Jeep Safari in Velingrad: 360° Rhodopes Views from Milevi Skali

Climb Milevi Skali by jeep and see three mountain ranges at once.

A half-day jeep safari through the Rhodope mountains near Velingrad, climbing by Russian jeep to the summit of Milevi Skali for a 360-degree view across Rila, Pirin and the Rhodopes. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional driver who speaks French or Russian, and photo stops at the most beautiful spots. Lunch is available as an add-on option. Suitable for all fitness levels, with children welcome from age 3.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep safari and mountain exploration

• Start jeep safari in Velingrad
• Pass emblematic Velingrad attraction
• Pass public mineral beach
• Pass horse riding spot
• Explore Rhodope mountains
• Pass a must-see museum

The experience

Velingrad sits at the foot of the Rhodopes, and this jeep safari uses that geography to reach what a car alone cannot. Russian jeeps climb steep terrain to the summit of Milevi Skali, where the panorama opens across three mountain ranges: Rila, Pirin and the Rhodopes themselves. The route passes the mineral beach, horse riding spots and a museum nestled in the mountains, each one a stop where the driver can explain what you're seeing. The whole day runs three hours, and the jeep does the work so you don't have to navigate or worry about the road.

A professional driver who speaks French or Russian leads the tour and handles all the logistics: hotel pickup in Velingrad, the route through the mountains, and the stops where light and views align. You choose at checkout whether to add a Rhodopean lunch made from local organic products, eaten in the mountains, or to keep the tour as a drive and photo stops alone. Either way, the jeep stops at the spots worth photographing, so you're not rushing through the views.

What’s included

• Professional Russian jeeps.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Velingrad.
• a professional driver who speaks French or Russian.
• electronic guide with information about all the sights, loadable on your own device.
• photo stops at the most beautiful spots.
• Rhodopean lunch made from local organic products if you choose that option at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Three-hour safari, lunch not includedGuide in French or Russian · No fixed timeDuration varies with conditions: please be aware the timing is not exact, sometimes running a little over three hours and sometimes a little under. Pickup is included.

Three-hour safari, lunch includedGuide in French or Russian · No fixed timeThree-hour safari with lunch; includes pickup

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 day

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideFrench and Russian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

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Is this one for you?Choose this without lunch to drive through the mountains and return to town by afternoon, or add lunch to stay in the Rhodopes and eat there instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in French and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is Milevi Skali and why does the jeep climb there?

Milevi Skali is a peak in the Rhodope mountains near Velingrad that offers a 360-degree panoramic view. From the summit you can see across three mountain ranges (Rila, Pirin and the Rhodopes) all in one view, which is why the jeep route is built around reaching it.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to do this jeep safari?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The jeep does the climbing. You sit inside. Children from age 3 can join as long as they're accompanied by an adult.

What's included in the tour and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup in Velingrad, the jeep, a professional driver, and photo stops are included in both options. Lunch is the only choice you make at checkout: you can add a Rhodopean lunch made from local organic products, or book the three-hour safari without it.

How long is the tour and when does it start?

The jeep safari runs three hours. Hotel pickup in Velingrad is included, so the tour starts and ends at your accommodation.