4-Day Belmeken, Rila, Vihren & Polezhan Hiking Tour
Description
During this 4-day tour of Bulgaria, walk through huge national parks and trek across alpine meadows and glacier lakes. Enjoy panoramic views of Vitosha, Osogovo and Pirin mountains and the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes. In the end, stand tall at Polezhan's summit point.
Highlights
- Trek to Belmeken, Rila, Vihren and Polezhan
- Enjoy panoramic views of Vitosha, Osogovo and Pirin mountains
- See the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes
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Day 1: Hike to Belmeken peak expand_more
Meet your tour guide at a predecided location in Sofia.
Start your journey with easy hiking to Belmeken peak, from where you can see Stara Planina, Rila, Rodopite, Pirin and Middle forest.
Shop at the local marketplace at Yundola village.
Reach the hotel at Sapareva Banya for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Sightseeing at Seven Rila Lakes expand_more
Have your breakfast.
Explore the Seven Rila Lakes.
Enjoy panoramic views of Vitosha, Osogovo and Stara Planina mountains.
Continue to Bansko city.
Visit Rila Monastery if time permits.
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Day 3: Hike to Vihren peak expand_more
Climb the peak of the majestic Vihren mountain.
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Day 4: Summit Polezhan expand_more
Ride a cable car to Bezbog Hut and Bezbog lake.
Hike to Polezhan's summit point.
Return to the van for a small dinner at Dobrinishte.
Drive back to Sofia.
What's Included
English-speaking Bulgarian mountain guide
Pick up and drop-off at your accommodation in Sofia on the first and last day of the treks
Tickets for the cable car
Transportation
What's Excluded
Medical insurance
Museum entrance fees at the Rila Monastery
Additional food or drink
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
What to bring
- Hiking boots
- Clothes for mountain trekking
Know before you go
The hiking times mentioned do not include breaks and are based on the average hiker's speed of 4 to 5 kilometres per hour on flat terrain
The trek is difficult to challenging for fit hikers with good hiking experience in Alpine terrains
Your accommodation each night will either be a two-star hotel or a family home where you'll have breakfast
The minimum group size is three people
Meeting Point
Sofia, Bulgaria
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 3 | EUR 700 Per Person |
This is a private tour |