Self-guided tour to Rila Mountains and the Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia

Free cancellation

Place: Sofia

Duration: 9 hours

Language: English, Russian

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Private group

Do this because

Explore Bulgaria's highest glacial lakes
Enjoy nature on a leisurely walk that can be modified for your fit level
See panoramic views surrounded by rugged peaks and deep valleys

What to expect

Take a full-day trek to the Rila Mountains to leasurely walk among the nature of it's Seven Rila Lakes. With your free time you will reach the highest lakes in Bulgaria and enjoy the superb scenery.

The Seven lakes of Rila are a group of glacial lakes situated between 2100 and 2500 m above sea level, surrounded by rugged peaks and deep valleys.

After a drive of 1.5-hours you will reach the Panichishte resort area, where you'll board the chairlift to the Rila Lakes mountain hut. From here continue on foot to explore the cirque and its pearls – the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake.

Note this is a self-guided tour, you will need to arrange your own transportation to/from the activity location(s)
This self-guided tour includes reading material (via PDF) available in English, Russian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Romanian, Serbian and Dutch
Please contact the tour operator to request your preferred language. You will find their information on the voucher after booking
The reading material (PDF) will be sent to your email address
This reading material will be a customized PDF in your selected language and will include instructions on how to arrive to the starting location, travel tips and detailed explanations about the sights you will visit
Ticket for the chairlift (18 lev per person) is not included in the price of this tour
Bring with you at least 18 lev (€9) per person