Dear Valued Guests,
Welcome to Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, where the ultimate fusion of luxury and nature awaits you amidst five-star alpine comfort. Indulge in our array of opulent offerings designed to enhance your summer experience in the enchanting beauty of Bansko.
This guide provides information on all your desired activities, offering plenty of ideas to help you put together your ideal program In summer, our inviting pool beckons you for a refreshing swim. In summer and autumn, especially, the possibilities are endless: hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and golf
Tennis
Тенис
Do you like outdoor sports?Along with the multiple ways to stay active in Pirin Mountains, you can also take advantage of the excellent tennis facilities at the hotel. Bring your equipment for a game of tennis, or, alternatively, request it at the Kempinski The Spa reception.
The Spa ще
Upon request and availability, at an extra charge:
Hotel guests: 10 EUR / 19,56 BGN per hour.
External guests: 15 EUR / 29.34 BGN per hour.
Цените
- за гости, настанени в хотела - 10 евро / 19,56 лева на час.
- за външни гости - 15 евро / 29,34 лева на час.
Fitness
Фитнес
We offer an impressive 140 sq m of space with an extensive selection of fitness facilities by TechnoGym, including the most advanced cardio and weight lifting equipment and a latestgeneration treadmill with integrated TV, Internet, iPhone and iPod connectivity. For your convenience, we provide you with a disposable headset for listening to your favourite music while doing your cardio exercise.
For hotel guests: open for daily use with free access 24 hours.
For outside guests: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm from Monday to Thursday inclusive. Outside guests are welcome for a certain charge: 10 EUR / 19,56 BGN.
Children under 16 years of age are not allowed to use the fitness facilities.
Yoga Йога
Reconnect with your inner self through guided movements and deep breathing. Perfect for finding balance and tranquility during your mountain getaway.
60-90 min | 18.00 EUR / 35.20 BGN per person | up to 10 people. Kindly note that this activity require a group of minimum 5 people upon request and availability.
Възстановете
60-90 мин | 18.00 EUR / 35.20 BGN
Painting & Wine
Unleash your inner artist while sipping on a glass of premium wine in a relaxed, creative setting. No experience is needed - just a brush in one hand and a glass in the other.
2 hours | 33 EUR / 64.54 BGN per person.
Kindly note that this activity require a group of minimum 3 people upon request and availability.
Разгърнете
2 часа | 33.00 EUR / 64.54 BGN на човек. Активност се
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
At Bunderishka Polyana a small entertainment complex is waiting for you including a shooting range, mini football, mini golf, a human football game and a 400-meter long water slide!
Pricing for this activity is available upon request from the provider.
Biking tours with e-bike & guide
Discover the scenic trails of Bansko on two wheels with our professional mountain bikes. Whether a leisurely ride or a challenging ascent, it is a great way to bond while enjoying the fresh mountain air.
Service provided by our official outdoor partner.
Pricing for this activity is available upon request from the provider.
Climbing Tower
*Only people up to 35 kg can use the inflatable castle. The maximum capacity is 28 kids (up to 12 Y.O.)
Inflatable castle “Tiger
*Only people up to 60 kg can use the climbing tower
GONDOLALIFT
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Adrenaline adventures in the Pirin and Rila Mountains for groups, couples and solo enthusiasts. Meet mules, sheep and shepherds while driving a 4-wheel-drawn ATV.
Service provided by our official outdoor partner.
Pricing for this activity is available upon request from the provider.
Be dressed in jacket, trousers, gloves and helmet on even a hot summer day we skim through shady forests over vast mountains, through roaring rivers, along the lakeshores and on sloping ditches and slopes along home made trails or on trails just in front of us.
Off Road Safari Офроуд
We will show you breathtaking scenery, which otherwise can not see, coupled with rising adrenaline off-road experience.
Off road Jeep Safari arround Bansko.
Off road Jeep Safari from Bansko to Melnik. Visit to Rozhen Monastery and wine tasting.
Off road Jeep Safari from Bansko to Belitsa. Visit to the Dancing Bears park.
Off road Jeep Safari from Bansko to Leshten
Off road Jeep Safari – Extreme
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Rafting Рафтинг
Rafting on Struma Kresna Gorge, which is located 120km. from Sofia, the E79 Sofia – Kulata, while deeper into the saddle between the Pirin and Rhodopes.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Mountain tracks suitable for everyone from novices exploring the mountains for the first time to experienced mountaineers striving for the ultimate challenge. All trips are led by highly qualified staff ready to share their passion with you.
