try new sports and not just skiing whilst in the area.”

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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 Pancharevo Lake on this Sofia 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

Escape Sofia for a private day at Sapareva Banya, with hot mineral pools, saunas, Wi-Fi transport, and up to five hours of spa time.

“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 through snowy Rila National Park near Borovets, then soak in Sapareva Banya mineral springs with gear and transport included.

“Highlight of our holiday, amazing day spend with Dobrin, must do activity to see the real beauty of Rila Mountains in the snow. Dobrin is extremely knowledgeable of the area and enthusiastic about the experience. He is very patient, letting us go at our own pace and stop reRead more”

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7.Infinity spa

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

Review of Infinity Spa in Varna, Bulgaria, with treatment choices, Turkish bath, massage, late hours, return pickup, price, and booking advice.

“I was so happy to learn that Infinity SPA offered Turkish Bath. I immediately made an appointment for one and it was awesome. Two days later, I made an appointment for an Aromatheraphy Massage with Rose Oil. Both of them were awesome and the staff is very professional, I also used the equipment in the Fitness Room.”

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