Highlights
- Breathe in the fresh mountain air as you hike through the Rila Mountains
- Marvel at the stunning views of the Seven Rila Lakes and the surrounding area
- Learn about the history and culture of the area from your guide
- See rare and endangered wildlife species and communities in the park
- Discover the largest national park in Bulgaria and its unique ecosystems
Description
Begin your journey in Plovdiv and travel to the Seven Rila Lakes in the Rila National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a hike to the highest of the seven lakes, taking in the stunning mountain landscapes along the way.
As you hike, learn about the park's rare and endangered wildlife species, self-regulating ecosystems, and historic sites of global cultural and scientific significance. Discover how some of the largest rivers in the Balkan Peninsula originate here.
Reach the Seven Rila Lakes, a group of glacial lakes situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.
The highest one is called ‘Salzata’ (the Tear) due to its clear waters. The next one in height carries the name ‘Okoto’ (the Eye) after its almost perfectly oval form. Babreka (the Kidney) is the lake with the steepest shores of the entire group. Bliznaka (the Twin) is the largest one by area. Trilistnika (the Trefoil) has an irregular shape and low shores. The shallowest lake is ‘Ribnoto Ezero’ (the Fish Lake). The lowest one is ‘Dolnoto Ezero’ (the Lower Lake), where the waters that flow out of the other lakes are gathered to form the Dzherman River.
Includes
Hiking tour to the Seven Rila Lakes
Visit to the largest national park in Bulgaria
Transport Pick up/Drop off at preferable location in town of Plovdiv.
Excludes
Return Chairlift to and from the Seven Rila Lakes included 15 euros.
Meals and drinks
Important Information
- The hike involves reaching altitudes between 2081 m and 2535 m above sea level.
The lakes are glacial and situated in a mountainous region, so weather can be unpredictable.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
