The Magic of the Rhodopes – Kartala Peak and the Meanders of the Vacha NEW
This weekend we head for the southern part of the longest ridge in the Rhodopes, the Veliyshko-Videnishki range. Waiting for us there are conifer and beech forest, small border villages, clean air and the calm that comes off beautiful country. We will climb the highest peak in the area, Kartala, and marvel at the staggering view from the top of the restored border tower - 20 metres high, offering a 360-degree panorama over the surrounding forest. We will have the chance to photograph the beautiful bends of the Buynovska river, to reach the sources of the river Vacha and to visit the picturesque little village of Vodni Pad. And not least, we will enjoy the famous Rhodope hospitality in the village of Kozhari.
Tour Highlights
- The Yagodina cave
- Kartala peak
- The sources of the Vacha
- The village of Kozhari
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
7:00 - We leave the Vasil Levski stadium for the village of Kozhari, where we will stay at a welcoming guest house. The transfer takes about 4:00 hours. Once we have arrived and settled in, we gather to discuss the plan for what lies ahead and to hold the obligatory briefing.
Walk: Kozhari village – Kartala peak – Kozhari village ~ 5:00 h / ~ + 500 m / ~ 15 km
Our walk begins at a small fish farm before the village. The route starts on a dirt track and then becomes a waymarked path. One of the interesting things we will notice is the inversion in the altitudes at which the conifer and the beech forest grow. On reaching the summit we will be able to look around through a full 360 degrees from the panoramic tower.
Walk: Kozhari village – the sources of the Vacha – Vodni Pad village – Kozhari village ~ 6:00 h / ~ + 500 m / ~ 15 km.
After we have risen and enjoyed a Rhodope breakfast, we sort out our packs and set off for the sources of the Vacha. Ahead of us is a circular route that lets us immerse ourselves in the ancient forests of the Rhodopes.
A generous breakfast, of the kind only the Rhodopes lay on, and then departure for the Yagodina cave.
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
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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: