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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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  2. Holiday Accommodation Service
  3. Tour 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

Balkan flight only

Web site easy to manoeuvre
Pricing structure clear

February 6, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Ruth,

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

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Family Holiday

I feel Balken was great in the UK from a booking experience and price point however our experience in Bansko from a lessons perspective and general looking after customers hasn't been great. The lessons have been swapped and changed . I am down to just over 2 hrs on my 5th day, my children have had 4 instructors . I think the staff in resort are well aware of the issues and choose to do nothing . I've not spent my holiday complaining to them as they have been made aware already .
The hire equipment is shoddy and the the token people hanging around don't even smile let alone try and assist with any issues. To me they want to stay oblivious. If you have no issues, Balken I'm sure are great but I think they are turning a blind eye to quite a bit including safety in resort.

I've happily provided all my details, im not sure what you are implying by not in the spirit of things , what a truthful review If customer services is important Balken will contact me . The rep this morning went out of his way to ignore our issues and certainly didn't want to talk or help resolve anything.

Reference 722922

Even better rep has managed to come to my room to put a note about a payment but can't knock about our issues ..!

February 8, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Dear Jo,

We are sorry to learn about the issues that you are currently having on holiday. But you really should see our staff in resort to afford them the opportunity to address these issues. To give us a 3* feedback without the opportunity to assist you is not in the spirit of things.

Further, your feedback is organic with no reference number or name so we can reach out to you or locate your booking.

We can only contact you if you provide your reference number or email as stated.

Once again we would ask you approach our staff in resort so the matter can be looked into.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything you need!!!

Everything, it was easy and straightforward efficient and remarkable value for money. I was met by Margherita and straight onto a transfer bus we were informed at all times the hotel was stunning with a pool sauna jacuzzi and steam room which is perfect after a day skiing, I had a driver Victor' everyday again who was so helpful. I cannot fault anything about the holiday Balkan holidays I would definitely use again and recommend highly.

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we are so happy to read you had an enjoyable time in Pamporovo and look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally ok but three areas for…

Generally ok but three areas for improvement. (1) Instructions for collection of pre-hired equipment unclear. I ended up queuing unnecessarily with Crystal guests. (2) No notification of return flight pick up - I had to seek this for myself. (3) No piste map provided.

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Dear Des,

Thank you for the feedback which will be passed on to our resort team.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ski trip to Borovets

Well organised, efficient and professional. Everything was as advertised with no surprises or hidden chargers. Would definitely recommend.

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Jana,

Thank you for travelling with Balkan Holidays and for your kind feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have travelled many times with…

We have travelled many times with Balkan Holidays and always received wonderful service. But the main reason we always use them is the price. It cannot be beaten for value.

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Beverly,

Thank you for your loyal custom to Balkan Holidays and we look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great holiday,flight

Great holiday,flight , transfers and hotel were spot on !

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for the feedback we really appreciate it and look forward to having the opportunity to arrange your next holiday.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's the eighth time to bansko with…

It's the eighth time to bansko with Balkan and every trip has gone without a hitch.
My wife came this year and now insists she will be coming every year) she normally does not like travelling.cant recommend Balkan enough 10/10

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Joseph,

We really appreciate your kind feedback and loyal custom to Balkan Holidays. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife on one of our holidays again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing couldn’t ask for more

Going to book with again. Not only was it so simple to get everything you wanted, we didn’t realise that we had a person who would give us recommendations and with Balkan holidays you get discounts so we got to go to a hot springs and ice skating with a discount with transport.

Staff are amazing and very helpful when it comes to the area you’re at and will give their own suggestions incase you’re not sure on the recommendations from bills holidays

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Thierry,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and for choosing Balkan Holidays. We look forward to welcoming you once again in Bansko.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service from Balkan once again

Good service from Balkan once again.
Hotel had positives and negatives hence losing a star, not entirely Balkans fault but they did choose to use this hotel.
Skiing great and help from reps great at all times.
Good value. Jet 2 airlines doing really good job getting us there comfortable and on time.

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Andy,

Thank you for your kind feedback and for your loyal custom to Balkan Holidays. We look forward to welcoming you once again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great ski holiday

The flights were on time. The transfers were swift. The rep in resort (Steve) was super friendly and helpful. The accommodation was excellent and everything was seamless.

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Claire,

Thank you for the kind feedback and for highlighting the work of our colleague Steve. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skiing Package with Balkan Holidays

Had a great package holiday with Balkan Holidays, we went skiing in Bansko. Everything was already arranged, we simply had to show up at the airport and everything from then was taken care by Balkan and Jet2. Highly recommend this company to others.

January 25, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Kam,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and we do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless from start to finish

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 when waiting on another flight.
The Masala hotel in Borovets is wonderful, great location with ski in/out, pool and spa.
All in all 5* knocking spots off its winter competitors.
Give them a try!

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Nigel,

Thank you for the kind feedback and for travelling with Balkan Holidays. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in Bulgaria.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

Just booked another family holiday with Balkan Booking was quick and easy,brilliant price for the package we booked.I am a very happy customer..

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Kelvin,

Thank you for your loyal custom and we look forward to welcoming you.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Easy to use the website and book our multi- party holiday. Trusted company, I've used them for years.

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for your loyal custom and we look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pomperovo our first visit

this is based on a number of factors. the snow conditions were very good & sunny days ,Margarita the rep was probably the best I have encountered in nearly 30 years of skiing The price paid overall was very competitive, compared to other European resorts. We would return again.

January 20, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Edward,

We really appreciate your kind comments and Margarita will be delighted to read your feedback for her. Pamporovo is a delightful resort and we look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

Website easy to use and prices competitive

February 9, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Douglas,

Thank you for booking with Balkan Holidays and we wish you a fantastic holiday.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Balkan Holidays saved the day and took away the stress ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Two families totalling 8, missed a flight out of Stansted in the morning due to security being backlogged. After a frantic search for new flights we found a flight going out of Gatwick in the afternoon by Balkan holidays. We turned upto Gatwick very stressed after booking the flights en route to the airport in a taxi.
As soon as we got to the check in desk it was a great experience.
Excellent customer service. Danny was there to meet us.
He was very nice, helpful and gave us all the information we needed. Jet 2 who operated the flight, all of their staff were fantastic too.
I would definitely use Balkan Holidays in the future. Thank you

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Gavin,

Thank you for the lovely feedback and we are happy that you managed to have a great holiday. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class experience

First class experience. Easy to use website with clear, precise information and an easy booking experience.

February 9, 2025
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Reply from Balkan Holidays

Hi Andrew,

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

Regards,
Balkan Holidays

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