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Private tour in Plovdiv Kamen P

Hiking tour around the breathtaking Seven Rila Lakes - full day tour from Plovdiv

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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Kamen P.

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I'm born and have been living in Plovdiv all my life except for five and a half years when I was studying Tourism management in Varna and two long summers working as a student in a hotel in Maine, USA. I love traveling around the world to experience local cultures, meet different people, learn about them and explore ancient civilizations. I'm also very interested in hiking, cycling, skiing, beautiful music from all over the world and exciting books. I'm glad to show off my area as there are many amazing landmarks and sceneries to be discovered in Plovdiv region and Bulgaria. I have long years of experience in guiding guests from many countries with different backgrounds and from all ages. I'm a Bulgarian state licensed tour guide, knowledgeable about my country, positive and smiling, helpful and patient with my clients and always with a natural friendly approach. I have designed my tours in a way to show my guests the most impressive places in Plovdiv area and Bulgaria as well. 2016: Licensed tour guide by the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism (from the first wave of state licensing) 2005: Tour guide certificate from "Protour - 95" (Plovdiv) 2002-2004: University of Economics (Varna) - master degree in Tourism management 1997-2002: University of Economics (Varna) - bachelor degree in Tourism management 1992-1997: French language high school (Plovdiv)

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Overview of your Plovdiv tour

I aim for you to spend an extraordinary hiking day in the highest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula - Rila and more precisely within the boundaries of the Rila National Park - the largest of the three national parks in Bulgaria. The Seven Rila Lakes is the most popular trekking destination in Rila Mountains because of the outstanding beauty of the glacial lakes and the whole circus. The lakes are one of the 100 national tourist sites in Bulgaria as well. These mountain pearls are amphitheatrically situated one above the other as follows: The Tear (the highest one at 2535 m. a. s. l. ), The Eye, The Kidney, The Twins (the largest), The Trefoil, The Fish Lake and The Lower Lake (the lowest one at 2095 m. a. s. l. ). Before booking this tour please check with me if the chair lift is open on the given date! I would more than happy to give my recommendations as a local skilled guide.

Your Plovdiv tour itinerary

- Plovdiv - Seven Rila Lakes area transfer (2 h 30 min) - via Iskar dam - Chair lift ride (30 min) - Loop hike around the Seven Rila Lakes including time for lunch/picnic (5 h) - Chair lift ride (30 min) - Seven Rila Lakes area - Plovdiv transfer (2 h 30 min) - via Iskar dam This tour can be customized to meet your personal preferences.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Air-conditioned mini van VOLKSWAGEN Touran 1.4 TSI (150 hp) EcoFuel. Comfortable passenger capacity: 3 persons. For groups from 4 to 8 travelers a van is hired at an extra cost.

What's included
Other: Bottle of water per person in the car.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. At the bottom of the chair lift one can buy fresh mountain berries, home made honey, boiled corn, herbs & spices, tasty dairy products & sausages, homemade jam, hand woven wool socks etc. You should bring your own lunch pack for a picnic in the mountains. Things to bring on the hike: - Comfortable walking boots/shoes/trainers - 1 bottle of water (1-1,5 liters) - Rucksack (15-35 liters) - Suns cream - Sunglasses - Hat - Fleece or something warm (in case of a windy or colder for the season weather) - Raincoat (just in case) - Walking sticks - optionally
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Chair lift return tickets
Meeting location

Plovdiv, Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria

Any address within the city limits of Plovdiv.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Hiking
Tour reference number
116542
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Plovdiv best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those who love hiking. It's especially suitable for families, as it's kid-friendly, and for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Kamen P. for deeper insights into the Rila Mountains and the Seven Rila Lakes.

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