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nature
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relax
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history
Monuments and history
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culture
City and cultures
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Party and nightlife
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The trip in a nutshell

This is a trip designed and realised entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator. The Coordinator takes care of the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. Via WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, just like any other WeRoad.

Snow in Eastern Europe? Yes, and it’s amazing!
Get ready for a quick getaway to Bulgaria, where we combine skiing, relaxation, and culture all in one trip.

We start in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, where history, tradition, and modernity blend together: Orthodox churches, Roman ruins, Soviet architecture, and an authentic underground vibe. The perfect place to dive into local culture and discover a surprisingly delicious cuisine.

Next, we head to Bansko, the skiing paradise of the Balkans. A modern resort with slopes for all levels and incredibly affordable prices. But Bansko isn’t just about skiing: when the sun goes down, that’s when the real fun begins.

The après-ski in Bansko is full of good vibes: cozy mountain bars with fireplaces, mulled wine, live music, and parties where locals and travelers from around the world come together. Fancy a shot of rakia?

And to end the day like royalty, we visit Banya, a small village with natural outdoor hot springs. Pure relaxation in steaming pools surrounded by snow.

This trip is perfect if you’re looking for adventure, snow, new cultures, and total disconnection.

👉 Ready to discover Europe’s most unexpected winter experience?

Travel mood

Active: sports, outdoor excursions and adrenaline-filled activities! Get ready to get involved, get out of your comfort zone and defeat your fears! And remember: the activities are for all levels unless otherwise specified!

Physical effort

This itinerary has an INTERMEDIATE level of physical effort, and the pace of the trip is considered sustained. Medium-to-long transfers (from 3 to 6 hours) and excursions or treks requiring good physical preparation are expected. We will change accommodations almost every day, and we expect you to have a good spirit of adaptability.

Entry requirements

What do I need to enter Bulgaria from the UK?

Passport: 3 months of residual validity

Check the official website of your country and the requirements:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/entry-requirements

Arrival and departure

This trip starts in Sofia and ends in Sofia. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 17:00, on the last day you can leave already in the morning. Find out more about the meeting here!.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Bulgaria!

1 night: Sofia

Monuments and history
City and cultures
Party and nightlife
Welcome to Sofia!

We’ll meet before 5:00 PM for check-in and a welcome meeting. We won’t waste any time and will start exploring the streets of this fascinating capital right away. We’ll stroll along Vitosha Boulevard, the vibrant heart of Sofia, surrounded by trendy cafés and local shops, and admire the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the city’s iconic landmark.

Night Out in Sofia

For our first night in Sofia, we’ll explore the city center’s various bars, where we can enjoy a glass of Bulgarian wine and get to know each other better. If the mood strikes, we might also dive into the vibrant Balkan nightlife, which surely won’t disappoint.

Day 2

Touring Sofia\ and departure to Bansko

1 night: Bansko

Nature and adventure
Monuments and history
City and cultures
Party and nightlife
Sofia tour and ice skating

We’ll wander through the streets of Bulgaria’s capital, one of the oldest cities in Europe, discovering its most iconic spots like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Hali or Central Market. If the group wishes, we can also enjoy a fun ice skating session on lively and entertaining rinks and circuits.

Transfer to Bansko

In the afternoon, we’ll transfer to Bansko, about a 2-hour journey, enjoying the scenery along the way. Upon arrival, we’ll purchase our ski passes and, why not, kick things off with a first après-ski. Then, we can have dinner in a charming mountain village and perhaps try our luck at the local casino.

Renting the Skiii Gears!

Before hitting the slopes, we’ll stop by one of the best rental shops in the area. There, we can gear up with everything needed for the next day: skis, snowboard, boots, poles, and helmets, with expert advice tailored to our skill level. This ensures comfort, safety, and fun throughout our snow experience.

Day 3

On the Top of the Mountain

1 night: Bansko

Nature and adventure
City and cultures
Party and nightlife
Skiing down the slopes

We begin discovering Bansko from its snowiest side! The city’s ski resort is one of the most modern and well-equipped in Bulgaria, with over 70 km of perfectly groomed slopes suitable for skiers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced skier, you’ll find runs ideal for improving your skills and having fun in the snow.

The lifts are fast and efficient, minimizing wait times even during peak season. The main gondola provides easy access to the higher slopes, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Pirin Mountains as you prepare to descend. Additionally, the resort features an artificial snow system that ensures excellent quality throughout the season.

Après-ski: the perfect blend of chill and excitement

After an exciting day on the slopes, it’s time to dive into Bulgaria’s lively nightlife and socialize during the après-ski. Bansko is famous for its vibrant post-ski atmosphere, with numerous bars and lodges offering live music, warm drinks, and spectacular views of the snow-covered mountains.

We’ll gather at one of Bansko’s liveliest spots, where included bottles will be uncorked, you can try a glass of traditional rakia, or simply enjoy the party. The atmosphere will be full of music and fun— the perfect place to share the day’s adventures and enjoy the company of the group.

Day 4

Last day on the skii slopes!

1 night: Bansko

Nature and adventure
City and cultures
Party and nightlife
Last day on the ski slopes!

Ready to glide down the slopes one more time? Make the most of every moment because tomorrow we head back to Sofia. We’ll give our all on the final day of skiing, enjoying the fresh mountain air one last time. And, of course, no après-ski celebration would be complete without our legendary party afterward.

One last Aprés ski!

