Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Sofia or Plovdiv Airport and transfer to Govedartsi village in the Rila Mountains.
Days 2-7: Three trekking days (the first three) with a guide are planned for this period. These are:
* In the morning we have a transfer to Maliovitsa resort. From there we start walking along the valley of Maliovitsa River towards Maliovitsa hut (1950 m a.s.l.). Then the route goes through Razhdavitsa ridge along Kamilata and reaches the wide circus of Prekorechki lakes, enclosed to the southeast by the steep slopes and rocky walls of Popova Kapa peak, Kupenite, Iglite and Lovnitsa peak. After about 2.30 hrs the path reaches Strashoto Lake. The meadows by the lake are excellent place to have our lunch packs consumed. Then we continue walking downhill on a steep rocky slope to the west coast of Yonchevo Lake. From the lake we have about 1.45 min walk back to Maliovitsa resort. Transfer to Govedartsi. Uphill walk: 850m; downhill walk: 850m; walking time: about 6.30 hrs.
* After breakfast we have a transfer to the ski resort of Borovets. In Borovets we take the gondola lift to Yastrebets (2,369 m). From there we begin walking along the beautiful path through Dwarf Pine massifs. On the way the track passes the ski-runs of Yastrebets. The jagged form of Mount Musala can be enjoyed throughout the walk. From the Musala hut it will take another 2.15 hours to climb the peak, passing by the Musalenski lakes and the "Icy lake" rest area in between. The view from the top is truly breath-taking – you can make out the remaining peaks of Rila Mountains; the marble edges of the Pirin Mountains; Mount Vitosha and the Sredna Gora Mountains; the green summits of the Rodopi Mountains; and last, but not least, the long body of the Balkan range. We rest here before heading back to Yastrebets and back down to Borovets via the gondola. Transfer back to Govedartsi. Uphill walk: 650 m; downhill walk: 650 m; walking time: about 6.30 hrs.
* In the morning we board the bus and head for the Vada hut (1,410 m). This is the starting point for the trek to Seven Rila Lakes hut (2,190 m), which we reach in three hours. The path follows the summit between the rivers Dzherman and Cherni Iskar, offering fine views of both the Vitosha and Verila mountains. We will have lunch by the hut and make a short walk around The Seven Rila Lakes before continuing towards our next stop – the Rila Lakes hut. Continuing on for another 90 minutes, we arrive in the region of Goreloto, where the next hut, Lovna, is situated. After a further 90 minute trek, we arrive at Vada hut, where the bus will be waiting to take us back to Govedartsi. Uphill walk: 1,050 m; downhill walk: 850 m; walking time: 6-7 hrs.
There are several options for spending the rest days of your stay (please note that guidance and arranged program is not included for them in the package price and they are to be paid additionally in advance or to the guide on the spot depending on the services requested):
- Additional hiking tours in the mountains (to be decided on the spot; payable to the guide).
- Sightseeing Sofia or excursion to Rila Monastery (to be decided on the spot; payable to the guide).
- Road cycling or mountain biking in the area (to be purchased at least 10 days in advance; payable in advance prior departure).
- Horse riding lessons (to be purchased at least 10 days in advance; payable in advance prior departure).
- Birding tour on the wetlands by Sofia.
Day 8: After breakfast you will have transfer to Sofia or Plovdiv Airport for departure.
Guaranteed departures for 2009: Every day from June to September (other dates also possible upon request).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation and boarding as mentioned above;
- Transfer to/from Sofia and Plovdiv airport to Govedartsi;
- Transfers for the 3 trekking days;
- Lift tickets for Option 2;
- English-speaking guide for the 3 trekking days;
- VAT and all local taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Map (could be requested in advance when booking the tour);
- Guidance and transfer for the rest days outside the program;
- Tips and entrance fees;
- Alcohol drinks, cigarettes and other personal expenses.
single room supplement: 100 euro
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