Weekend in a Rila mountain
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From 320 BGN
Price for Adult: 340 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 320 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 320 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 320 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
Weekend in a Rila mountain. This jurney will take you to the the most wounderful region in the Rila Mountain – 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 a Rila Mountain is the highest peak not only in Bulgaria but also in the Balkans. Musala peak with its 2925.4 m. – 9596ft., it is also the seventh highest among European leaders.
Highlights:
Day 1 - 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).
∗ 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.
∗ 09:00: From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange another pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ The journey takes about one and a half hours to Borovets Resort. From there we will take the 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.
∗ Short transfer to the village of Govedartsi
∗ Check in at the Guest house.
∗ Dinner at the restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2 - Seven Rila Lakes or Malyovitsa peak.
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 or optionaly to Malyovitsa peak. The group will be separated.
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 Guest house.
∗ Dinner and relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 3 - Thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Today after breakfast visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Check out from the hotel.
∗ Enjoyable day in thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Departure for Sofia and Plovdiv.
∗ 17:30: 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.
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
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.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day 1 - Muslaa peak
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).
∗ 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.
∗ 09:00: From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange another pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ The journey takes about one and a half hours to Borovets Resort. From there we will take the 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.
∗ Short transfer to the village of Govedartsi
∗ Check in at the Guest house.
∗ Dinner at the restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2 - Seven Rila Lakes or Malyovitsa peak.
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 or optionaly to Malyovitsa peak. The group will be separated.
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 Guest house.
∗ Dinner and relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
Day 3 - Thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Today after breakfast visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Check out from the hotel.
∗ Enjoyable day in thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Departure for Sofia and Plovdiv.
∗ 17:30: 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.
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
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.
Pick up/ Drop off points:
From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the Metro station Inter Expo Center - Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arranged 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.
This jurney will take you to the the most wounderful region in the Rila Mountain – 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.
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.
In a Rila Mountain is the highest peak not only in Bulgaria but also in the Balkans. Musala peak with its 2925.4 m. – 9596ft., it is also the seventh highest among European leaders.
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.
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:
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Weekend in a Rila mountain
Tour schedule:
Start date:
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From 320 BGN
Price for Adult: 340 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 320 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 320 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 320 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ 2 x night in a Guest house in a vellage of Govedartsi.
∗ Breakfast.
∗ Hiking to Musala peak
∗ Hiking to Seven Rila lakes or optionaly to Malyovitsa peak. The group will be separated.
∗ Visit to the thermal mineral water at Belchin.
∗ Profesional mountain guide.
Price excluded:
∗ Return Chairlift to and from the Yastrebets hut 25 BGN - Musala peak.
