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Self-guided tour to Rila Mountains and the Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia
District 8, Plot 2, Sapareva bania, 2650, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria,
Sofia,
Bulgaria
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Overview
Duration
9h
Languages
English, Russian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Take a full-day trek to the Rila Mountains to leasurely walk among the nature of it's Seven Rila Lakes. With your free time you will reach the highest lakes in Bulgaria and enjoy the superb scenery.The Seven lakes of Rila are a group of glacial lakes situated between 2100 and 2500 m above sea level, surrounded by rugged peaks and deep valleys.After a drive of 1.5-hours you will reach the Panichishte resort area, where you'll board the chairlift to the Rila Lakes mountain hut. From here continue on foot to explore the cirque and its pearls – the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake.
What to remember
Important info
- Note this is a self-guided tour, you will need to arrange your own transportation to/from the activity location(s)
- This self-guided tour includes reading material (via PDF) available in English, Russian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Romanian, Serbian and Dutch
- Please contact the tour operator to request your preferred language. You will find their information on the voucher after booking
- The reading material (PDF) will be sent to your email address
- This reading material will be a customized PDF in your selected language and will include instructions on how to arrive to the starting location, travel tips and detailed explanations about the sights you will visit
- Ticket for the chairlift (18 lev per person) is not included in the price of this tour
- Bring with you at least 18 lev (€9) per person
What's included
Personalized reading material (PDF)
What's not included
Chairlift ticket. Food and drinks. Roundtrip transportation. Driver guide
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Explore Bulgaria's highest glacial lakes. Enjoy nature on a leisurely walk that can be modified for your fit level. See panoramic views surrounded by rugged peaks and deep valleys
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
VIP-Sliven Ltd.
Meeting Point
Begin your self-guided tour at the Panichishte resort area.