Rila Mountains

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 212 Reviews.

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park – Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery – Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 95 Reviews.

A whole-day guided trek to the Rila Mountains with its top best locations – the Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the 7 Rila Lakes. Experience the two most visited tourist sights in Bulgaria in just one day. Combine great hiking with a full of history visit to the biggest and most important cloister in the country.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 4 Reviews.

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join our tours and let’s have a great time together!

Rated 5 Stars, based on 18 Reviews.

Small group bigger experience! You will be еxperience hiking in to the Rila National park to see the crystal pure lakes. Our trekking starts at 1800 m. altitude and ends at 2200 m. at the Kidney lake – from here you can admire 5 of the lakes! Most of the lakes are glacial and their names are connected to their shape. After the hikking, we will immerse in to the warmest mineral spring to relax the body. See the only one natural geyser in Bulgaria. Before we leave to Sofia, we are going on a short walk to the highest waterfall in the region. Notice: The tickets for the SPA and the Chairlift are not included in the price! Bring with you: – towel – flip-flops – swimsuit Additional info: • A moderate walking is involved • Duration: 8-9 hours • Prepaer snacks food and water • Bring hat and gloves • Winter jacket

Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. This product gives you an unique conversational audio guide and an electronic guide with full guides notes. Total flexibility and at your own pace. The Rila Monastery is located in 1147 meters altitude in the middle of the fragrant coniferous forests of Rila Mountain. The monastery is a complex of cultural, dwelling and farming buildings which take about 8800 square meters. The Rila Monastery has an unique architecture. Outside, the monastery looks like a fortress. It has 24-meter stone walls which forms irregular pentagon. That’s why when some tourist enters the monastery’s yard from some of the two iron gates he is surprised by its architecture: arches and colonnades, covered wooden stairs and carved verandas and the 300-400 monastic cells.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 67 Reviews.

Rila monastery shuttle will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more – two UNESCO places, amongst with Boyana church. Enjoy the wonderful frescoes from 19th century, representing the achievement of the Bulgarian Revival painting school, feel the amazing spirit of the largest monastery in the country, surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Rila mountain. V travel team will represent to you all the secrets of this place. In the afternoon we will visit Boyana church, where murals from 13th century will show you the majesty of the Bulgarian medieval country.

Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and enjoy the refreshing mountain climate of the highest mountain of the Balkans! Come join us for a pleasant, easy to moderate walk and relax deeply at the end of the day in thermal pools fed by hot spring waters! All this within a day tour from Sofia!

Unveiling the Rila Monastery: A Personalized Journey Experience the awe-inspiring Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a truly unique experience. Your Personal Guide: Navigate effortlessly with an engaging audio guide and a comprehensive electronic guide filled with insightful notes, expert tips, and exclusive information. Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Explore at your own pace, linger at captivating spots, and delve deeper into the aspects that intrigue you most. Immersive Storytelling: Uncover the monastery's rich history and profound spirituality through captivating narratives that bring its past to life. This isn't just a visit; it's a personalized pilgrimage. Book your tour today and embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery.

The Seven Rila lakes are amazing. Use our self-guided tour to visit, go around them and see everything spectacular on your own. All the guides notes and full gps tracks will be personalized and sent to you. Super convenient and cheap. Enjoy it with us professionally!

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.

Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, spend some time to explore independently. Entrance fees not included. The tour offers 3 different options: 1. The guided tour option is with an English-speaking live guide. 2. Tour with an an audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English. 3. Transport only (that option might not be bookable for some dates).

This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria – Rila Monastery. We are offering day trip to Struma river gorge, where you will have 12 kilometers of rafting and fun and a sel-guided visit of RIla Monastery with audio-guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, English.

Adventure with an open jeep among century-old rocks in the highest mountain in Bulgaria and on the Balkan Peninsula – Rila! For those who cannot think about their lives without movement and bright emotions, we guarantee a great experience amongst the beauty of breathtaking mountain views! The journey begins in Sapareva Banya, the city is famous for its hot mineral springs. On the way we will pass through St. Stephen's Monastery, the "Silver" area and the "Pariloto" where excavation works in 1915 revealed an ancient Roman artifact which testifies the Roman presence in this area, which was also one of the stops on the nearby main military road – the so-called "Dalmatian Road". We will see an interesting rock formation called "Evangelous Stone", which resembles the pyramid facing upside down.The legend says that people with sins, if they can get through this triangle, their sins will be forgiven. Wonderful views, impressive photos, will make your trip memorable!

Mousala is the highest peak (at 2925 m) not only in Rila Mountains, but on the whole Balkan Peninsula. Join this trekking experience and lose yourself in breathtaking views.

Zoom through the snowy forests of Rila during this exciting snowmobile experience in Bulgaria. Listen to a safety briefing before departing from Panichshte or the bottom lift station of the Seven Rila Lakes lift to start your adventure. Then, follow your guide aboard your very own snowmobile as you make your way through the powdery white snow of the forests. A truly unforgettable experience in the Rila mountains. Choose the best tour option for you and book it. Are you ready for an experience like no other in the Rila mountains?

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join our tours and let’s have a great time together!

Enjoy an unforgettable experience in the Rila Mountain! You'll have the opportunity to travel to the Bulgarian holiday resort of Borovets and horse-ride there for either 1 or 2 hours. If you don't have any experience, you will be taught by experienced instructors, who will do their best to make you feel at ease and as comfortable as possible.

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels – The Seven Rila Lakes. You will have enough time to get to the highest of all lakes and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there. Enjoy a self-guided hike among nature Marvel at the views of the Seven Rila lakes Walk at your own pace

Feel the winter spirit and enjoy a refreshing day trip to the Rila Mountain. You can customize the tour and choose between several different options depending on your preferences- skiing, ski doo, lift break, fortress visit and a SPA afternoon. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars – with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Spend a day exploring the idyllic Seven Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, to the Rila Mountains – Bulgaria's highest range. Be wowed by sweeping mountain panoramas during a 30-minute chairlift ride, and then set off on foot to explore the lakes. During your 4- to 5-hour hike, you’ll see all seven lakes and enjoy frequent stops to capture photos and rest your legs. Enjoy personalized attention from our professional mountain guides.

Embark on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure! Explore breathtaking scenery on gentle trails, perfect for riders of all levels, from beginners to experienced equestrians. Create memories that will last a lifetime with our bespoke horse riding tours.