Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

From $47.78 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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Adult (13-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (5-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Driver
Round-trip shared transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Guide services
Mountain rescue insurance

Overview

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

Itinerary

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Enjoy stunning morning views of Sofia's main landmark

15 minutes
Seven Rila Lakes

Admire the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes at your own pace

6 hours
Rila Monastery

Admire the biggest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria

1 hour
Rila Shuttle

Travel with ease to the Rila mountains from Sofia on the Rila Shuttle

13 hours
Rila Mountains

Enjoy the beauty of the Rila Mountain in Bulgaria

13 hours
Rila National Park

Spend your day at Bulgaria's most beautiful mountain

13 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)
Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required
Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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