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Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

By City Tour Sofia
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,153 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Enjoy a hike in the Rila Mountains and fill your lungs with fresh air
  • Relax in a natural and peaceful environment around Rila lakes
  • See the marvelous rila lakes and stunning surrounding landscapes
  • Have a break from the noise of the big city
  • Self-Guided Tour to the Seven Rila Lakes

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Self-Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Enjoy comfortable transportation to the Seven Rila Lakes area and enjoy the hiking trip at your own pace. NO TOUR GUIDE INCLUDED.

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 2,152.59 x 1 AdultP 2,152.59
Total
Price is P 2,152.59
Until Wed, May 20

Smart Audio Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Use our Smart Guide Application on your smartphone - available in English, Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian, Russian, Romanian, German, French and Chinese. A FAST AND PROPER INTERNET CONNECTION ON YOUR DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER FUNCTION. NO TOUR GUIDE.

Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 2,511.36 x 1 AdultP 2,511.36
Total
Price is P 2,511.36
Until Wed, May 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    An English-speaking driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation in a comfortable minivan/bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to our Online Audio Guide (if the respective option has been booked)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (16 EUR per person, two-way; payment in cash on spot)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

This is a self-guided group tour, organized to the Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia.

Enjoy a refreshing escape from Sofia with this self-guided group day trip to the breathtaking Seven Rila Lakes. Located just 1.5 hours from the capital, this natural wonder in the Rila Mountains is the perfect way to experience Bulgaria’s stunning alpine scenery in a single day.

Travel comfortably by minivan or bus to Panichishte Resort, where you’ll take the chair lift up to the hiking area. From there, set off on a scenic hike and discover all seven glacial lakes, each named after its unique shape or characteristic. Admire the crystal-clear, emerald waters and soak in spectacular panoramic views along the way.

The hike is of moderate difficulty, with approximately 2 hours of walking in each direction. You’ll also have around 1 hour of free time to relax and enjoy lunch by the lakes (please bring your own food).

Choose between a transport-only option or transport with access to our Smart Guide app for additional information and guidance at your own pace. Please note: this is a self-guided experience and does not include a live tour guide.

Tour Schedule:
• Departure from Sofia
• 1.5–2 hours transfer to the chair lift
• 30-minute chair lift ride
• Approximately 5 hours total for hiking and free time
• 30-minute chair lift ride down
• 1.5–2 hours transfer back to Sofia

Reconnect with nature and experience one of Bulgaria’s most iconic mountain landscapes at your own pace.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Look for City Tour.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria