Tours from Sofia
Rila National Park tours from Sofia
Rila is ninety minutes south of Sofia, and nearly everything sold from the city is the same day: drive to the Pionerska hut, ride the chairlift and walk the Seven Lakes loop in three to five hours, often with a thermal spa at Sapareva Banya afterwards. Winter versions swap boots for snowshoes, and the Musala tours are a harder day from Borovets. The park has no entrance fee; the chairlift is the cost, and cloud builds by midday, so take the first lift.
11 tours to Rila National Park from Sofia
Live dates and prices from GetYourGuide. Free cancellation on most tickets.
- 7 Rila Lakes Under the Snow Winter Hiking Tour
- Private Adventure to Rila Lakes Group Price for 6
- From Sofia 7 Rila Lakes Hiking Thermal Spa Day Tour
- From Sofia the Seven Rila Lakes Full Day Hiking Tour
- Winter Experience Seven Rila Lakes Hike Spa and Lunch
- Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike with Lunch and Spa Included
6 of 11 tours shown. Each park page lists the rest of its tickets and tours.
What the tours from Sofia offer
- Walking and hiking9
- Private tours1
- Full-day tours4
- Meals included2
- With a guide2
Counted from the tour titles on GetYourGuide; open a tour to see exactly what its price covers.
Questions about tours to Rila National Park from Sofia
How long does a trip to Rila National Park from Sofia take?
Tour titles from Sofia give the length: 4 for a full day. The other 7 do not say in the title, so check the tour page.
Can I book a private tour instead of a group one?
Yes: of the 11 tours from Sofia, 1 are private. A private trip costs more but sets its own pace and pickup time.
Are park fees and tickets included in the price?
Not always. No tour here puts a ticket or park fee in its title, so read the "Includes" section of the listing: park entry is often charged separately.
When is the best time to visit Rila National Park?
Seasons, opening hours and the quietest months are on our Rila National Park page, which also says what there is to see.