I and two other ladies did this 1 week hike last week. The trek itself was really excellent, not difficult at all, though there are a few steep climbs. The scenery was spectacular, and having strawberries, currents, raspberries growing on the roadside to eat was wonderful. This local travel specialist does a first class plus job of organising the trip, with being met and the airport, organising DBB accom, baggage carrying, maps etc. All their drivers arrived early and were happy to accommodate our needs, and our hosts at the accom were so friendly. Also we had a few problems that meant many last minute changes, the manager was always happy to accommodate, and all correspondence with him was very efficient. Totally recommended!
Bulgaria, The Realm of the Brown Bear We had an excellent trip, learning about the evolution, distribution, habitat, food and habits of bears. We studied and measured " bear " trees and scats and were able to deduce the age and sex from these! The walks were well varied through stunning scenery.
The walks were challenging and the operation well coordinated. We had memorable moments in some high places. Being exposed to the history of the country was one of the main highlights. The amount of smoking in Bulgaria was disturbing. The average mortality reflects this sad state of affairs.