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Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

63 Reviews 4.81 out of 5 stars Based on 63 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor |
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Overview

Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and enjoy the refreshing mountain climate of the highest mountain of the Balkans! Come join us for a pleasant, easy to moderate walk and relax deeply at the end of the day in thermal pools fed by hot spring waters! All this within a day tour from Sofia!

What's Included

  • VAT and all local taxes
  • Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia
  • All transfers
  • Entrance fee for Sapareva Banya thermal spa’s (from 15 Lev / 8 € per person)
  • Lunch and drinks (allow 5 € - 6 € for a lunch pack or 8 € - 10 € for 3 course lunch in a mountain hut restaurant)
  • Rila Lakes chair lift tickets (20 Lev / 10 € round trip ticket)
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Pick-up from the traveller's hotel, address of accommodation, or other preferred location in Sofia

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Seven Rila Lakes

Two to five hours hike in Rila National Park in the Seven Rila Lakes cirque admiring spectacular mountain sceneries.
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5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rila Mountains (pass by)

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or address in Sofia for a wonderful journey in the Rila Mountains. Within 1.5 hours you will arrive at Pionerska hut (1520 m.), from where the group will take a chair lift to the Rila Lakes hut situated above the tree line at 2150 m.a.s.l. in the Rila Mountains National Park.
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Sapareva Banya

Deep relaxation after the hike in Sapareva Banya thermal baths fed by one of the hottest mineral springs in Europe with temperature of the water of 103 degrees Celsius.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operator will be in contact with you regarding weather conditions and what to bring (type of clothing, boots, etc.)
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • VAT and all local taxes.
  • Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia.
  • All transfers.
  • Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fee for Sapareva Banya thermal spa’s (from 15 Lev / 8 € per person).
  • Lunch and drinks (allow 5 € - 6 € for a lunch pack or 8 € - 10 € for 3 course lunch in a mountain hut restaurant).
  • Rila Lakes chair lift tickets (20 Lev / 10 € round trip ticket).
  • Tips.
  • Personal travel / mountain insurance.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • VAT and all local taxes
  • Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia
  • All transfers
  • Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
  • Entrance fee for Sapareva Banya thermal spa’s (from 15 Lev / 8 € per person)
  • Lunch and drinks (allow 5 € - 6 € for a lunch pack or 8 € - 10 € for 3 course lunch in a mountain hut restaurant)
  • Rila Lakes chair lift tickets (20 Lev / 10 € round trip ticket)
  • Tips
  • Personal travel / mountain insurance

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operator will be in contact with you regarding weather conditions and what to bring (type of clothing, boots, etc.)
  • Operated by a business

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