About Us - Explore Bulgaria with Balkan Trek
Mission Statement 
One of Bulgaria's leading specialist eco-tourism, wildlife and adventure tour operators, our goal at Balkan Trek is to introduce you to the special delights of the country, whilst promoting a greater awareness and appreciation of Bulgaria's people, culture and nature. Our guiding principle is that every Balkan Trek tour should be of the highest quality, but with the lowest environmental and cultural impact. |
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Holidays in Bulgaria 
Just as Bulgaria offers something for everyone, so too does Balkan Trek. We arrange specialist guided eco-tours for walkers, birdwatchers, butterfly photographers, botanists and all lovers of nature, as well as cultural and historical holidays for those wanting to soak up the peace and tranquillity of Bulgaria's rural life, visiting villages, monasteries and archaeological sites. With a Balkan Trek tour, you will gain a privileged and first-hand insight into the amazingly rich culture, history and biodiversity of Bulgaria. |
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Expert Guides 
Balkan Trek was founded by Julian Perry, one of the leading authorities on the Bulgarian Mountains and author of 'Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks' and 'The Mountains of Bulgaria'. Having spent the last 25 years exploring every corner of Bulgaria, mostly on foot, and researching in detail its flora and fauna, Julian Perry has an intimate knowledge of the country and its unique biodiversity, and is uniquely qualified to design and lead some of the most informative and highest quality walking and wildlife holidays in Bulgaria. Assisted by a team of experienced, qualified and knowledgeable guides, a Balkan Trek tour offers all lovers of nature a privileged opportunity to walk in Bulgaria's most stunning landscapes and to enjoy some of Europe's rarest flora and fauna. A Balkan Trek guide will ensure that your visit to Bulgaria will not only be safe and enjoyable, but also environmentally and culturally sensitive, as well as educational and highly rewarding! |
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Responsible Tourism 
Balkan Trek is totally committed to the principles of Responsible Tourism. Working with some of Bulgaria's most
respected and effective conservation organisations, we make great efforts to ensure that all our tours are not
only of the highest quality, but also organized in an environmentally and culturally sensitive manner.
With a Balkan Trek tour, you not only have the chance to enjoy the best of Bulgaria's nature, but just as importantly,
can also contribute directly to its protection!
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Partners 
Balkan Trek is very proud of its commitment to the principles of Responsible Tourism and that it works with and supports a range of highly respected and effective conservation organisations. Not only does this help to make our holidays more environmentally sound, but it also gives us as a tour operator and you as a visitor, a real opportunity to help conserve Bulgaria’s outstanding biodiversity and its network of protected territories. Balkan Trek is particularly proud to be an official local partner of the PAN Parks Foundation, and to be able to claim that it cooperates with the PAN Parks Foundation, the European wilderness protection organisation, in developing tours to certified PAN Parks. These tours provide an opportunity to discover Europe’s wilderness in a way which respects the natural environment and supports local businesses. |