The Seven Rila Lakes and a Spa – Unwinding for Body and Senses
The Seven Rila Lakes need no introduction - they are one of those places every hillwalker knows they will reach sooner or later.
To avoid the overloaded paths and the noise of summer weekends, we suggest you visit the blue necklace of Rila with us on a weekday.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
Our walk will start „lazily“ from Panichishte, as we take the chairlift up to the top station and the Rila Lakes hut. From here our real walk begins. We will go round the lakes from west to east, and the long day will let us enjoy each one separately and learn more about this unique ecosystem and why protecting it matters so much.
At the high point of the day we will climb Ezerniya peak (2,550 m), from which we will survey the whole cirque and north-western Rila through the eyes of the eagles, take beautiful panoramic photographs and eat something to fuel the descent.
Which will be no less epic than the climb, since on the way back we still have four whole lakes to see. Here the ground is gentler and more pleasant, and is a real rest for body and senses after the exertion of the first part of the day.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
-or-
Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: