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Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour from Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Hike around the glacial Seven Rila Lakes on a day trip from Sofia, and discover the best of Bulgaria’s mountainous beauty. With a guide, you’ll travel out of the city and up a chair lift to the start of the hiking trails where a scenic looped route awaits. The walk lasts around five hours and isn't too challenging, although there are some uphill sections to reach the highest lakes.
  • Relax with transport from an easy-to-find meeting point in central Sofia
  • Hike with a professional guide along a trail chosen for its natural scenery
  • Find the best viewpoints for dramatic stretches of water like the Lower Lake
  • Chat with your guide to learn about the Bulgarian lakes and mountains

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Chair lift ticket
    €20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 5, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria

    In front of Embassy of Slovakia.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Rila Mountains (Pass By)

Rila National Park (Pass By)

1

Seven Rila Lakes

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $58.80

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 5 days in advance.

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