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Winter experience Seven Rila Lakes, half-day tour with lunch

By Buddy travel’s Bulgarian Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 702 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Experience Bulgaria’s most iconic natural wonder with a spiritual and cultural twist. This small-group tour takes you to the Seven Rila Lakes with chairlift tickets included, guided hiking among the glacial lakes, and stories of local legends. Enjoy an optional traditional Bulgarian lunch/picnic and a bonus stop at Sapareva Banya to hot springs experience and to see Europe’s hottest geyser. With hotel pickup, and a private/small-group guarantee, this tour blends nature, culture, and spirituality into one unforgettable day.

Scenic chairlift ride to the Rila Lakes.

Guided hike past crystal-clear glacial lakes until the Kidney lake where Paneurhythmy dance of the White Brotherhood take place, the sacred dance of the White Brotherhood, performed in nature to connect with harmony and energy

Optional traditional Bulgarian lunch/picnic.

Bonus stop at Sapareva Banya’s famous hot geyser and hot springs.

Activity location
  • Seven Rila Lakes
    • 2650 Sapareva Banya, Rila Mountain
    • Sofia, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Seven Rila Lakes
    • 2650 Sapareva Banya, Rila Mountain
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

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Explore the Seven Rila Lakes – SPA and Lift included
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 625.35 x 1 AdultRM 625.35
Paid at activityRM 76.97
Total
Price is RM 702.32
Until Mon, 15 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chairlift
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, souvenirs, or additional entrance fees Gratuities (optional, but appreciated)

Know before you book

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Seven Rila Lakes
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria’s most famous glacial lakes, on this full-day guided tour from Sofia. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers, the tour combines scenic landscapes, cultural insights, and unforgettable alpine views.
Ski lift Panichishte, The seven Rila lakes
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The adventure begins with a scenic 20-minute chairlift ride from the Panichishte resort up into the Rila Mountains. As you gently ascend, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of pine forests, mountain ridges, and alpine meadows unfolding beneath you. The ride is smooth, safe, and offers a chance to relax before your hike begins. The chairlift brings you directly to the Rila Lakes Hut area (2,100 m altitude), the starting point for exploring the legendary Seven Rila Lakes. From here, hiking trails lead you to the crystal-clear glacial lakes, each more beautiful than the last. Highlights of the Lift Experience: 20 minutes of breathtaking alpine scenery Comfortable, safe, and suitable for all ages Unique opportunity to capture photos from above Easy access to Bulgaria’s most iconic natural wonder
Sapareva Banya (Pass by)
Bonus stop in Sapareva Banya – see Europe’s hottest geyser on the way back.

Location

Activity location
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    Seven Rila Lakes
    • 2650 Sapareva Banya, Rila Mountain
    • Sofia, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Seven Rila Lakes
    • 2650 Sapareva Banya, Rila Mountain
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

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