Tour Details
Seven Rila lakes from Sofia and Plovdiv. 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.
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)
Prices (Full day tour):
2 x Participants: € 135 p.p (264 BGN p.p)
4 x Participants: € 105 p.p (205 BGN p.p)
6 x Participants: € 85 p.p (166 BGN p.p)
8 x Participants: € 75 p.p (146 BGN p.p)
∗ The excursion could be Tailor made or request as a Private tour.
Highlights:
Day tour
∗ 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 at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 07:00: From Plovdiv – 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.
∗ 10:00 – 10:30: 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 and Plovdiv.
∗ 19:00: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 20:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel) or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
We miss you already – Hope that will see you again.
See you.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day tour
∗ 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 at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 07:00: From Plovdiv – 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.
∗ 10:00 – 10:30: 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 and Plovdiv.
∗ 19:00: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 20:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of hotel Princess (Trimoncium Hotel) or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
We miss you already – Hope that will see you again.
See you.
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 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.
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.
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.
Why to choose us:
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Price included:
Prices (Full day tour):
2 x Participants: € 135 p.p (264 BGN p.p)
4 x Participants: € 105 p.p (205 BGN p.p)
6 x Participants: € 85 p.p (166 BGN p.p)
8 x Participants: € 75 p.p (146 BGN p.p)
∗ The excursion could be Tailor made or request as a Private tour.
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Visit to the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Profesional local guide included.
∗ Insurance included.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expensice.
∗ Return Chairlift to and from the Seven Rila Lakes included 12 euros (25 BGN).
