Flight over the Seven Rila Lakes for up to Three with a Flying Lesson from Panicharevo

Choose a flight over the Seven Rila Lakes from Panicharevo and share the mountain views with someone special or with friends. This 45-minute experience lets you see the lakes from the air, with the option to try your first flying lesson along the way. The flight accommodates up to three passengers and is arranged exclusively for your chosen number of participants.

From Panicharevo Airfield to the Rila ridgeline

Your departure point is Panicharevo Airfield near Dupnitsa, in the Kyustendil region. After take-off, the aircraft climbs to 3,000 metres for a flight along the Rila ridgeline, taking you from the Dupnitsa area towards the mountain's higher terrain and lakes.

Once you reach the highest lakes, the aircraft begins a gradual descent. This part of the route is designed to pass close enough to all the lakes to give you the best possible views. During the descent, you also fly over Panichishte, Sapareva Banya, Dupnitsa and Dyakovo Reservoir.

Your aircraft: the Mooney M20

The flight takes place in a Mooney M20. The organiser describes it as the fastest certified aircraft of its type, capable of speeds exceeding 350 km/h. This figure describes the aircraft's capabilities rather than a guaranteed speed for your sightseeing flight.

A serviced aircraft with the necessary fuel is provided, and a certified professional instructor accompanies you.

The option to try your first flying lesson

If you would like to do more than enjoy the view, you can combine the flight with a flying lesson. This option is available to the passenger in the front seat, who can take full control of the aircraft under the instructor's guidance.

According to the organiser, the briefing follows the same approach used in pilot academies. The lesson covers level flight, climbing and descending, as well as simple and more complex turns. It is an introduction to how the aircraft handles, helping you become familiar with its movements and responses to the controls.

What the experience includes

• A 45-minute sightseeing flight over the Seven Rila Lakes for up to three passengers.
• The option of a flying lesson for the front-seat participant.
• A serviced Mooney M20 with the necessary fuel.
• A certified professional instructor.

Participants and combined weight limit

The experience is also suitable for children. The combined weight of all passengers must not exceed 180 kg. This is a total passenger weight limit, not an allowance for each person.

Scheduling, weather and confirmation

Flights are arranged year-round, on any day of the week, with bookings subject to enquiry. The experience is weather-dependent. The organiser lists a minimum request lead time of 12 hours, but also requires you to contact the pilot two days before the flight to confirm the weather and technical conditions. Plan your request early enough to meet that separate requirement.

The source provider lists free cancellation up to 48 hours before the booked time. This is a supplier condition and does not automatically form part of Adventico's general voucher terms. The source lists validity until 18 October 2027; the applicable validity of an Adventico voucher is governed by the terms provided at purchase.

Give the gift of Rila views and a first taste of flying

Choose an Adventico voucher for yourself or someone you would love to share this aerial adventure with. Buying a voucher does not confirm a flight on a particular date or at a particular time. Your flight is arranged separately, subject to the organiser's conditions and confirmation.