Tour Details
This jurney will take you to the the most wounderful region in the Rila Mountain – National Park Rila
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.
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.
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)
Highlights:
Day 1
∗ 08:00: From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ 07:00: From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ 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.
∗ Hotel check-in, Mountain hut with huge campfire.
∗ Dinner (vegetarian) at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rila mountain – National Park Rila.
∗ 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.
∗ 17:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
∗ 19:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
Places You’ll See
Place 1
Place 2
Tour Interary:
Day 1
∗ 08:00: From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ 07:00: From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ 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.
∗ Hotel check-in, Mountain hut with huge campfire.
∗ Dinner (vegetarian) at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rila mountain – National Park Rila.
∗ 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.
∗ 17:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
∗ 19:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
Pick up/ Drop off points:
From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
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.
Why to choose us:
(pre arrangement required)
(pre arrangement required)
Price included:
∗ The excursion is Upon request, we will advise you and offer the right tour for you.
∗ Return transportation by coach from your selected pick up point and drop off point.
∗ 1 x night in Mountain hut. All rooms are comfortible with toilet and shower, standard of 3 stars hotel.
∗ Breakfast, lunch (for the second day) and dinner included – All ingredients and products coming from the near vilage of Govedartsi.
∗ 2 days hiking tours.
∗ Tour guide service.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expenses.