For your comfort and flawless experience, kindly note that all enthusiasts should be equipped with: Mountain shoes, Rain equipment, Sun protection cream and hat, Small backpack and sound outerwear.
All tracks can be changed, cancelled or terminated depending on the weather conditions, physical conditions of the customer as well as upon request of the group.
EASY LEVEL
Mountain track to the Okoto lake (2200m) and visit the oldest tree in Bulgaria (Baikusaheva mura) 1300 years old.
Планински
Start point: From Bansko, 15 km by bus to Vihren hut. From Vihren hut to the Okoto lake and back: 1-2 hrs.
Mountain track from Bansko to Demianitsa hut through Vasilashko lake and back.
Start point: From Bansko to Demianitsa hut by bus, From Demianitsa hut through Vasilashko lake and back: 4-5 hrs.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
EASY LEVEL |
Mountain track from Bezbog hut to Popovo lake Планински
From Bansko to the chair lift in Dobrinishte - 20 km by bus. By Chair lift to Bezbog hut. From Bezbog hut to the lake and back: 3-4 hrs.
Изходна
Mountain track from Bansko to Muratovo, Ribnoto and Okoto lakes Планински
From Bansko to Vihren hut by bus. Start walking From Vihren hut: 3-4 hrs.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Mountain track (5 lakes) to Muratovo, Ribnoto, Dalgoto, Jabeshko and Okoto lakes, the most beautiful lakes in Banderitsa valley
From Bansko to Vihren hut by bus. From Vihren hut: 3-4 hrs. Програма
Mountain track from Bezbog hut (2235m) to Demianitsa hut (1895m)
From Bansko to Dobrinishte by bus. From Dobrinishte to Bezbog by chair lift. / Start walking From Bezbog hut to Demianitsa hut through Popovo lake and visit Valiavishki lakes in Demianitsa valley - 6 - 7 hrs.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
MEDIUM LEVEL
Mountain track from Vihren hut to Demianitsa hut
Bansko, 15 km by bus to Vihren hut. / From Vihren hut to Demianitsa hut through Banderishki and Vasilashkite lakes: 5-6 hrs.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Hiking to the Vihren (2914m) the highest peak in Pirin mountain
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From Bansko, 15 km by bus to Vihren hut. From Vihren hut to the peak: 5-6 hrs.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Hiking from Vihren hut to Yavorov hut
From Bansko, 15 km by bus to Vihren hut. From Vihren hut through the Koncheto (the highest part of the mountain and the most extreme one), and Yavorov hut: 7-9 hr
Банско, х.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Tent under the open sky
Spending the night in the open has its unique charm. Thrill to build own camp and shelter away from the crowded and noisy places is something that can tempt lovers of adventure. Staying alone in the wilderness or with friends around the campfire is a great experience for any adventurer and lover of traveling.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
This event is held in the "Pesherite" area, 3 km away from Bansko in the mountain. For your safety we have the necessary training equipment, qualified instructors and we have prepared for you safe training rocks. Experienced instructors will introduce beginners to the techniques of rock climbing and a nice high-safe behavior.
Canyoning Каньонинг
Canyoning is an extreme sport, which is carried out in deep riverbeds, waterfalls and cliffs using alpine equipment and facilities, an extreme entertainment that will provide you with an ice surge of emotions in the hot summer days.
The customers should be fitted with sound shoes, long sleeves wear and long trousers. as well as second wear set for changing after finishing the activity.
Duration between 1 to 2 hours depending on the physical conditionand the number of the customers.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
Horse Riding
Horseback riding in Bulgaria is a unique experience and offers a great satisfaction, no matter if you are a beginner or an experienced rider. Rila Mountains offer diverse relief and great itineraries for horse riding. You will ride in the heart of the unique Bulgarian nature– an abundant wildlife, awesome rivers and gorgeous waterfalls, vast forest, endless lush, beautiful mountain lakes, crystal-fresh air, sparkling blue skies.
Microlight Flights
For a man to get on a microlight he doesn’t need to have any special sport skills or physical training, he just needs a will strong enough.
These services are provided by our official outdoor partner. Pricing is available upon request.
The Church St. Theodore Tyron and St. Theodore Stratelates Църквата „Св. св. Теодор Тирон
Aremarkable medieval church, located in Dobarsko, built in 1614, known for its unique frescoes and mysterious symbolism. Located 17 km from Bansko, this cultural heritage site features over 460 preserved paintings, including rare depictions of saints and biblical scenes. Avisit offers a glimpse into Bulgaria’s rich history and artistic traditions.
How to Reach It from Bansko: By Car: Drive from Bansko to Dobarsko (approximately 30 minutes). By Public Transport: Take a bus or taxi from Bansko to Razlog, then continue to Dobarsko by local transport.
Baikusheva Mura
Baikusheva Mura is one of the oldest trees in Bulgaria and Europe, estimated to be over 1,300 years old. Located in Pirin National Park, near Banderitsa Hut, this majestic black pine stands 26 meters tall and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Avisit to this natural wonder is a journey through history, showcasing the resilient beauty of nature.
How to Reach It:
•By Car: Drive from Bansko to Vihren Hut, which takes about 30 minutes. From there, it's a short walk to Baikusheva Mura.
•By Hiking: If you prefer a scenic trek, you can hike from Bansko to Vihren Hut, which takes around 2–3 hours, depending on pace.
Как да стигнете до там:
•С кола: Пътувайте от Банско до хижа Вихрен, което отнема около 30 минути. Оттам е кратка
пешеходна разходка до Байкушевата мура.
•Преход: Ако предпочитате живописна разходка, може да походите от Банско до хижа Вихрен, което отнема около 2–3 часа, в зависимост от темпото.
Heraclea Sintica Хераклея
Heraclea Sintica is an ancient city in southwestern Bulgaria, once a thriving center of the Sintian Thracians and later part of the Macedonian and Roman Empires. Located near Rupite, the site features remarkable ruins, including streets, buildings, and artifacts that reveal its rich history. Avisit offers a unique glimpse into the past, where legends of Alexander the Great and Roman rulers come to life.
How to Reach It from Bansko:
By Car: Drive from Bansko to Petrich, which takes about 2 hours. From Petrich, continue to Rupite, a short 10-minute drive away.
By Public Transport: Take a bus from Bansko to Petrich, then a taxi or local transport to Rupite
Rupite and Melnik on a wine tour
Discover the charm of Rupite and Melnik on a wine tour that blends history, nature, and exquisite flavors. Visit Rupite, the mystical home of Bulgarian prophet Baba Vanga, with its healing thermal springs and serene landscapes. Then, exploreMelnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town, famous for its unique sandstone formations and centuries-old wineries, where you can taste the region’s renowned wines.
Grandmothers of Gorno Draglishte
The grandmothers of Gorno Draglishte are the heart of a unique cultural experience, preserving Bulgarian traditions with warmth and authenticity. Visitors are welcomed into their homes to enjoy traditional cuisine, folklore, and crafts, immersing themselves in the rich heritage of the region. Their hospitality and storytelling make this a must-visit cultural landmark, offering a glimpse into Bulgaria’s past through laughter, song, and culinary delights.
Rila Fun Park
Rila Fun Park is Bulgaria’s first-ever mountain amusement park, offering thrilling, fun, and safe downhill rides with carts. The park’s main attraction is a 1,400-meter alpine coaster track. The two-seater cart, resembling a sled, runs on tubular rails set on a hillside. In addition to the alpine coaster, Rila Fun Park offers several other activities, including: Children’s playground, Trampoline park, Rock climbing wall, Zip line.
Rila Fun Park
The park is located in Belitsa, in the "Dedovo" area.
Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00
Suitable for children aged 3 and above, with children aged 3-8 requiring an adult companion.
Bear Park Belitsa
Bear Park Belitsa is a protected sanctuary in Bulgaria, offering rescued brown bears a chance at a new life. Visitors can see natural bear dens, learn about hibernation, and discover the individual journeys of each rescued bear.
Visitor Tours: Guided tours run every 30 minutes and last 30–40 minutes, starting at 10:00 or 12:00, depending on the season.
Plan Your Visit:A1.5-hour visit is recommended for the best experience.
Attraction park "DON'T GIVE UP“
The amusement park consists of two rope parks, an alpine wall, two trolleys and an inflatable castle for the little ones. The small rope park is for children from 5-6 to 11-12 years old and is combined with a 35-meter trolley. The climbing wall has four levels of difficulty from beginner enthusiasts to highly advanced.
ICONOGRAPHIC CREDITS
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SUMMER BANSKO WIKIPEDIA TRIPADVISOR
Visit Bansko- Bansko Tourist Portal Исторически музей Петрич
Mountain Club Bulgaria City Tour
