
This tour takes adventurous food lovers to some of the most exquisite places in Slovenia. The first day begins with a trek through the canyon of the Kamniska Bistrica River located in the Velika Planina. This high mountain plateau has an excellent dairy farm, where participants can try some of the excellent warm milk after a walk through the green meadows.
Next, the tour takes an exciting turn to Bohinj Valley for a rafting trip down the Sava Bohinjka River. After this, participants will have an opportunity to see the Savica Waterfall, one of the most popular in Slovenia, over 38 m long. This will all be followed with a tour of Bled.
Next, the adventure continues with a visit to the incredible Karst region, where participants can explore the area on a bike tour. After this, gastronomes can indulge in some of the delicious local wine and food of the region.
The next day participants can work off their meal with a few hours of hiking in Slovenia in the UNESCO protected Skojcan Caves. Here, travellers can explore their fascinating waterfalls and caves 200 metres deep.
The tour will conclude in the country's capital with a tour of Ljubljana where there will be an opportunity for shopping or hiking around Ljubljana.
Location - Duration
- Duration: 5 day(s)
- Location: Southwestern and central Slovenia
Itinerary
Day 1: The Canyon of the river Kamniska Bistrica - Velika Planina (trekking)
Activities: trekking on Velika Planina (5 - 6 hours)
Day 2: Bohinj (rafting) - waterfall Savica - Bled
Activities: rafting with mini-rafts on Sava Bohinjka (3 - 4 hours)
Day 3: Karst (bicycle tour, sport games)
Activities: bicycle tour over Karst (30 - 45 km ), sport games
Day 4: Skocjan caves (walking) - Ljubljana
Activities: walking trough the Skocjan caves on hiking trail (2 - 3 hours)
Day 5: Ljubljana - Airport Joze Pucnik Ljubljana
Activities: hiking and shopping
Cancellation policy
If a booking is cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour date, no fee will be charged. Otherwise, guests are charged for the entire trip. The same applies to no-shows.
Children Policy
This tour is not suitable for children from 0 - 11 years of age.
Participant Guidelines
Necessary gear:
- sport clothes
- mountain shoes (high ankle, profiled soles)
- clothes for during the day, for rain
- snacks for during the day, water-bottle
- sun glasses, sun cream
- headgear for the sun, a cap
- a pullover
- a backpack (not a bag)
- a small cycling backpack
- walking rods
- toilette paper
- sneakers or slippers for the cottage
- a flashlight or a pocket torch
- personal document
- spare underwear, socks
- something to cover the backpack
- toiletries (toothbrush)
Other Disclosures
Minimal number of participants: 6
Level of complexity: Easy
Accommodation: hotels, hostels, private rooms, inns and tourist farms
Price includes:
- all transports on mentioned routes (one piece of luggage per person)
- accommodation costs
- 2 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 1 lunch
- degustation of Karst wine and Karst prosciutto
- cycling (renting and transporting the bicycle, protective helmet)
- trekking
- entry fee to Skocjan caves and Savica waterfall
- transport with a lift to Velika Planina
- English speaking guide
- Organizational costs
- Tourist taxes
- VAT
Extra costs:
- supplement for single bed room: 40€ per person
- supplement for lunch: 5 - 15€ per person per day