ATV riding in Borovets: Rila mountains on your own

You operate the ATV yourself, not a guide narrating from the front seat.

ATV riding in Borovets is a one-hour activity in the Rila mountains where you ride your own quad with a local guide. Choose between a solo rider or two people on one ATV. Both options include fuel and a prepared machine. Minimum age is 8 years old (children must be accompanied by an adult), and riders should have moderate physical fitness.

The experience

You arrive at Borovets with a free afternoon and no plan to sit still. An ATV safari puts you in control of the machine instead of watching from a passenger seat. The guide leads the route through the Rila mountains, but the throttle is yours. The operator prepares the quad before you start, so you don't troubleshoot the equipment. You ride it. Fuel is included, which means the cost stays fixed. You're not calculating consumption or hunting for a station afterward.

The activity runs one hour and suits a moderate fitness level. You'll need to be at least 14 years old to ride solo, though children as young as 8 can go if an adult shares the ATV with them. The guide speaks English or Russian and stays with the group throughout. Two pricing options let you pick your setup at checkout: ride alone, or split one ATV with a second person. Either way, the machine and the fuel are ready when you start.

What’s included

• A prepared ATV ready to ride.
• fuel for the full hour.
• a local guide in English or Russian.
• your choice of solo or two-person setup.

Options for this experience

2 options

1 rider for 1 hourUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:001 rider on one ATV

One ATV for 2 people for 1 hourUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00One ATV for 2 people

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?Pick the solo rider option if you want full control and a faster pace. Choose the two-person option if you'd rather share the cost and the machine with a friend or family member.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can I ride an ATV in Borovets if I've never done it before?

Yes. The activity is open to first-time riders. The guide leads the route and the ATV is prepared for you. Moderate physical fitness is the main requirement, not prior experience.

What's the age requirement for ATV riding here?

Solo riders must be at least 14 years old. Children aged 8 and up can ride if an adult accompanies them on the same ATV.

Do I choose between riding alone or with someone else?

Yes. At checkout, you pick either a solo rider option or a two-person option on one ATV. The pricing is per machine, not per person.

Is the Rila mountains route difficult?

The route is designed to show the best of the mountains and is suited to moderate fitness. The guide leads the way and paces the group.