In this tour you’ll reach the top of the sixth highest mountain in Europe – 2925 m. The meaning of the name came from the Turkic-arabic language – “Close to God”. During the hike the guide will share with you many legends and stories of writers, monks, kings, hunters, survivors… because Rila mountain is a part of every Bulgarian.
The guide will pick you up from your accommodation – 7.00 Transfer to Borovets – the oldest ski resort – 1.5 hours. We’ll take the gondola lift – 30 minutes. From the end station Yastrebets we’ll start our hike. The first part – to hut Musala- is easy – we’ll walk on a dirt road 1 hour. The second part we have to gain some elevation and we’ll pass the Musala lakes- 1 hour. When we reach the Ice lake and the shelter it will be the time for the third and hardest part – 40 minutes. On the top we’ll see Marichini lakes, from where Maritsa river starts, Beli Iskar dam, the peaks Irechek, Malka Musala, The Twins and many more.
We’ll return on the same way and if there is time, the guide will give you a little time to see Borovets resort. Return to your accommodation in Sofia between 19.00 and 20.00.
Join with us to Musala – the highest peak in the Balkan peninsula.
Departure point: Your hotel in Sofia
Departure time: 07:00 am
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Return details: Return to initial departure point or wherever you would want to go to Sofia
Elevation: 680 m.
Distance: 13 km.
Highlights:
Borovets Resort
Rila mountain
Musala lakes
Ice lake
Musala peak
- Be with comfortable shoes.
- Please, note that there will be hours of hiking.
- The tour is not suitable for people without good health and physical condition.
- Be happy!
Every day during the summer period:
01.07.- 30.09.
On request.
PRICE:
200 EUR (400 BGN).
120 EUR (240 BGN) per person.
80 EUR (160 BGN) per person.
Inclusion:
Exclusion:
- Professional mountain leader
- Comfortable car
- Tickets for the Gondola lift
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
