Departure from Niš in front of the hotel at 1:00 p.m. Travel through Serbia and Bulgaria with occasional breaks for rest and border formalities. Arrival in Samokov (950 m above sea level) in the evening. Accommodation. Free time. Dinner at a restaurant where you will have the opportunity to try traditional Bulgarian specialties. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to the parking area of the Malyovitsa ski center (1,690 m), where we begin our hike along a trail approximately 14 km long. We will take a longer break at the Malyovitsa hut (1,960 m), from where the final ascent to the peak at 2,729 meters begins. The hike from the parking area to the summit takes about 5 hours, following an attractive trail with stunning views of the lakes and the Rila massif. The view from the summit is breathtaking. After the ascent and a well-deserved break, we return along the same trail back to our transport. Return to Samokov. Accommodation. Dinner. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer from Samokov via  Sapareva Banya to Panichishte (1,590 m). Take a gondola ride up to 2,100 meters, where we embark on one of Bulgaria’s most scenic hiking trails. We will explore the famous Seven Rila Lakes, a stunning group of glacial lakes known for their exceptional beauty. The lakes we visit include: the Kidney, the Eye, the Tear, the Twin, the Trefoil, the Fish and the Lower lakes. Additionally, we will ascend Vazov Peak (2,659 m), an essential highlight of this adventure. After the hike, we return to Panichishte and continue to Banya for a lunch break. In the afternoon, we depart for Niš, arriving in the late evening. End of the program.

• Transportation by high tourist van/minibus,
• Two nights in private accommodation in 1/2 and 1/3 rooms,
• Mountain guide services,
• Tourist guide services,
• Residence tax,
• Trip organization costs.

• Meals,
• Gondola ride on third day: 15 EUR  per person,
• Travel health insurance (with extra charge for extreme sports),
• Personal expenses.

Sturdy hiking shoes or boots, multiple pairs of socks, short-sleeve shirts, a light jacket with a hood (preferably waterproof), a fleece or sweatshirt, spare pants, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Optionally, you can bring some sweets, snacks, refreshing drinks, and water. All of this should fit into a small backpack.

In the private accommodation of our hosts at the specified locations.

A 50% advance payment of the total arrangement price is required at the time of booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than 20 days before the start of the trip (with the option of installment payments). This program is based on a minimum of 7 registered participants. In case of changes in the monetary market (or the market of goods and services) or an insufficient number of registered participants, the tour organizer reserves the right to adjust prices, modify the program, or cancel the trip no later than 5 days before the scheduled departure.

For departures from Belgrade, an additional fee of 30€ per person (in RSD equivalent) applies. Transportation from Belgrade is available for groups of at least six participants. The organizer reserves the right to modify the itinerary in case of unforeseen circumstances, with notice given no later than two days before departure.

The organizer of the trip is travel agency Nature Travel Office, licence number OTP 38/2025 issued by the Business Register Agency as of May 06, 2025. Nature Travel Office is insured by an insurance policy against responsibility for travel agencies in case of insolvency and liability in case of damage to the traveller, number 30000049351, by the insurer MILENIJUM OSIGURANJE ADO Belgrade. The policy is valid from April 01, 2025 to April 01, 2026. In this program, travel agency Nature Travel Office applies their general terms and conditions of traveling, which are included in signing up for the trip.