Private Tour

Full-Day Guided Tour to Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2081 m – 6827 ft) and (2535 m – 8316 ft) above sea level. 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Seven Rila Lakes

This one day tour will take you on an incredible journey to the Seven Rila Lakes in the National Park Rila. Experience one of Bulgaria’s most striking mountain landscapes. Leisurely pace and hike all the way up to the highest of the seven lakes in the largest national park in Bulgaria. The park is located about (100 km – 62 ml) south of Sofia. In addition, the Park contains rare and endangered wildlife species and communities. Self-regulating ecosystems of biological diversity, as well as historic sites of global cultural and scientific significance. Some of the largest rivers in the Balkan Peninsula originate here. In fact the name Rila is derived from the Thracian word rotula – which means a lots of water.

5 hours • Admission Included