Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This 2-Day trek will take you deep into the wilderness of the Rila Mountains where you will be amazed by the magical Seven Rila Lakes, sleep at the highest mountain hut on the Balkan peninsula - Vazov Hut (2300 m. a.s.l.) and finally after a descend filled with wonderful views of peaks, ridges and alpine forested valleys you will arrive at Rila Monastery - the largest and most significant active monastery in Bulgaria. Expect a challenging dive into the off beaten trails of Rila mountain that will reward you with natural splendor at every step.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional UIMLA certified mountain guide
Wi-Fi available
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Entrance fees at the Monastery
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
2650 Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria
Departure Point: • Sofia from your accommodation.
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 16
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Equipment: hiking boots, backpack (35-45 l), trekking poles, waterproof jacket, rain cover, sun hat, sun lotion, sunglasses, warm hat and gloves, water bottle (1,5 liters), head lamp, personal first aid kit.
itinerary may be subject to change due to weather condition
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Colleen_D
06 Oct 2024
Beautiful 2 day hike with great guides Pavel and Nikolay! Overnight stay in the Ivan Vazov hut which is no frills but has everything you need. About 9.5mi hike each day, finishing at the beautiful Rila Monastery. Pavel and Nikolay were friendly, helpful, and called beforehand to go over what to pack and what to expect. Would definitely recommend them again!
495allan
10 Sep 2023
Two days which we will remember forever.
From Rila Lakes to Rila Monestery.
The walk was challenging, over mountainous terrain, but we kept a steady pace and felt well prepared.
Overnight accommodation was very basic but the big surprise was dinner and breakfast — both delicious.
Thank you to Niki and Zahari for looking after us so well.
deborahEyphrosyne
16 Aug 2019
Nicky is a very nice guide very helpfull (He fund warm clothes for us because we don't have it). Nicki prepared us simple but very good food and always waited for us when we took our time. The scenery was breathtaking and there was a great atmosphere in the cottage. To do absolutely !!!
This tour in
Bulgaria
is organized by
Split The Mountain
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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