Feb 15, 2026
Seven Rila Lakes and Monastery tour - We had a great experience visiting Rila Monastery and the Seven Rila Lakes with Alex. The tour was very well organized, and Alex was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional throughout the day.
He explained the history in a clear and engaging way and made sure everyone felt comfortable during the day. The landscapes were stunning.
Highly recommend this tour!
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Feb 9, 2026
Apostolos + Views + Walking - Big shout out to Apostolos - good driver and excellent answering all my stupid questions - on time and explained a lot about the sites and Bulgaria as a whole. The trip didn't feel rushed. Thank you. The monastery was beautiful with the views fantastic. The lakes - WOW - put on walking boots
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Dec 23, 2025
Perfect trip with a perfect tour guide - We were two in a group of eight. Alexander the tour guide and the driver was great from the minute we met him until the end of the trip. He has perfect English and a wide knowledge about Bulgaria. Take care of all our needs and everything was orgenized perfectly.
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Dec 18, 2025
Great tour - Alex the guide was so nice and helpful.
We enjoyed his stories that made the drive pass with ease.
All in all we had a great time
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Dec 18, 2025
A break in the heart of the Bulgarian mountains - A first for Bulgaria and what a magic to discover Rila from its mountain to its Monastery. An incredibly fabulous hike of the 7 lakes. We were able to make 5 of the 7 lakes. Lack of time to finish the other two. The driver was waiting for us so we had to make this little sacrifice. The experience was fabulous, the scenery amazing. Maybe just a downside on time. The accumulation Monastery and 7 lakes does not seem to me the best choice when you want to take your time and soak up the place. However, if you have few days in Bulgaria, then go ahead, open your eyes wide and enjoy this magical break in the heart of the Bulgarian mountains. Thanks to Appolos for his conversations, tips and playlist 😆😅.
Thank you Bulgaria!
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Dec 14, 2025
Great day! - Had a great day. First visit to the Rila Monastery. The guide (Apostollos) brought us here early on, before the big hoos of tourists came. Being able to look around quietly and buy a loaf of bread on the advice of the guide and eat a special kind of "oliebol".
Then we were taken by the guide to the lift station of the 7 Rila lakes. With a small group visited the first 5 lakes, a nice climb with beautiful views. There was too little time to do the 6th and 7th lake and we walked back to the beginning of the lift. All in all had a great day.
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Dec 23, 2025
great! - rila monestary is great and artistic but we can just spent about 40 min in it. the 7 rila lake trail is fastinating but a bit tricky to follow when covered with snow, and is more challenging as expected. we can just visited the 1st lake and have to go back due to limited time. we may be too greedy to visit 2 place at one time but both places are worth visiting!
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Dec 20, 2025
Too little time in winter - Wahou Monastery
7 lakes impossible to do in December because snow, not enough time and no signs, we got lost a little panicked because we kept slipping and falling, being very well put on, a sports minimum and having your mobile to steer is a minimum, the view on the other hand incredible and our guide super nice even if he stayed in the car, not crazy the wasp 😂
I think in summer it must be much easier and less stressful and the lakes must be beautiful
We only saw one and froze
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Dec 18, 2025
Mountains - Everything perfect! You need mountains tools and good shoes. It Is not so Easy to walk with snow and ICE. But has been a beautiful experience !
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Jan 3, 2026
a guide that doesn't say anything about the trip - guide that doesn't say anything about the trip,
the trip is not feasible in such a winter,
we were not informed about the difficult conditions, nor about the alternatives
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