Seven Rila lakes - guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA

5.0
(21 reviews)

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will be еxperience hiking in to the Rila National park to see the crystal pure lakes.
Our trekking starts at 1800 m. altitude and ends at 2535 m. at the Tear lake - from here you can admire all 7 lakes!

Perched high in the vicinity – from 2535 to 2095 m, they cascade down and flow into each other. The sun shines and plays in their blue, crystal-clear waters, but in the shadows of the cirques, the snow remains all year round.

3.30 pm arriving at the complex “Kotva” , the biggest SPA place in the town with a great view to the mountain. .
After the hiking, we will immerse in the warmest mineral spring to relax the body. See the only natural geyser in Bulgaria.

The last natural beauty we will see after, a short walk is the highest waterfall in the region - Goritsa waterfall

5.00 pm departing for Sofia.

Bring with you:
- towel
- flip-flops
- swimsuit

Additional info:

• A moderate walking is involved
• Duration: 8-9 hours
• Prepaer snacks food and water

What's Included

Bottled water
Driver-guide
Snowshoes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Chairlift ticket
Enter fee for the SPA

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meeting point- reception

OR
Meeting point

Meeting point- in front of the main gate of the Cathedral

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rila National Park

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The only one natural geyser in Bulgaria!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Seven Rila Lakes

    The most beautiful natural heritage in Bulgaria!

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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