Mountain Yoga and Hiking Escape in Bulgaria's Rila National Park

Each day has the same skeleton: a morning yoga session that gets you moving and breathing, free time through the middle of the day for whatever activity you choose, and a restorative evening class designed to help you sleep well. That structure means the week can be as gentle or as demanding as you want it to be.

The guided hikes are the heart of the active side. Experienced mountain guides lead small groups into the park, on trails that range from easy forest walks to more serious ascents. The operator's reviews all mention the guides' enthusiasm – they're described as 'great cheerleaders' for both first-timers and climbers with experience.

Beyond hiking, Borovets offers a surprisingly long list of things to do. You can hire a mountain bike, book a horse ride through the valley, try the rope course at Borolandia, or take a tandem delta glide flight over the mountains. There's fishing at a dam about five kilometers away, or you can just walk into the thousand-year-old forest and find a quiet spot.

The yoga itself is led by Biliana, who has taught for over seventeen years and holds certifications in Hatha, Ashtanga, Nidra, Restorative, and yoga therapy. She's also a physiotherapist and an experienced mountain guide, which makes her unusually well-placed to teach yoga to people who've just spent the day hiking. The evening Yoga Nidra sessions are a particular highlight for guests who struggle to switch off.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Iceberg - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Airport pickup and drop-off (Sofia or Plovdiv) - Daily yoga classes - Guided nature hikes - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - WiFi - Pre- and post-retreat support from the Green Valleys team

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed (mountain biking rentals, horse riding, delta gliding, etc.)