One day trip from Sofia: A walking over the Jurassic sea
Overview
If you are interested in peaceful hiking in nature, away from the noise of the city, this tour is for you. We’ll walk in the remains of an ancient sea, where mollusks and sea creatures dominated. Feel a part of the way in the natural history and touch a piece of it. When the empire of the dinosaurs was rising, most of the Bulgarian lands were below the sea. 150 million years later, this sea is Ponor mountain. Now that carst mountain has limestones from the Triassic and Jurassic period.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional guide
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Komstitsa- a village, which is one of the most important places of Bulgaria for belemnites, squid-like animals, shells, and ammonites. This area was full of people in the past. Thracian tribes settled here, Romans built a fortress and roads from Naisus to nowadays West Bulgaria. During the Bulgarian Revival, Komstitsa was a craft center and the village became famous for its dairies. The transfer to Komstitsa is 1.5 hours. From the end of the village, the tour starts. We’ll walk on dirt roads, making a girth around the peak, called “Kaleto”.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels