The Seven Rila Lakes Circuit Full Day Self-Guided Hiking Tour from Sofia
About this experience
This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The Seven Rila Lakes. You will have enough time to get to the highest of all lakes and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there.
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What’s included
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Chairlift ticket (20 EUR) paid on the spot in cash!
Itinerary
- 1
Departure from Sofia
The trip starts at 07:00 from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of LaCattedrale Restaurant
- 2
Arrival at Panichishte lift
Once the group departs from the starting point, you'll reach the Panichiste lift. He, you'll pay for the chair lift ticketin cash!
- 3
Rila Lakes, Rila Mountains
Enjoy the hiking tour to the pristine heart of the majestic Rila National Park. Each lake is named after its most characteristic feature. The highest one (at 2500m/8200ft above sea level) is called Salzata ("The Tear"), from where we have a bird’s eye view over all seven lakes, as well as surrounding outcrops and deep valleys; the next one in height carries the name Okoto ("The Eye") after its oval form; Babreka ("The Kidney") is the lake with the steepest shores of the entire group; Bliznaka ("The Twin") is the largest of all; Trilistnika ("The Trefoil") has an irregular shape; the shallowest lake is Ribnoto Ezero ("The Fish Lake") and the lowest one is Dolnoto Ezero ("The Lower Lake"; 2100m/6995ft), where the water that flows out of the other lakes is gathered to form the source of Dzherman River.
- 4
Back in Sofia
Arrive back at the starting point at approximately 17:30
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 9+ years
- Start times
- 06:30 · 06:55 · 06:58 · 06:59 · 07:00 · 09:55 · 10:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Food:
- if you have forgotten to take a lunch pack or a sandwich with you, you can take advantage of the meals on offer in the two huts on our way. The menu is limited though: soups (lentils, beans), grilled meat and some basic meals.
- Difficulty:
- this walking route is moderately arduous, with individual brief paths featuring steep inclines. Please bring along comfortable hiking boots. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons.
- Important! Kindly note, that availability of the tour depends on the weather conditions and the operation of the chairlift. The terrain will be very wet and slippery and there will still be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (good trekking boots, waterproof clothes and a warm layer beneath the jacket). The hike is demanding, so a good fitness level is also required. Keep in mind that some of the lakes may be covered in snow.
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Free hand disinfectant will be provided throughout the tour
- Customer are required to wear face masks during the transfers.
- All touch point in our vehicles are frequently cleaned.
- Drivers and guides will be wearing masks during the transfers.
- Important! As with all lifts the one, used for the hike to The Seven Rila Lakes, may stop anytime (due to strong wind, power cut etc.). In the rare case, this happens, an alternative hike will be offered on spot by the guide. Mind that such a situation does not make you eligible for a refund.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Meeting point
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Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
- Address
- Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, 1527 Sofia, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 42.69683, 23.33649
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 10 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, 1527 Sofia, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 9 or older.
From AED 124 per person
