Rila Lakes Thermal Spa Day Trip

Overview of the tour in Sofia

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel or address in Sofia for a wonderful journey in the Rila Mountains. Within 1.5 hours you will arrive at Pionerska hut (1520 m.), from where the group will take a chair lift to the Rila Lakes hut situated above the tree line at 2150 m.a.s.l. in the Rila Mountains National Park.

Here the circular walk begins, passing by Ribnoto (The Fish), Trilistnika (The Trefoil) and Bliznaka (The Twin) Lakes; when the group reaches Bubreka (The Kidney) Lake, situated at 2282 m.a.s.l. will have the opportunity to choose between two routes with different duration.

At the end of the hike, you will reach the Rila Lakes hut and via the chairlift will descend to the Pionerska hut. The minivan is awaiting us for a short transfer (approx. 20 min.) to Sapareva Banya Spa resort, famous for one of hottest thermal springs in Europe (~103°C). Enjoy and take the time to relax deeply after the walk in some the numerous thermal pools with temperature of the water varying from 15 to 45 °C, before heading back towards Sofia.

Walking time: approx. 3 hours (short route); approx. 5 hours (long route)
Total ascent / descent: approx. 2020 / 140 m

On arrival

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or address within the city of Sofia.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.