Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

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Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft

7 Days Starting in Ljubljana and ending in Bled

Visiting: Ljubljana, Ljubljana / Bled, Lake Bohinj and Hiking on Mt Vogel, Bled , Rafting on Soca River, Biking in Bled , Bled

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

ZMXS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium, Medium

Age range:

15-99 years

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

Interests:

History

Activities:

Hiking, Walking, White water rafting

From:
$2155
$1724 Operator discount: -$431 -20%

NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

With its crystal-clear emerald lakes, picture-perfect castle and fairytale island at the foothills of the Alps, Bled is the perfect spot to base your eight-day active adventure in Slovenia. Hike lush trails on Mt Vogel in Triglav National Park, go cycling next to the Radovljica River and hold on to your helmets on an exhilarating white water rafting trip on the Soka River with expert guides. Walk the Vintgar Gorge boardwalk, discover the secrets of Ljubljana and see the little village of Ribcev Laz. Along with all this adrenaline, there’s plenty of free time to discover bled at your own pace – kayaking or ziplining, anyone?

Highlights

  • From the top of Mt Vogel, hike along lush trails, looking down to the valley where deep green forest meets the endless blue of the glacial Lake Bohinj

  • Cycle through mountain pastures to outstanding lookouts in Triglav National Park

  • Famous for its fairytale-like surrounds – including an emerald-green lake with a church in its middle and medieval castle – Bled is a joy to explore. It also produces a delicious local cake (Bled cream cake – make sure to try it).

  • Ride a raft over the rugged rapids, gates and pools of the Sava Dolinka River, taking in stunning Alpine scenery as you go.

  • From the top of Mt Vogel, within Triglav National Park, hike along lush trails, looking down to the valley where the deep green forest meets the endless blue of the glacial Lake Bohinj.

  • Cycle through mountain pastures, beside the Radovljica River, to a peaceful flower and tree-filled valley. Is there a better landscape to get active than picture-perfect Bled?

  • Discover Ljubljana, then hike through Bled to Vintgar Gorge, across rapids, waterfalls and pools. Find your reflection in the ethereal water below from the boardwalk on the rock face.

  • Explore picturesque Bled – famous for its fairytale-like surroundings, including an emerald-green lake with a church and medieval castle smack bang in the middle. Then, try the delicious local cake (Bled cream cake) to refuel your energy.

  • Go whitewater rafting over the rugged rapids, gates and pools of the Soka River, taking in stunning Alpine scenery as you go.

  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

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Day 1: Ljubljana

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation: Hotel

Zivjo! Welcome to Slovenia – often known as ‘Europe in Miniature’. Luckily for adrenaline junkies, Slovenia is perfect for a wide array of active adventures, like cycling, hiking, skiing, canyoning, caving and boating. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Ljubljana (pronounced 'Lyoob-Li-Yana'), the capital of Slovenia. After, you’re free to explore the streets at your own pace or to head out as a group for dinner at a local traditional restaurant. Your trip leader will have all the best recommendations!

Day 2: Ljubljana / Bled

Location: Ljubljana / Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Head out on an orientation walk around cosmopolitan Ljubljana – a city full of history, monuments, churches, museums and great restaurants. The Old Town consists of three main squares and Baroque houses and you can visit the Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall and Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Triple Bridge and the open market under the arcade. In the early afternoon, board a local bus to Bled – with dense green mountains, a rocky cliff-top castle and an emerald lake (with a church atop the island smack bang in the middle), it’s hard to take a bad photo here! You’ll head out on a hike around Bled through Vintgar Gorge, stopping for snacks and photo breaks along the way. Explore Bled’s gorgeous architecture and scenery, then walk across rapids, waterfalls and pools via an elevated boardwalk that clings to the craggy rock face.

Included Activities:
-Ljubljana - Leader led orientation walk
-Vintgar Gorge hike

Day 3: Lake Bohinj And Hiking On Mt Vogel

Location: Lake Bohinj and Hiking on Mt Vogel

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

After breakfast, take a public bus to Lake Bohinj – the largest permanent glacial lake in the country. Take the cable car to the top of Mt Vogel within Triglav National Park. The upper station lies above 1500 m (4920 ft), and from here you'll hike along the lush trails, looking down into the valley. Depending on weather conditions, you might head south towards the peak of Sija. After a rest stop at Suha hut, continue through the alpine scenery along the Bukovska Valley towards the final destination of Ribcev Laz – a little village that’s dominated by a 17th-century church with a fresco of St. Christopher on the outside wall. The church, the mountains and the little bridge over Lake Bohinj make the surroundings feel like you’re inside a movie set!

