Spa & massage · BULGARIA MASSAGE AND SPA

The 7 Best Spa and Massage Days in Bulgaria

7 treatments  ·  from $35 a head

Where to book a treatment in Bulgaria, best first. The 7 below are priced a head, with how long each one runs and what the room is actually like.

From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa - Rila Monastery: frescoes, faith, and mountain air
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

1.From Sofia: Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 9 hours · from $42Our pick

Visit Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery and Sapareva Banya hot springs on a practical day trip from Sofia, with transport, free time, and spa advice.

“Mikhail was very good. He was with us on every step of the way. The journey was smooth and everything went well. Rila Monastery was a nice sight in the Rila Mountains. The SPA at Aqua Club (Kotvata) was very nice with the mountains behind. Very good selection of thermal pools and Saunas. Incredible contrast pool as well.”

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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa - The 9:00 AM start and the ride from Sofia
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa

2.From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 270 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $35Best value

Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery tour, with mountain scenery, guided visits, cave hike, museums, spa options, pricing, and practical tips.

“It was a great experience to go to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with City Tours Sofia. Booking was easy with GetYourGuide. The explanations of our guide and driver Dimitry were complete, comprehensive and enlightening on Bulgaria's history. It was surprising how easy and not tirefull at all the visit was, even snowing. The restaurant chosen was very good in food, within a nice scenary, really bulgarian and pleasant!”

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From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes Hiking & Thermal Spa Day Tour - Riding above the trees to the Seven Rila Lakes
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From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes Hiking & Thermal Spa Day Tour

3.From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes Hiking & Thermal Spa Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, then unwind in Sapareva Banya’s hot spring pools on this full-day mountain escape.

“The whole journey is amazing! From the base where you get a scenic cable cart, To the enjoyable climb to the top! It was a fanastic day due to the weather and most of all our guide Krill. He took the time to engage with and show us his favourite parts of the climb. The Spa was a welcome relaxation session as well. Overall i would recomend this tour!”

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Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa - Starting inside St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
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Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

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Bansko: Grand Hotel Therme pool relaxation Adults Only 16+

5.Bansko: Grand Hotel Therme pool relaxation Adults Only 16+

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Review of Bansko’s Grand Hotel Therme day pass, with mineral pools, saunas, mountain views, shuttle details, costs, and practical tips.

“During the 3 hours we were there, there were problems with the electricity 3 times, each time for 10 minutes. I went to the reception desk to ask for compensation or a refund and they told me they were very sorry. This is very bad service.”

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Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour - One hour inside Rila Monastery
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Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

6.Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery and Sapareva Banya spa tour, with practical advice on prices, timing, transport, and what to expect.

“Apostolos, our driver, was very nice. Everything was punctual and the day developed as described. The monastery is beautiful and the spa very complete and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful day! My 3 stars are due to the price of the spa. Be aware that the price of the spa on the weekends is not the one announced in the description. To enter the inner and outer pools with bathrobe rental costs 51 euros per person. The cheapest entrance was 30 euros just for the outer pools and no bathrobe. You need to leave 20 euros deposit in cash at the entrance for locker key and bracelet. This should…”

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Bansko: Easy snowshoeing Pirin National Park & thermal spa - Leaving Bansko for Pirin National Park
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Bansko: Easy snowshoeing Pirin National Park & thermal spa

7.Bansko: Easy snowshoeing Pirin National Park & thermal spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Snowshoe through Pirin National Park from Bansko, then warm up in Banya’s hot springs on this scenic private winter tour.

“Our tour guide Maria was very kind and very helpful. It was our first time snowshoeing, and we really enjoyed it. We will definitely do it again. The weather was perfect, and we loved the beautiful views from the mountain. The thermal baths were very relaxing, and it was wonderful to stay warm while enjoying the surroundings. It was a great and unique experience. We highly recommend it.”

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