6 days in Rila
(Suitable period: June - September)
The tour starts on 12 July.
This six day hiking tour starts from the most popular monastery in Bulgaria.
It is closely related to the spirit and the history of the country. The route
goes gradually up to the very heart of the Rila Mountain. It gives the opportunity
to be observed the most alpine part of Rila and afterwards, passing through
easy walking ridges, we will reach on of the most spectacular localities of
Bulgaria Ð the Seven Rila Lakes.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Sofia Airport where we meet you. Transfer to the Rila Monastery
(about 1.5 hours of driving) - the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria.
We will have a look, and if we have a time - a short walk around it. Staying
overnight in the monastery or in the nearest hotel.
Day 2
This day we start our passages, starting from the monastery. The path goes
along the local river and further turns into a mountain hike bringing us to
the “Ribni ezera” circus after 5.30 hours. We spend the night in the “Ribni
ezera” hut. Overnight.
Day 3
That day we will make our longest and hardest march - 9 hours. We are heading
northwards on the west slope of “Yosifovitza” massif. Afterwards the hike
goes down through a wide circus valley. We pass the beautiful lakes and reach
“Malyovitza” hut where we stay overnight.
Day 4
After the breakfast we take the main ridge to “Malyovitza” peak and, passing
the picturesque lakes “Yrdini ezera”, we arrive at the famous Rilski ezera
lakes. Overnight stay in the nearest hut “Rilski ezera”. 5.30 hours.
Day 5
This day we will make trip round Seven Rila Lakes area.
Day 6
We go down to the town of Sapareva Banya. Here is the hottest mineral spring
in Bulgaria - 103 degrees centigrade. We can take a bath and after it our
bus brings us to Sofia Airport. Departure.
Group size: 5-15
Price: 435 EUR
The price includes:
ground transfers, accommodation, full board (lunch often will be picnic),
guide (2 guides if the group is bigger than 10), optical equipment for birdwatching.
The price does not include: airfares, travel insurance,
hard drinks and all items for personal use.
Official language for the tour: English. German and French speaking guides
are also available.
We can also offer you a great variety of customized tours according to your
preferences.
Should you have any questions or special requirements, please do not hesitate
to contact us.