Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Description
This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy stunning morning views of Sofia's main landmark
Admire the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes at your own pace
Admire the biggest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
Travel with ease to the Rila mountains from Sofia on the Rila Shuttle
Enjoy the beauty of the Rila Mountain in Bulgaria
Spend your day at Bulgaria's most beautiful mountain
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required
- Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.
Reviews(298)
Had a good experience& not so expensive €41. The bus departed on time at 7:00, but the bus had some issues on the way, but luckily it was fixed in 20 minutes. I had to go to the toilet and when i asked the tourleader if i could use the toilet in de bus he said yes. But it was locked and after i told him this he said nothing...but for the rest he was ok and gave us good information about the hike and where to find the bus again. The walk/hike was quite hard and someone who i met in the bus and i just got in time back at the bus. At about 20:15 we came back in Sofia.
The transport from Sofia was punctual, comfortable, and well-organised, giving us the perfect amount of independence to explore both sites at our own pace. The 7 Rila Lakes hike offered absolutely breathtaking alpine views, and the chairlift made accessing the trail smooth and easy. Following the hike, visiting the serene and historic Rila Monastery was the perfect way to unwind. It is an incredibly beautiful, peaceful place with stunning architecture.This trip is the ultimate combination of Bulgarian nature and culture. It was amazing value for money, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sofia!"
Mr. Philip, the guide, planned the trip very well and gave us clear instructions to make the best use of the time. Highly recommend 👌
What an amazing experience‼️ I definitely recommend to everyone. The sights were breathtaking.
Had the most wonderful tour today. The bus was comfortable and the sights were so so beautiful! Our guide, Phillip, was AMAZING. He gave us such helpful information, was attentive, kind and funny. We highly recommend this tour! Definitely went above and beyond.
Amazing experience around 7 lakes and Monastery into the Rila Mountains. Great staff!
The hike and Philip were great!!
Really good, definitely recommend.
The communication prior to this trip was very clear and I like that. Philip was waiting for the group in time. And time is time ... at 07:00 we left. Along the way Philip told us what was to come in a nice way and with humor. This was supplemented by floor plans. This made it a beautiful day. Thank you 💐
The tour was very well done, and Philip was very friendly and knowledgeable ☺️ Punctuality and professionalism, I recommend!
