7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia
Overview
Mountains, Lakes, Monastery, Fresh air, Stunning views - all in one day! Escape from Sofia for a few hours to meet the highlights of Rila National park. The 7 Rila lakes are one of the most beautiful glacial lakes in Bulgaria and Rila monastery is the biggest and the most important monastery in Bulgaria.
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licenced english speaking tour guide
- Chair lift to the lakes - 16 euro per person for roundtrip
Meeting and Pickup
One day before the tour you will be contacted to arrange the exact pick up time
Sofia Center
площад „Княз Александър I“, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Sofia
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seven Rila Lakes
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sofia
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems
- Not recommended for travelers who are afraid of using an open chair lift
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-314070P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Licenced english speaking tour guide.
- Chair lift to the lakes - 16 euro per person for roundtrip.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems
- Not recommended for travelers who are afraid of using an open chair lift
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licenced english speaking tour guide
- Chair lift to the lakes - 16 euro per person for roundtrip
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with knee problems
- Not recommended for travelers who are afraid of using an open chair lift
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
