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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

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Overview

Duration

13h

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must). Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required. Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Near public transportation. Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.. Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking