Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Overview
This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.
What's Included
- Driver
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Mountain rescue insurance
- Guide services
Meeting Location
Old City Center
площад „Княз Александър I“, 1000 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
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seven Rila Lakes
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Shuttle
13 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Rila Mountains
13 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila National Park
13 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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
- A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required
- Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-15352P6
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