7 Rila Lakes
Self-guided day trip from Sofia
Adult
Child (3-12 years)
Child (under 3 years)
Prices are per person / two-way / shared shuttle
What is included:
- Shared transfer, two-way
- Professional driver
- Transportation with A/C vehicle
What is NOT included:
- Charlift ticket (10€ or 20 BGN per person, two-way)
- Meals and personal expenses
- Guiding services
Schedule
07:30 h : departure from Sofia
In July, August and September departure is at 07:00 h
Meeting point : behind St. Alexander Nevski cathedral and in front of La Cattedrale restaurant.
09:15 h : arrival at the
Rila Lakes chair lift
In July, August and September arrival is at 08:45 h
After arriving at the parking of the chair lift you have free time to explore the area on your own.
You can take the chair lift and walk around the mountain lakes or take one of the hiking routes up the mountain.
16:30 h : departure from the parking of the chair lift
In July, August and September departure is at 17:00 h
About 2 hours journey back to Sofia.
18:30 h : arrival in Sofia city
In July, August and September arrival is at 19:00 h
Drop off in Sofia city centre at St. Alexandar Nevski's Catherdral.
Before you go
The 7 Rila Lakes are located high in the Rila National Park.
Temperatures can drop to 5° even during summer, so please consider appropriate warm clothing, rain coat and comfortable walking shoes.
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen are also advised as the sun can be quite strong up in the mountain.
Prepare water and some packed food or snacks for the day as the dining options at the lakes are limited.
