Culture and hiking: Rila monastery, Stob pyramids, waterfalls and panorama

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The highest mountain in Balkan peninsula - Rila. Join the adventure. This is a combined tour in the area of Rila monastery – the biggest one of Bulgaria, the spring of knowledge, hope and faith. We’ll see the phenomena Stob’s pyramids, Bohemia waterfalls and the panoramic peak “The Cross”.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The transfer to Stob's pyramids is less than 2 hours. The hiking is less than an hour and a half in that sandy pyramids, made by the force of nature.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rila Mountains

    At first, we’ll star with Bohemia waterfalls – a chain of 13 small ones. The trail is extreme and we’ll use a rope in two areas. In total that trail is less than 2 hours. The last trail is "The Cross", which is a panoramic peak to the valley of Rilska Bistrica river and the town of Rila.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rila Monastery

    Afternoon transfer to Rila monastery. The guide will give you free time for lunch. Later the guide will show you the frescoes, explain the history to understand why this mountain is sacred for the people.

    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
  • Hiking shoes are recommended
Supplied by Bulgarian Fairy Tale

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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