Overview
Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and enjoy the refreshing mountain climate of the highest mountain of the Balkans! Come join us for a pleasant, easy to moderate walk and relax deeply at the end of the day in thermal pools fed by hot spring waters! All this within a day tour from Sofia!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
VAT and all local taxes
Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia
Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
All transfers
Entrance fee for Sapareva Banya thermal spa’s (from 15 Lev / 8 € per person)
Lunch and drinks (allow 5 € - 6 € for a lunch pack or 8 € - 10 € for 3 course lunch in a mountain hut restaurant)
Rila Lakes chair lift tickets (20 Lev / 10 € round trip ticket)
Tips
Personal travel / mountain insurance
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Seven Rila Lakes
5 hours
Two to five hours hike in Rila National Park in the Seven Rila Lakes cirque admiring spectacular mountain sceneries.
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Rila Mountains
5 hours
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or address in Sofia for a wonderful journey in the Rila Mountains. Within 1.5 hours you will arrive at Pionerska hut (1520 m.), from where the group will take a chair lift to the Rila Lakes hut situated above the tree line at 2150 m.a.s.l. in the Rila Mountains National Park.
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Sapareva Banya
2 hours
Deep relaxation after the hike in Sapareva Banya thermal baths fed by one of the hottest mineral springs in Europe with temperature of the water of 103 degrees Celsius.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Operator will be in contact with you regarding weather conditions and what to bring (type of clothing, boots, etc.)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia
Can I cancel Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- VAT and all local taxes
- Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia
- Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- All transfers
What's not included?
- Entrance fee for Sapareva Banya thermal spa’s (from 15 Lev / 8 € per person)
- Lunch and drinks (allow 5 € - 6 € for a lunch pack or 8 € - 10 € for 3 course lunch in a mountain hut restaurant)
- Rila Lakes chair lift tickets (20 Lev / 10 € round trip ticket)
- Tips
- Personal travel / mountain insurance
Which places does it visit?
It visits Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountains, Sapareva Banya.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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