🏨 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia Activity

7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Enjoy a day away from the city and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. This self-guided tour will take you to the 7 Rila Lakes area in the Rila National park, Bulgaria's most famous natural site. The tour bus will in the early morning from the centrally located square/parking lot behind the Alexander Nevski Cathedraland and drive you to the 7 Rila Lake, approximately a 1.5 hour drive, where the hiking routes and base station of the chairlift are located. Here is where you will have the freedom to walk all the way uphill to the lakes or take the chairlift up in the mountain (fee for chairlift is not included in this tour). You will have more than 7 hours for yourself to experience the Rila Lakes. The tour ends at the centrally located square/parking lot behind the Alexander Nevski Cathedral (close to Sofia University metro station).

What's Included

Driver

Fuel surcharge

Round-trip shared transfer

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (20 BGN per person, approx 10 EUR, two-way)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Mountain guide services

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

Bring cash money (BGN Leva) for the chair lift and food/drinks. No credit/debit cards are accepted
Comfortable walking shoes and rain jacket on rainy days are recommended
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)
Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Seven Rila Lakes

Spend a day at one of Bulgaria's most beautiful natural sites

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Shuttle

Enjoy a hassle free transportation from Sofia to Rila

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rila National Park

Explore one of the most visisted parts of the Rila National Park

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Mountains

Spend your day at the magnificent Rila Mountains

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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