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Home/Destinations/Sofia/Seven Rila Lakes & Hiking

Seven Rila Lakes & Hiking Tours

Hike to glacial mirrors: high in the Rila Mountains, the Seven Rila Lakes shimmer in a chain of glacial cirques, one of Bulgaria’s most spectacular hikes. Day trips from Sofia handle the drive and chairlift, leaving you to walk the trail past the lakes with their evocative names.

187 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
4.6(1,168)·8 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
Sofia
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
4.6(1,014)·8 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
4.5(414)·9 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
4.8(334)·13 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Sofia
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
4.5(204)·10–11 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
Sofia
The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
4.6(126)·12 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
Sofia
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
4.7(112)·10 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
Sofia
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
4.4(87)·10–11 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia
4.5(73)·6–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
4.6(48)·4–5 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia
4.5(48)·9 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
Sofia
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
4.8(45)·8 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain
Sofia
Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain
4.8(44)·10 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia
4.5(43)·1 day
from$138/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour
4.6(34)·11 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
Sofia
Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
4.9(29)·7 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
4.7(26)·4–5 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
5.0(25)·6–9 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia
Sofia
Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia
5.0(24)·6–8 hours
from$111/ person
via Viator
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
4.3(23)·8 hours
from$26/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery day tour with Optional SPA/Thermal baths
Sofia
Rila Monastery day tour with Optional SPA/Thermal baths
4.5(23)·9 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery
Sofia
Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery
3.1(18)·2–6 hours
from$11/ person
via Viator
The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia
Bulgaria
The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia
5.0(16)·6–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour
Sofia
The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour
4.4(15)·8h 30min
from$34/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Hike, Thermal Pools & Rila Monastery
Sofia
From Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Hike, Thermal Pools & Rila Monastery
4.9(15)·11–12 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia
Sofia
Bulgaria and Serbia in One Day from Sofia
4.7(15)·8 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour
Sofia
From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour
4.8(13)·11 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Incredible Day tour from Sofia to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery
Sofia
Incredible Day tour from Sofia to 7 Rila lakes and Rila monastery
4.9(10)·10 min–30 min
from$149/ person
via Viator
Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike With chairlift ticket
Sofia
Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike With chairlift ticket
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Rila Mountain Winter Trip - SPA & Nature Magic
Sofia
From Sofia: Rila Mountain Winter Trip - SPA & Nature Magic
4.9(9)·9 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia
Sofia
Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia
5.0(5)·6–9 hours
from$343/ person
via Viator
Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia
Sofia
Rafting Tour & Rila Monastery visit from Sofia
4.0(4)·8 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
From Sofia: Seven Rila lakes- private tour
Sofia
From Sofia: Seven Rila lakes- private tour
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Sofia: Seven Rila lakes Hike, River Rafting and Rila Monastery
Sofia
Sofia: Seven Rila lakes Hike, River Rafting and Rila Monastery
5.0(2)·12 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Unique Traditional Bulgarian Meal at the Seven Rila Lakes Hut
Sofia
Unique Traditional Bulgarian Meal at the Seven Rila Lakes Hut
5.0(2)·1 hour
from$50/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia
Sofia
Day Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia
5.0(2)·7 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour from Sofia
Sofia
Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour from Sofia
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia
Sofia
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day tour from Sofia
5.0(1)·13 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia
Sofia
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Small Group Day tour from Sofia
5.0(1)·11–12 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Rila Monastery Private Morning or Afternoon Half Day Tour
Sofia
Rila Monastery Private Morning or Afternoon Half Day Tour
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Guided Tour to Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria
Sofia
Full-Day Guided Tour to Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria
9 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Private Hike
Sofia
Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Private Hike
10 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
2-Day Bulgaria Tour: Sofia, Plovdiv & Rila Monastery
Sofia
2-Day Bulgaria Tour: Sofia, Plovdiv & Rila Monastery
2 days
from$183/ person
via Viator
Road Trip Bulgaria™, GPS & Auto-Guided in the Magic Pirin Mountains from Sofia
Sofia
Road Trip Bulgaria™, GPS & Auto-Guided in the Magic Pirin Mountains from Sofia
2 days
from$264/ person
via Viator

Seven Rila Lakes & Hiking in Sofia — FAQ

What are the Seven Rila Lakes?
They are a chain of seven glacial lakes high in the Rila Mountains, each named for a feature, linked by a scenic hiking trail.
How hard is the Seven Rila Lakes hike?
The full loop involves a moderate mountain hike with some climbing; a chairlift shortens the ascent, making the main viewpoints accessible to most.
Can you visit the Rila Lakes on a day trip from Sofia?
Yes — full-day tours from Sofia include transport and the chairlift, allowing time to hike the lakes and return the same day.

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