Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Overview
Dramatic landscapes and breathtaking alpine sceneries, centuries old pine forests and rugged mountain peaks make the Seven Rila Lakes cirque one of the most beautiful areas in the Rila Mountains National Park. Enjoy a gentle snowshoe walk in the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes area followed by relaxation in the thermal water pools of Sapareva Banya spa resort, fed by one of the hottest springs in Europe. All this within a day tour from Sofia!
What's Included
- All transportation by private vehicle
- Guidance throughout the tour
- English speaking certified mountain leader
- Pick up / drop off at your hotel
- All local taxes
- Snowshoes and walking poles
- Chair lift tickets (16 € round trip ticket per person)
- Entrance fees for the mineral water baths
- Food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up from customer's place of accommodation, or another preferred pick-up location in Sofia city
What To Expect
Your guide will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Sofia for a wonderful journey in the Rila Mountains. You will arrive within hour and a half at Pionerska mountain hut from where you will take a chairlift to Rila Lakes hut, situated high above the tree line at 2150 m a.s.l. The walk begins from the hut in the direction of the Kidney, the third of the Seven Rila Lakes. On your way you will admire breathtaking alpine sceneries of jagged peaks and frozen mountain lakes. After a short break and a cup of warm tea at the lake you will head toward Rila Lakes hut. You will descent via the chairlift to the van and have a short transfer (20 min.) to Sapareva Banya spa resort, where you can relax deeply in the thermal pools fed by hot spring water.
Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
Uphill / downhill: approx. 250 m
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a simple way to explore a winter wonderland, whatever level of challenge you are after.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- All transportation by private vehicle.
- Guidance throughout the tour.
- English speaking certified mountain leader.
- Pick up / drop off at your hotel.
- All local taxes.
- Snowshoes and walking poles.
- Chair lift tickets (16 € round trip ticket per person).
- Entrance fees for the mineral water baths.
- Food and drinks.
- Other personal expenses.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia is as follows:
- 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 Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- All transportation by private vehicle
- Guidance throughout the tour
- English speaking certified mountain leader
- Pick up / drop off at your hotel
- All local taxes
- Snowshoes and walking poles
- Chair lift tickets (16 € round trip ticket per person)
- Entrance fees for the mineral water baths
- Food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a simple way to explore a winter wonderland, whatever level of challenge you are after.
