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Lake Bled and the Julian Alps
7 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Discover the breathtaking scenery of the pristine Julian Alps on
HOTEL
NEW
foot from Lake Bled and Slovenia’s outdoor capital, Bovec
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Transfer Ljubljana to Lake Bled, tour briefing and optional lakeside walk 2 | Vintgar Gorge walk 3 | Transfer to Lake Bohinj, explore Triglav lakes valley 4 | Transfer to Bovec, with visit to Lake Jasna enroute, optional white water rafting 5 | Challenging walk to Mt Rombon or day at leisure in Bovec 6 | Soca trail walk 7 | Transfer to Ljubljana, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfer from Ljubljana (airport) to Lake Bled, Lake Bled to Bovec, Bovec to Ljubljana PLUS tour briefing on day 1
GRADE 2
Bled
Cycle Slovenia and the Parenzana
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
B&B / HOTEL
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 1 May to 29 Sep
Uncover the natural highlights of Slovenia before cycling the
historic Parenzana Rail Trail from Italy to Croatia
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Ljubljana, transfer to Lake Bled (15km/9.5mi) 2 | Cycle to Kranjska Gora (37km/23mi), transfer to Bovec 3 | Rafting, cycle to Kobarid, transfer to Brda (20km/12.5mi) 4 | Transfer to Škocjan Caves, cycle to Trieste (51km/31.5mi) 5 | Parenzana trail to Portoroz (36‐40km/22.5‐25mi) 6 | Cycle to Motovun, Croatia (53km/33mi) 7 | Cycle to Porec (33km/20.5mi) 8 | Bus to Ljubljana, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels twinshare BACKUP & SUPPORT: welcome briefing, info pack including route notes & maps per room, transfer of main bags from Bled to Porec (all daily needs carried in the panniers provided), emergency hotline TRANSPORT: transfers listed as included EQUIPMENT: rental bike with panniers (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: rafting on Soca River, Škocjan cave entrance fee & tourist tax
Cycle Slovenia’s Soca Valley | Tomo Jesenicnik
NOTES: High season is from 24 Jun to 31 Aug ‐ supplement applies.
Istria on Foot
7 DAY SELF GUIDED WALK
Explore the incredible natural landscapes of the Croatian peninsula on foot
HOTEL
GRADE 3
DATES
Daily from 15 Mar to 24 Nov
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Welcome meeting, walk to Grožnjan (5hrs) 2 | Walk to Istarske Toplice (5hrs) 3 | Seven Waterfalls walk (6hrs) 4 | Kamenjak to Orhids walk (4hrs) 5 | Transfer to Fažana, then by boat to Brijuni National Park, return to Pula (2hrs) 6 | Transfer to Poklon Pass (922m), walk in the Ucka Nature Park to ascend Vojak Peak (1401m) (3‐4hrs) 7 | Transfer to Rijeka, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels and pensions on a twin share basis BACKUP & SUPPORT: introductory briefing, info pack including route notes & maps per room booked, emergency hotline TRANSPORT, private transfer Istarske Toplice to Motovun on day 2, private return transfer Motovun to Selca (day 3), bus transfer Motovun to Pula (day 4), private transfer Pula to Poklon Pass and Lovran (day 6), main luggage transfer Novigrad to Motovun, bus transfer Lovran to Rijeka, return bus ticket Pula to Kamenjak and Pula to Fazana (Brijuni Park), return boat transfer to Brijuni Park from Fazana PLUS: Brioni National Park ticket & Kamenjak Nature Park entrance
Pula as seen from the sea
Croatia Coast and Canyons Walk
8 DAY GUIDED WALK
Uncover the best of Croatia’s national parks, lakes,
waterfalls, canyons and coast on foot
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
GRADE 2
DATES
16 May ‐ 23 May 05 Sep ‐ 12 Sep H 03 Oct ‐ 10 Oct
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Zagreb (2hrs) 2 | Transfer to Plitvice Lakes (3‐5hrs) 3 | Velebit National Park, walk the Premuzic Trail (5hrs) 4 | Transfer to Paklenica, walk to Ramici (3hrs) 5 | Transfer to Paklenica National Park, canyon walk at Velika Paklenia and in Manita Cave (3‐4hrs) 6 | Explore the Krupa Canyon, transfer to Zadar (2hrs) 7 | Krka National Park, discover waterfalls on foot and by boat, transfer to Split (4‐5hrs) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 3 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels and guesthouses twinshare with ensuite facilities, 1 night mountain hut in dormitories with shared facilities GUIDES: English speaking local guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfer except day 4 TRANSPORT: group arrival transfer from Zagreb airport on day 1 and group departure transfer to Split airport on day 8, transfers as noted in the itinerary & boat trip Krka national park PLUS: entrance fees in Plitvice, Northern Velebit, Paklenica and Krka
NOTES: High season is 5‐12 Sep ‐ supplement applies.
Explore the stunning beauty of the Plitvice Lakes on foot
Bovec
DATES
Daily from 1 Jun to 23 Oct
Ljubljana Slovenia
Bohinj
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Soca River, Slovenia