Bulgaria · RILA MOUNTAIN TRAILS & STOB PYRAMIDS
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Beyond the monastery walls the Rila range opens into hot springs, the hermit cave of Saint Ivan, and the eroded red spires above Stob. These are the trips that combine them properly, with walking distances, prices and the ones that suit an ordinary pair of trainers.
Guided hike in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains Seven Lakes area, then a 103 C soak at Sapareva Banya, with transport from Sofia.
“Disappointing and scary experience. The car was in shambles, unclean. We didn’t hike the mountains, it wasn’t great! The tour guide was not up to scratch sadly.”
A small-group day hike from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes, with minivan transport, mountain cable car access, and clear route help.
“The hike was beautiful albeit quite difficult, it's important that tbe weather is good though. Our guide was nice and responsible, but the minibus was in a really bad shape and very uncomfortable.”
An 8-hour Sofia day trip to Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Rilski Cave, with English guide, air-conditioned bus, and free cave visit.
“With my husband I visited the monastery of Rila and the cave, nothing short of perfect organization and a special thanks to Viator and especially to the guide Zechariah very professional and at the same time nice and pleasant It will remain a beautiful memory of the. Bulgaria, Sofia and the beautiful monasteryAuto-translated”
Shuttle day from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Saint John Cave, with guided fresco stories, a short hike, and planned free time.
“An unforgettable day at the Rila Monastery filled with a great spiritual experience and lots of learning about Bulgarian history. Our knowledgeable and highly professional guide Tuny made sure we all get immersed in the local culture, shared engaging stories and answered all our questions. What a day!”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to UNESCO Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with a Stob pyramids stop, cave hike, and wine tasting.
“We visited the monastery complex which includes the monastery church, hotel part, rooms, tower and 4 museums. Boyana church is must see”
Small-group hike from Sofia to the Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall, with included snowshoes and poles in winter.
“Ask for Viktor. He is a happy guy that speaks great English. The hike was canceled due to rain, but he took us on other sightseeing.”
Kuklata via ferrata from Sofia, cable climbing in the Rila Mountains with a private guide, gear and transfers included, big views.
“The Kuklata Via Ferrata really exceeded our expectations. Victor, our tour guide, provided a lot of useful information and answered any questions we had. The scenery is amazing, the route itself can be a bit challenging at times but it is very rewarding. We highly recommend Split the Mountain and will definitely look into their other tours.”
Snowmobile adventure from Seven Rila Lakes area near Panichishte, with English instructor guidance, gear included, and options up to 4-5 hours in Bulgaria.
“I was probably among the first to have the activity and use the fresh snow. Very well-maintained snowmobiles, excellent guide and scenic route. Would come back again for sure!”
Private door-to-door day trip from Sofia to Sapareva Banya for independent spa time, mineral pools, saunas, and an easy schedule.
“It was a nice trip . It is not a big place with a few pools with different temperatures of mineral water.We were able to relax and get ready for more activities . It was also easy and picturesque ride from Sofia. Our driver , Krassimir, was in time and very helpful.”
Horseback riding in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains from Sofia, with pickup, cared-for horses, and a 5-6 hour guided trail for small groups.
“I did the week long riding trail to the Rhodope Mountains with Penguin Travel and with Lubo as our guide. Horses were in good condition, fit and happy. We did about six hours a day through forests and villages. We had lots of opportunities to canter in nice places. Lubo was very friendly, happy to take photos and we met his family too.”
Private hike from Sofia to all Seven Rila Lakes, including the Tear, with hotel pickup, guided flexible pace, and thermal stops.
“We enjoy the order it was easy and rilabele. Also we found the travel guide pataya excelent!!!!!!!!!”
A 9-hour private Sofia day trip with a guide, hiking Stob’s Pyramids terrain, then UNESCO Rila Monastery plus a pastry tasting stop.
“The hike was perfect. We had perfect weather for the end of October. Also the Monastery is worth to see. So much history and great nature.”
Private 5-hour horseback ride in Bulgaria’s Rila area, guided from Vitosha with pickup, horses, helmets, and wildlife chances.
“Wow, such an amazing experience. The mountain trails were so beautiful and peaceful. The views were breathtaking. My horse was perfectly paired for me. My guide was awesome and we enjoyed a lovely day together. Definitely would do this again and highly recommend it. Thank you for an outstanding experience.”
Winter day trip from Sofia to snowy Rila Mountain via Borovets, with hotel pickup and flexible options like skiing, ski-doo, fortress, or spa.
“Simeon took us to beautiful places, including the spa and went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Highly recommended!”
