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The Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Shuttle Day Trip

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This self-guided trip 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 5 hours and it is a perfect opportunity for an escape in the nature. The visit of the monastery will be about one hour, during which you will be able to see its highlights, take photos and check the shops.
  • Visit of the Rila Monastery
  • Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
  • Transportation with a comfortable van
  • English – speaking driver
  • Cable car fee - 30 BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot – local currency only!!!
  • Guided tour
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)
Departure Point

pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski" 1А, 1504 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria Meeting point: behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral- near Café La Cathedrale. Please be there at 7:15 and ask for travel agency City Tour.

Return Details

pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski" 1А, 1504 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria Meeting point: behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral- near Café La Cathedrale. Please be there at 7:15 and ask for travel agency City Tour.

  • Seven Rila Lakes, Sofia, Bulgaria
    Seven Rila Lakes Hike: The ride with the chair lift is about 20-minutes. When on arrive, on the left you will see the hut – this is the only place in the area where you can have a toilet brake and buy food and drinks! On the right side of the hut, you will see the beginning of the main walking path – please stick only to it, including on the way back! There is another, downward path, which goes to the lower lakes, but is it much longer, and not in a very good condition! From the main path, you will be able to see all of the lakes. Please have in mind that entering into the lakes in completely forbidden! To reach the highest lake, usually about 2 hours of relaxed walking, combined with some short brakes, is enough. For the whole hike, you have a total of 4.5 hours, so if you have not reached the highest lake after 2 hours, please turn back, so that you can return on time. You should take the chair lift for the way back between 14:00 and 14:30 the latest.
    300 minutes
  • Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria
    In the afternoon you will also travel to the famous Rila Monastery, UNESCO heritage sight and most famous Bulgarian monastery. The traveling time from Panichishte to the Rila Moanstery is about 1.5 hours. At the monastery itself, you will have abour 1 hour free time to admire its amazing frescoes and architecture, check the shops and visit the museum (optional). After that, you have about 2 hours traveling back to Sofia. The expected return at Sofia is at 7:30 pm.
    60 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • If you have booked a self- guided option (so, only with a driver), it is your responsibility to follow and walk only on the marked hiking routes! The tour company cannot be held responsible for any potential walking/ hiking accidents, during a tour booked with a self – guided option.
  • If you have booked a self- guided option (so, only with a driver), it is your responsibility to plan accordingly and to be on time for the return departure!
  • Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
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.
This tour in Sofia is organized by City Tour Ltd.