Six Days in a Rila mountain
Tour schedule:
From 880 BGN
Price for Adult: 980 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 880 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 880 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 880 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
This jurney will take you to the the most wounderful region in the Rila Mountain – National Park Rila
Experience one of Bulgaria’s most striking mountain landscapes. Leisurely pace and hike all the way up to the highest of the seven lakes in the largest national park.
The Malyovitsa region is the cradle of Bulgarian mountaineering. In fact the region is one of the most popular tourist regions in the Rila mountain. Its northern and eastern slopes are steep and almost inaccessible while the southern and south-western slopes are more oblique. Malyovitsa Ski Centre — with two downhill tracks and two ski drags — is to the north.
In a Rila Mountain is the highest peak not only in Bulgaria but also in the Balkans. Musala peak with its 2925.4 m. – 9596ft., it is also the seventh highest among European leaders.
The circus of the Yonchevo lake and Scary Lake in the Malyovitsa regionis is strikingly impressive, and seldom will one fail to open one’s mouth to the huge ridges above it.
Highlights:
Day 1
∗ Arriving at the village of Govedartsi.
∗ Check-in at the hotel, Free time.
∗ Short Transfer to the first adventure in the region, eco-trial Beli Iskar.
∗ Hiking trek in the eco-trial.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
Seven Rila Lakes: Hiking Difficulty: Easy to Moderately (2 to 3 from 6), Elevation: 469 m ( from 2081 m to 2550 m) – 1538 ft (6827 ft to 8316 ft), Length: 8 km – 4.971 ml, Duration: 5 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast short transfer to the Vada hut.
∗ Hiking trek to the Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2081 m – 6827 ft) and (2535 m – 8316 ft) above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
-The highest one is called ‘Salzata’ (the Tear) due to its clear waters.
-The next one in height carries the name ‘Okoto’ (the Eye) after its almost perfectly oval form.
-Babreka (the Kidney) is the lake with the steepest shores of the entire group.
-Bliznaka (the Twin) is the largest one by area.
-Trilistnika (the Trefoil) has an irregular shape and low shores.
-The shallowest lake is ‘Ribnoto Ezero’ (the Fish Lake)
-The lowest one is ‘Dolnoto Ezero’ (the Lower Lake), where the waters that flow out of the other lakes are gathered to form the Dzherman River.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque.
∗ Trek back to the Vada hut.
∗ Transfer to the hotel.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 3
Musala peak – Hiking Difficulty: Moderately (3 from 6), Elevation: 571 m ( from 2354 m – 2925 m) – 1873ft ( from 7723 ft – 9596 ft),Length: 13,70 km (8.512 mi), Duration: 5,30 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast, short transfer to the Borovets Resort.
∗ From Borovets Resort we will take the Yastrebets chairlift which will lead us to the Yastrebets hut (2369 m, 7772 ft).
∗ Yastrebets hut we will take Hiking trek to the next stop Musala hut. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the beautiful Rila Mountains.
∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to the Ice lake (2709 m, 8887ft ). The trek takes about 1 and a half hours.
∗ From the Ice lake we taking the last trek to the Musala Peak (2925 m, 9596ft). Trek takes approximatly 30 minutes.
∗ After a break on the peak we will get back to the trek to the Yastrebets hut. The trek takes approx three hours.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel. Free time.
Day 4
Visit to the Thermal mineral water at Belchin or easy trek to the Yonchevo Lake.
∗ Today after breakfast visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin or easy trek to the Yonchevo Lake.
∗ Hiking trek to another magical place in a Rila mountain, the Yonchevo Lake at an altitude of (1960 m – 6430ft), from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain is revealed, there are a group of three glacial lake.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the lake.
∗ Optionaly we can do another hiking trek in the region.
∗ Trek back to the pick up point and board the coach.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 5
Malyovitsa peak: Hiking Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6), Elevation: 1006 m ( from 1723 m – 2729 m) – 3300 ft (from 5652 ft to 8953 ft), Length: 6.5 km – 4 ml,
Duration: 8 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rila mountain – National Park Rila.
∗ The journey takes us to the starting point for treks in the region of Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of (1,700 m – 5ft). From there we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of (1960 m – 6430 ft above sea level), from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain is revealed.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Hut.
∗ Next Treck will takes about 1 hour to the Second terrace,this is rough rocky rivers, passing two plateaus. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Take the next trek to the the Malyovishki Lakes (Elenski Lakes),there are a group of three glacial lakes. The trek takes about 30 minutes.
∗ After short break we will get back to the last trek, to the Malyovitsa peak at (2,729 m – 8 ft above sea level). Trek takes approx 30 minutes.
∗ Trek back to Malyovitsa hut and board the coach and get to our mountain hut.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 6
∗ Today after breakfast, enjoyable time at the our hotel.
∗ Late check out from the hotel.
∗ Departure.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
ATTENTION:
∗ Mandatory requirement for tourists – Before the start of each mountain hike, clients receive instruction from a licensed mountain guide and undertake to comply with the instructions given to them.
∗ Changes in the program are possible, based on objective factors, mostly of meteorological nature.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
∗ Please wear comfortable hiking boots, warm clothes, dry food, water, raincoate.
∗ Windproof and waterproof jacket.
∗ Extra garment (fleece).
∗ Water bottle at least 1 liter.
∗ Hat/towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, raincoat.
∗ Insole (optional).
∗ In bad weather conditions the program can be shortened or replaced.
RECOMMENDED INFORMATION:
∗ Food for lunch, picnic type. It is recommended to consider in advance that our food is as energetic and healthy as possible.
∗ Travelers should have a moderate to good level of physical fitness.
In case of medical issues or allergies you should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day 1
∗ Arriving at the village of Govedartsi.
