Spring is here and it is waterfall season. And some of the most impressive waterfalls in the country are in the Vratsa Balkan.
The Vratsa Skaklya drops a full 141 m. The waterfall is captivating for its sheer scale, and spring is the ideal season to see this giant at its finest.
The programme suits people in good physical condition.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
Departure from Sofia at 7:00, in front of the Vasil Levski stadium. The drive to the town of Vratsa takes around an hour and a half.
Once the group has reached the starting point, the guide runs the briefing and an equipment check, and we set off on the day's adventure.
The Skaklya waterfall - Voyvodin Dol.
We follow the eco-trail that leads to our goal. It begins with a climb, which with enough breaks any active walker can manage. After the hard part we come out onto the ridge. The views towards the rock pinnacles opposite make us forget the effort, and almost without noticing we find ourselves on Markov Kamak peak. Time for photographs, a short rest, and off we go again in anticipation of the waterfall.
Since there has been a climb, the good news is that a descent follows. Almost before we know it, we are standing at the foot of the waterfall.
It is magnificent and divinely beautiful. It is definitely worth the effort.
We descend back to Vratsa. The walk totals around 4 hours.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
-or-
Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: