Bulgaria – Adventure for Rhodopes
Pedal Through Thrace. Protect the Rhodopes
9 days/8 nights
June 11-19, 2026
September 2026
Price: $2950 per person.
Ride into myth, wilderness, and conservation.
Join us on a 9-day journey across borders—cycling through the untamed Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, into the storied lands of ancient Thrace, and onward to the shimmering Aegean shores of Greece.
This is more than a bike trip. You’ll immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes and rich culture while supporting community-led conservation in one of Europe’s most biodiverse mountain ranges. The Rhodopes are home to brown bears, wolves, griffon and Egyptian vultures, and the elusive capercaillie—all thriving thanks to the protection of these wild places.
Adventure with purpose means pedaling historic trails, staying in family-run guesthouses, fueling local livelihoods, and helping to safeguard Europe’s last great mountain wilderness for generations to come.
Rider Type: Advanced
Trip Highlights
Ride for conservation
Your journey supports community-led efforts to protect the Rhodope ecosystem.
Cultural immersion
Stay in authentic guesthouses, share meals with locals, and experience village life.
Natural wonders
Rila Monastery, Devil’s Throat Cave, Buinovo Gorge, and Thassos Island.
Wild Thrace
Ride through the mythical lands of Orpheus and the ancient kingdom of Thrace.
Stand with the Rhodope Mountains. Protect What is Wild.
The Rhodopes are not just mountains in a landscape—they are Europe’s beating heart of wild nature. Here, griffon vultures raise their young, the endangered Egyptian vulture makes its last stand, and mega-fauna reclaims the forests that once echoed with their presence.
At this crossroads of Europe and Asia, two climates merge to create a sanctuary of life found almost nowhere else on the continent. Every cliff, forest, and river valley carries a story of resilience—and a warning. Without action, these species and their native home could be lost.
Your adventure supports efforts to keep vultures soaring, ensures bears and wolves continue to roam, and empowers local communities to protect the land and habitats they call home. Together, we can safeguard this extraordinary biodiversity hotspot for generations to come.
The time to act is now. Join us. Defend the Rhodopes. Protect the future of wild Europe.
Mazingira Conservation Works provides small grants to community groups to support their conservation efforts
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