Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a thrilling seven-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Slovenia, often referred to as 'Europe in Miniature'. This multi-day tour is a dream come true for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike, offering a diverse range of activities from cycling and hiking to skiing, canyoning, caving, and boating. Explore the historic streets of Ljubljana, marvel at the emerald beauty of Lake Bled, and immerse yourself in the alpine scenery of Triglav National Park. Whether you're navigating the rapids of the Soka River or cycling through the mountains, every day promises a new adventure. With a blend of guided activities and free time for independent exploration, this tour offers the perfect balance of structure and spontaneity.
Included
6 breakfasts
vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat
All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Ljubljana - Leader led orientation walk
Vintgar Gorge hike
Mt Vogel Cable Car
Hiking on Mt Vogel
Biking in Bled
Private vehicle , Local bus , Bicycle , On foot
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION:
The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE BASIS:
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin share basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
CHECK-IN TIME:
On your arrival day rooms should be ready for you at 2pm.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION:
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
FACILITIES:
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Guest House (5 nights) Hotel (1 night)
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
- Ljubljana - Arrival day
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Welcome to Slovenia! Your adventure begins in the charming capital city of Ljubljana. After a welcome meeting at 6 pm, you're free to explore the city at your own pace or join the group for a traditional Slovenian dinner. Your trip leader will provide you with the best recommendations.
Day 2 – Day 2: Ljubljana to Bled
- Ljubljana
- Bled
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- Bled Island
- Ljubljana Castle
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Start your day with a guided walk around Ljubljana, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. Visit the Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall, and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas. In the afternoon, board a local bus to Bled, a picturesque town nestled amidst green mountains and an emerald lake. Enjoy a scenic hike around Bled and through Vintgar Gorge.
Day 3 – Day 3: Bled to Ribcev Laz
- Bled
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- Vogel
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After breakfast, take a public bus to Lake Bohinj, the largest glacial lake in Slovenia. Ride the cable car to the top of Mt Vogel within Triglav National Park and enjoy a hike through the lush trails. Depending on the weather, you might head towards the peak of Sija. After a rest stop at Suha hut, continue through the alpine scenery to Ribcev Laz, a quaint village with a 17th-century church.
Day 4 – Day 4: Free Day in Bled
- Bled
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- Bled Castle
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Enjoy a free day in Bled to explore at your own pace. Visit the 11th-century Old Bled Castle, take a traditional Pletna boat ride to the island on Lake Bled, or seek out the thrill of ziplining or kayaking on the Sava River. Don't forget to try the famous Bled cream cake at a local cafe.
Day 5 – Day 5: Bled to Lancovo
- Bled
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- Slap Virje
- Slap Boka
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Pack your swimming gear for a thrilling rafting trip on the Soka River. Navigate through Class 2 and 3 rapids, gates, and pools, passing alpine scenery and cypress trees. Enjoy swim stops in the fresh water and marvel at the cascades of Boka Waterfall. After an exhilarating day, return to Bled for a relaxing evening.
Day 6 – Day 6: Biking in Bled
- Bled
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- Railway Museum
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Get ready for a morning of biking. After a safety briefing, start cycling from Bled, pedalling uphill through the mountains along the Radovljica River. Enjoy scenic stops and a loop around Lake Bled. Your final stop is a beautiful valley filled with flowers and trees, where you can rest at a mountain house. The rest of the day is free for your own discoveries.
Day 7 – Day 7: Departure from Bled
- Bled - Departure day
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Your trip ends after breakfast today. With no further activities planned, you're free to depart at any time. If you wish to extend your stay in this picturesque place, please speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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