Easter Europe - Kopaonika (Serbia) & Bansko (Bulgaria)
$1,029 per person (double occupancy) – Land package
OVERVIEW:
4 nights lodging at the 3* Hotel Bisser (2 per room)
3 nights lodging at the 3* Hotel Putnik (2 per room)
Breakfast daily
Kopaonik, Serbia
It extends from the northwest to the southeast for 80 km, and has a width of around 40 km in the middle. The highest section of Kopaonik is the spacious Ravni Kopaonik plateau around which rise Suvo Rudište and Pančićev Vrh (the highest peak at 2017 m).
Kopaonik has a sub-alpine climate and and is rightfully known as the Mountain of the Sun for there are almost 200 sunny days during the year. Cold and heavy air is channeled away to the surrounding valleys and basins, meaning that winter temperatures are not too low (the mean annual temperature on Ravni Kopaonik is 3.7°C). Snow falls from the end of November and stays until May, which is on average 159 days a year.
Due to its valuable ecosystem, Kopaonik became a national park in 1981.
Kopaonik lends itself to active relaxation throughout the year and is the largest and best-known Serbian ski center. The Ravni Kopaonik plateau is centered around tourism, with a wide range of accommodation and a network of ski slopes among other facilities. Another tourist hot-spot is located near the village of Brzeća, on the eastern slope of Kopaonik. The first class ski slopes lie between 1650 m and 2017 m above sea-level. This tourist resort has a network of 24 ski-lifts connected in one system and 2 children’s lifts, and caters for all types of skiers. The ski-lift system covers the ski slopes total 55 km in length. The system can handle 32,000 skiers an hour. Guests also have the use of a 12 km-slope for Nordic skiing, and in Crvene Bare there are marked slopes of 3, 5 and 10 km in length. Ski hire and repair services are also available, as well as snowmobile hire.
Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko ski resort is the best winter resort in Bulgaria with the longest ski runs and the richest cultural history. The town of Bansko is situated at the foot of the Pirin mountain in the south-western Bulgaria, 160 km from Sofia. The resort offers excellent ski and snowboard conditions and infrastructure. A lot of hotels of various standards and prices are available for booking on-line. Regarding Apres ski – the resort offers hundreds of bars and traditional restaurants called ‘mehana’. Bansko mountain resort is an excellent choice for your ski and snowboard holiday in Bulgaria.
Bansko is a ski and mountain resort located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. The town is situated 6 km from the town of Razlog and 160 km from the capital of Sofia. Bansko lies on the two banks of the Glazne river at the foot of the Pirin mountain, right bellow the highest part of it. The Pirin mountain is an Alpine type mountain with its highest peak – Vihren (2914 m). The town of Bansko is located 925 m above the sea level whereas its ski area – at an altitude of 2000 – 2600 m.
Bansko ski resort is attractive in all seasons. It provides excellent ski and snowboard facilities, as well as a unique history and architecture of an old and new part of the town. Thanks to these features Bansko is a favorite ski and snowboard destination.
During the recent years a multi-million Euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made by Yulen, the company that runs the skiing area of Bansko. Numerous new luxury hotels and facilities in the area of the Gondola lift station have been constructed.
Price:
Land Package from $1029 per person
Items included in the price:
- 4 nights lodging at the 3* Hotel Bisser (2 per room)
- 3 nights lodging at the 3* Hotel Putnik (2 per room)
- Breakfast daily
- 3 day ski pass Bansko and Kopaonik ski resorts
- 3 day ski rental, skis, boots and poles in both resorts
- All bus transfers
- Guided city tours in Sofia and NIS
- 1 person free for 25 paid
- Price based on 28 people
- price based on 1.15 USD = 1 euro
- Air available at discounted rates from any US City. Call for rates.
- 3-day extension to Belgrade is available – call Bob at 866-874-4219 for details
The Hotel Putnik
The hotel is located at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level in the Kopaonik National Park, a 15-minute walk from the city center and various ski lifts. The hotel has a ski school where you can rent and store ski equipment. All hotel rooms have large windows with panoramic views. The hotel’s restaurant serves a wide range of Serbian dishes. Other services include the possibility of skiing directly to the door of the hotel, the purchase of a ski pass at the hotel, the use of the sauna with a massage room. A free shuttle service to the city center is provided. The hotel was completely renovated in 2018. A great option for lovers of active sports.
The Hotel Bisser
Located within 7 minutes walk from the gondola lift and the centre of Bansko, Family Hotel Bisser offers free shuttle service to the ski area. The rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a balcony offering panoramic views of the Pirin Mountains. The family-run hotel Bisser offers rooms decorated in the traditional style of Bansko with hand-made wood furnishings. All the rooms have a cable TV and a private bathroom. The sauna is available and massage services are offered upon request. Ski storage facilities are available. The traditional Mehana Restaurant with a wooden interior features 2 fireplaces and serves home-made regional cuisine.