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Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

By City Tour Sofia
9.4 out of 10
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Overview
  • Enjoy a hike in the Rila Mountains and fill your lungs with fresh air
  • Relax in a natural and peaceful environment around Rila lakes
  • See the marvelous rila lakes and stunning surrounding landscapes
  • Have a break from the noise of the big city
  • Self-Guided Tour to the Seven Rila Lakes

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, Sep 18
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    An English-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation in a comfortable minivan/bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to our Online Audio Guide (if the respective option has been booked)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Cable car fee (30 BGN, to be paid in cash on the spot in local currency)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

This is a self-guided group tour, organized to the Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia.

The Seven Rila Lakes are just 1 hour 30 minutes away from the capital Sofia, which makes them a great day trip in the nature.

Relax en route as a comfortable minivan/bus takes you to the Panichishte Resort Cable Car which goes us to the Rila Lakes. See a different side to Bulgaria as you enjoy the hike around the lakes.

Discover all seven of the lakes and how they have their own name which reflects its typical shape or characteristics. Gaze at the stunning emerald green of the water as you relax in the peaceful countryside.

The hiking is with medium difficulty and it is about 2 hours walking in each direction. You will also have about 1 hour time for a lunch break next to the lakes. Please bring your own food.

Tour schedule:
Departure
Travel time to the chair lift: 1.5 – 2 hours
Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes
Time for hiking: 5 hours
Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes
Travel time back to Sofia: 1.5 – 2 hours

Please note that we offer this tour as either transport-only service, or as a transport service with access to our Smart Guide application. There is NO tour guide included in either options.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria