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The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

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Summary

Starts
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
Duration
8 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
German, Russian, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
10 years

Description

Take your travel experience in Bulgaria to the next level with this The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour. Every moment of this hiking tour is crafted to make your time in Sofia truly special.

Travelers who have booked this nature walk before have rated their experience an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 14 reviews. The entire activity lasts around 8 hours 30 minutes.

Throughout this experience, you’ll be guided through Vasil Levski Monument, Panichishte, and Seven Rila Lakes.

The activity is offered in 6 languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

The starting point for this nature walk is located in Sofia. The exact address is Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria. The endpoint of the tour is located at Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

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

Make your time in Sofia special by booking this hiking tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

Fuel surcharge
Map
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Destinations

Sofia - city in BulgariaSofia

Options

Lakes without the lift guided
Lift closed for maintenance: Access to the lakes only by foot. Proper equipment and previous trekking experience required. Total walking distance 17 km.
Lakes below the snow guided
Rila Lakes covered in snow: The area is beautiful, but the weather can be very demanding, and proper hiking equipment and clothes are required.
Tour with audioguide
Audioguided Tour: Tour with ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.

Good to know

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Important! As with all lifts the one, used for the hike to The Seven Rila Lakes, may stop anytime (due to strong wind, power cut etc.). In the rare case, this happens, an alternative hike will be offered on spot by the guide. Mind that such a situation does not make you eligible for a refund.
Difficulty: this walking route is moderately arduous, with individual brief paths featuring steep inclines. Please bring along comfortable hiking boots. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons.
Food: if you have forgotten to take a lunch pack or a sandwich with you, you can take advantage of the meals on offer in the two huts on our way. The menu is limited though: soups (lentils, beans), grilled meat and some basic meals.
Public transportation options are available nearby

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