Embark on a journey to the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes with this group hiking expedition from Sofia. Guided by proficient mountain experts, the trip begins from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and leads to the Rila Mountains, the highest range in the country. Get ready to be astonished by the extensive mountain landscapes during a half-hour chairlift journey before setting off to explore the lakes on foot. Throughout your rough 4 to 5-hour trek, you’ll witness all seven lakes and make routine stops to snap photographs and rest. Be assured of personalized service from our professionally trained mountain guides.

• Please wear hiking boots; sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
• It is advised you wear warm clothing and bring a rain jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen with you
• Minimum age is 9 years
• A moderate amount of walking is involved (4 to 5 hours)
• IMPORTANT: The management of the Rila Lakes chair lift has decided to close the lift in October, November, April, and May for maintenance. This unfortunately means that walking on foot is the only way to access the lakes.
• Trek is over varied terrain, which may include also a fair amount of walking in the alpine landscape. The total walking distance is 17km and between the starting point and the highest lake, there’s a difference in altitude of nearly 1000 meters (3200ft).
• It will be virtually impossible for the whole group to reach the highest lakes, so we will aim at the middle one (Kidney). The terrain will be very wet and slippery and there may be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (good trekking boots, waterproof clothes, and a warm layer beneath the jacket).
• The Audio-guide in different languages (EN,ES,IT,FR,DE,RU) is ONLINE (cloud-based). INTERNET is required to download and use. Headphones required for listening, too.