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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to navigate website; clear transparent pricing and add on options (i.e. accommodation upgrades, flight changes etc) very simple booking process with clear steps. Good value for money. Wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first visit to Bulgaria, and the ski resort of Pamporovo, could not have gone very much better at all. Brilliant staff at the airports, and Margarita, our rep, handled everything the week thre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless from start to finish. Amazing to find they charter Jet2 as this is our go to summer holiday provider and from East Midlands. Transfer was a bit slow on the way out but that is expected... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great website, good booking flow, clear information at each step exactly what you need to know, good photos and links to reviews. Good follow-up emails after booking made to give reassurance that holi... See more

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  1. Tour Operator
  2. Holiday Accommodation Service
  3. Tour Agency
  4. Travel Agency
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Balkan Holidays is an independent specialist Tour Operator with 59 years of experience in planning and arranging memorable holidays so you can be sure you are in safe and competent hands. We offer great value for money holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Northern Cyprus and Malta. We also operate low cost flights to Bulgaria. Book online and save with the Specialist tour operator.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to book

Very easy to book

February 9, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Maureen,

Thank you for choosing Balkan Holidays and we look forward to welcoming you.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate

Always book with Balkans if I can never had a problem with them in all the years I have gone to Bulgaria

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Patrick,

We thank you and appreciate your loyal custom and look forward to welcoming you once again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pamporovo ski holiday Bulgaria

We have used Balkan holidays in the past, and have been to Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo.
We have returned to Pamporovo several times as the resort is well managed, and there is something for everyone, especially if you are just starting out on your Ski adventure.
We stayed in the Snezhanka hotel, although a bit dated, staff are very welcoming, the rooms are toasty, live singer in lobby every night, bar snacks (pizza / burgers) for those whose taste buds do not acclimatise well to the half board Bulgarian food served mornng and evening.
Margarita was our Balkan holidays rep, she was courteous, enthusiastic, entertaining and very friendly. She checked in with us several times on our stay to make sure we were all OK, and if we needed anything, she sought us out to advise flight transfer times, and had good local knowledge (ie buses to Mechi Chal, taxis etc)
We would definitely book with Balkan holidays again, they take care of everything, and we found their prices are cheaper than DIY methods (ie lift passes etc cheaper if booked as a package)
Thank you Balkan holidays and see you next year!

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Terri,

We really appreciate taking the time to leave your kind feedback on your holiday to the wonderful Pamporovo. Margarita is a treasure and will be delighted to read your feedback. We really look forward to welcoming you back once again.

Kind Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website and all the information you need to feel confident in booking

great website, good booking flow, clear information at each step exactly what you need to know, good photos and links to reviews. Good follow-up emails after booking made to give reassurance that holiday is booked with all the right information. Good user experience and great prices. Well done.

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Dean,

We really appreciate you choosing Balkan Holidays and thank you for your kind feedback. Looking forward to welcoming you.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was great to book and easy Deepa was…

It was great to book and easy Deepa was so helpful and went the extra mile to help me .
Great service

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Nicholas,

Thank you for booking with Balkan Holidays and for highlighting the hard work of our colleague Deepa. We wish you a great holiday.

Kind Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to complete online

Everything went very smoothly

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Dear Mrs Patterson,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind feedback we really appreciate it.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Very easy to book a flight and services

January 31, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Dora,

Thank you for booking with Balkan Holidays and we look forward to welcoming you.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great company to deal with

A great company to deal with. I cannot find fault in their customer service.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Mark,

We really appreciate the kind feedback and wish you a fantastic holiday.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

stayed at the winslow elegance

stayed at the winslow elegance. Overall good location for gondola and upper restaurants and bars.
Bathroom very small. Shower over bath which was very deep and tricky to step out of so may not be suitable for some people.
Clean but dated decor. Could do with a refresh of paint.
Housekeeping every day. Towels and bedding changed alternate days.
Ladies beware no hairdryer provided.
Plenty of clothes storage but insufficient hanging for wet ski wear.
Insufficient basic utensils for cooking even a basic cooked breakfast. No drainer to put washed items to dry. This was requested but never materialised.
Individual room heaters good and easy to control overall temperature.
On check-out reception not open and had to wait in cold outside for coach. Toilet facilities also unavailable.
Accommodation not accessible to coach. Dropped off on main road and expected to negotiate icy side roads with luggage. May not again be suitable for all ages or physical abilities.
Needs availabilty of safe deposit boxes.

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Dear Ian,

Thank you for your feedback and we welcome your feedback. We are sorry to see that you felt our overall service was only 3* it is not reflective of the feedback from our customers. We have contacted the resort and it is regretted that no issues were brought to their attention so we could be afforded the opportunity to look into your points whilst in resort.

We do hope it has not put you off returning to Bulgaria and we would welcome the opportunity to welcome you once again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Balance Holidays. Great Holiday

This was our first time booking with Balkan holidays. Everything was great. We shall be booking our next mountain adventure with Balkan Holidays.

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Phil,

We really appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great trip no issues

Great trip no issues. Great accomadation with pool steam room sauna. Great location. We booked the ski package which meant fast pass is included game changer for not queueing. Definitely would use again

January 29, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Terence,

We are so happy you enjoyed your holiday and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marianna and Evo in Hotel Victoria

Marianna and Evo in Hotel Victoria are excellent hosts with delicious homemade cooking and with nothing too much trouble. A 5 star couple who always make my holiday memorable.

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for the kind feedback on your stay in Borovets and we hope to welcome you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holiday time

So easy and simple

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Elvin,

Thank you for booking with Balkan Holidays and we look forward to welcoming you.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well looked after

Well looked after, great rep who made sure everything went smoothly.

Only issue was a limited food selection at the hotel as one of the family was on a strict low residue diet.
Ended up having to buy food out.

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Peter,

Thank for the feedback, we are happy to read you had a great time in Pamporovo. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organised

Well organised, great hotel

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Jane,

We really appreciate your feedback and happy to read you enjoyed your holiday with us.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

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