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- Penguin Travel
- Bicycle
- Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 7
Highlights
- Cycle through Bulgaria's scenic landscapes
- Relax in Velingrad's mineral water pools
- Explore the mysterious Yagodina and Devil's Throat caves
- Discover architectural gems in Shiroka Luka
- Visit the impressive Bachkovo Monastery
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrival
- Day 2 Belmeken dam - Velingrad spa town
- Day 3 Batak dam - Beglik dam - Dospat
- Day 4 Yagodina cave - Devil's Throat Cave - Trigrad
- Day 5 Shiroka laka - Smolyan lakes - Smolyan
- Day 6 Smolyan - Rozhen - Borovo
- Day 7 The Wonderful bridges - Bachkovo monastery - Sofia
- Day 8 Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 7 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Penguin Travel
Number of tours
42
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
96%
Established in 1989 in the heart of Copenhagen (Denmark), Penguin Travel rose...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingAverage
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideAverage
- TransportAverage
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodRather poor
Mike· August 27th, 2021Penguin Travel did not honor their deposit refund guarantee. Due to COVID Penguin canceled my trip. It happens, I understand. However, what is not acceptable is the "refund soon, ...give us 3 months, ...by the end of the year" list of excuses I have received trying to get my refund back. Be very careful booking with Penguin. They did not give me my deposit back for a trip they canceled. I am still waiting 18 months later and will be looking elsewhere for a trip provider.Show moreTrip date: May 2020- JMJohnston· July 26th, 2018The tour covered very impressive country side and most of the roads were great for cycling. My guide Ivan was excellent; he was well informed on history and all aspects of the regions we explored. Overall, he was great company (and his English was excellent). The only problems I encountered were related to the information given prior to the trip. First, the pick up at Sofia airport: my information was that an OK taxi would provide pick up and delivery to hotel. I expected to be met by an OK taxi person at the airport; however, it turned out that I had to find the OK taxi booth myself and ask for taxi - you should make that clear. Second, the information on what to bring was very confusing. A whole list of things that were irrelevant for a vehicle supported cycling tour was provided. For example, it was advised to bring bike panniers, but given the vehicle support that was clearly unnecessary. Someone who was less experienced in these sorts of trips may have gone out and bought expensive panniers unnecessarily - that would have been a total waste of money.Show moreTrip date: July 2018
What our customers ask about this tour
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Hayley
Asked on June 16th, 2025I would like to know what is included in your price? Rodopi Cycle Tour. And what are the distances every day?
Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025The price includes: Accommodation in hotels and guest houses - rooms with private facilities incl. breakfast, 5 dinners (day 2-6), English-speaking guide/driver with a supporting vehicle, luggage transport, map and road notes in English, transfer from/to the airport on day 1 and day 8, technical support. Day 2) Cycling distance: 60km. Day 3) Cycling distance: 71km. Day 4) Cycling distance: 48km. Day 5) Cycling distance: 64km. Day 6) Cycling distance: 58km. Day 7) Cycling distance: 54km.
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Hayley
Traveler•Written June 2025Do you have bicycles for rent? If so can you tell me what type, brand?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025
We have the following bike models: Bianchi E-bike, Cube, Drag - Hardy Comp, Drag - Grand Canyon TE
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Hayley
Traveler•Written June 2025What is the rental rate for the bicycles?
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Hayley
Traveler•Written June 2025And the cycling is done on paved roads?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025
Not all roads are paved. All of them are good. Bianchi E-bike - 190 EUR, Cube - 140 EUR, Drag - Hardy Comp - 100 EUR, Drag - Grand Canyon TE - 100 EUR. The prices are per tour (for the whole period).
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Erica
Asked on December 6th, 2024Experienced, have toured in 20+ countries. Have a Bike Friday and have toured with the trailer and panniers. Would like to store the Bike Friday suitcase/trailer at the starting hotel until we return from this tour. Likely one of my prior touring friends would join and share a room.
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Unfortunately, we can provide only the original itinerary with 8 days program.
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Melissa
Asked on June 29th, 2024tell me about bike rental cost and quality of bikes
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2024
The weekly rental for Drag Grand Canyon TE hybrid bike is 100 EUR. The Bianchi E-Tron e-bike weekly rental costs 190 EUR.
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Chloe
Asked on June 18th, 2024We would like to rent e-bikes. We would like individual rooms for accommodation.
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Chloe
Traveler•Written June 2024Is there a support vehicle during the travel to help cycling persons if they have difficulties in arriving to the designed day destination?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, there is a support vehicle at all times with the group with a bike trailer. The group will be updated on daily routes in the morning with all difficult sections. If someone wants to skip a particular part, they can get on the minivan.
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Josephine
Asked on July 6th, 2023Is Rodopi Cycling Bulgaria a group tour that I will join other participants? How many have joined and is it gauranteed to depart?
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Josephine
Traveler•Written July 2023You mean that the Aug 26 tour will probably not going? I cannot do Sept 9. Let me know when the Aug 26 tour is running. The ride looks quite challenging with many uphills everyday. How difficult is it?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2023
The tour on 26 AUG is not guaranteed yet. And yes- Rodopi cycling tour is more challenging than Balkan cycling tour.
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Josephine
Traveler•Written July 2023Does the Balkan cycle tour have a gauranteed departure date end Aug?
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