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Price varies by group size
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Duration: 10 hours
Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
The meeting point for the minivan is behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, near café La Cathedrale – you should be there at 7:45. The van will have a sing “Rila Lakes & City Tour” on the front. The departure is at 8am. You will travel on a scenic road about 1.5 hours to the mountain resort of Panichishte.
There you will contunie with the lift. The traveling time with the lift is 20 – 30 minutes. And after that, if you have booked the self- guided option, you will start on your own the hike around the lakes OR if you have booked the guided option, the guide will escort you during the walk.
Usually, it takes about 2 hours walking in each direction. You will be given a total of 5.5 hours to go around the lakes so at 15:30 the latest you should board back the lift and at 16:00 you should be back at the parking where the driver will expect you for the trip back to Sofia.
The estimated return in Sofia is at 6pm.
Air-conditioned vehicle
English - speaking driver
Parking Fees
Food & personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)
Lift ticket - 25 lev/ 12.5 euro
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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