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Entrance from Pitu Guli Str, Noviyat Grad, "Pirin" Str. 92E, 2770 Bansko, Bulgaria
View on Google MapsExcellent service and equipment is 1st class. They go out of their way to assist you. My daughter was very sick so I asked for a taxi. Straight away they said no need and took her to our chalet. For me that is highest of service. Thank you!
The experience was terrible, The workers in the store practically laughed at me at my face, they were mean and didn’t helped at all. Go to TSAKIRIS in the same street, much better service with great workers and great ski. STAY BACK FROM THIS HORRIBLE COMPANY
I went on a ski trip to Bansko and needed to rent ski equipment. But I didn't do the booking online. I needed to rent on the same day I went skiing and the staff member gave me a 20%discount. Great service, very helpful and polite staff, very good clean and well maintained and comfortable equipment, lockers available to leave equipment instead of taking to the hotel for a good price. And equipment I felt very comfortable while skiing. Also the staff made my stay in Bansko very enjoyable.I would definitely rent there again because I wanna come back to Bansko again.
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wow. Traventuria have been world class. I couldn’t not recommend them enough. If like me a few months ago, you’re looking to book your first ski trip or your first trip to Bansko, Bulgaria - hopefully this review will help. I didn’t know where to start with transfers from Sofia airport which is where I first found Traventuria who offer group or private airport transfers, this led me to find their ski package deals where you get: hotel (with breakfast), transfers, lift pass, equipment hire and lessons in one bundle. As this was my first time booking a ski holiday myself I went for the package for ease knowing one company would be looking after everything and be able to answer any questions. When I booked the package (we went for 3* hotel deal) we thought it was great value. Having now been here for 4 days and spoken to various people on chairlifts who have booked independently or via Balkan Holidays, Crystal Ski etc. I can confirm it wasn’t just great value, but a bargain! Hotel: we got put in Hotel IDA which they say they will aim for but if not something similar and it’s been great. It’s basic but has everything you need, comfy bed, good breakfast, modern bathroom, mini fridge. Transfer: we flew in the night before, stayed at the Best Western hotel (book direct, cheaper!) and then got a transfer the following day as we landed at midnight but it worked out so much cheaper. The transfer bus was punctual and comfy, with recliner chairs and aircon. Equipment hire: Shoutout to Alex (Santa Claus) who sorted our lift passes and showed us how to put our boots on properly and managed to track down a coat we left on the transfer bus (for the one day we had without the coat, Alex let us borrow a coat free of charge, thank you!). The skis and boots were really good quality, shoutout to George the ski technician - he was great. Top tip: pay that little extra for a locker (10 lev per day, 1 locker is good for 2 people) they are a game changer not having to carry all your equipment to and from the hotel and coming back to dry/warm boots, gloves, skis etc.! Ski lessons: To be able to offer ski package holidays, Traventuria HAVE to use Ulen Ski School for group lessons. Our first 2 days we had a really poor instructor with a terrible attitude, we mentioned this to Annie and the next day we were in a different group with an incredible instructor - made such a difference. Can’t thank Annie enough for that as it really really helped our skiing. However, if I was booking again, I would pay that little extra and get private lessons with Traventuria as you’d get more out of 2/3 days privately than you would with 3/6 days in a group. In summary, if you’re looking to book a ski holiday to Bansko - use Traventuria. Unbelievable value, great equipment, incredible staff with world class customer service. I have never written such a long review, which hopefully shows just how impressed we have been 😂
Great service, very knowledgeable and been there for years, used back in 2015. Happy to take credit cards. . When we were there they had later opening than many hire places. We skiied later to miss the huge gondola queues first thing in morning. Good if you want to store your gear there and put regular shoes back on - saves getting all the gear back to hotel.
Tolles Skigebiet Kanten der ausgeliehenen Ski Nicht geschliffen. Sonst alles prima. Abholen und abgeben der Ski gut organisiert.
Fantastic service, very helpful staff and the equipment was in really good condition. As others have said, it's a shame other staff in Bankso aren't as cheerful and helpful. Will definitely use again
Staff were amazing! Service with a smile, super helpful, just lovely ☺️ All the kit was in good condition, the process was organised, couldn’t ask for more other than to spread that level of Bulgarian service to the rest of Bansko!!
I used these guys as they run a very helpful web site about Bansko, whilst their booking system has some “quirks” the service that the staff gave was second to none, indeed I’d say I enjoyed interacting with them as they seem to have a quirky sense of humour which is appreciated. I rented skis, poles, helmets and ski passes for my teenage twins we went for the VIP stuff which was pretty much brand new no issues at all with the equipment. Price wise it’s like everything at a ski resort it seems expensive but they all charge pretty much the same it’s the service that matters. I did try to buy my own ski pas from them however their prices are higher than the cash desk by the gondola, however my experience with the gondola cash desk was terrible - first the vending machine didn’t work (long queue) then I queued again for another half hour to get to the cash desk only to have the shutters literally closed on me for some reason finally on the third attempt and another 45 minutes in a queue I got to buy my lift pass. So in hindsight I’d have been better paying a few pounds more to buy it from these guys.
1st time in Bulgaria skiing, and did not take my own (very good) free ride skis. Researched hire places thoroughly and went for Traventiria because had a good range of ski brands I had heard of in their photos, and were cheaper than other options. Booked cheaper option with Traventiria as the cheap/ pricier difference was the age of the ski, and I was only skiing intermediate level with my son. Was able to look at the choices on the racks and pick a suitable all mountain ski. It was a very recent Blizzard Black Pearl 88, retail price £550 without bindings. Was not charged extra. Excellent ski, and excellent value hire. Buddy I was travelling with had same very good experience. Shop reassuringly organised and well staffed, English speaking staff, some with excellent English.
