Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain
Overview
Take a break from the town and enjoy a great group day trip to the nature of the Seven Rila Lakes. Feel the fresh air and hike in a breathtaking mountain atmosphere.
Tour schedule:
Departure
Travel time to the chair lift: 1.5 – 2 hours
Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes
Time for hiking: 5 hours
Ride with the chair lift: 30 minutes
Travel time back to Sofia: 1.5 – 2 hours
What's Included
- Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
- Fuel surcharge
- Transportation with a comfortable minivan/bus
- Self-Guided Tour, depending on the chosen option
- Cable car fee - 30 BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot – local currency only!!!
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Meeting Location
Sofia Center
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please be prepared for mountain conditions- light jackets & sweatshirts even in a good weather is reccommanded
- The tour is not suitable for hardly moving people
- Check the weather forecast accordingly
- It is your responsibility to plan accordingly and to be on time for the return departure!
- It is your responsibility to follow and walk only on the marked hiking routes! The tour company cannot be held responsible for any potential walking/ hiking accidents, during a tour booked with a self – guided option.
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
- For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-42558P74
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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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.
- Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Transportation with a comfortable minivan/bus.
- Self-Guided Tour, depending on the chosen option.
- Cable car fee - 30 BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot – local currency only!!!.
- Gratuities.
- Food & 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 3..
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 - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain 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
- Trip to the Seven Rila Lakes
- Fuel surcharge
- Transportation with a comfortable minivan/bus
- Self-Guided Tour, depending on the chosen option
- Cable car fee - 30 BGN, should be paid in cash on the spot – local currency only!!!
- Gratuities
- Food & 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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- please wear comfortable walking shoes
- please be prepared for mountain conditions- light jackets & sweatshirts even in a good weather is reccommanded
- the tour is not suitable for hardly moving people
- check the weather forecast accordingly
- it is your responsibility to plan accordingly and to be on time for the return departure!
- it is your responsibility to follow and walk only on the marked hiking routes! The tour company cannot be held responsible for any potential walking/ hiking accidents, during a tour booked with a self – guided option.
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
- For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
