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The riddles of the Rila Mountains (self-guided walking tour; all transfers included)

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Start and end in Sofia
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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Start point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Sofia Airport
  3. Day 2

    Mount Vitosha to Rila Mountains

    Mount Vitosha to Rila Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Govedartsi village)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic walking route across Mount Vitosha crest
    • Climb to Cherni Vrah (2290m/7513ft)
    • Walk through Torfeno Branishte Nature Reserve alpine meadows
    • Hike through old spruce groves
    • Visit Zlatni Mostove (The Golden Bridges) natural feature
    • Transfer to Rila Mountains and Govedartsi village
    Landmarks
    Mount Vitosha
    Cherni Vrah
    Torfeno Branishte Nature Reserve
    Zlatni Mostove (The Golden Bridges)
    Rila Mountains
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  4. Day 3

    Govedartsi

    Govedartsi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Govedartsi village)

    Included Activities

    • Option A: Govedartsi circular trail with rocky peaks and valley panoramas
    • Option B: Trek to Seven Rila Lakes through ancient spruce forests
    • Option C: Hike to Malyovitsa Valley and Scary Lake (Strashno Ezero) with optional Malyovitsa summit ascent
    • Transfer to Borovets ski resort

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative hiking trek to Mount Malyovitsa summit (for more enthusiastic mountaineers)
    Landmarks
    Malyovitsa
    Seven Rila Lakes
    Scary Lake (Strashno Ezero)
    Yonchevo Lake
  5. Day 4

    Borovets

    Borovets
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Option 1: Brisk morning walk with afternoon visit to King's hunting residence in Borovets
    • Option 2: Hiking trek through ancient coniferous woods and Maritsa River valley to Saragiol Royal hunting lodge
    • Visit to King's hunting residence in Borovets (Saragiol Royal hunting lodge viewing)

    Optional Activities

    • Chairlift usage to reduce hiking distance
    Landmarks
    Borovets
    King's hunting residence (Saragiol)
    Maritsa River valley
  6. Day 5

    Musala Summit

    Musala Summit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Musala summit (2925m/9596ft)
    • Trek through Cirques and past glacier lakes
    • Visit mountain shelters along route
    Landmarks
    Musala
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  7. Day 6

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Borovets to Sofia Airport

    Optional Activities

    • Extension to Rila Monastery (UNESCO) including pick-up from Borovets, visit to monastery, transfer to Sofia, overnight stay in 3-star centrally located hotel with breakfast, transfer to Sofia Airport on Day 9
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Sofia Airport

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