Walking in Slovenia
Walking in Slovenia
Walking in Slovenia
8 Days Starting and ending in Ljubljana Airport
Visiting: Ljubljana, Lake Bohinj, Savica Waterfall, Lake Bled, Vintgar Gorge, Brod, Srednja Vas, Stara Fuzina, Bohinjska Bistrica
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WSO
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 16
Age range:
14-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
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Tour Overview
On this centre based walking holiday explore the dramatic peaks, valleys and lakes of stunning Slovenia. Uncover Triglav National Park's natural and cultural wonders, with walks to beautiful waterfalls, natural gorges and traditional farming villages.
Julian Alps - Varied walks over five days including taking the cable car to Mount Vogel for panoramic vistas
Lake Bohinj - Slovenia's largest glacial lake, a delightful base in a beautiful unspoilt setting
Savica Waterfall - Spectacular waterfall, hidden amidst the steep walls of the Komarca Gorge
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Join Trip At Ljubljana Airport And Drive To Lake Bohinj
Location: Ljubljana, Lake Bohinj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Our trip begins in the Arrivals Hall at Ljubljana J oze Pucnik Airport (LJU) at 21.45 pm. Please look out for your driver who will have an Explore signboard. The latest time you should book a flight to arrive, to ensure you make this joining time, is 21.20pm. We will travel together as a group to our hotel at Lake Bohinj which will take approximately an hour . Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park is the largest lake in Slovenia, the vast blue-green waters are surrounded by spruce forest and the awesome Julian Alps. The lake is less developed, unspoilt and considered by many more beautiful than its northerly cousin, Lake Bled. Arriving at Lake Bohinj we settle into our chalet-style hotel. Our comfortable base for the week is the family ran Hotel Kristal located a short walk from the lake, with views to Mt Triglav. The hotel offers typical Slovenian hospitality with a welcoming lounge, sauna and garden. Due to the late arrival time, your tour leader will meet you tomorrow morning (day 2) at breakfast after which there will be a short welcome meeting. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you may have time to wait ahead of our group transfer tour hotel at Lake Bohinji. You can make the most of this time by taking the airport bus into Ljubljana, Slovenia's laid back capital. The journey takes 45 minutes, there is luggage storage available at the main bus station on arrival into the city. This ancient city, which dates back to the 12th century, is located on the emerald green Ljubljanica River. It is a pedestrian friendly city, which has much to offer, the centre is traffic free with bicycles free of charge to use instead. Explore the old town with its museums and castle or soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of its many riverside cafes and restaurants.
Day 2: Walk Around Lake Bohinj Up To The Savica Waterfall. Option To Take A Boat Back Across The Lake
Location: Lake Bohinj, Savica Waterfall
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You'll meet your Tour Leader this morning at breakfast after which there will be a short welcome meeting. We then set off from the hotel on our first hike of the holiday, walking around the north side of Lake Bohinj on a gently undulating forest trail before reaching the west end of the lake where we follow the trail towards the Savica Waterfall, gradually climbing to 653 metres/2142 feet. The waterfall is fed by underground rivers hidden in the limestone karst; its impressive torrent is 78 metres/256 high. We head back down towards the lake along the same path and you can either choose to walk back to the hotel following the lake trail or take a boat which runs from one end of the lake to the other (this is included). Today's leisurely grade 15 kilometre/9.3 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 350 metres/1148 feet along good paths, some steps.
Day 3: Bus To Lake Bled, Explore The Countryside Around This Picturesque Lake
Location: Lake Bled
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we take a 30 minutes bus ride to Milno on the shores of Lake Bled, from here we set off to explore the countryside around the lake. Our journey takes us on quiet paths through rolling country of forests, fields and villages. Finally a short but steep climb leads to a fantastic view point of the lake from afar. After lunch we return to the lake by a different route. Here where you can choose to extend the walk by going around the lake itself, or take the bus back to the hotel. Today's moderate grade 13 kilometre/8.1 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 600 metres/1969 feet.
Day 4: Free Day. Opportunity To Visit Lake Bled
Location: Lake Bled, Vintgar Gorge
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is a free day to relax around the hotel, you can hire bikes and/or kayaks from the lakeside or explore the region further. There is the option to take the public bus to Lake Bled where you can take a rowing boat out onto the lake to visit the castle or walk through the Vintgar Gorge. The gorge is 1,600 metres/5250 feet long, carved by the Ravnova River. There is a wooden walkway along the gorge which allows you to get as close as possible to nature; the walkway criss-crosses the river four times, hovering over waterfalls, rapids and pools. Today's optional leisurely grade 12 kilometre/7.5 mile walk along the Vintgar Gorge is expected to take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Day 5: Local Bus To Brod. Walk In The Bohinj Valley Through Wildflower Meadows To Small Farming Villages
Location: Brod, Srednja Vas, Stara Fuzina, Lake Bohinj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we take a local bus along the Bohinj Valley to the village of Brod. We begin our walk heading over a low ridge, through woods, to find meadows filled with wildflowers on a plateau with farmland below. We descend through open country to reach the small farming villages of Srednja Vas, Studor and Stara Fuzina. There's time to explore these picturesque, traditional places before making our way back to Lake Bohinj, along farm tracks and quiet roads. Today's leisurely grade 11.5 kilometre/7.1 mile walk is expected to take approximately 5 hours with a total ascent and descent of 375 metres/1230 feet along good paths and minor roads.