After an adrenaline-filled day on the slopes, it’s time to dive into the true après-ski spirit of Bansko. Without reserved tables, we’ll move freely between lively bars and lodges, enjoying live music, neon lights, and a festive atmosphere. Amid toasts with rakia, laughter, and great company, it will be the perfect chance to let loose, dance with your ski boots still on, and experience the mountain’s wildest side.

Day 5

Relaxation at the Banya hot springs and party in Sofia

1 night: Sofia

Nature and adventure
Relax
City and cultures
Party and nightlife
Relaxation at the Banya hot springs

Today we’ll put the perfect finishing touch on our trip by indulging in pure wellness at the wonderful Banya hot springs, just a few kilometers from Bansko. These springs are famous for their natural mineral-rich thermal waters, ideal for rejuvenating both body and mind.

The outdoor pools, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C (104°F), offer a unique experience: imagine soaking in warm waters while admiring the snowy mountain landscape after several days of skiing. This moment of relaxation will be perfect to soothe your muscles and recharge before heading back. For those who wish, there will also be the option to enjoy a fantastic spa massage. Who could say no to that?

Party night in Sofia!

We say goodbye to the snowy mountains and Bansko as we return to Sofia and dive back into metropolitan life. We’ll close our adventure in style with a special night in the heart of Bulgaria’s capital, known for its lively nightlife ranging from elegant clubs to underground bars.

For our last night together, we’ll head to one of the city’s most popular venues, where we can dance until dawn to a mix of international and local music. Whether you prefer letting loose on the dance floor (this time without skis!) or relaxing with a good cocktail in hand, it will be an unforgettable evening to experience the true spirit of Sofia.

Day 6

Chao chao (чао чао)! 👋😊

1 night: Sofia

Chao chao (чао чао)! 👋😊

After check-out, it will be time to say goodbye. Kisses, hugs, and maybe a few tears to close an unforgettable adventure filled with ski slopes, hot springs, and Balkan parties. A wonderful trip that we will surely carry in our hearts forever!

What's included

What's not included

Roundtrip flight to/from destination
  • Food and beverages when not specified
  • All the extras you'll be able to fit in your backpack
  • All that is not mentioned in "what's included"

Money pot

The Money Pot is only used for all the extra activities (not included in the tour package) that ALL members of the group agree to do. It will also cover the coordinator`s fee for these extra activities. The Money Pot is approximately 180 and is collected on-site by the Travel Coordinator. The amount of the Money Pot will vary based on the number of activities and extras that the group decides to do. Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip to participants and don`t worry, our Travel Coordinators always try and haggle a deal!
  • Activities and extras chosen by all participants
  • Ski Pass
  • Coordinator's money pot share
  • All extra activities that each member of the group agree on doing and the coordinator's fee as well

Additional info

Learn more about accommodation, transport, and other useful travel information.
  • On this tour, you may need to share a room or a double bed with your travel companions.

  • Rooms may be mixed based on travelers’ stated preferences. Please note that private rooms are not available on this tour.

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Why WeRoad

  • Small groups, maximum 15 people

  • Free cancellation included (deposit refunded as a gift card)

  • Book with a £/€100 deposit

The travel coordinators

Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before

Find your flight

For this trip, we recommend arriving and departing from these airports.

Arrival Sofia Airport
Return Sofia Airport

Available dates

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Is the flight included?

Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.

Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

What is the Money Pot and how does it work?

This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!

The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. 

It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.

You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.

The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.

It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.

It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.

If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.

The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.

If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.

Which are the accepted payment methods?

We offer several payment methods to fit every need:

1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4.
Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5.
Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].

If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.

Can I cancel or modify my booking?

Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.

If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.

You can do it directly from your personal MyWeRoad account!
 
Within your booking you will find the "Change Your Trip" section at the bottom right, just underneath your booking details. You will be able to select a different date for the same trip, or a different trip entirely. Whether you are able to change the trip depends on the cancellation terms of your booking. For your original booking if you selected the Private Room, Flexible Cancellation or entered any discount code, gift card or voucher, before confirming the change we will let you know if anything isn't applicable to the new trip and you can decide whether to proceed or not. If you have any issues please do get in touch with the WeRoad team and we'll be able to help. 
 
It's not possible to move to a 'sold out' trip and with any trips that are 'on request' we will need to check availability with our local partners so please do get in touch if you want to move to an 'on request' trip. Please bear in mind that if the trip has the 'final spots' status, there may be no places left in either the male or female room.

How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.

What type of accommodation should I expect on your trips?

In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.

The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

Why do we have the Money Pot on all WeRoad trips?

If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!

Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements! 

It also helps us speed up paymentsimagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.

In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants. 

The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button

which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:

Can I find out my travel groups' flights?

Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.

1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!

If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!

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What's the average size and age of a WeRoad group?

In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.

On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.

All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.

Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help! 

Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.  

Can I see who’s in the group before I book the trip?

Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!

If a location is mentioned, is it guaranteed that we’ll spend the night there?
For some trips, in the itinerary section, you’ll find the number of nights and the location (not the hotel) where you’ll be spending the night(s). The location shown is the one we usually go for on most trips, but in some cases, you might end up staying in a nearby town — depending on logistics or the availability of our partner accommodations during the season.
 
The list of accommodations for your trip (and therefore also the exact locations) will be shared by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 2 days before departure, along with other useful info for your adventure!
Who is and what does the Travel Coordinator do?

The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!

You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

Will I share the room?

Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.

How can I be part of the community?

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!