Sukhoto Lake, Dobarsko and a Visit to Baba Deshka
We invite you to a remarkable weekend in which we get to know old Bulgarian traditions and walk the mountain paths of Rila. What we offer is an active break and an escape from the city - a return to our roots with the keeper of all things Bulgarian, Baba Deshka.
The constantly shifting landscape of south-western Rila, and the succession of natural scenes it lays out, will take your breath away.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
For those of you travelling by car, we meet on the village square in Dolno Draglishte at 9:00.
Once the vehicles are parked it is time to walk. We follow the Wild Goat eco-trail, which runs from the Byalata Prast area above the village of Dobarsko (1,070 m) to the Statevoto Gyubre area. Along the way there are 9 information boards and 5 places to rest. Walkers who reach the end of the trail find themselves in the home of the Balkan chamois - and in good weather, with a little luck, may catch sight of one.
There is no question of missing the church of St Theodore Tyron and St Theodore Stratelates. The sanctuary was built in 1614. The church is a three-nave basilica of stone and mortar. Its architecture complied with the requirements of the Ottoman authorities: small, half sunk into the ground, without a dome or bell tower. It has very small windows, and in its architecture the building resembled the other houses of the village. It is one of Bulgaria's 100 national tourist sites.
We walk slowly down to the village, pleasantly tired but with energy in reserve for the party ahead at the home of the most celebrated grandmother in the country.
In the evening we give ourselves over to traditional culinary treats, red wine and rakia. We try on folk costume and dance our way through cheerful horo.
A walk from the Semkovo resort to Sukhoto lake. Sukhoto lake lies in the Kovach section of south-western Rila, north of the town of Belitsa and north-east of the Semkovo resort. It formed on a cirque step immediately below Sredniya peak (2,531 m), at 2,045 metres. It is exceptionally picturesque, ringed by beautiful dwarf pine forest. Its area reaches 21.9 decares, with a length of 175 metres and a width of up to 125 metres. Although it is called the Dry Lake, it does not dry up in the summer months. The name comes rather from the fact that it has no visible outflow.
A pleasant one-day route that even legs tired from the previous evening's dancing will manage.
We recommend bringing swimwear, because after a walk there is no better way to unwind than in mineral water.
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: