Type of Transport: Bus
Duration: 1 Day
Itinerary: Sofia - Seven Rila Lakes - Resilovo Monastery - Sofia
One-Day Excursion to the Seven Rila Lakes + Bonus: Visit to the Resilovo Monastery
They are called Peaceful, Inspiring, Encompassing, All-Containing, Majestic...
Discover your own special, personal feeling while admiring the breathtaking beauty of the Seven Rila Lakes! One day filled with thousands of emotions!
Departure from Sofia at 6:30 AM from Serdika Bus Station.
The trip heads towards Sapareva Banya – Panichishte – Pionerska Hut.
Ascent by chairlift to Rilski Ezera Hut.
A hiking trail follows (approximately 1.5 hours with a steep initial section of 30 minutes) to the Kidney Lake.
Along the way, a beautiful panoramic view of the lakes unfolds.
Depending on their abilities, some participants may choose to rest at the Kidney Lake, while others ascend to the Lake Peak (1 hour), where all seven lakes can be seen.
On the way back to the lift station, the trail passes through the cirque near the Twins, Trilistnika, and Ribnoto Lake.
Segment | Distance | Elevation Gain/Loss | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Rilski Ezera Hut – Kidney Lake (2282m) | 2.50 km | +132 m | 1h 15 min |
Kidney Lake – Eye Lake (2440m) | 0.55 km | +158 m | 30 min |
Eye Lake – Lake Peak (2535m) | 0.60 km | +95 m | 30 min |
Lake Peak – Seven Lakes Hut (2196m) | 3.00 km | -339 m | 1h 20 min |
Seven Lakes Hut – Rilski Ezera Hut | 1.80 km | -46 m | 40 min |
Total Distance: 8.45 km
Total Duration: 4h 15 min
Descent by chairlift to Pionerska Hut.
Upon arrival around 5:00 PM at Pionerska Hut, enjoy a BONUS: a visit to the Resilovo Monastery.
The Resilovo Convent is an active monastery consisting of a church, residential, and farm buildings, surrounded by a stone fence.
Return to Sofia in the evening, arriving after 8:00 PM.
The Price Includes:
Bus transportation
Tour leader
Medical insurance
Mountain guide for groups of over 30 people
Bonus: Visit to Resilovo Monastery
The Price Does Not Include:
Round-trip chairlift ticket – 30 BGN (as of 01.07.2024)
The agency is not responsible for changes in the lift ticket price.
Meals and personal expenses
Additional Information:
Payment:
Full payment of the excursion cost is required upon booking.
Notes:
The agency reserves the right to change the order of the program's execution.
Children under 18 years of age must travel with an accompanying adult.
Minimum number of participants for the program to take place: 30 people.
Notification deadline in case of insufficient participants: 2 days before the departure date.
Important Requirements:
Tourists must wear low, comfortable, closed shoes with good grip (sneakers or sandals are not recommended). Proper preparation is essential for an enjoyable excursion!
Tourists are required to stay with the group and maintain the pace set by the guide.
In case of fog or deteriorating weather conditions, the guide has the right to unilaterally change the program for the safety of participants.
The hike is suitable for tourists without health issues affecting their legs, heart, or other conditions.
For groups of over 30 participants:
The hike will be conducted with two guides, one of whom will be a mountain guide.
Recommendations:
Bring comfortable high hiking boots, trekking poles, warm clothes (including hats and gloves), and raincoats.
Carry dry food and water.