4-Day Hiking Tour in Bulgaria with Belmeken, Vihren and Polezhan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek to Belmeken, Vihren, and Polezhan on a 4-day mountain adventure
• 02 See the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes in the heart of the Rila Mountains
• 03 Enjoy panoramic views of Vitosha, Osogovo, Pirin, Stara Planina, and the Rhodopes
• 04 Browse the local marketplace in Yundola village
• 05 Visit Rila Monastery if time permits

During this 4-day tour of Bulgaria, trek through vast mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, and glacier lakes as you hike Belmeken, the Seven Rila Lakes, Vihren, and Polezhan. Take in panoramic views of Vitosha, Osogovo, Pirin, Stara Planina, and the Rhodopes, and visit the picturesque Seven Rila Lakes along the way. The journey also includes time in Yundola village, Bansko, and, if time permits, Rila Monastery, before culminating at Polezhan's summit.

During this 4-day tour of Bulgaria, trek through vast mountain landscapes, alpine meadows, and glacier lakes as you hike Belmeken, the Seven Rila Lakes, Vihren, and Polezhan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sofia, Rila Monastery, Rila, Sapareva Banya

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Belmeken Peak Hike from Sofia

• Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Sofia.

• Start your journey with an easy hike to Belmeken Peak, from where you can see Stara Planina, Rila, the Rhodopes, Pirin, and Sredna Gora.

• Shop at the local marketplace in Yundola village.

• Reach your hotel in Sapareva Banya for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Seven Rila Lakes and Transfer to Bansko

• 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.

3

Day 03

Climb Majestic Vihren Peak

• Climb the peak of the majestic Vihren mountain.

4

Day 04

Cable Car Ride to Bezbog and Summit Polezhan

• Ride a cable car to Bezbog Hut and Bezbog Lake.

• Hike to Polezhan's summit point.

• Return to the van for a small dinner in Dobrinishte.

• Drive back to Sofia.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

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 Not Included

• 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 and is suitable for fit hikers with good hiking experience in Alpine terrain.

• Your accommodation each night will be either in a two-star hotel or a family home, where breakfast will be provided.

• The minimum group size is three people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sofia, Bulgaria

Tour start

Belmeken, 4469, Bulgaria

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.