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Rila - Pirin Trek Classic (hut-to-hut, guided)

8 days
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Start and end in Sofia
4.4
481 traveler reviews
  • A person with raised arms standing on a rocky mountain landscape.
  • An ornate monastery with colorful arches and domes.
  • People hiking on a narrow ridge in a mountain landscape.
  • A serene lake with mountains and clouds reflected on the water.
  • Close-up of Edelweiss flowers growing among rocks.
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 8
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 The Malyovitsa Hotel - Mt Malyovitsa - Ivan Vazov Hut
  3. Day 3 Ivan Vazov Hut - Rila Monastery - Yavorov Hut
  4. Day 4 Yavorov Hut - Koncheto - Vihren Hut
  5. Day 5 Vihren Hut - Tevno Ezero Refuge
  6. Day 6 Tevno Ezero - Bezbog Hut
  7. Day 7 Bezbog Hut - Mt Polezhan - Demyanitsa hut - Sofia
  8. Day 8 Departure
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  • Duane
    · September 23rd, 2025
    The tour went to many spectacular places. Accommodations were very comfortable. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Most all stops had guided city tours. The group was good for the most part. Baggage and stairs were a complaint for some in the group. The listing specifically states that there would be stairs and also to pack accordingly
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  • Lisa
    · September 21st, 2025
    The trip was well-organized and fast-paced. Activities were limited to 2-3 hour city walking tours. The trip is overstated at 14 days. We didn’t even meet on day one or 14. Sofia was entirely left out of the sightseeing. Day one should have included a city tour at minimum along with a quick meeting and coordinated dinner. This is how the Silk Road tour was organized. Tipping local guides was kind of a mess with no direction or organization by our tour leader. Border crossings were an inevitable part of the trip, but luckily they were pretty painless (unlike the Stans where all of our luggage needed to be scanned by security at each border crossing).
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Tour ID: 321492

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  • Vaccines
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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