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

8 days
Start and end in Sofia
5.0
1 traveler review

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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

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

    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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  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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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  6. Day 6

    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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4.9
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Number of tours

31

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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Tour ID: 135140

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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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 21st, 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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The riddles of the Rila Mountains (self-guided hiking tour in Bulgaria by Traventuria Ltd.)

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