Multi day tour to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery


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From $130.87

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

You will have the unique opportunity to visit and take wonderful photos of the two most interesting and popular destinations in Bulgaria in one day.

The excursion combines active recreation - hiking and cultural immersion in ancient times.

You will be captivated by the beautiful scenery during the trip!


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

What's Not Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 7 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 70

Additional Info

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • 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.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • 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
The van will take us to Rila National park. About 2 hours transfer.
Our trekking starts at 1800 altitude and ends at 2500 altitude at the last lake called The “Tear”. From that point we can see the all 7 lakes!

You will be walking in to the Rila National park to see the crystal pure lakes.
Most of the lakes are glacial and their names are connected to their shape. Panoramic view to Vitosha, Rila and Stara Planina mountains.

Additional info:

• A moderate walking is involved
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Prepaer sandwiches and water
• Bring Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes and walking shoes

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rila National Park
It was established on 1992 to protect several ecosystems of national importance. Its altitude varies from 800 m (2,600 ft) to to 2,925 m.
Forests occupy 534.81 km2 or 66% of the total area. There are approximately 1,400 species of vascular plants, 282 species of mosses and 130 species of freshwater algae. The fauna is represented by 48 species of mammals, 99 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles and amphibia and 5 species of fish, as well as 2,934 species of invertebrates, of which 282 are endemic.

• Admission Ticket Free

Geyser
The only one natural geyser in Bulgaria, with the hotest water- 103°C

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rila Monastery
After the lakes we will explore Rila National park from the south part of the mountain, where we will show you the hidden treaser of the early Christianity.

Deep in the Rila Mountain, in the southwestern part of Bulgaria is situated the biggest symbol of Christianity in Bulgaria- Rila Monastery. The Monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan Rilski in the beginning of X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Тhe monastery has been a part of several epochs from our history.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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