Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

What's Included

Driver

Round-trip shared transfer

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Guide services

Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 12
  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

  • 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 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)
  • Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Enjoy stunning morning views of Sofia's main landmark

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seven Rila Lakes
Admire the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes at your own pace

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Monastery
Admire the biggest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Travel with ease to the Rila mountains from Sofia on the Rila Shuttle

13 hours • Admission Ticket Included


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