Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria, 2 Day Guided Hike

Like an oasis, when hiking through the Rila National park, you will encounter the gorgeous seven Rila lakes. And for 2 days, I want to make sure you get to enjoy them as thoroughly as possible.

The trip will begin in the capital of Sofia. From there, we will take a transport to the Rila National park. Once there, the hike will begin. The first day will start with a memorable sight, as after about an hour of hiking, you will get to stand in awe of the great Skakavitsa waterfall. This cascade is both hypnotising and thrilling to see. After the waterfall, we will then make our way up to the ridges of the mountains. From there, you will get to enjoy a mesmerising view of the seven Rila lakes. From the way they are positioned, to the pure, crystal blue colour of the water itself, these lakes are a jewel within the lush greenery of the region. In the evening, we will rest in the comfortable Ivan Vazov hut (2,300m).

The second day of the trip will see us making our way down from the mountains to the bottom of the Pazardere valley, where you will get to see the centuries old Rila Monestary before the trip comes to its conclusion.

Each day will see participants hiking from between 4 to 6 hours. As a result, you should be in good physical condition. Also, since the ridges of the mountains can be challenging at times, participants should have some previous hiking experience as well.

The seven Rila lakes are a definitely a sight worth seeing. However, when you also have the chance to see the Skakavitsa waterfall and the Rila monestary, in just 2 days, you can’t go wrong. So if you want to enjoy this amazing trek, just send me a request.

I also lead a 4 day hiking trip through the Rhodopes if you are interested in seeing more of Bulgaria.