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We are a team of guides from different backgrounds and interests, all driven by the common curiosity and passion of exploring the amazing planet we live on. Our goal consists of offering you a special moment of sports, adventures and relaxation, discovering mountain ranges and unique natural wonders.
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Lucija.A
6 contributions
Mar 2022
We did a 2-days snowshoe hike in Rila National Park in March 2022. The hike took us 6 hours on the first and approximately 4.5 hours on the second day, which was pretty challenging (and I would recommend it only if you're in good physical condition) but absolutely worth it! The views were amazing and getting to spend two days in the untouched nature of the snow covered Rila mountains, far away from the bustle of the everyday life, was priceless.
We visited the Skakavitsa waterfall (still completely frozen at the time), walked past the 7 Rila Lakes and ascended to the Otovitsa and Haramiyata peaks. My favourite part, though, was walking across the mountain ridge with stunning views of the 7 Rila Lakes, Vitosha, Rila and even Pirin Mountains. The weather was sunny but we had strong winds on the second day. Winter hiking in such conditions can be dangerous (be sure to have good hiking equipment!) but we felt safe with our experienced guide Velko who was at all times happy to explain about the mountains and beyond and was a very pleasant company.
The overnight in the hut was a unique experience, which I would absolutely recommend. We were greeted by the hut keeper Georgi who played on the traditional Rhodopi bag pipe and prepared us a delicious dinner and breakfast. The hut itself is beautifully decorated and being there we had the feeling time has stopped. The atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious and so much different than anything else we experienced in Bulgaria - it's really a world of its own up there.
All in all, it was an amazing experience. Even before the tour we were impressed by the good communication - our first contact, Kiril, promptly answered every question we had (even though he was in Morocco at the time) and even helped us find accommodation in Sapareva Banya as well as gave us useful tips on restaurants and much more. The guidance was professional and for the 2 days with Velko in the mountains we didn't have to worry about anything.
Thanks again and keep on with the great job!!
We visited the Skakavitsa waterfall (still completely frozen at the time), walked past the 7 Rila Lakes and ascended to the Otovitsa and Haramiyata peaks. My favourite part, though, was walking across the mountain ridge with stunning views of the 7 Rila Lakes, Vitosha, Rila and even Pirin Mountains. The weather was sunny but we had strong winds on the second day. Winter hiking in such conditions can be dangerous (be sure to have good hiking equipment!) but we felt safe with our experienced guide Velko who was at all times happy to explain about the mountains and beyond and was a very pleasant company.
The overnight in the hut was a unique experience, which I would absolutely recommend. We were greeted by the hut keeper Georgi who played on the traditional Rhodopi bag pipe and prepared us a delicious dinner and breakfast. The hut itself is beautifully decorated and being there we had the feeling time has stopped. The atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious and so much different than anything else we experienced in Bulgaria - it's really a world of its own up there.
All in all, it was an amazing experience. Even before the tour we were impressed by the good communication - our first contact, Kiril, promptly answered every question we had (even though he was in Morocco at the time) and even helped us find accommodation in Sapareva Banya as well as gave us useful tips on restaurants and much more. The guidance was professional and for the 2 days with Velko in the mountains we didn't have to worry about anything.
Thanks again and keep on with the great job!!
Written March 28, 2022
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Romilion
Tel Aviv, Israel37 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
6 days of hiking to the ridges and summits of Bulgaria were a magnificent and special experience. In part of the trek we used snowshoes, which made the journey even more joyful. Kiril the guide was so professional, his wide knowledge about the history and geography of the area together with his skills as a professional hiker made us feel like we are in good and confidant hands. Thank u!
Written March 5, 2020
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Efrat D
1 contribution
Feb 2020
on a 6-day journey in the snowy mountain ridges of Bulgaria, Kiril has led us safely and professionally.
With all my heart i recommend Kiril, a professional and knowledgeable guide. it was clear that thorough planning and thought were invested, to make sure that the tracks are suitable for the changing weather and the trails conditions.
All this was done pleasantly, with humor and grace.
it was a perfect trip!
With all my heart i recommend Kiril, a professional and knowledgeable guide. it was clear that thorough planning and thought were invested, to make sure that the tracks are suitable for the changing weather and the trails conditions.
All this was done pleasantly, with humor and grace.
it was a perfect trip!
Written March 7, 2020
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bondi77
Mikhmoret, Israel7 contributions
Oct 2020
We had a group for a trekking trip across Rila and Pirin, aranged and co-guided with Kiril from Azimut.
Everything was extremely well organized and went smooth. Kiril is exceptionally knowledgeable and good hearted person, took care of everything till the small detail, we felt we couldn't get a better care.
Everything was extremely well organized and went smooth. Kiril is exceptionally knowledgeable and good hearted person, took care of everything till the small detail, we felt we couldn't get a better care.
Written October 14, 2020
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Salvatore M
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Mar 2023 • Couples
Azimut tours has proved to be a very serious and organized company.
