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 durations.
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 the hottest thermal springs in Europe (~103°C). Enjoy and take the time to relax deeply after the walk in some of the numerous thermal pools with the 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
This activity includes:
- National Palace of Culture Park
- Trilistnik
- Pick up / drop off at your hotel or address in Sofia
- All transfers are with private car or bus as per itinerary
- English-speaking licensed mountain guide
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.
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