Hiking to Seven Rila Lakes with snowshoes
Tour schedule:
From 115 BGN
Price for Adult: 125 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 115 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 115 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 120 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
This tour will take you on an incredible journey to the Seven Rila Lakes in winter time.
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.
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)
Highlights:
∗ Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ The journey takes about hour and a half 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 Sofia.
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 WINTER EQUIPMENT:
∗ Please wear comfortable hiking three-season shoes, warm clothes, dry food, water, raincoate.
∗ Geta for the feet.
∗ Stocks (with wide circles).
∗ Thermal underwear - top and bottom.
∗ Gloves - a pair of thin and a pair of winter (warm and waterproof), plus spare.
∗ Warm hat.
∗ Scarf or wind mask, buff.
∗ Ski mask - for bad weather.
∗ Flashlight
∗ Personal first aid kit.
∗ 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.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day Tour
∗ 08:00: Tour starts from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral or you will be picked up from the place, if arranged with member of our booking team in advance. Departure for approximately 2:30-hours travel through beautiful countryside to the Panichishte.
∗ 09:30 – 10:00: Boarding the chairlift to the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ 10:00 – 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 (2081 m – 6827 ft) and the chairlift.
∗ 17:00: Departure back to Sofia.
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
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Pick up/ Drop off points:
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 arranged your Pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
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.
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.
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Hiking to Seven Rila Lakes with snowshoes
Tour schedule:
From 115 BGN
Price for Adult: 125 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 115 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 115 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 120 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Visit to the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Return Chairlift to and from the Seven Rila Lakes included.
∗ Professional local guide included.
∗ Insurance included.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expenses.
