Through the Rugged Pirin and Rila Mountains

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Start and end in Sofia

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Operator: DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 14
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sofia to Bansko
Sofia to Bansko
Landmarks
Pirin Mountains
Day 2
Bansko
Bansko
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Polezhan summit (2851 m) via north-east ridge
- Cable car to Bezbog hut
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths of Dobrinishte in late afternoon
Landmarks
Polezhan
Bezbog hut
Dobrinishte thermal baths
Day 3
Bansko
Bansko
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Banderishki group of lakes
- Visit Yulen nature reserve
- Transfer to/from trailhead
Landmarks
Banderishki lakes
Todorina-Porta saddle
Yulen nature reserve
Demyanitsa hut
Demyanitsa River
Day 4
Bansko
Bansko
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Wichren (Vihren) summit via Golem Kazan north face
Landmarks
Wichren (Vihren)
Golem Kazan
Day 5
Bansko to Panichishte
Bansko to Panichishte
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery (UNESCO)
- Hike to Skakavitsa waterfall
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Skakavitsa waterfall
Rila Mountains
Day 6
Panichishte to Govedartsi
Panichishte to Govedartsi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Seven Rila Lakes
- Hike to Malyovitsa summit (2729 m)
- Ridge hike with views of Rila Monastery
Landmarks
Seven Rila Lakes
Malyovitsa
Day 7
Govedartsi
Govedartsi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car to Musala trailhead
- Hike to Musala summit (2925 m)
Landmarks
Musala
Day 8
Govedartsi to Sofia
Govedartsi to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Pirin Mountains

Landmarks
Polezhan
Bezbog hut
Dobrinishte thermal baths

Landmarks
Banderishki lakes
Todorina-Porta saddle
Yulen nature reserve
Demyanitsa hut
Demyanitsa River

Landmarks
Wichren (Vihren)
Golem Kazan

Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Skakavitsa waterfall
Rila Mountains

Landmarks
Seven Rila Lakes
Malyovitsa

Landmarks
Musala

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