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The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
- Duration10 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Adventure Tours
Overview
Spend a day exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, to the Rila Mountains – Bulgaria’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. Enjoy personalized attention from our professional mountain guides (if you have selected the guided option). Depending on the group’s tempo, all lakes may be visited.
IMPORTANT:
This tour has variations which depend on the season and whether the lift is operating or not. Please read carefully the description of the option that you are selecting. When the lift is closed for maintenance, the hiking tour is prolonged with 2 hours and the difficulty is high, requiring a good fitness level! During the winter and springtime, the lakes are NOT visible and will NOT be experienced as they are covered in snow.
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What's included
Transport by air-conditioned bus/coach or minivan
Parking Fees
Professional guide (if guided tour selected)
What's Not included
Chairlift ticket (Approx. 16 Euro per person or 31.30 BGN)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Itinerary
The trip starts at 07:00 from the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
Once the group departs from the starting point, you'll reach the Panichiste lift and buy lift tickets (if the lift is operating and not closed for maintanance)
You will explore the The Seven Rila Lakes with a local guide. Self-guided options are also available. Please note the option that you are selecting while purhcasing this experience.
Arrive back at the starting point at approximately 17:30
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
It is advised you wear warm clothing and bring a rain jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen with you
Minimum age is 9 years
A moderate amount of walking is involved (4 to 5 hours)
The Audio-guide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU) is ONLINE (cloud-based). INTERNET is required to download and use. Headphones required for listening, too.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.