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The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

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Description

Summary

Starts

Aleksandar Nevski Square

Duration

12 hours

Languages

German, Russian, English, Italian, French, and Spanish

Difficulty

Medium

Admission

Mobile ticket

Description

Create amazing memories in Bulgaria with The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery. This trip & excursion is an excellent choice for exploring beautiful Sofia and all its hidden gems. Whether you're sightseeing or simply looking to soak in the breathtaking scenery, a full-day tour is your ticket to an exciting adventure.

Starting from Aleksandar Nevski Square will acquaint you with Sofia. The surrounding area is teeming with outstanding sights. Look forward to catching glimpses of renowned landmarks, such as Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, adding charm to your route.

Garnering an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 77 reviews, this popular full-day tour is a brilliant addition to your itinerary. Expect the entire adventure to last around 12 hours before returning to the place agreed upon with the provider. This full-day tour is offered in 6 languages, including German, Russian, English, Italian, French, and Spanish. To ensure you won’t miss a thing during the whole experience, an audio guide is provided.

Reservations can be made for groups up to 15 participants. To optimize everyone’s experiences, this trip & excursion has a cap of 15 travelers. Be sure to explore the “Included” and “Good to know” sections below to check out all the insights and offerings of this trip & excursion.

The cancellation policy for this trip & excursion is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Transform your day in Sofia to an extraordinary experience when you book this The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery. Secure your slot for this full-day tour by booking with us now!

Included

Transport by air-conditioned bus/coach or minivan

English-speaking guide (if guided tour selected)

Options

The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

English-speaking tour guide: This option is with a certified English-speaking tour guide, who'll be with you during the entire tour

Self-guided tour with a driver

Only with a driver, who'll collect you from the starting point of the tour and bring you back. There's no tour guide.

Tour with Audio-guide

Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.

Good to know

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

Food:

although there are two huts on our way where we can purchase some basic food (i.e. beans soup, meatballs, tea) we advise you to come prepared with a lunch pack from Sofia, because the programme today is rather tight and for sure we won’t have much time for a proper lunch.

Difficulty:

the hiking route is moderately arduous, with individual brief paths featuring steep inclines. Please bring along comfortable walking boots. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons.

IMPORTANT FOR MAY AND JUNE DEPARTURES!

Kindly note, that availability of the tour depends on the weather conditions and the operation of the chairlift.

The terrain will be very wet and slippery and there will still be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (good trekking boots, waterproof clothes and a warm layer beneath the jacket). The hike is demanding, so a good fitness level is also required. Keep in mind that some of the lakes may be covered in snow.

The tour can be canceled with a last minute notice (100% refund will be applied) due to harsh conditions or closure of the chairlift.

Important

As with all lifts the one, used for the hike to The Seven Rila Lakes, may halt operations (due to strong winds, power cuts etc.). In this unlikely event, an alternative hike will be offered on spot by the guide. Mind that such a situation does not make you eligible for a refund for the tour.

Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU). INTERNET required to download and use. Headphones required, too.

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