• [Departure] 07:00, meet up at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). The trip starts from the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
• [Transportation] By bus
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Seven Rila Lakes, Seven Rila Lakes chairlift (to be paid locally : 16 euros per person)
• [Attraction/experience] 5 hour(s), Guided tour, Seven Rila Lakes, Trek through alpine trails to reach the crystal-blue lakes nestled high in the Rila Mountains. Wander past ridges and meadows on your way to the iconic glacier lakes of Rila.
• [Transportation] By bus
• [Return] 18:00 - 18:30, at Embassy of Slovakia,
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Participants must be aged 9+ to participate in this activity

Additional information

• Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / Russian / German / French / Italian

• This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate

• The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres above sea level!Dress according to the season & the weather forecast. Don’t forget a windproof and waterproof jacket or raincoat. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes. Sneakers and other kinds of sports shoes are acceptable as well. Please bring an extra layer of clothing and a hat.High heels and flip-flops are NOT acceptable!Kindly note, that availability of the tour on May depends on the weather conditions and the operation of the chairlift. The terrain will be very wet and slippery and there will still be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (Good trekking boots, waterproof clothes and a warm layer beneath the jacket). The hike is demanding, so a good fitness level is also required. Keep in mind that some of the lakes may be covered in snow

Prohibitions & Limitations

• Pets are prohibited
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• Please be mindful not to feed the marine / wild animals or engage in any activity that may damage the ecosystem

What to wear

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Warm clothes (At least one jacket even in the summertime)
• Waterproof clothing

Accessibility

• This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
• Child seats are not available

• [Departure] 06:55, meet up at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). The trip starts from the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
• [Transportation] By bus
• [Attraction/experience] 10 hour(s), Self-guided, Seven Rila Lakes
• [Return] 18:30 - 19:00, at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia),
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Participants must be aged 12+ to participate in this activity
• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Additional information

• Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / Russian / German / French / Italian

• This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate

• The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres above sea level!Dress according to the season & the weather forecast. Don’t forget a windproof and waterproof jacket or raincoat. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes. Sneakers and other kinds of sports shoes are acceptable as well. Please bring an extra layer of clothing and a hat.High heels and flip-flops are NOT acceptable! Kindly note, that availability of the tour on May depends on the weather conditions and the operation of the chairlift. The terrain will be very wet and slippery and there will still be snow in the area. Walking in such conditions requires adequate equipment (Good trekking boots, waterproof clothes and a warm layer beneath the jacket). The hike is demanding, so a good fitness level is also required. Keep in mind that some of the lakes may be covered in snow

Prohibitions & Limitations

• Pets are prohibited
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility

What to wear

• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Warm clothes (At least one jacket even in the summertime)
• Waterproof clothing

Accessibility

• This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount