The Seven Rila Lakes Circuit (small-group tour from Sofia)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Spend a day exploring the idyllic Seven Rila Lakes on this small-group hiking tour from Sofia. With an expert guide, travel from the Bulgarian capital to the Rila Mountains, the country’s highest range. Be wowed by sweeping mountain panoramas during a 30-minute chairlift ride, and then set off on foot to explore the lakes. During your 4- to 5-hour hike, you’ll see all seven lakes and enjoy frequent stops to capture photos and rest your legs. Enjoy personalized attention from the guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

What's Included

Professional guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Chairlift ticket (Approx. 12.5 Euro per person or 25 BGN)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 10 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • 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 do
  • Minimum age is 9 years
  • Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • 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 do
  • Minimum age is 9 years
  • Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
The trip starts at 07:00 from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of LaCattedrale Restaurant

• Admission Ticket Free

Panichishte
Once the group departs from the starting point, you'll reach the Panichiste lift. He, you'll pay for the chair lift ticket - 25 BGN.

• Admission Ticket Free

Seven Rila Lakes
You will explore the The Seven Rila Lakes with a local guide.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free


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