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15 Best Seven Rila Lakes Tours

The Seven Rila Lakes hikes compared: chairlift-assisted loops past the glacial staircase, guided pacing for the altitude and the summer-only window when the trail runs clear. Each lake has a name to match its shape; the Eye is the photograph.

1.From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Extended Trip

Discover Bulgaria’s stunning natural beauty and cultural treasures on this full-day trip from Sofia to the 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery, offering flexibility and breathtaking views.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Everything was wonderful! The lakes were spetacular. Enought time to do everything. Maybe the monastery could be less time, but all good! Defenetly the best thing to in Sofia!”

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2.From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Hiking Tour

Explore Bulgaria's stunning Rila Mountains on this full-day tour from Sofia. Hike past turquoise lakes and rugged peaks with expert guides — unforgettable natural beauty.

★ 4.7

“The 7 Rila Lakes tour was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly organized and our guide was wonderful – very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. The group was international, which made the experience even more special, as we all connected and enjoyed the day together. The scenery…”

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3.From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery Day Tour

Discover the stunning Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery on this full-day tour from Sofia, combining scenic hikes, cultural highlights, and expert guides.

★ 4.6

“It was perfectly timed and so worth the money. I chose the unguided one, but the guide helpfully showed us the map and which routes/times to stick to and I arrived at the peak around 45 mins before the guided group so it seems like…”

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4.From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

Discover the stunning 7 Rila Lakes and Bulgaria’s largest monastery on this 11-hour tour from Sofia, perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.0

“The trip was really good. The guide we had - Alex - was very knowledgeable and answered all questions we had. On the drive to the monastery, he took us through the years of Bulgarian history which was very fascinating. The monastery itself was breathtaking,…”

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

Explore Bulgaria’s iconic sites with this self-guided trip from Sofia, visiting the stunning Rila Lakes and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery.

★ 5.0

“I recently toured the 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery, and it was fantastic! Our guide, Philip, was knowledgeable and engaging, making the stunning scenery and the monastery's history truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour with him for an amazing experience!”

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6.7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

Discover Bulgaria’s natural beauty on this full-day tour visiting the stunning Rila Monastery and the iconic Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia.

★ 4.5

“Both the monastery and the seven lakes are as beautifull as on the pictures. If your are experienced in hiking, you should have no problems, but if you are not, than at least bring good hiking shoes! If you go in the summer, than also…”

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7.The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

Discover the stunning Seven Rila Lakes and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on a full-day tour from Sofia, combining breathtaking scenery with cultural insights for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Everything was well organized. The trip started on time. Excellent guide, answered all the questions and made the trip really comfortable. A small group of 8 people only. We could move along the trail at a comfortable pace. There were some stops to rest and…”

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

Discover Bulgaria’s stunning Seven Rila Lakes on a full-day self-guided hiking trip, balancing breathtaking scenery with good value and expert tips.

★ 4.9

“It was challenging but very enjoyable. Everything went very smoothly with meeting and travelling to this amazing area. The walk was a little challenging for me as a reasonably fit senior. Our guide loaned me his hiking stick which made all the difference to my…”

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9.Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Snowshoe Walk & Thermal Spring Pools

Discover the stunning Seven Rila Lakes on a snowshoe walk from Sofia, then relax in thermal pools—an authentic winter mountain experience.

★ 3.9

“The trip was exhausting yet very fun! The trek is unexpectedly harder than I thought but Dobs is an excellent guide who consistently motivated the group. The hot spring after the trek was relaxing. We're considering hiking it again in the summer to finally see…”

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10.From Sofia: 7 Rila Lakes Hiking & Thermal Spa Day Tour

Discover Bulgaria's breathtaking Rila Mountains on this day trip from Sofia, featuring the stunning Seven Rila Lakes and relaxing thermal pools in Sapareva Banya.

★ 4.3

“Hiking the path of the 5 lakes (out of 7) isn't a easy task, but it worth the effort. Our guide (Velko) of Azimut Tours, made a lovely day trip to a perfect one, that we'll cherish!”

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13.From Sofia: The Seven Rila Lakes Full-Day Self-Guided Tour

Discover the stunning Seven Rila Lakes on this full-day self-guided tour from Sofia. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views, flexible exploration, and authentic nature experiences.

★ 4.9

“The trip was planned so nicely. Our guide Megi was very kind, knowledgeable and giving important informations during the trip. The monetary was very beautiful and peaceful to be in just blended into nature. The lakes were very beautiful, some hike is there but the…”

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14.Seven Rila lakes – guided day hiking with Waterfall and SPA

Discover the stunning Seven Rila Lakes on a guided snowshoe hike from Sofia, including waterfalls, mineral springs, and breathtaking mountain views for an unforgettable day.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely beautiful landscape. Iva is an incredible guide and instructor. She was so personable!! Snow shoeing was harder than I expected, but I loved it!!!. It was a great work out!!!”

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