Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Ski Pass

I am going to Bansko for the first time in february and have booked flights etc seperately. I have heard that ski passes and equipment are cheaper booked through agents. Any tips for people booking things seperately, or is this a myth?

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not a myth, depends who you have booked the flight with? some ski companies allow you to purchase the ski package with flight only.

if you cannot book it with say Balkan or Crystal you are probably going to have to pay when you get there, and it wont be cheap!!!

say which resort you are headed for and you may get advice of where to get the best deals in this resort []

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opps!! sorry realised you already said you are going to Bansko

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hi,
in pamps last season it worked out at about £13 a day if you bought a 6 day pass, the priceing system has changed for this season, but cant see it costing more than £100 for the week, hope this helps.

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Pass in Bansko is about £95 for the week - compare that to about £190 in some French resorts.....
You may get it cheaper through a tour company but what did you pay for your flights and apartment - probably less than if you went through a tour company.
Swings and roundabouts.
You also have the benefit of not having an annoying rep trying to make you pay for their extra 'trips' etc and you will be able to use your own brain!!

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I went to Bansko in March this year. We booked with Igluski and the lift pass for 6 days was £66.00!

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I emailed ski school in bansko using links from this site and was told that cost for full ski package would be 263 euros,£178 for adult and 155 euros,£105 for 6 days.full payment required when booking.

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VIV, that price is a scandalous tourist rate... try and book with a ski pack with an agent before you go and it should be much cheaper.

Regards

Justin

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HI Daniel,

I'm going to Bansko in January but have booked the whole holiday package with First Choice, and the ski pacakge was £108.00, although if you bought thing's separately it would cost more:

Lift pass £81.00
Lessons £67
Skis & boots £43

You could try contacting the hotel your staying in direct, a lot of them have their own website and may be able to help.

Bikergirl

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I think I will try first choice next time. Total package in March was £201
boots - £23
skis - £34
pass - £66
lessons - £78

Thanks for the tip off. Unfortunatley Iam going to Switzerland this year!