Seven Rila lakes with Waterfalls, Resilovo monastery and SPA
Overview
The van will take us to Rila National park. About 2 hours transfer.
Our trekking starts at 1800 altitude and ends at 2500 altitude at the last lake called The “Tear”. From that point we can see the all 7 lakes!
You will be еxperience hiking in to the Rila National park to see the crystal pure lakes.
Most of the lakes are glacial and their names are connected to their shape.
After the hikking, we will immerse in to the warmest mineral spring to relax the body. See the only one natural geyser in Bulgaria.
Before we leave to Sofia, we are going on a short walk to the highest waterfall in the region and visiting the Resilovo Monastery.
Notice: The tickets for the SPA and the Chairlift are not included in the price-
Bring with you:
- towel
- flip flops
- swimsuit
Additional info:
• A moderate walking is involved
• Duration: 8-9 hours
• Prepaer snacks food and water
• Bring Sunscreen
• Rain jacket
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- snowshoes
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rila National Park, Rila Bulgaria
Transfer to Panichishte – from there we will take the cable car to hut “Rilski lakes” (2150м). Our trekking starts at 1800 altetude and ends at 2500 altetude at the last lake called The “Tear”.
All lakes are glacial and their names are connected to their shape - The kidney, The twin, The fish lake, the Eye, The Trefoil. Panoramic view to Vitosha, Osogovo and Stara Planina mountains.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Geyser, Germanea 35 Германея 35, Sapareva Banya 2650 Bulgaria
The only one natural geyser in Bulgaria!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seven Rila Lakes, 2650 Sapareva Banya Rila Mountain, Sofia Bulgaria
The most beautiful natural heritage in Bulgaria!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Waterfall "Goritsa", Ovchartsi, Sapareva Banya 2650 Bulgaria
The “Goritsa” waterfall is one of the seven "Ovcharenski" waterfalls, located at the northern foot of the Rila mountain, near the village Ovchartsi. The water drops 39 meters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Resilovo Monastery, 2621, Unnamed Rd, 2621, Bulgaria
Resilovo Monastery is a renovated women's monastery with an exceptionally beautiful iconostasis, from which you can get an idea of the characteristics features of orthodox church architecture and frescoes.
Located at the foot of the Rila Mountains, the monastery teleports you to other times and rhythms!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kotvata Mineral Pools & Spa Center, ul. "Germaneya" 38, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
The complex offers a SPA center, outdoor and indoor thermal pools. Three large pools for adults. Contrasting pools with hot and cold water. Three pools for children, divided into two depths for different ages.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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had a wonderful day trip. It was a quick hour and half drive from Sofia. Some climbing and great views. Veselin was a knowledgeable and informative guide. I'm glad that I chose this tour.
had a wonderful day trip. It was a quick hour and half drive from Sofia. Some climbing and great views. Veselin was a knowledgeable and informative guide. I'm glad that I chose this tour.Top excursion, I highly recommend, if you love nature, it's wonders and be on move, that's the perfect choice. After the excursion you will feel reborn again Greetings to Velko a real nature lover🙌👍
Top excursion, I highly recommend, if you love nature, it's wonders and be on move, that's the perfect choice. After the excursion you will feel reborn again Greetings to Velko a real nature lover🙌👍Easily the most incredible hike I’ve been on. I’ve never been snowshoeing before and this was a beautiful experience. Ves, our guide, was a fantastic person and the hike it self was unforgettable.
Easily the most incredible hike I’ve been on. I’ve never been snowshoeing before and this was a beautiful experience. Ves, our guide, was a fantastic person and the hike it self was unforgettable.The most memorable part of our experience was to face our fears in the middle of these huge mountains, covered by an incredible mantle of snow. Vez, our guide, was experienced and helped us to hike: he gave advices, technical tips and was very friendly. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who...
The most memorable part of our experience was to face our fears in the middle of these huge mountains, covered by an incredible mantle of snow. Vez, our guide, was experienced and helped us to hike: he gave advices, technical tips and was very friendly. I'd recommend this experience to anyone who wants to explore Bulgarian nature and to live a thrill that can change his/her mind, and probably his/her life.A stunning adventures. Place like that remember you how can be beautiful the nature and life. The seven lakes were frozen and the trip to reach each of them was like the polar walking. Great mountains and funny moments with our Guide, Vess who saved us, and our caps, a lot of times. IYou have to...
A stunning adventures. Place like that remember you how can be beautiful the nature and life. The seven lakes were frozen and the trip to reach each of them was like the polar walking. Great mountains and funny moments with our Guide, Vess who saved us, and our caps, a lot of times. IYou have to try to resist to the weather. We are pleasured to have decided to visit Rila.L'esperienza piú bella della mia vita. Marin è una guida strepitosa, esperto e molto simpatico, ci ha fatto vivere la montagna e scoprire tante curiosità. La serietà e la professionalità che ha dimostrato non ha precedenti. Super consigliata !
L'esperienza piú bella della mia vita. Marin è una guida strepitosa, esperto e molto simpatico, ci ha fatto vivere la montagna e scoprire tante curiosità. La serietà e la professionalità che ha dimostrato non ha precedenti. Super consigliata !