Explore Bulgaria’s stunning 7 Rila Lakes and historic Rila Monastery in a day. Hike, discover, and immerse in nature and culture from Sofia.
Explore Bulgaria’s stunning 7 Rila Lakes and historic Rila Monastery in a day. Hike, discover, and immerse in nature and culture from Sofia.
- Rila National Park - The 7 Rila Lakes are a collection of glacial lakes located in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain.
- Rila Monastery - Known as the Treasury of Bulgaria, Rila Monastery flourishes like a vibrant and majestic flower nestled within the Rila Mountain. It is the largest and most renowned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
- Rila National Park - The 7 Rila Lakes are a collection of glacial lakes located in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain.
- Rila Monastery - Known as the Treasury of Bulgaria, Rila Monastery flourishes like a vibrant and majestic flower nestled within the Rila Mountain. It is the largest and most renowned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Insurance
- Chair lift to the lakes - 30 BGN per person for roundtrip
- Entrance fee for the Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN per peson (only cash on spot)
- Gratuities
- Insurance
- Chair lift to the lakes - 30 BGN per person for roundtrip
- Entrance fee for the Rila monastery museums - 20 BGN per peson (only cash on spot)
The 7 Rila Lakes are among the most remarkable natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula.
This tour begins in Sofia and proceeds to the lift that takes visitors to the lakes. Following this, there is a hiking tour lasting approximately 4 hours, after which participants return via the lift. The journey continues to the Rila Monastery, where there is…
The 7 Rila Lakes are among the most remarkable natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula.
This tour begins in Sofia and proceeds to the lift that takes visitors to the lakes. Following this, there is a hiking tour lasting approximately 4 hours, after which participants return via the lift. The journey continues to the Rila Monastery, where there is about 1 hour and 30 minutes allocated for exploration. Finally, the tour concludes with a return to Sofia.
- Comfortable mountain shoes, jacket, to enter in Rila monastery Complex you need improper attire: short skirts, shorts, vests, and all other kinds of skimpy outfit;
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.