SEVEN RILA LAKES SELF-GUDIED TRIP FROM SOFIA

We are a travel agency City Tour and we have been operating since 2002!

IMPORTANT: ON Monday the meeting time is 7:45 and the departure time is 8:00! All otther days: meeting time 6:45, departure time 7:00. 

-     Enjoy a hiking break in the mountains          

-     Relax in a natural atmosphere

-     See the marvelous Rila Lakes

-     Have a break from the noise of the big city

The Seven Rila Lakes are just a 1.5 hour drive away from the capital Sofia, which makes them a great day trip in nature. All seven of the lakes have their own name which reflects its typical shape or characteristics.  They are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 meters above sea level. In winter, they are frozen over and covered in snow; in summer, once melted, they are clear emerald green and are great for a picnic.

The meeting point for the tour is behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to the cafe La Cathedrale. A comfortable minivan will take you to The Panichishte Resort cable car which goes us to the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque. The hiking path is of moderate difficulty, and the walking time is between 4 and 5 hours, moderate difficulty. From the last lake you will be able to see magnificent panoramic views.  

Food: you can bring your own food or you can buy sandwiches and snacks from a gas station. 

Tour schedule:

Departure

Travel time to the chair lift: 1.5 – 2 hours

Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes

Time for hiking: 5 hours

Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes

Travel time back to Sofia: 1.5 – 2 hours

PRICE INCLUDES:

•          English-speaking driver
•          transportation with a comfortable minivan  
•          trip to the Seven Rila Lakes

PRICE EXCLUDES:

•          food & drinks
•          tour guide 
•          cable car fee - 30 local BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot - local currency only!!! 
•          gratuities (optional)

OTHER INFORMATION:

-          Booking in advance and confirmation is required! If you want to make late a reservation for the following day (after 9 pm) - please call us or text us on WhatsApp - if we are not able to respond, we will contact you in the morning to inform you if there are free spaces left.

-          If you have booked a self- guided option (so, only with a driver), it is your responsibility to plan accordingly and to be on time for the return departure!

-          If you have booked a self- guided option (so, only with a driver), it is your responsibility to follow and walk only on the marked hiking routes! The tour company cannot be held responsible for any potential walking/ hiking accidents, during a tour booked with a self – guided option.

-          Departure time: 7.00 am (you should be there 15 minutes earlier) 

-          Meeting point: behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to café La Cathedrale - look for the City Tour Minivan  

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-          Endpoint: returns to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

-          Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes and light jackets/ sweatshirts for mountain conditions / in the summer - sun hat and sun cream! 

-          Tour duration: about 10 hours

-          Product reference code CT60

-          Please  warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them

Check also our private tour:
https://www.citytour.bg/tours/13-the-seven-rila-lakes-with-hiking-private-day-trip-from-sofia