Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike With chairlift ticket
Overview
Join in on an epic hiking trip with a guide to The Seven Rila Lakes – one of the most fascinating natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and fees
- Transport by modern vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
The tour starts at 08:00 with pick-up from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia. After approximately 1 and a half-hour drive we will reach Panichishte Resort. From there we will take the chairlift which will lead us to the Rila Lakes mountain hut. And from here the hike starts. We will follow the path which will unveil the beauty of the lakes one after the other - The Lower Lake, Fish Lake, The Trefoil, The Twin, The Kidney, The Eye, and The Tear. The walking time is approx. 5 hours. Drive back to Sofia. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel/accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
- Please take warm clothes
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- All taxes and fees.
- Transport by modern vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
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 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike With chairlift ticket is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike With chairlift ticket 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and fees
- Transport by modern vehicle
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Sandals and flips-flops are not permitted on this tour
- Please take warm clothes
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
