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10 Best Seven Rila Lakes Hikes In Bulgaria

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The 10 best seven rila lakes hikes in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.

10 Best Seven Rila Lakes Hikes In Bulgaria

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

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia - Rila Monastery: UNESCO art, 1 hour that goes fast

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

A long Sofia day trip to the UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes, with self-guided hikes plus organized transfer timing.

“Philip’s communication before the day and via the WhatsApp group was incredibly helpful. Phillip texted us throughout the day with reminders of timing and it made the entire experience feel extremely organized, well thought out and attentive.”

280 reviews13 hours (approx.)From $54.44by URCA Ltd

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7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour - Entering Rila Monastery: what one hour really means

The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery - Hiking to the lakes: how the time pressure affects what you see

3.The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

★ 4.5

Chairlift to the Seven Rila Lakes and a UNESCO Rila Monastery day trip from Sofia, with mountain hiking, frescoes, and practical tips.

“An interesting and fascinating trip, the tour guide Megi Ski had an excellent knowledge of the area , it was pleasure to listen to her.”

109 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $54.42by Traventuria

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

Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia - Chair lift reality: time saved, extra ticket to plan

Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia - Chairlift Up to Rila Lakes Hut at 2150 m

5.Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

★ 4.5

Snowshoe the Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, then unwind in Sapareva Banya thermal pools with guide-led instruction and pickup.

“In advance of the tour, we sent multiple Viator messages, wrote an email, and called the provided number 5+ times. We did not select a pickup point because we were already going to be in Rila and wanted to meet there, so we asked where would be best to meet the local guide. No one…”

43 reviews1 day (approx.)From $144.18by Azimut Tours

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Seven Rila Lakes – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain - The cable car step: 30 BGN cash-only and why it saves your legs

Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools - Panichishte and the cable car: the altitude jump that makes snowshoeing work

7.Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

★ 5.0

Snowshoe Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia, then soak in mineral pools at Kotvata, plus geyser and waterfall stops. Small groups.

“We didn’t realise that you can’t actually see the lakes during the height of winter because they were frozen and had snow over. Due to the extreme cold and severe weather conditions our guide offered us an alternative which was tailored to our requirements.”

21 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $150.03by campfirebg, ltd

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The Seven Rila Lakes Self – Guided Hiking Tour

The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour - The Seven Rila Lakes circuit: what you’re actually hiking

Sofia: Small group to Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall

Sofia: Small group to Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall - Why this Sofia-to-Rila tour feels like a best buy

Incredible Day tour from Sofia to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery

Incredible Day tour from Sofia to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery - Rila National Park: The Real Reasons the Views Matter

10.Incredible Day tour from Sofia to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery

★ 5.0

Sofia to Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria’s 103°C geyser, and Rila Monastery in a small-group day with weather-smart guides.

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Radu as our guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, he was proactive and thoughtful—he even reached out to us before the tour to make sure everything was in place. Radu was calm, punctual, and incredibly well-organized, which made the day…”

10 reviews10 to 30 minutes (approx.)From $156.53by campfirebg, ltd

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