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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Explore Prohodna Cave and its natural Eyes of God formations.
Paddle through Zlatna Panega River Canyon’s turquoise karst waters.
Spot pelicans, cormorants, and ibis in Persina Nature Park wetlands.
Visit Belene Memorial Museum documenting the Communist-era labour camp.
Taste wines at Pleven’s Institute of Viticulture and historic wine cellars.
Walk across limestone formations in Resselets tectonic ridge.
Hike through Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park’s cliffs and forest trails.
Explore Kaleto Fortress integrated into Belogradchik rock formations.
Walk among Belogradchik Rocks, a major geological landmark.
Enter Magura Cave and view prehistoric cave paintings.
Visit Baba Vida Fortress on the Danube River in Vidin.
Cycle or hike through remote Northwest Bulgaria landscapes.
Experience rural regions rarely included in mainstream Bulgaria itineraries.
Seeking off-the-beaten-path regions with minimal crowds.
Interested in nature, geology, and birdlife.
Moderately active travellers comfortable with hiking and outdoor terrain.
Interested in lesser-known historical narratives, including Communist-era sites.
Enjoy rural landscapes and small-town exploration.
Photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Limited mobility due to hiking, caves, and uneven terrain.
Seeking luxury, city-based, or resort-style experiences.
Prefer short travel days or minimal physical activity.
Uncomfortable with remote locations and basic rural infrastructure.
Looking for nightlife or major urban attractions.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
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David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024