Category Seven Rila Lakes Hikes

Bulgaria · SEVEN RILA LAKES HIKES

The 9 Best Seven Rila Lakes Hikes

9 reviewed

Seven glacial lakes stacked up a mountainside at 2,100 to 2,500 metres, reached by a chairlift and then your own legs. This page sorts the trips that get you there: which include the lift, how much climbing each involves, when the snow finally clears, and what to do if the cloud comes down.

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia - 7:00 a.m. pickup and a quick cathedral moment in Sofia

1.Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

One day from Sofia to see the Seven Rila Lakes and UNESCO Rila Monastery, with smooth shared transfers and self-guided hiking.

“The entire day is incredible! The guide was informative, friendly, spoke great English and had a good sense of humour! The seven lakes was beautiful, not to challenging at all and finished within a few hours! But you need to do this hike, it’s stunning! The monastery was so rich in history as well, very stunning and a special place to visit”

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7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour - Seven Rila Lakes: lift up, then climb, then choose how many

2.7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $71

A full day from Sofia to Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes, with air-conditioned comfort, free monastery entry, and lift access.

“It was amazing! Love the nature and all beautiful places around I’ve seen during this trip! Guide is the best!”

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The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery - Getting out of Sofia early: the real start is 7:00

3.The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Sofia, ride the chairlift to the Seven Rila Lakes and hike the valley, then visit UNESCO Rila Monastery in one tight day.

“The hike up to the lakes was a challenge but well worth it. The views are spectacular. The hike down was also a challenge as the path is rocky. The monastery is beautiful and our guide was both informative and respectful. A great day out.”

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Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia - Weather is the swing factor: wind, rain, and winter surprises

4.Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $132

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.”

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Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Hike and Thermal Baths Full-Day Tour from Sofia - Getting Up Early, Then Rila Mountains Hut Hops

Seven Rila Lakes – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain - Cable car reality check: 30 BGN cash on the spot

6.Seven Rila Lakes – Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35Best value

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.”

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Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools - Rila National Park start: Panichishte, cable car, and lake altitudes

7.Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Snowshoe the Seven Rila Lakes in Rila National Park, then soak in mineral pools at Kotvata with pickup from Sofia.

“had a wonderful day trip. It was a quick hour and half drive from Sofia. Some climbing and great views. Veselin was a knowledgeable and informative guide. I'm glad that I chose this tour.”

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Sofia: Small group to Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall

Sofia: Small group to Seven Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa waterfall - Seven Rila Lakes: the hike that builds to a true viewpoint

The Seven Rila Lakes Self – Guided Hiking Tour

The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour - Panichiste chairlift: included hike, paid lift

9.The Seven Rila Lakes Self – Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Hike Bulgaria’s Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia with a comfort-first minivan ride and a flexible, moderately strenuous day in Rila National Park.

“Great day tour from Sofia. Professional on-time driver. I would recommend this tour (self-guided option). Hike with beautiful views that is very moderate.”

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