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Private Day Trip to the 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery

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This tour is a great chance to experience these two amazing places in one day. They are both situated in the Rila Mountain. The main part of the tour will be the area of the lakes, where the hiking takes about 3 hours and it is a perfect opportunity for an escape in the nature. Since this tour combines two destinations, you will see 5 of the 7 lakes, so that you have time for the Rila Monastery as well. The visit of the monastery in the afternoon will be about 1 hour but you will still be able to learn the main things about it. Traveling time from Sofia to the Rila Lakes: 2 hours, from the Rila Lakes to the Rila Monastery - 1.5 hours, from the Rila Moanstery to Sofia: 2 hours.
  • walking tour around the Lakes
  • hotel pick up and drop off
  • trip to the Rila Monastery
  • professional guide
  • transportation with a comfortable car
  • trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
  • food & drinks
  • Cable car fee - 30 BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot – local currency only!!!
  • Gratuities
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Hotel/ address pick up at 7:30 am. -please indicate it.

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  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Seven Rila Lakes, Sofia, Bulgaria
    The tour starts at 7:30am in the morning when the guide will take you from your place in Sofia. The Seven Rila Lakes are just 1, 30 h away from the capital, which makes them a great day trip in the nature. From the mountain village of Panichishte you will take a cable car to the area of the lakes. All seven of them have their own name which reflects its typical shape or characteristics. They are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 meters above sea level. In winter, they are frozen over and covered in snow; in summer, once melted, they are a clear emerald green and are great for picnic. The hiking path is of moderate difficulty and it takes about 3 hours.
    240 minutes
  • Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria
    In the afternoon you will also travel to the famous Rila Monastery, UNESCO heritage sight, where you can admire its amazing frescoes and architecture. The expected return at Sofia will be at 7:30pm.
    60 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please dress appropriately for mountain condtions and take a jacket with you even in the summer.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Pemiel_P
09 Oct 2022
Great tour climbing to see the Rila lakes and the Rila Monastery. They were amazing sites! The lift going up to the summit was really cool.
ARLETTE_C
21 Jun 2022
Nous avons passé une excellente journée en compagnie de notre sympathique guide Tsvetomir. Merci à lui pour avoir su s adapter à la météo et à nos envies !
GabrielaS2156
17 Jul 2021
I don't even know where to start. The trip was so great and I am positive our guide played a vital part in it! He was very easy to talk to, outgoing and knowledgeable. So, thanks to that we had much more than just a trip to soo beautiful places - Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery, but we also had the opportunity to learn about Bulgaria, the people, culture and history. When it comes to the trip itself, it was very well organized, pick-up right on time, smooth journey with a stop for coffee and then the hike to the lakes. We were so lucky that the weather was beautiful and our guide def knows the mountains. He was very thoughtful, he asked frequently if we needed a break, didnt mind us stopping every few minutes to take hundreds of photos since it was soo beautiful around that you cannot resist and generally thanks to him we saw all 7 lakes in a decent time. Then, we moved to the Monastery where we got a detailed guided tour from him about the monastery itself as well as about the bulgarian history. We made several trips in Bulgaria and saw quite a bit of the country but this tour was def the highlight for us and would not hesitate to book this tour again! Thanks a lot!!
This tour in Sofia is organized by City Tour Ltd.

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