Trekking tour in Rila and Pirin Mountains

Name: Trekking tour in Rila and Pirin Mountains | Top Guides Bulgaria
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        A multiday hike that will take you to the highest peaks of Rila and Pirin mountains. With a cultural rest day in the middle, dedicated to Rila monastery and the area.    

Overview

Rila and Pirin are the highest mountains of Bulgaria, famous for their alpine terrain and glacier lakes. Both protected by National Parks. Each of those mountains with an altitude of almost 3000m are excellent choices for your next summer adventure. The Rila Mountains is famous for its beautiful granite peaks, Malyovitsa and Musala, and more than 150 glacial lakes. Pirin offers a unique alpine environment, home to some of the oldest evergreen forests and a large variety of flowers, including the emblematic edelweiss. Also known for its marble ridge, rugged peaks and the famous hiking route - the“Foal”.

Price

Rila and Pirin National Parks	Price per Person
6 pax	1005 EUR
5 pax	1055 EUR
4 pax	1175 EUR
3 pax	1295 EUR
2 pax	1660 EUR
1 pax	2745 EUR

Price includes

Mountain guide – driver and all his expenses;
All the transfers including pick up and drop off from Sofia;
2 overnight accommodations in hotels with breakfast and dinner included;
5 overnight accommodations in family run hotels with breakfast and dinner included;
Insurance;
Lift tickets;
Local taxes.

Not included

Packed lunches;
Other personal expenses;
Drinks;
Tips.

Register

Description

Day 1: Sofia Airport – Sofia

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in the centre of the city. Visit the historical part of Sofia.

Day 2: Sofia - Mount Musala - Govedartsi

Transfer from Govedartsi to Borovets ski resort (1350 m, 0.5 hours drive). We take the gondola lift up to about 2363 m, from where a couple of hours trek takes us to Ledenoto Ezero Chalet at 2700 m. From here starts the last part and steepest part to the peak. Retrace back to the gondola and transfer to the guest house in Govedartsi.

Distance 13km Ascent 600m Descent 600m

Day 3: Govedartsi Village - Malyovitsa peak - Govedartsi Village

Ascend to Malyovitsa Peak 2729 m (the symbol of Bulgarian alpinism). Descend via Urdini Lakes and Urdina river back to Malyovitsa ski centre. Transfer to Govedartsi village - 20 minutes.

Distance 15km Ascent 1000m Descent 1200m

Day 4: Govedartsi Village - 7 Rila Lakes and Skakavitsa Waterfall - Sapareva Banya

Transfer from Govedartsi Village to Pionerska Hut. Hike to Skakavitsa Waterfall and up to the Kidney lake. Hike around the 7 Rila Lakes and back to Pionerska Hut. Transfer to Sapareva Banya. Accommodation in a family hotel. Visit of an outdoor hot mineral pool.

Distance 7km Ascent 1100m Descent 400m

Day 5: Sapareva Banya - Rila Monastery - Bansko

Transfer to Rila monastery. Visit of the monastery and the cave of the monk, who established the monastery in the 10th century . Lunch in the area with trout from the local fish farms. Transfer to Bansko and accommodation in a family hotel in Bansko.

Day 6: Bansko - Vihren Peak - Bansko

Transfer to Banderitsa Hut. The Loop hike starts with ascending to Vihren Peak 2914 m (the highest in Pirin). Descend to Vihren Hut and then to Banderitsa Hut. Transfer to Bansko - 45 min.

Distance 7km Ascent 1000m Descent 1000m

Day 7: Bansko - Polezhan Peak - Bansko

Transfer from Bansko to Gotse Delchev Hut. Chairlift to Bezbog Hut (2250 m). Hike to Polezhan Peak (2850 m). Hike back to the chairlift. Transfer to Bansko. Accommodation in Bansko. Traditional dinner in Gorno Draglishte Village.

Distance 7km Ascent 600m Descent 600m