Via Ferrata and Canyons from Enina to Veliko Tarnovo – 2 Days

Discover via ferrata and canyons from Enina to Veliko Tarnovo on a two-day adventure through rocky terrain, waterfalls and cool natural pools. Starting near Kazanlak, the itinerary combines via ferrata climbs, canyon walks and waterfall trails across the central region. Expect exposed sections, elevated views and opportunities to enjoy the water and surrounding landscape between routes.

The first day has a gentler pace, giving you time to leave everyday routines behind and settle into the adventure. Day two brings a little more activity and a more exposed final climb, although the overall programme is not described as particularly difficult. Throughout both days, you are accompanied by an experienced mountain guide skilled in climbing and negotiating via ferrata routes.

Day 1: Enina Canyon, via ferrata and the Maglizh waterfalls

The starting point is Enina village, near Kazanlak in the Stara Zagora region. The first day balances climbing with relaxed breaks to rest, take photographs and enjoy the canyons.

• 9:30 am — meet the group in the centre of Enina for a safety briefing and equipment distribution.
• 9:45 am — set off towards Enina Canyon and the nearby via ferrata route.
• Around 11:30–11:45 am — reach the highest point of the tour, with time to rest, take photographs and have a light snack.

You then descend into the canyon along steep paths. This section requires particular care and is completed under the guide’s supervision. If the weather is warm enough and conditions allow, you can spend time beside the cool natural pools and take a refreshing dip.

A late lunch follows, with the choice guided by the group’s preferences. At 2:30 pm, the itinerary continues towards the next canyon and the Maglizh waterfalls, including Golyam Skok waterfall. Bring swimwear if you are joining during the summer months.

The next stop is Himik mountain hut in the Republic Pass area. The evening is set aside for dinner, rest and an overnight stay. Accommodation is paid for separately on site, and meals are also excluded from the experience.

Day 2: Hotnitsa Waterfall, Emen Canyon and Sini Vir via ferrata

The second day is slightly more active, though the programme as a whole is not considered very difficult. It takes in Hotnitsa Waterfall and its eco-trail, Emen Canyon and the Sini Vir via ferrata near Veliko Tarnovo.

• 6:00 am — wake up, have breakfast and get ready for the day.
• 7:30 am — leave for Hotnitsa village, the waterfall and the eco-trail.
• 10:30 am — pause for a second breakfast before continuing towards Emen Canyon.

Emen Canyon offers a beautiful setting for photographs and a short rest among the rock formations. In early summer, it also provides conditions for gentle canyoning.

A quick lunch is planned for 2:30 pm, followed by the final activity: a via ferrata route on the outskirts of Veliko Tarnovo. This route is more exposed than the earlier sections, and your guide provides additional belay protection as you make your way along it.

What the two-day experience includes

• Participation in the two-day via ferrata and canyon itinerary described above.
• The climbing equipment required for the routes.
• An experienced mountain guide skilled in climbing and via ferrata techniques.

You can choose a voucher for one person or two people. You will join a shared group with other participants you may not know, rather than a private tour. The total duration is two days.

Participant requirements and safety

The minimum age is 18, and the minimum participant weight is 50 kg. This experience is not recommended if you have a fear of heights. The itinerary includes exposed rock sections and steep paths, so following your guide’s instructions carefully is essential.

Every participant must have mountain insurance covering the day of the activity. As this is a two-day programme, arrange cover for your participation on both days. A policy can be taken out at an insurance office.

What to bring

• High-cut hiking boots.
• A sun hat and sunglasses.
• Leather or work gloves.
• A waterproof outer layer, such as a wind-and-rain jacket or rain poncho.
• A fleece or lightweight down jacket.
• A backpack of approximately 20–30 litres.
• Water and enough food for a day.
• Trekking poles.
• Swimwear for summer dates.

Expenses not included

Accommodation, meals and other personal expenses are not included. The overnight stay at Himik mountain hut is paid for separately on site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner stops form part of the itinerary, but the meals themselves are not included.

Season and published schedule

The adventure runs on selected dates from early spring until late autumn and is weather-dependent. The published schedule headed 2026 lists the following dates:

• 25–26 April 2026.
• 9–10 May 2026.
• 6–7 June 2025 — this entry states 2025 within the schedule headed 2026; the year needs to be clarified with the organiser.
• 4–5 July 2026.
• 25–26 July 2026.
• 26–27 September 2026.
• 17–18 October 2026.

These calendar entries do not constitute a confirmed booking. Your chosen date must be arranged with the organiser.

Booking arrangements and the organiser’s conditions

Allow at least 72 hours’ notice when requesting participation. You must contact the instructor using the telephone number provided three days before your reserved date to receive detailed directions and information about the activity.

The organiser states that cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the reserved start time. This is the provider’s condition for the activity itself and does not automatically define the refund or cancellation terms of an Adventico voucher.

Give two days of cliffs, canyons and waterfalls

Choose an Adventico voucher for yourself or someone you would like to share this adventure with. The voucher is a gift towards participation in the two-day programme; the activity date and booking are arranged separately with the organiser.