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Begin your adventure with a comfortable 1 hour 30 minute transfer from Sofia to the Panichishte chairlift station. After arrival around, you will board the scenic chairlift at approximately 9:45–10:00. The lift ride takes about 25 minutes and brings you directly to the Rila Lakes Hut.
Follow a panoramic mountain path offering beautiful views of the Lower Lake, Fish Lake, Trefoil, Twin Lake from above—in winter they are covered with snow. Continue until you reach the Kidney Lake around 12:00, one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Rila Mountains and the site of the Paneurhythmy dance.
Enjoy a lunch at the Rila Lakes Hut between.
Take the chairlift back down and continue with a short drive to Sapareva Banya, where you’ll see Europe’s hottest geyser, a with water erupting at 103°C.
Optional Spa (if the premium option selected): Relax in mineral pools.
Depart for Sofia around 16:30–16:40, with a comfortable transfer of 1 hour 15 minutes, arriving back at your hotel around 17:45–18:00.
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Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at the reception of your accommodation. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign of the travel agency.
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1Seven Rila Lakes
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria’s most famous glacial lakes, on this full-day guided tour from Sofia. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers, the tour combines scenic landscapes, cultural insights, and unforgettable alpine views.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Ski lift Panichishte, The seven Rila lakes
The adventure begins with a scenic 20-minute chairlift ride from the Panichishte resort up into the Rila Mountains. As you gently ascend, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of pine forests, mountain ridges, and alpine meadows unfolding beneath you. The ride is smooth, safe, and offers a chance to relax before your hike begins. The chairlift brings you directly to the Rila Lakes Hut area (2,100 m altitude), the starting point for exploring the legendary Seven Rila Lakes. From here, hiking trails lead you to the crystal-clear glacial lakes, each more beautiful than the last. Highlights of the Lift Experience: 20 minutes of breathtaking alpine scenery Comfortable, safe, and suitable for all ages Unique opportunity to capture photos from above Easy access to Bulgaria’s most iconic natural wonder
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Sapareva Banya (Pass by)
Bonus stop in Sapareva Banya – see Europe’s hottest geyser on the way back.
Admission ticket free
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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