{"product_id":"strandzha-rhododendron-weekend-23-24-25-may-choose-your-walk-day","title":"Strandzha Rhododendron Weekend - 23, 24, 25 May (choose your walk day)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📅 Walk days:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSaturday 23, Sunday 24, Monday 25 May 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📍 Meeting point (meet on site):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear Kosti, Strandzha (exact location sent after booking)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e👥 Group size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emax 12 per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e💶 Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e€65 (From Sofia, includes overnight help) \/ €50 (Meet on site)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅ At a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅ Led by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eprofessional botanist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– not a generic guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅ Walk through\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEurope’s only temperate rainforest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– rhododendrons in full bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅ Use a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emicroscope \u0026amp; magnifying glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– see flowers up close\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePicnic lunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith local cheese, honey, bread, seasonal fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✅ Small group (max 12 per day), relaxed pace, no experience needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🗓️ How to join\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYou choose\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eone walk day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Saturday 23, Sunday 24 or Monday 25 May).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThere are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003etwo ways to join\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrom Sofia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(depart 22 May, overnight in Strandzha)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e€65 + accommodation (€20–30)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🚐 Transport from Sofia on Friday 22 May (late afternoon). Help with booking a local guesthouse (you pay them directly). Then you join the walk on your chosen day (23, 24 or 25 May).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeet on site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(on your chosen walk day)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e€50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📍 You drive yourself to the trailhead near Kosti by 10:00 on your chosen day. Join the walk and picnic. No transport, no overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDeposit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e€20 per person (non‑refundable). Remaining balance paid on the day (cash or Revolut).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAccommodation (if you choose the Sofia option) is paid directly to the guesthouse – I will help you book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e🌲 What you’ll experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is not a standard hike. It’s a slow, curious walk with a scientist who knows every petal, leaf, and story hidden in the forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYou’ll step into one of Europe’s most mysterious landscapes – the Colchian rainforest, where evergreen rhododendrons bloom in May. Your botanist will show you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHow to tell a rhododendron from a wild azalea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy this forest survived the Ice Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe secret life of plants – under a microscope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAfter the walk, we’ll share a picnic on a sunny meadow or under a blooming tree. No rush, no crowds – just nature, science, and good company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e💬 Practical notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrom Sofia (depart 22 May, overnight in Strandzha):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDepart Sofia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFriday 22 May – exact time TBD (late afternoon). I drive, limited seats (max 4).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSleep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLocal guesthouse near Kosti or Brashlyan (€20–30 per night, breakfast not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWalk day:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou choose Saturday 23, Sunday 24 or Monday 25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReturn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter the walk on your chosen day (we drive back together, or you can stay longer).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeet on site (on your chosen walk day):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeeting time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10:00 at the trailhead (exact location after booking).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEnd:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~16:00. You drive yourself home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMinimum participants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe need at least 3 people per walk day to run. If a day doesn’t reach the minimum, you can switch to another day or get a full refund (deposit returned).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📝 How to book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSelect your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eoption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebelow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFrom Sofia (depart 22 May) – choose your walk day later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeet on site – Saturday 23 May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeet on site – Sunday 24 May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMeet on site – Monday 25 May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePay the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e€20 deposit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAfter checkout, I will contact you to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eConfirm your walk day (if you chose “From Sofia”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHelp you book the guesthouse (if applicable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProvide exact meeting point and timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRemaining balance (€55 or €30) paid on the day (cash or Revolut).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ Your spot is only confirmed after deposit payment. Deposits are non‑refundable but transferable to another person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e❓ Is this for you?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔️ You love nature but don’t want a hard hike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔️ You’re curious about plants, not just looking for a photo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔️ You want to learn something new in a relaxed, small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e✔️ You’re fine with a slow, curious pace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo experience needed. Just comfortable shoes and an open mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e💬 Questions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📞 +359 889 185 558 (WhatsApp)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e📧\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ehello@wildtrailsadventures.co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Trails Adventures","offers":[{"title":"From Sofia","offer_id":57829303812470,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Meet in Tsarevo\/Kosti","offer_id":57829303845238,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/6117\/3110\/files\/1photo_2025-06-17_15-26-58_d159152c-4562-4d74-85d4-eeda71642dbf.jpg?v=1778428817","url":"https:\/\/wildtrailsadventures-bindl.myshopify.com\/products\/strandzha-rhododendron-weekend-23-24-25-may-choose-your-walk-day","provider":"Wild Trails Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}