Included Activities:
-Mt Vogel Cable Car
-Hiking on Mt Vogel

Day 4: Bled

Location: Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

You have a free day to choose your own adventure in Bled today. Maybe visit the 100 m high clifftop castle and chill out on Grajska Plaza (Castle Beach) – dating from the 11th century, the views from Old Bled Castle are nothing short of spectacular. You could take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) to the island on Lake Bled, where you can climb up the 99 steps to St Mary's Church and ring the wishing bell. If you’re chasing a thrill, maybe go ziplining or kayaking on the Sava River. Be sure to seek out the famous Bled cream cake (nearly every cafe in town claims that theirs is the best).

Optional Activities:
-Bled - Pletna Boat Trip
-Bled - Castle
-Kayaking on Soca River
-Bled - Ziplining
-Hike Osojnica viewpoint loop - Free

Day 5: Rafting On Soca River

Location: Rafting on Soca River

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Pack your swimming gear and towel for a rafting trip on the Soka River today. A professional guide will lead the group on a 1.5-hour journey through Class 2 and 3 rapids as well as gates and pools. You’ll pass alpine scenery and cypress trees as you navigate moss-covered boulders all the way downriver to Lancovo. There will be plenty of time for swim stops in the fresh water here and you’ll see the cascades of Boka Waterfall. After an exhilarating day, it’s a short drive back to Bled. Later, maybe dine on sausages or fresh fish with a side of the local vino. Luckily, Slovenia only exports a small amount of their wine, keeping the best local.

Included Activities:
-Rafting on Soca River (

Day 6: Biking In Bled

Location: Biking in Bled

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Head out for a morning of biking. You’ll have your bike fitting and a safety briefing to set you up for the journey ahead, then it’s time to get your wheels in motion. With your leader, you’ll begin cycling from Bled, first pedalling gradually uphill through the mountains, following the low-traffic forest paved road. This route offers plenty to look at – mountain views next to Radovljica River, scenic stops along the way and a loop around the beautiful Lake Bled. Your final stop of the day is a flower and tree-filled valley, where you can refuel at a mountain house. The rest of the day is free for your own discoveries – you may like to explore Triglav National Park or rest and recharge before dinner.

Included Activities:
-Biking in Bled

Day 7: Bled

Location: Bled

Meals Included: breaksfast

Your trip ends after breakfast today and with no further activities planned, you’re free to leave any time after check out. If you’d like to extend your stay in this postcard-perfect place, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

What's Included

  • Biking in the Bohinj Valley

  • Hiking on Mt Vogel

  • Mt Vogel Cable Car

  • Rafting on Sava Dolinka River

  • Day Trip to Bled

  • Meals

    7 breakfasts

  • Accommodation

    Hotel (1 night), Guesthouse (6 nights)

  • Transport

    Private vehicle, local bus, Bicycle, On foot

  • Ljubljana - Leader led orientation walk

  • Vintgar Gorge hike

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Accommodation

  • 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.

Transport

  • Private vehicle , Local bus , Bicycle , On foot

Included Activities

  • Mt Vogel Cable Car
  • Hiking on Mt Vogel
  • Day Trip to Bled
  • Rafting on Sava Dolinka River
  • Biking in the Bohinj Valley

Important Information

  • 1. This multi-activity trip requires a good level of fitness and health.
  • 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
  • 3. An arrival transfer is NOT included, however can be booked at an extra cost. Please speak to your travel agent at the time of booking. If no transfer has been booked, please make your own way to the hotel for the welcome meeting at 6pm on day 1.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This is an active trip packed with activities such as cycling, whitewater rafting and trekking. To fully enjoy it, you'll need to be in a good state of health and fitness. To participate in the rafting experience, you'll also need to be a confident swimmer.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are international flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes, except optional activities

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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