Our guide was Velko. He's really cool guy and helpful. He led us on a beautiful hike in the Rila Mountain. He explained to us the history of Bulgaria and gave us a load of tips about the city! We have spent a really nice day in his company 😄
Our guide was Velko. He's really cool guy and helpful. He led us on a beautiful hike in the Rila Mountain. He explained to us the history of Bulgaria and gave us a load of tips about the city! We have spent a really nice day in his company 😄
Written March 20, 2023
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Idokol
Tel Aviv, Israel4 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
This is my first time in real snow. I had an amazing time! Kiril was very professional and organized. He explained but not too much, listened to the people and had plan B and even plan C, due to unexpected weather conditions.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written March 5, 2020
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Aviv N
Tel Aviv, Israel1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Solo
Amazing hike on the Rila, Pirin and vitosha mountains with amazing guide - Kiril your the best.
It was a special hike tour on the snowy mountains with snowshoes and with an amazing weather, we had only one day with bad weather and Kiril gave us 3 different route for each scenario.
Amazing experience,
Thank you Kiril!
It was a special hike tour on the snowy mountains with snowshoes and with an amazing weather, we had only one day with bad weather and Kiril gave us 3 different route for each scenario.
Amazing experience,
Thank you Kiril!
Written March 9, 2020
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Breeanna K
Florida7 contributions
Our tour with Nikola started off with a guide who wasn’t prepared. The van arrived late (he did call and let us know 👍🏼) and wasn’t ready as the driver had to spend 15 minutes moving his personal stuff around so we could all fit, while telling us to “be patient” when we offered to help him. We stopped at a petrol station and grocery store while he got stuff for the trip, since we’re already prepared. He questioned us multiple times if we had enough food and we assured him WE were fine. He spent at least 15 minutes talking to the worker at the petrol station, AFTER filling the car up, which we found was wasting our time.
Upon arrival at Rila Mountains, we took the chairlift up, and decided on our plan. We finally told Nikola we wanted to see at least one lake since that’s what we came here for, but he encouraged us to do other things since the weather was bad. We finally made our way to the first lake, after him taking us off trail multiple times because he “knew a shortcut”. We made it to the lakes with 2 of us using google maps/satellite to do so. Nikolas phone had died, which we believe was a safety hazard since he was our guide. He seemed clueless at multiple occasions while on trail, we took another one of his shortcuts and had to cross a raging river by taking our shoes off and wading knee deep through, this wasn’t on course.
We finally made it back to the hut and left for the spa. At the spa, Nikola and the worker talked about the plan but they both were having trouble with translations which seemed odd. We spent a good amount of time trying to figure out what they offered and for what price. Finally we stepped up and decided on the pools only and got on with our spa day.
The next day we emailed the company and put in our complaints. We were told to take it up with Viator for a refund because they could not. Kiril replied agreeing with us and that they would do an investigation (this mainly because our guide had been smoking weed on the chairlift and even told us it wasn’t legal here). He said some harsh words about his own guide, which we think was unprofessional from a business standpoint.
So we took our complaint to viator LIKE HE TOLD US TO and when they approached him he changed some of his responses. I had already forwarded the original Email to viator so they could see our conversation. He made it seem like we were trying to scam the company by asking for a refund. He also took out his personal reply to us about Nikola coming to work with red eyes.
He also recommended that we called the police while with Nikola, why would any group of young women do this?! It would’ve made the day even worse/longer dealing with foreign police, etc.
I personally wouldn’t recommend this company as we had a terrible day, then when we sent our concerns we were redirected to another company and then accused of trying to scam. The whole ordeal was extremely unprofessional.
Upon arrival at Rila Mountains, we took the chairlift up, and decided on our plan. We finally told Nikola we wanted to see at least one lake since that’s what we came here for, but he encouraged us to do other things since the weather was bad. We finally made our way to the first lake, after him taking us off trail multiple times because he “knew a shortcut”. We made it to the lakes with 2 of us using google maps/satellite to do so. Nikolas phone had died, which we believe was a safety hazard since he was our guide. He seemed clueless at multiple occasions while on trail, we took another one of his shortcuts and had to cross a raging river by taking our shoes off and wading knee deep through, this wasn’t on course.
We finally made it back to the hut and left for the spa. At the spa, Nikola and the worker talked about the plan but they both were having trouble with translations which seemed odd. We spent a good amount of time trying to figure out what they offered and for what price. Finally we stepped up and decided on the pools only and got on with our spa day.
The next day we emailed the company and put in our complaints. We were told to take it up with Viator for a refund because they could not. Kiril replied agreeing with us and that they would do an investigation (this mainly because our guide had been smoking weed on the chairlift and even told us it wasn’t legal here). He said some harsh words about his own guide, which we think was unprofessional from a business standpoint.
