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Summits and lakes of the Rila and Pirin Mountains (self-guided walking tour; all ground transfers included)

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
5.0 (9 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Govedartsi

    Sofia to Govedartsi
    Start point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Your Sofia airport arrival Terminal)
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Govedartsi

    Govedartsi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Mount Musala (2925m) with cabin lift access from Borovets resort (Option A)
    • Hiking to the Seven Rila Lakes via Rila's ancient spruce forests (Option B)

    Optional Activities

    • Extended program with additional nights to climb Mount Malyovitsa
    • Extended program trek to The Scary Lake
    Landmarks
    Mount Musala
    Seven Rila Lakes
    Borovets Resort
  3. Day 3

    Govedartsi to Bansko

    Govedartsi to Bansko
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the cobbled streets and old part of Bansko town
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Bansko Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Bansko

    Bansko
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Mount Polezhan (2851m) with cable car access (Option A)
    • Trek through Banderishki Lakes cirque and Yulen Nature Reserve (Option B)
    • Hiking to Mount Vihren summit in Golem Kazan area (Option C)

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Popovo Lake as easier alternative for Option A (3.5-4 hours, 7.6km)
    • Loop walk in Banderishki Lake cirque as easier alternative for Option B (3.5-4 hours, 7.8km)
    Landmarks
    Mount Polezhan
    Popovo Lake
    Banderishki Lakes
    Mount Vihren
    Yulen Nature Reserve
  5. Day 5

    Bansko to Sofia

    Bansko to Sofia
    End point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Your Sofia airport departure Terminal)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.9 (121 reviews)
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  • Nick
    Nick5.0September 2023
    I have travelled internationally a great deal and typically really enjoy pulling together arrangements myself. With...
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    Traveled in July 2023
  • Nathan
    Nathan5.0September 2023
    Excellent tour company! We are returning customers, who were impressed the first time we used Traventuria. And will...
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    Traveled in August 2023
  • Soren
    Soren5.0September 2023
    We had a most enjoyable time, tracing the ridges and lakes of Rila and Pirin. Local organization was superb. Punctual...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • Catherine5.0September 2022
    Really well organised. Walking was great. Hotels good.
    Traveled in September 2022
  • Cary
    Cary5.0July 2019
    A most enjoyable holiday! We took the suggested extension to include also Maliovitsa peak in Rila, and made the tour...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • Pete
    Pete5.0July 2019
    Great hikes in the highest mountain ranges of the Balkans - Rila and Pirin. A tour, carried out with perfection by...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • Lucy
    Lucy5.0July 2019
    One of our best self-guided hiking treks we have taken across Europe. Scenic trails and favourable weather helped us...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • Thomas
    Thomas5.0March 2019
    Did two hikes in Bulgaria, one after the other. Both with Traventuria. Combined treks in the Rhodopes, Rila and...
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    Traveled in July 2018
  • Toree
    Toree5.0March 2019
    Rila and Pirin are amazing! We were both stunned by the scenery we found there. Definitely didn't expect that when...
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    Traveled in July 2018

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 103730

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    Bulgaria
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Traventuria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Summits & lakes of the Rila and Pirin mountains (self guided hiking tour in Bulgaria by Traventuria)

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