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The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia

4.7(114)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 114 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy Traventuria
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia

About this activity

Spend a day exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, to the Rila Mountains - Bulgaria'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. Enjoy personalized attention from our professional mountain guides (if you have selected the guided option). Depending on the group's tempo, all lakes may be visited.

IMPORTANT:

This tour has variations which depend on the season and whether the lift is operating or not. Please read carefully the description of the option that you are selecting. When the lift is closed for maintenance, the hiking tour is prolonged with 2 hours and the difficulty is high, requiring a good fitness level! During the winter and springtime, the lakes are NOT visible and will NOT be experienced as they are covered in snow.

What's included

  • ✓Transport by air-conditioned bus/coach or minivan
  • ✓Parking Fees
  • ✓Professional guide (if guided tour selected)

Not included

  • ✕Chairlift ticket (to be paid in euros, locally)
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

  • IMPORTANT: The meeting point is the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). Please, be there 15 min. in advance!

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flips-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)
  • The Audio-guide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU) is ONLINE (cloud-based). INTERNET is required to download and use. Headphones required for listening, too.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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