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.
