_Bansko

Bansko is located in the Pirin Mountains, an area that Unesco has included in its World Heritage Sites. Together with Pamporovoand Borovetsit is the magic trio of the big ski resorts of Bulgaria! The traditional village atmosphere with picturesque streets and tavernas (“mehana” in Bulgarian) blends with luxury hotels, an ice rink and a shopping mall at the foot of the ski resort. But the most important thing is the distance from Thessaloníki. Just 210km away!

The base of the ski resort is at an altitude of 936m, at the boundaries of the village and its peak at 2560m. Bansko is the newest and most modern ski resort of Bulgaria and the entire Balkans! It has a total of 11 lifts, a 6315m eight-sit gondola and 14 pistes covering 75km and reaching the village boundaries next to Kempinski and the Sport Hotel! Covering every scenario, there are 240 (!!!) artificial snow cannons which guarantee snow cover from December until mid-April! ! For skiers and snowboarders there are slopes of all difficulty levels with the stunning “Tomba” for the experts. For our little friends there are three kindergartens, three children’s lifts and a carousel playground.

_our excursion

Every winter, usually from mid-December, our excursions from Thessaloniki to Bansko begin. With multiple departures during the holiday season and every Friday though the rest of the season, you can find the combination you desire at amazing prices!

All partner hotels are close to the base of the gondola and the new village center with shops, the shopping center, the ice rink and taverns.

_tips of the trip

  • get your daily lift card from the previous afternoon and plan the first ascent with the remote cabin for early in the morning
  • If you want ski / snowboard lessons book early with Tsakiris Ski
  • keep your strength up for the apres ski party at Happy End’s outdoor bar
  • If you wish to do a massage treatment, inform the reception on the day of arrival

_departures

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Excursions to Bansko

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_prices are per person in a double room and include:

  • transportation from/to Thessaloniki & Serres,
  • overnight stays depending on the selected package, at the hotel of your choice
  • free use of spa facilities, gym, swimming pool, sauna, hot tub (depending on the hotel’s free facilities)
  • transfers to/from the base of the cable car according to the hotel schedule (except for hotels located next to the base)
  • experienced office attendant, liability insurance, information leaflets, VAT
  • discounted prices on equipment rental from Tsakiris Ski

_prices do not include:

  • the lift cards
  • extra meals and drinks
  • the accommodation tax and municipal taxes which are paid directly at the hotel reception during check-out

_important Information:

  • To travel to Bulgaria you need a passport or ID card with Latin characters. The organizer shall not be liable if the customer does not have the legal documents for crossing the borders. ID cards of security service are not a travel document. Holders of non-Greek documents are responsible for any visa requirement for crossing the border (more information can be taken from the Bulgarian embassy or consulate or border police 2323041222)
  • Children up to 12 years old must travel only with a passport.
  • Children under 18 traveling with a parent need a validated authorization/consent form of the other parent. Children traveling without parents need validated authorization/consent form from both parents
  • According to international hotel regulations, you can pick up your room from 14:00 (check in) and return it no later than 12:00 (check out). Hotels with the “ski in – ski out” feature allow skiers to reach the hotel entrance with their skis as long as the regional ski slope is operating.
  • Departures from Bansko are done at 15: 00-15: 30, depending on the hotel. For the exact time you will be informed of the informative documents that you will receive from our office attendant
  • The excursion takes place with a minimum participation of 20 people, regardless of the operating status of the ski resort.