Snowshoeing day tour to the Rila Lakes
Overview
Our 1-day snowshoeing adventure to the Rila Lakes gives you the opportunity to experience an enjoyable day outdoors in the winter charm of the Rila National Park. It will be an exciting active day out in the nature with a lot of fun and spectacular panoramas. The frosty day ends with a swim in hot mineral waters!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes and hiking poles
- Insurance
- Mountain guiding fee
- Round chairlift ticket
- Lunch
- Termal pool entrance fee
- Personal equipment
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Early start, drive from Sofia to Panichishte area in Rila Mountains – 1,5 hours. Chair lift up to 2140 m. 3-4 hours walk around the lakes. We start walking along the Dry Ridge until we reach the Kidney Lake. Further we descent near the Trefoil Lake, the Fish Lake, the old Seven Lakes Hut and above the Bottom Lake back to the start point. Lift down to Pionerska Hut. Optional stop at the thermal pools of Sapareva Banya on the way to Sofia. Arrival around 19-20h.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- 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.
- Private transportation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Snowshoes and hiking poles.
- Insurance.
- Mountain guiding fee.
- Round chairlift ticket.
- Lunch.
- Termal pool entrance fee.
- Personal equipment.
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 18. 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 Snowshoeing day tour to the Rila Lakes is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Snowshoeing day tour to the Rila Lakes 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
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Snowshoes and hiking poles
- Insurance
- Mountain guiding fee
- Round chairlift ticket
- Lunch
- Termal pool entrance fee
- Personal equipment
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
