Slovenia Alps

Day 1: Welcome to Ljubljana
Day 2: Velika Planina, 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 3: Lake Bled & Lake Bohinj, 9 mi. (14 km)
Day 4: Triglav National Park, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Day 5: Vrsic Pass and the Julian Alps, 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 6: Soca trail and the emerald Soca River, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Day 7: Skocjan Caves and Piran, 4 mi. (7 km)
Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Welcome to Ljubljana
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Ljubljana, you’ll meet your tour guide over a welcome drink to discuss all trip details and answer any questions you may have.  You will also get to know all the other travelers joining this walking tour.

Enjoy your free time in vibrant Ljubljana to taste delicious food and wine in some of the best bars and restaurants on the green banks of the  Ljubljanica River. We suggest coming a day earlier so you can explore the picturesque old city center, its historic landmarks, and impressive architecture.

Preferred accommodation: City Hotel

Day 2: Velika Planina, 6 mi. (10 km)
You head towards Kamnik-Savinja Alps, just a short drive north of Ljubljana, where your walking adventure begins. First on the agenda is a visit to Velika Planina (The Big Meadow), Slovenia’s largest and most charming alpine pasture and oldest active shepherds’ settlement.

While walking through vast alpine pastures, you’ll be amazed by the unique local architecture of the shepherds' villages and learn about their culture by visiting the oldest hut in the pastures. You will also have the opportunity to participate in preparing and sampling some traditional Slovenian food.

You will return to Ljubljana in the afternoon and are free to enjoy the evening. (B, L)

Elevation gain: +300m / -300m
Approx. duration: 3 hours
Total transfer time: 2 hours

Preferred accommodation: City Hotel

Day 3: Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj,  9 mi. (14 km)
The day will start with a one-hour transfer to the foothills of the Julian Alps to explore Slovenia’s stunningl Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj,  considered two of the world's most beautiful lakes.

The walking trip at Lake Bohinj will take you through typical villages, crystal-clear streams that feed the lake, and its gorgeous shores and deep gorges with spectacular mountain scenery. Don’t forget your swimsuit!

After lunch, you head to Lake Bled and walk to its viewpoint to enjoy views over this lovely lake with its iconic island and a medieval castle perched on the edge of a rocky cliff. The Karavanke Alps in the backdrop provide the final ingredient for the perfect photo.

If you prefer, you can skip the viewpoint walking trip and instead relax by the lake and swim in its fresh waters. (B,L)

Elevation gain: +400m / -400m
Approx. duration:  4 hours (split into two hikes)
Total transfer time: 1.5 hours

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Astoria

Day 4: Triglav National Park, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
Experience the most challenging day of this walking holiday in Slovenia. After a short drive, you will walk in the high mountains to Slovenia’s only national park, the Triglav National Park. Here, mountain trails of easy to medium difficulty levels lead to magnificent vistas over the Triglav National Park and its glacial alpine valleys.

To begin. you’ll enjoy walking through the dense and magical spruce forest on Pokljuka Plateau. The forest path will take you to one of the 2000-meter peaks, with spectacular views of the jagged glacial valley and Mt. Triglav himself! A short walk along the single track later, you’ll experience lunch in a typical Slovenian mountain hut.

You’ll return to your hotel late afternoon so that you can enjoy some free time too.

Alternatively, you can skip the summit ascent by cutting the hike short at the lovely mountain hut, where you can enjoy some downtime or take the rest of the day off instead. (B, L)

Elevation gain: +700m / -700m
Approx. duration: 5 hours
Total transfer time: 1 hour

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Astoria

Day 5: Vrsic pass and the Julian Alps, 6 mi. (10 km)
Enjoy a series of shorter walks and admire the rich diversity of the landscape, passing rivers, lakes, forests, trees, colorful flowers, & unusual rocks.

You first hike the spectacular Pericnik Waterfall in the Vrata Valley. In summer the cold water spray will compel you to walk behind the water curtain and freshen up, before heading towards the heart of the Julian Alps along the high mountain road. This road was built during World War 1 by Russian POWs. It winds upwards to the highest mountain pass in Slovenia and the eastern Julian Alps, Vrsic pass (1611 m), where you’ll enjoy a great hike, highlighting the beautiful Julian Alps.

You’ll be treated to a well-deserved and tasty lunch at the mountain hut on top. Later, you’ll end the day with a transfer to the lush Soca valley.

Time permitting you can stop for a refreshing swim in the inviting pools of the Soca River. (B, L)

Elevation gain: +400m / -400m
Approx. duration: 4 hours
Total transfer time: 2 hours

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Mangart

Day 6: Soca Trail and emerald Soca River, 7.5 mi. (12 km)
The natural beauty of Slovenia is on full display on the western side of the Triglav National Park. While you’re out on shorter walking tours in the beautiful Soca Valley, exploring its hidden spots, you’ll learn about World War 1 history and its influence on north-western Slovenia.

Lunch will feature delicious local specialties of the Soca Valley.  The allure of the emerald Soca River will tempt you to swim in its turquoise waters, for which the river is well known all around Europe as Slovenia’s most beautiful river.

The afternoon is reserved for water and other adventure activities, such as rafting or canyoning on the beautiful Soca river and its tributaries, paragliding, or zip-lining!

If such adventures are not your cup of tea, you’ll be able to do some more walking, find a perfect spot by the river to rest your feet, and enjoy Soca Valley’s pure nature! (B, L)

Elevation gain: +250m / -250m
Approx. duration:  4 hours
Total transfer time: 1 hour

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Mangart

Day 7: Skocjan Caves and Piran, 4 mi. (7 km)
Southwestern Slovenia, its karst landscapes and phenomena, and the northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea, the Slovenian Adriatic Coast is your focus today.

In the morning, you visit the spectacular subterranean chambers of the Skocjan Caves, a UNESCO Natural and Cultural World Heritage Site, known for having the longest underground canyon in Europe. Later on, discover the wine region of southwestern Slovenia by tasting its strong wines and local food, as you visit a local winemaker in the karst vineyards.

You will explore the loveliest town on the Slovenian coast, Piran in the afternoon. You will love exploring this tiny peninsula, with its narrow streets and tiny squares. Sea lovers, however, will be enchanted by the luminous waves along the coast at night.

Your guide leaves the group tonight and returns to Ljubljana. (B, L)

Elevation gain: +150m / -150m
Approx. duration:  3 hours
Total  transfer time: 2.5 hours

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Piran

Day 8: Departure
After a hearty breakfast, this unforgettable walking adventure in lovely western Slovenia ends. Treat yourself to a final swim in the Adriatic Sea. (B)

You will stay in selected centrally located 3 or 4 hotels. You will find the name of the preferred accommodation listed in each day’s details. Please note that different group departure dates may include a different selection of hotels. Feel free to ask for accommodation details for your preferred departure date.