Sofia Day Tour: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Excursion

Experience the best of Bulgaria in one day with our Sofia Day Tour. Hike through the stunning Rila Mountains to the 7 Rila Lakes and explore the historic Rila Monastery. Don’t miss this opportunity for adventure and cultural immersion!

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Seven Rila Lakes - The van will take us to Rila National park. About 2 hours transfer. Our trekking starts at 1800 altitude and ends at 2500 altitude at the last lake called The “Tear”. From that point we can see the all 7 lakes!
    You will be walking in to the Rila National park to see the crystal pure lakes. Most of the lakes are glacial and their…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Other
Additional Information

Experience the unique opportunity to explore and capture stunning photos of Bulgaria’s two most fascinating and picturesque destinations in a single day.
This excursion offers a blend of active leisure through hiking and a deep dive into ancient cultural heritage.
Words like energy and magic often describe the Seven Rila Lakes – The Tear, The Eye, The…

Location
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
We will meet you infront of the main gate!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Fiona
Apr 24, 2025
A Thoughtful and Charming Guide Who Made My Solo Mountain Day Tour Truly Special - I had an amazing day tour with Lyuben. From the very beginning, Lyuben took the initiative to contact me in advance to arrange the pick-up and share helpful information about what to bring and what to expect. His clear and friendly communication gave me peace of mind and built up my excitement for the trip. When we met, I was immediately struck by how warm, easygoing, and genuinely lovely he was to talk to. Having traveled to Asia himself, Lyuben had so many interesting stories to share, and we easily found common ground. Conversations flowed effortlessly, making the journey feel more like a day out with a friend than a guided tour. Due to unexpected snow, the original hiking plan had to be changed, and we ended up doing two shorter hikes and they turned out to be the perfect way to enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning views. Lyuben's love for nature and the mountains really came through, and it made the whole experience even more special and grounding. Overall, Lyuben was attentive, engaging, and full of local knowledge, and his thoughtful approach made my solo adventure feel safe, personal, and full of joy. I'm so glad I had the chance to explore Bulgaria’s mountain beauty with someone who truly loves what he does. Highly recommended for solo travelers and small groups alike!
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Fiona_c
Apr 24, 2025
A Thoughtful and Charming Guide Who Made My Solo Mountain Day Tour Truly Special - I had an amazing day tour with Lyuben. From the very beginning, Lyuben took the initiative to contact me in advance to arrange the pick-up and share helpful information about what to bring and what to expect. His clear and friendly communication gave me peace of mind and built up my excitement for the trip. When we met, I was immediately struck by how warm, easygoing, and genuinely lovely he was to talk to. Having traveled to Asia himself, Lyuben had so many interesting stories to share, and we easily found common ground. Conversations flowed effortlessly, making the journey feel more like a day out with a friend than a guided tour. Due to unexpected snow, the original hiking plan had to be changed, and we ended up doing two shorter hikes and they turned out to be the perfect way to enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning views. Lyuben's love for nature and the mountains really came through, and it made the whole experience even more special and grounding. Overall, Lyuben was attentive, engaging, and full of local knowledge, and his thoughtful approach made my solo adventure feel safe, personal, and full of joy. I'm so glad I had the chance to explore Bulgaria’s mountain beauty with someone who truly loves what he does. Highly recommended for solo travelers and small groups alike!
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2023travels
Jul 15, 2024
Great experience with this company and my tour guide! - This was an INCREDIBLE day! My tour guide was Marin and he was so knowledgable and shared so much about the region, the country, the landscape, the flowers, the various mountain ranges, and so much more. We had an incredible day of hiking and I loved that we were flexible about our itinerary based on the crowds. I would highly recommend this trip. I had even forgotten to pack a phone charger and Marin found a store for me to buy one on the way! In addition, the communication with the company as well as Marin was clear and they were very responsive. It was a great experience all around.
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Beth_f
Jul 13, 2024
Great Day Trip - We had such a fun day on this tour. Our guide Marin was so knowledgeable, helpful and considerate. The lakes and the monastery were beautiful. Would definitely recommend if you want to see more of what Bulgaria has to offer!
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M7388doivang
Apr 9, 2024
Excitind, stunning, worth it! - The tour guide Joro was incredible and extremely nice and knowledgeable. He had so much information and stories to share about the tour and his experiences. He was very well prepared and positive all the time. The lakes were all.frozen and there was still a lot of snow which made the tour very exciting. The landscapes were grand and absolutely stunning. Rila manastry also a jewel in the country was beautiful and full of stories and history. Would highly recommend!
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Ivan_g
Apr 9, 2024
Exciting, stunning, worth it - Joro was incredible and extremely nice and knowledgeable. He had so much information and stories to share about the tour and his experiences. He was very well prepared and positive all the time. The lakes were all.frozen and there was still a lot of snow which made the tour very exciting. The landscapes were grand and absolutely stunning. Rila manastry also a jewel in the country was beautiful and full of stories and history. Would highly recommend!
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Michelle_j
Dec 17, 2023
My favorite part of Bulgaria! - My favorite part of Bulgaria! Unfortunately, the lifts weren’t open while we were there, which I was really looking forward to seeing the lakes, but we pivoted and went on a beautiful hike instead.
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From $123
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).