A group of 10 friends wanted to plan a memorable stag do in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The call
Stan called me – i.e., I am the best man – on WhatsApp at the agreed time. The call took only 20 minutes, which was sufficient to talk through all the important details and plan an unforgettable weekend for the groom-to-be.
On behalf of the group, I told Stan we had decided to throw a unique stag do that everyone would enjoy. It would take place in spring, several weeks before the wedding.
In that respect, Sofia sounded like a great destination that could tick all the boxes. We would book an apartment in the city centre on our own.
Stan suggested a list of activities and options that could be of interest to us. They ranged from indoor and outdoor activities – like white-water rafting, playing paintball, kart driving, and firearms shooting – to great party options, especially for the big Saturday night. For example, he recommended hiring a private party bus with strippers, a DJ and a bar or joining a private pub crawl with a local guide and ending up in one of the best nightclubs in Sofia.
In addition, Stan proposed to arrange a private airport transfer by limo or minivan, which we agreed on.
All those activities and options were fully in line with what we were after. After an internal discussion, we selected a few of them to create our bespoke stag-do package.
The reservation
Stanislas emailed us a detailed description of our tailor-made stag weekend and a quote the following week. It included all the requested options and activities. He also sent us helpful advice for purchasing our flight tickets.
As a result, we approved and signed the quote electronically and paid a deposit. As soon as we bought our flight tickets, we forwarded the flight details to Stanislas so that he could arrange a smooth limo transfer from Sofia airport. We were looking forward to this stag weekend in Bulgaria!
The preparations
Two weeks before departure, we received a personalised road book setting out our comprehensive stag-do itinerary. It also included among other things travel advice, recommendations for local restaurants, and Bulgarian cuisine to taste.
Thanks to a specific reference number sent by Velstana, it was also available on the internet and on a handy free app – that can also be used in offline mode – that we could download on our iOS and Android devices.
Trip details
Very warm welcome in Sofia
Karting, shooting and pub crawl
Returning home
Pricing and services for this tailor-made trip: €220 per person
Included:
- Private limo transfer from Sofia Airport to the apartment with a stripper and a bottle of sparkling wine
- Private minivan transfer from our Airbnb apartment to Sofia Airport
- 2-hour party bus hire with a driver, 2 strippers, a DJ and a bar
- 2-hour private paintball game including equipment and 150 beads
- 2 sessions of kart driving of 15 and 10 minutes respectively
- Firearm shooting including a package of 45 ammunitions and 5 weapons
- Private pub crawl with a local guide including 4 drinks per person and nightclub table booking
- A personalised e-road book
Excluded:
- Flight tickets
- Accommodation
- Meals and drinks, other than those listed as included in your itinerary
The abovementioned sample prices are for guidance only and are not binding. The total cost of your holiday will depend on a number of factors, including time of year of travel and choice of accommodation and transport. The actual cost of your holiday is as set out in the Booking Confirmation.