Day 6: Take Cable Car To 1,535M. Ascend The Mountain For Views Of The Julian Alps
Location: Lake Bohinj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We walk along the southern shore of Lake Bohinj to the cable car station and then take the cable car from 569 meter/1867 feet to 1533 meter/5030 feet in a few minutes for wonderful views over the lake and the mountains beyond. We hike above the ski centre towards Orlove Glave, which is above the tree-line, and we may see or hear a marmot. The views towards the high mountains are stunning and we should be able to see Mt Triglav when it is clear. We return to the cable car station and a quick return to the valley floor. We can then take the bus or hike back to the hotel. Today's moderate grade 10 kilometre/6.2 mile walk is expected to take approximately 4 to 5 hours with a total ascent and descent of 200 metres/656 feet, along some rough paths with brief steep climbs.
Day 7: Walk In The Voje Valley To Mostniski Waterfall And Through The Spectacular Mostnica Gorge
Location: Lake Bohinj
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kristal
Meals Included: Breakfast
We walk from the hotel, through an attractive village, and then alongside a white-water river through beautiful sections of gorge. Passing a cafe in a hut we can take a break and sample some of the local cakes. We continue on through the Voje Valley with pastures and chalets. In May the area is carpeted with beautiful wild flowers with have fine views of steep hills and limestone outcrops enroute to Mostnica waterfall. The 2 kilometre/1.2 mile long Mostnica Gorge is the most spectacular gorge in Bohinj. Carved out by the crystal clear Mostnica stream, it's only a few metres/feet wide but its towering walls are 20 metres/66 feet high. We head back along different paths with fabulous views through pastures, forest, riverside and village to reach the lake. Today's moderate grade 16.5 kilometre/10.3 mile walk is expected to take approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes with a total ascent and descent of 350 metres/1148 feet along good paths.
Day 8: Free Day, Optional Walk To Bohinjska Bistrica. Drive To Ljubliana Airport Where The Trip Ends
Location: Bohinjska Bistrica, Ljubljana
Meals Included: Breakfast
On our final day you can either have free time to enjoy the many activities on the lake, or your trip Leader will offer an optional morning walk to Bohinjska Bistrica, getting the public bus back to the hotel. There will still be plenty of time before our afternoon departure to Ljubljana Airport. Please note you will need to vacate your room by 10am, luggage can be left in the hotel. We will depart for Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) at 6 pm to arrive about 7 pm and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 9 pm. Should you need to reach the airport earlier in the day, the easiet option is to take a taxi from Lake Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport which should cost in the region of €80.00 EUR. Today's optional leisurely grade 7 kilometre/4.4 mile walk is expected to take approximately 3 hours.
What's Included
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Accommodation
Accommodation in a suite or stateroom of your choice
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Country Entry Visas
Meals
Breakfasts: 7
Dinners: 3
Check out our Q&As
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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I'm going on a walking/cycling trip-do I need to train?
It will depend on the grade and how fit you already are. Check the trip page for details of the walking or cycling grade and how far you’ll be walking/cycling each day. For moderate or challenging trips in particular we’d recommend doing some walks or cycles before you leave to build up your fitness and prepare you for the distances being covered.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We have a wide range of ages nationalities on our small group trips and they come from all walks of life.
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Should I get travel insurance?
Yes–it is a condition of booking that you are fully insured when travelling with us
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How long has the tour company been trading?
At Explore, we're the experts in adventure travel. Our small group adventure holidays have been running since 1981. Today, Explore is one of the most trusted travel companies in the UK with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but there are no concessions for doing so, and we must have a record in your booking advising as such before the trip departs.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Being a responsible company is a large statement, something that has to be entwined within the very fibre of a company. Discover the charities and partnerships we support as part of this at https://www.explore.co.uk/about/sustainability/charities-and-partners
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
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What is the accommodation like?
We choose comfortable accommodation in the best locations possible. We opt for small, local and family-run accommodation where we can, as opposed to large chain hotels. We typically use hotels that are the equivalent of European 3-star, and you’ll usually have an en suite room. Occasionally, where we want to get off the beaten trail we may stay in more basic accommodation.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Sustainability is embedded within the fibre of Explore, it emanates from the inside out. But as we enter a new decade it is clearer than ever that our world needs help, and Explore has created a sustainability strategy based on the 2015 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Our flexible booking and safety policies mean you're protected before and during your travels with us. Receive a full refund if your trip is cancelled, transfer your trip free of charge up to 10 days before departure minus any irrocoverable costs.
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Do I need to be very fit to book with you?
All our trips require some level of active participation. This could be on a cultural trip, trek, safari, expedition or voyage. It is in the interests of all members of the group that everyone should be capable of fully participating in the activities of their chosen trip.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final documents will include a comprehensive trip itinerary, climate and country information, budgeting and packing advice visa and passport information and details on optional activities available.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes on most of our trips. Most trips are based on customers sharing twin-bedded rooms. If you book a group trip as an individual, you will share a room with someone of the same sex. However, on many trips we offer the opportunity to pay a supplement to pre-book a single room, known as our single room option. On some trips a single room will be provided every night, on others it will be provided o
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Do we have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel
It’s now a condition of booking a trip with us that customers should have one of the following before they travel - — Be vaccinated against COVID, having received the full recommended course, and allowing enough time for immunity to take effect. Full vaccination includes any booster required to keep the vaccine valid. — Have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72hrs of departure.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Explore will only offer hotels that have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with local government guidelines. We will ensure these measures include; enhanced room cleaning, ventilation, social distancing, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in public areas, food safety, staff re-training and minimising contact within the properties.
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