Slovenia: Hike, Bike & Raft
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- 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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- Ljubljana - Leader led orientation walk
- Vintgar Gorge hike
- Mt Vogel Cable Car
- Hiking on Mt Vogel
- Biking in Bled
Itinerary
Zivjo! Welcome to Slovenia. Often known as ‘Europe in Miniature’, small Slovenia has huge diversity. Luckily for adrenaline junkies, it also has plenty of active opportunities, from cycling, hiking and skiing, to canyoning, caving and boating. Ease into things with a ...
Head out on an orientation walk around cosmopolitan Ljubljana (pronounced 'Lyoob-Li-Yana'), the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana is a city full of style, history, monuments, churches, museums and great restaurants. The Old Town consists of three main squares and Baroque...
After breakfast, you’ll 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, located within Triglav National Park. The upper station lies above 1500 m/4920 ft, from where you'll enjoy a hike a...
You have a free day to choose your own adventure in Bled. 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. Take in the lake, the is...
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 rapids (graded 2 to 3), gates and pools. You’ll pass alpine scenery and cypress trees and navigate giant moss-covered b...
Head out for a morning of biking today. 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...
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.
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