3-Day Hiking Tour from Sofia with Malyovitsa and Seven Rila Lakes

Welcome to Sofia and enjoy your comprehensive city tour of the Bulgarian capital.

Explore Sofia's numerous attractions.

Visit some of the city's most remarkable sites, such as Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the gold-domed cathedral emblematic of Sofia; the church of St. Sophia, which gave the city its name; the Rotunda of St. George, the best-preserved Byzantine building; the Russian Church of St. Nikolas; the medieval church of St. Petka; Banya Bashi Mosque; the ruins of ancient Roman Serdica; and many more.

In the afternoon, drive to Govedartsi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Malyovitsa, the starting point for your hike with your Rila mountain guide. The mountain path is surrounded by impressive peaks, dominated by Malyovitsa Peak (2729 m), the second-highest summit in Bulgaria. The main hiking route takes about 2.5-3 hours to reach the top and passes through two glacial plateaux, called "terraces", as well as many moraines and a blue lake.

In the afternoon, drive back to Govedartsi (/B/).

In the morning, transfer to Panichishte Resort and take the chairlift to Hut Rila Lakes, at approximately 2000 m above sea level.

Start hiking to the Seven Rila Lakes. There is hardly a visitor who remains indifferent to this place. Indeed, this will become one of the most exciting hikes in your collection, and the sights revealed to you will stay in your consciousness for a long time, reminding you of the grandeur and timeless beauty of Mother Nature. The lakes follow one another at an altitude between 2100 and 2500 metres above sea level. Each is linked to a particular image, and their names are associated with these forms. From lowest to highest, you pass by "The Lowest Lake", "The Fish Lake", "The Trefoil", "The Twin", "The Kidney", followed by "The Eye" and "The Tear". You will be rewarded with the most breathtaking view of the whole circus from the top of the lakes, surrounded by rugged peaks and deep valleys.

In the afternoon, drive back to Sofia (/B/).