7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia

One of the most notable natural attractions on the Balkan peninsula 7 Rila Lakes.

This tour starts from Sofia to the lift for the lakes. After that you will have a niking tour for about 4 hours and then you will go back with the lift.

The next stop is Rila monastery, where you will have about 1:30 hours to explore the monastery.

At the end you will return back to Sofia.

Itinerary

1. Rila National Park · 4 h

   7 Rila lakes are group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain.

2. Rila Monastery · 2 h

   Rila Monastery, or rather the Treasury of Bulgaria, is blooming like an evergreen and magnificent flower in the bosom of Rila Mountain. The largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria

What's included

• Professional guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's not included

• Gratuities
• Insurance
• Chair lift to the lakes - 30 BGN per person for roundtrip
• Entrance fee for the Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN per peson (only cash on spot)

Meeting point

Start time

07:30

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (4–99)

Options

• 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofiafrom €105

  Start time: 07:30

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Comfortable mountain shoes, jacket, to enter in Rila monastery Complex you need improper attire: short skirts, shorts, vests, and all other kinds of skimpy outfit;

Cancellation policy

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