∗ Check-in at the hotel, Free time.
∗ Short Transfer to the first adventure in the region, eco-trial Beli Iskar.
∗ Hiking trek in the eco-trial.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
Seven Rila Lakes: Hiking Difficulty: Easy to Moderately (2 to 3 from 6), Elevation: 469 m ( from 2081 m to 2550 m) – 1538 ft (6827 ft to 8316 ft), Length: 8 km – 4.971 ml, Duration: 5 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast short transfer to the Vada hut.
∗ Hiking trek to the Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2081 m – 6827 ft) and (2535 m – 8316 ft) above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
-The highest one is called ‘Salzata’ (the Tear) due to its clear waters.
-The next one in height carries the name ‘Okoto’ (the Eye) after its almost perfectly oval form.
-Babreka (the Kidney) is the lake with the steepest shores of the entire group.
-Bliznaka (the Twin) is the largest one by area.
-Trilistnika (the Trefoil) has an irregular shape and low shores.
-The shallowest lake is ‘Ribnoto Ezero’ (the Fish Lake)
-The lowest one is ‘Dolnoto Ezero’ (the Lower Lake), where the waters that flow out of the other lakes are gathered to form the Dzherman River.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque.
∗ Trek back to the Vada hut.
∗ Transfer to the hotel.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 3
Musala peak – Hiking Difficulty: Moderately (3 from 6), Elevation: 571 m ( from 2354 m – 2925 m) – 1873ft ( from 7723 ft – 9596 ft),Length: 13,70 km (8.512 mi), Duration: 5,30 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast, short transfer to the Borovets Resort.
∗ From Borovets Resort we will take the Yastrebets chairlift which will lead us to the Yastrebets hut (2369 m, 7772 ft).
∗ Yastrebets hut we will take Hiking trek to the next stop Musala hut. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the beautiful Rila Mountains.
∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to the Ice lake (2709 m, 8887ft ). The trek takes about 1 and a half hours.
∗ From the Ice lake we taking the last trek to the Musala Peak (2925 m, 9596ft). Trek takes approximatly 30 minutes.
∗ After a break on the peak we will get back to the trek to the Yastrebets hut. The trek takes approx three hours.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel. Free time.
Day 4
Visit to the Thermal mineral water at Belchin or easy trek to the Yonchevo Lake.
∗ Today after breakfast visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin or easy trek to the Yonchevo Lake.
∗ Hiking trek to another magical place in a Rila mountain, the Yonchevo Lake at an altitude of (1960 m – 6430ft), from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain is revealed, there are a group of three glacial lake.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the lake.
∗ Optionaly we can do another hiking trek in the region.
∗ Trek back to the pick up point and board the coach.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 5
Malyovitsa peak: Hiking Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6), Elevation: 1006 m ( from 1723 m – 2729 m) – 3300 ft (from 5652 ft to 8953 ft), Length: 6.5 km – 4 ml,
Duration: 8 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rila mountain – National Park Rila.
∗ The journey takes us to the starting point for treks in the region of Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of (1,700 m – 5ft). From there we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of (1960 m – 6430 ft above sea level), from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain is revealed.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Hut.
∗ Next Treck will takes about 1 hour to the Second terrace,this is rough rocky rivers, passing two plateaus. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Take the next trek to the the Malyovishki Lakes (Elenski Lakes),there are a group of three glacial lakes. The trek takes about 30 minutes.
∗ After short break we will get back to the last trek, to the Malyovitsa peak at (2,729 m – 8 ft above sea level). Trek takes approx 30 minutes.
∗ Trek back to Malyovitsa hut and board the coach and get to our mountain hut.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 6
∗ Today after breakfast, enjoyable time at the our hotel.
∗ Late check out from the hotel.
∗ Departure.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
ATTENTION:
∗ Mandatory requirement for tourists – Before the start of each mountain hike, clients receive instruction from a licensed mountain guide and undertake to comply with the instructions given to them.
∗ Changes in the program are possible, based on objective factors, mostly of meteorological nature.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
∗ Please wear comfortable hiking boots, warm clothes, dry food, water, raincoate.
∗ Windproof and waterproof jacket.
∗ Extra garment (fleece).
∗ Water bottle at least 1 liter.
∗ Hat/towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, raincoat.
∗ Insole (optional).
∗ In bad weather conditions the program can be shortened or replaced.
RECOMMENDED INFORMATION:
∗ Food for lunch, picnic type. It is recommended to consider in advance that our food is as energetic and healthy as possible.
∗ Travelers should have a moderate to good level of physical fitness.
In case of medical issues or allergies you should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
Pick up/ Drop off points:
∗ Meeting point at village of Govedartsi, the information with location will be sent.
∗ Optional transport from Plovdiv and Sofia.
Food:
Our guests can choose between different diet menu, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian meals (Halal will not always be available).
Guests should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. You should always consult member of our staff if you have any alergy to the ingredients of the dishs or you not sure of what ingredients a dish contains – All ingredients and products coming from the near vilage of Govedartsi.
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Six Days in a Rila mountain
Tour schedule:
From 880 BGN
Price for Adult: 980 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 880 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 880 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 880 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ 5 x night in a Guest house in a vellage of Govedartsi.
∗ Breakfast.
∗ Hiking to Seven Rila lakes with mountain guide.
∗ Hiking to Malyovitsa peak with mountain guide.
∗ Hiking to Musala peak with mountain guide.
∗ Hiking to eco-trial Beli Iskar with mountain guide.
∗ Hiking to eco-trial Beli Iskar with mountain guide.
∗ Hiking to the Yonchevo Lake or visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin.
Price excluded:
∗ Return Chairlift to and from the Yastrebets hut 25 BGN.
