Hiking to Seven Rila Lakes

Hiking to Seven Rila Lakes

Seven Rila lakes is one of the most beautiful natural sights of Bulgaria. The Rila Mountains are the highest on The Balkan Peninsula with Mount Musala – 2925 m. Rila (an old Slavic word, meaning “Water Mountain”) looks like a rough sea of mountain ridges and peaks, deep gorges and 150 crystal clear lakes. A big part of the National Park is under the protection of UNESCO.

Seven Rila Lakes

Dates: upon request

Difficulty level: Medium
Best period: June – October

No previous hiking experience is required. Trekkers or walkers who is in good physical fitness condition.

After a transfer we reach the Panichishte resort area, where we take the chairlift to the Rila Lakes mountain hut. From here we start our hike to explore all the lakes (the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake) on the way up to reach the viewpoint at about 2550m.

ITINERARY:

  • An early transfer will bring us to Pionerska hut 1600 m. Transfer time: 1:45 hrs.
  • There we take the chair lift to Rila Lakes mountain hut 2000 m. Lift time: 30 min.
  • From here we start our hike to explore all the lakes (the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake) on the way up to reach the viewpoint at about 2550m. Hiking time: 4-5 hrs.
  • Down with the chair lift to Pionerska hut. Lift time: 30 min.
  • Transfer back to Sofia. Transfer time: 1:45 hrs.

Price: 1 person: 220 Euro; 2 persons: 120 Euro pp; 3 persons: 110 Euro pp; 4-8 persons: 80 Euro pp.
In order to book your place, a 50% deposit is required.
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The price includes:

Private transfer, English-speaking UIMLA certified mountain guide, snacks.

Price does not include:

Return chair lift tickets, food, drinks, insurance, other personal expenses.

Necessary equipment:

  • Appropriate clothing
  • Appropriate backpack (around 30L)
  • Comfortable shoes for trekking
  • Sun glasses
  • Bottle for water
  • Food for the day
  • Mountain insurance

Important information:

  • The trip will be guided by UIMLA certified mountain guides.
  • Maximum 8 participants per 1 guide.
  • Minimum number of participants: 1 Maximum participants: 8.
  • The organizers reserve the right to make any changes to the itinerary and location in case of bad weather or snow conditions.

For additional information:
info @ splitthemountain.com или + 359 878413012

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