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Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour from Sofia: Experience Unforgettable Natural Views in Bulgaria
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Sofia
Embark on a journey to the Seven Rila Lakes for a memorable venture surrounded by breathtaking natural sights. Explore one of Bulgaria’s 100 National tourist destinations on this day-long trip. Traverse through the verdant surroundings and immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of Bulgaria.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rila Mountains - Rila (Bulgarian: Рила, pronounced [ˈriɫɐ]) is a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria and the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with its highest peak being Musala at 2,925 m. The massif is also the sixth highest mountain in Europe (when each mountain is represented by its highest peak only), coming after the Caucasus, the Alps, Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees and Mount Etna, and the highest between the Alps and the Caucasus. More than one-third of the mountain is occupied by the Rila National Park, the rest lies within the Rila Monastery Nature Park.
- Rila National Park - Rila National Park is situated on the territory of four administrative regions: Blagoevgrad, Sofia, Kyustendil and Pazardjik, eleven municipalities: Blagoevgrad, Simitli, Razlog, Belitsa, Yakoruda, Belovo, Kostenetz, Dolna Banya, Samokov, Sapareva Banya, Dupnitsa, and twenty five village’s and town’s territories.
- Seven Rila Lakes - The Seven Rila Lakes are without a doubt one of the most notable natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula, a dream destination not to be missed. Their beauty touches the thousands of Bulgarian and international visitors who visit them.
The Seven Rila Lakes, located in the Dangskiya region of the northwestern Rila Mountains, are glacial lakes. They are scattered at the foot of a massive cirque that includes the peaks Suhi Chal (Dry Peak), Otovishki, and Haramiya. The lakes have been named for their shapes and qualities. The highest of them is Tear Lake, which gained its name for its crystal-clear water.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Location
Serdika Meeting Point - V Travel Day Tours
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"
The meeting point is at 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Gvancouver
Oct 6, 2019
Terrific Way to Hike Seven Rila Lakes - Highly recommended.
We booked a private tour to the Seven Rila Lakes because it was getting off season and no group tours were going mid-week. It was a great decision.
We left it to the last minute to book. Despite the short notice VTravel quickly confirmed a guide/drive. Pick-up and drop-off was at our AirBnB.
Our guide Georgi was terrific. He was friendly and knowledgable, excellent English. We didn’t just get a hiking guide - we got a fascinating history and culture lesson.
The hike itself can certainly be done without a guide. The trail is pretty well marked. However, having a guide really added to the experience. Instead of just walking by the pretty landscape we learned about the region.
Georgi was alert to our interests and paced himself just right.
nb A lot of blogs we read in advance implied that the Seven Lakes Hike is like a walk in the park. It is not. It is a mountain hike in high alpine. Though it is not technical and is well-marked, it still has lots of uphill and areas of rocky terrain. Having said that, we are in our sixties and only moderate fitness. We did it in four hours. If we can do it, most anybody can. If you have doubts about your fitness, talk about in advance with the company so the hike can be modified to fit your interests.
Good footwear, appropriate clothing for mountain climates, some energy food and a bottle of water are musts, even with a guide.
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