So we took our complaint to viator LIKE HE TOLD US TO and when they approached him he changed some of his responses. I had already forwarded the original Email to viator so they could see our conversation. He made it seem like we were trying to scam the company by asking for a refund. He also took out his personal reply to us about Nikola coming to work with red eyes.
He also recommended that we called the police while with Nikola, why would any group of young women do this?! It would’ve made the day even worse/longer dealing with foreign police, etc.
I personally wouldn’t recommend this company as we had a terrible day, then when we sent our concerns we were redirected to another company and then accused of trying to scam. The whole ordeal was extremely unprofessional.
Written July 15, 2018
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Niva B
Tel Aviv, Israel5 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Lately, I took an 8-days guided trip to Bulgaria visiting some of the most beautiful places
this country is blessed with. Kiril was our Bulgarian guide, and I'm very happy about it. Kiril knows the right places, the right people, the nature and the culture, which make the trip more accurate and pleasant. He is a very welcoming and warm person, that will always be there to share and help. Great way of getting to know the Bulgarians!
this country is blessed with. Kiril was our Bulgarian guide, and I'm very happy about it. Kiril knows the right places, the right people, the nature and the culture, which make the trip more accurate and pleasant. He is a very welcoming and warm person, that will always be there to share and help. Great way of getting to know the Bulgarians!
Written November 23, 2017
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Yana F
4 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
This year I visited Bulgaria for the first time in my life.
I've been travelling with a group and Kiril was our Bulgarian guide. It was a real pleasure to hike in Balkan Mountains. It was in October, but suddenly snow felt on the first day of the trip, gorgeous white views of the nature took my breath..
Kiril took us to the Seven lakes day trip, to Rila mountains and more. Kiril did his best to make us feel the Bulgarian atmosphere, by taking the group to local places with folk music and tasty local dishes. A real Balkan experience!! Thank u, Kiril :)
I've been travelling with a group and Kiril was our Bulgarian guide. It was a real pleasure to hike in Balkan Mountains. It was in October, but suddenly snow felt on the first day of the trip, gorgeous white views of the nature took my breath..
Kiril took us to the Seven lakes day trip, to Rila mountains and more. Kiril did his best to make us feel the Bulgarian atmosphere, by taking the group to local places with folk music and tasty local dishes. A real Balkan experience!! Thank u, Kiril :)
Written November 21, 2017
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Omar B
Casablanca, Morocco186 contributions
Hi,
How much is the temperature in July up there in the lakes ?
Azimuttours
Sofia, Bulgaria
Salam Ssi Omar. Mrahba bik 3endna.
The maximum temperature at 2100 m a.s.l. (the height of the usual starting point of the hike to the Lakes) in July is usually around 20 degrees Celsius, but in a sunny day you feel like it's much warmer. It is comparable with weather in the Atlas mountains at this altitude in May.
Please don't hesitate to contact us via our web site for more information and we will send it to your email.
We look forward to your message.
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Azimut Tours Team
Is Eyes of God and Monastery tour available tomorrow 6/30 for 2 adults and 1 child?
tzvysmadar
Ramla, Israel
hello. We are 4 people, ages 55-66. is the trip to the 7 lakes in Rila Park fit to us. Is your trip to the Boyana Waterfalls fit to us.
Azimuttours
Sofia, Bulgaria
Hello,
Thank you very much for your inquiry and interest in our services!
We can organize private tours to both places for you and addapt the hiking routes to your wishes and expectations.
Please contact us via our web site and we will send sample itineraries and quotes to your e-mail address.
We look forward to your message.
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Azimut Tours Team
nirmalchandra2018
Pune, India
Hi, we , group of 4 seniour citizens plan to visit Sofia for 3 days from 17 Sept. Kindly suggest a sight seeing itenerary
Nirmal
Azimuttours
Sofia, Bulgaria
Dear Nirmal,
Thank you very much for your inquiry and interest in our services!
Please contact us via our web site and we will send sample itineraries and quotes to your e-mail address.
We look forward to your message.
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Azimut Tours Team
Jag undrar hur lång sammanlagd tid turen: 7 Rila Sjöar och spabesök tar? Vi skulle behöva vara tillbaka på vårt hotell kl 18 senast.
My husband and I wish to come for the guided one day tour in mid sept to the 7 rila lakes and spa. Please can you tell me why the price from €45 p/p goes up to €75 p/p ?
Thanks and regards
Suzanne
Azimuttours
Sofia, Bulgaria
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you very much for your inquiry and interest in our tours!
The price varies depending on the size of the group and the type of the service. You are welcome to join either a group (if we have confirmed group tour for the date you are interested in and the price will be formed depending on the size of the group as described on the web offer), or we can organize a private tour for you and your husband (the price for minimum 2 persons) and this way you will be able to tailor the tour together with the guide according to your desires.
We remain at your disposal for any further quiestions and information you may need.
Thank you very much for your interest!
Kind regards,
Kiril
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