The Seven Rila Lakes Circuit Full Day Hiking Tour from Sofia
- Directe bevestiging
- Ontmoeting op locatie of ophalen bij het hotel
- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels · Begeleiding in het Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Russisch en Spaans
Over deze ervaring
Spend a day exploring the idyllic Seven Rila Lakes on this small-group hiking tour from Sofia. With an expert guide, travel from the Bulgarian capital to the Rila Mountains, the country’s highest range. Be wowed by sweeping mountain panoramas during a 30-minute chairlift ride, and then set off on foot to explore the lakes. During your 4- to 5-hour hike, you’ll see all seven lakes and enjoy frequent stops to capture photos and rest your legs. Enjoy personalized attention from the guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
Group Size & Transport: This is a popular, budget-friendly day tour operating with large 45 to 65-seater coaches. This is not a small-group or minibus tour. You will share the transport with other international travelers.
Eerstvolgende beschikbare datums
Wat is inbegrepen
- Professionele gids
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Niet inbegrepen
- Fooien
- Chairlift ticket 31.30 levs (Approx. 16 Euro per person)
- Fooien
- Eten en drinken
- Ophalen bij en terugbrengen naar het hotel
Reisschema
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Meeting and departure
The trip starts at 07:00 behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877)
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Arriving at Panichishte chair lift
Once the group departs from the starting point, you'll reach the Panichiste lift. Here, you'll pay for the chair lift ticket in cash!!!
- 3
Hiking tour of the Seven Rila Lakes
On arrival at the Seven Rila Lakes cirque — a chain of deep-blue lakes, each named in accordance to its shape, that lead up toward the Rila Mountains’ highest peaks — set off on foot to explore the scenic sights. With your map in-hand and your guide leading the way, stroll at a leisurely pace along the hiking trails. Wander amid rugged peaks and deep valleys, stopping along the way to capture photos. Pause by the impressive lower lake, Dolnoto Ezero, where the water that flows out of the higher lakes is gathered. See Ribnoto Ezero (‘Fish Lake’), the shallowest of the lakes, and Bliznaka (‘The Twin’), which is the largest of the cirque. Marvel at the irregular shapes of Trilistnika (‘The Trefoil’) and Babreka (‘The Kidney’). Then, see oval Okoto (‘The Eye’) before ascending to Salzata (‘The Tear’), the highest of the lakes, where awe-inspiring vistas await. During the hike, there will be frequent rest stops. You’ll also have the opportunity to stop for food at either one of the two huts passed. Choose from the small selection of dishes, such as soup or grilled meat (own expense), or if you’ve brought your own food with you, enjoy lunch al fresco.
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Arriving back at the meeting point
Arrive back at the starting point Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) at approximately 17:30
Goed om te weten
- Duur
- 10 uur
- Hoe je elkaar treft
- Ontmoeting op locatie of ophalen bij het hotel
- Bevestiging
- Directe bevestiging
- Annuleringsvoorwaarden
- Deze boeking is na bevestiging niet restitueerbaar.
- Moeilijkheidsgraad
- Gemiddeld
- Minimumleeftijd
- 9+ jaar
- Begeleiding
- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels · Begeleiding in het Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Russisch en Spaans
- Starttijden
- 06:30 · 06:44 · 06:55 · 06:56 · 06:57 · 06:58 · 06:59 · 07:00 · 09:55 · 10:00
Goed om te weten vooraf
- Openbaar vervoer in de buurt
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flip-flops are not permitted on this tour
- It is advised you wear warm clothing and bring a rain jacket, sunglasses, and sunscreen with you
- Minimum age is 9 years
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (4 to 5 hours)
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- FOR MAY DEPARTURES! Kindly note that availability of the tour depends on the weather conditions and the operation of the chairlift. The terrain will be very wet and slippery, and there will still be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (good trekking boots, waterproof clothes, and a warm layer beneath the jacket). The hike is demanding, so a good fitness level is also required. Keep in mind that some of the lakes may be covered in snow.
- Important! As with all lifts the one used for the hike to The Seven Rila Lakes may stop anytime (due to strong wind, power cut, etc.). In the rare case, this happens, an alternative hike will be offered on the spot by the guide. Mind that such a situation does not make you eligible for a refund.
- Opening hours are: 09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
- Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use.
- Comfortable hiking shoes. Warm clothes (at least one jacket even in the summertime). Drinks, food.
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
Deze boeking is na bevestiging niet restitueerbaar.
Standaardbeleid
Ontmoetingspunt
Bekijk op de kaart
Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
- Adres
- Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, 1527 Sofia, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG
- Hoe je elkaar treft
- Ontmoeting op locatie of ophalen bij het hotel
- Coördinaten
- 42.69676, 23.33676
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Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe lang duurt deze ervaring?
De ervaring duurt 10 uur.
Kan ik deze boeking annuleren?
Deze boeking is na bevestiging niet restitueerbaar.
Is deze ervaring begeleid, en in welke taal?
Rondleiding met gids in het Engels · Begeleiding in het Engels, Frans, Duits, Italiaans, Russisch en Spaans
Is ophalen bij het hotel inbegrepen?
Ophalen bij het hotel is mogelijk, of u sluit ter plaatse bij de groep aan.
Waar begint deze ervaring?
De ervaring begint bij Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1527 Sofia (GPS coordinates: 42.69677705130451, 23.336332286917877) - behind Vasil Levski Monument - IN FRONT OF Embassy of Slovakia, 1527 Sofia, BG, Sofia, 1527, BG.
Geldt er een minimumleeftijd?
Reizigers moeten 9 jaar of ouder zijn.
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Vanaf AED 205 per persoon
