Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

Itinerary

1. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral · 15 min

   Enjoy stunning morning views of Sofia's main landmark

2. Seven Rila Lakes · 6 h

   Admire the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes at your own pace

3. Rila Monastery · 1 h

   Admire the biggest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria

4. Rila Shuttle · 13 h

   Travel with ease to the Rila mountains from Sofia on the Rila Shuttle

5. Rila Mountains · 13 h

   Enjoy the beauty of the Rila Mountain in Bulgaria

6. Rila National Park · 13 h

   Spend your day at Bulgaria's most beautiful mountain

What's included

• Driver
• Round-trip shared transfer
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's not included

• Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)
• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Guide services
• Mountain rescue insurance

Meeting point

Start time

07:00

End point

Languages

Written guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–4)
• Child (5–12)
• Adult (13–99)

Options

• Self-guided (transport only)from €47

  Self-guided trip: Have complete freedom to explore on your own.

  Start time: 07:00

  Written guide: English

• With mountain guidefrom €55

  Guided trip: English speaking guide will help you discover the best hikes

  Start time: 07:00

  Written guide: English

Additional information

• 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
• A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required
• Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.

Cancellation policy

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