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Seven Rila lakes - Hiking tour

ADULT 95 leva with VAT
CHILD (12 years) 85 leva with VAT
SENIOR 85 leva with VAT
GROUP OVER 4 customers 90 leva with VAT

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)

 PRICE INCLUDED
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Return Chairlift to and from the Seven Rila Lakes included ( 20 leva).
∗ Profesional local guide included.
∗ Insurance included.

Tour Schedule: 20.08.22, 01.09.2022, 04.09.2022.

87.16 лв.

Check-in 07:30
Check-out 19:00
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This tour will take you on an incredible journey to the Seven Rila Lakes in the 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 in Bulgaria. The park is located about (100 km – 62 ml) south of Sofia.
In addition, the Park contains rare and endangered wildlife species and communities. Self-regulating ecosystems of biological diversity, as well as historic sites of global cultural and scientific significance. Some of the largest rivers in the Balkan Peninsula originate here.
In fact the name Rila is derived from the Thracian word roula – which means a lots of water.

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∗ Our team will be waiting to greet you  at the parking in front of the Hotel Princess (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 about two and a half hours to Panichishte resort. From there we will take the chairlift which will lead us to the Rila Lakes mountain hut at the (2081 m – 6827 ft). Hiking trek to the “Lake Peak” (2535 m – 8316 ft) from where a panoramic view of all seven lakes is revealed. The trek takes about 2 hours.
∗ 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 ‘Rila Lakes’ hut and the chairlift.
∗ Departure back to Plovdiv.

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 your 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.

Tour Itinerary

∗ 07:00: Tour starts from the parking in front of Hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv) you will be picked up from the place, if arranged with member of our booking team in advance. Departure for approximately 3:00-hours travel through beautiful countryside to the Panichishte Resort cable car.
∗ 10:00 – 10:30: Boarding the chairlift  to the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ 10:30 – 12:30: Hiking trek to the seven Rila lakes, which takes about 2 hour.
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.
∗ 12:30 – 13:30: A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ 13:30 – 14:30: Enjoyable afternoon at the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque.
∗ 16:00 – 16:30: Trek back to ‘Rila Lakes’ hut and the chairlift.
∗ 17:00: Departure back to Plovdiv.
∗ 19:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv) or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.

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Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of Hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can  arranged your Pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.

The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
Salzata (“The Tear”) due to its clear waters.
Okoto (“The Eye”) after its almost perfectly oval form.
Babreka (“The Kidney”) is the lake with the steepest shores.
Bliznaka (“The Twin”) is the largest one by area.
Trilistnika (“The Trefoil”) has an irregular shape and low shores.
Ribnoto Ezero (“The Fish Lake”) The shallowest leak.
Dolnoto Ezero (“The Lower Lake”) The lowest one.
The Seven Lakes are tourist attraction in Bulgaria because of its natural environment. The lakes are located one above the other and are connected by small streams, which form tiny waterfalls and cascades.

Your Tour will finish at the parking in front of Hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv.google/maps!!!, or you can  arranged your Drop off point in advance with member of our booking team.

What is included

Expert Storytelling Guide

Wi Fi on Board

Immersive Experiences

Comfortable Bus

Entrance all Attractions/Museums

Hotel/Apartments

(pre arrangement required)

Optionally lunch in a country restaurant

Instant confirmation

Easy cancelation

Optional Hotel pick up and Drop Off

(pre arrangement required)

What is included

Expert Storytelling Guide

Wi Fi on Board

Immersive Experiences

Comfortable Bus

Entrance all Attractions/Museums

Hotel/Apartments

(pre arrangement required)

Optionally lunch in a country restaurant

Instant confirmation

Easy cancelation

Optional Hotel pick up and Drop Off

(pre arrangement required)

Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of Hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can  arranged your Pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.

The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.
Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
Salzata (“The Tear”) due to its clear waters.
Okoto (“The Eye”) after its almost perfectly oval form.
Babreka (“The Kidney”) is the lake with the steepest shores.
Bliznaka (“The Twin”) is the largest one by area.
Trilistnika (“The Trefoil”) has an irregular shape and low shores.
Ribnoto Ezero (“The Fish Lake”) The shallowest leak.
Dolnoto Ezero (“The Lower Lake”) The lowest one.
The Seven Lakes are tourist attraction in Bulgaria because of its natural environment. The lakes are located one above the other and are connected by small streams, which form tiny waterfalls and cascades.

Your Tour will finish at the parking in front of Hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv.google/maps!!!, or you can  arranged your Drop off point in advance with member of our booking team.

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