The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
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Overview
A whole-day guided trek to the Rila Mountains with its top best locations - the Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the 7 Rila Lakes. Experience the two most visited tourist sights in Bulgaria in just one day. Combine great hiking with a full of history visit to the biggest and most important cloister in the country.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
Self-guided tour with a driver
Only with a driver, who'll collect you from the starting point of the tour and bring you back. There's no tour guide.
Starting from
$53.64
Option(s)
Tour with Audio-guide
Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
English-speaking tour guide: This option is with a certified English-speaking tour guide, who'll be with you during the entire tour
Starting from
$71.52
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned bus/coach or minivan
- English-speaking guide (if guided tour selected)
- Fuel surcharge
What's not Included
- Entrance fee for the Rila monastery's museum appr. 5EUR/10BGN (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Chairlift ticket- appr. 15EUR/30BGN (only cash payments in BGN accepted)
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Food: although there are two huts on our way where we can purchase some basic food (i.e. beans soup, meatballs, tea) we advise you to come prepared with a lunch pack from Sofia, because the programme today is rather tight and for sure we won’t have much time for a proper lunch.
- Difficulty: the hiking route is moderately arduous, with individual brief paths featuring steep inclines. Please bring along comfortable walking boots. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons.
- IMPORTANT FOR MAY AND JUNE 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 halt operations (due to strong winds, power cuts etc.). In this unlikely event, an alternative hike will be offered on spot by the guide. Mind that such a situation does not make you eligible for a refund for the tour.
- Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use. Headphones required, too.
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