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Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia

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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

6 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

You will have the pleasure to get to the highest of all lakes - the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there. It's superb!

What's Included

  • Pickup and dropoff Sofia
  • E-guide for your convenience
  • English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses and added destinations
  • Tickets for the lift
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note that if the lift is not working you will need to walk up and down in any way. You need always to have proper mountain shoes. Without such it will be dangerous and not safe. Mountain shoes are required for the activity. If no mountain shoes the activity is swapped to another one which is easier. A mountain insurance is required at all times and you need to have one.

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Sofia (pass by)

Our starting point - the Bulgarian capital city Sofia.
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Rila Mountains (pass by)

One of the most picturesque mountains in Bulgaria
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Rila National Park (pass by)

Truly inspiring and beautiful nature park
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Sapareva Banya (pass by)

A small town with huge amounts of thermal water
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Seven Rila Lakes

Please note that if the lift is not working you will need to walk up and down in any way. You need always to have proper mountain shoes. Without such it will be dangerous and not safe. Mountain shoes are required for the activity. If no mountain shoes the activity is swapped to another one which is easier. Please note that if the lift is not working you will need to walk up and down in any way. You need always to have proper mountain shoes. Without such it will be dangerous and not safe. Mountain shoes are required for the activity. If no mountain shoes the activity is swapped to another one which is easier. A mountain insurance is required at all times and you need to have one.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Pickup and dropoff Sofia
  • E-guide for your convenience
  • English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses and added destinations
  • Tickets for the lift

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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