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A multi sport holiday for those who enjoy a holiday of mixed outdoor pursuits among breathtaking alpine scenery and unique natural attractions. The glacial Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj, as well as Mt. Triglav National Park, are just some of the oustanding locations for these activities.
Suitable for hikers and cyclists of very average fitness.

Walk highlights:
•    Hike to the "Triple Border Point" where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet
•    Cycle through the pristine Triglav National Park
•    Enjoy an exquisite view from your Bled hotel and ...
•    ... ring the bell of wishes on Lake Bled island
•    Hike over broad meadows resplendent with wild flowers
•    Descend to the Bohinj Valley and take a picnic & a swim in Lake Bohinj

> Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN PODKOREN. Hotel 3*.

Meeting with the representative of Helia travel agency.
Podkoren is located close to the lovely alpine village of Kranjska Gora. You will spend your first two nights nestled in the shadows of the mighty Julian Alps.

Day 2: HIKING PODKOREN – THREE COUNTRIES POINT - PODKOREN
13 km round trip / ascent 640m. Forest and alpine meadows trail (hotel 3*).
This warm-up walk takes you to the summit of Mt. Peč (1508m) to the triple border point where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet. Here you can soak up the views across the Julian and Carnian Alps, with Hohe Tauern, the highest alpine range in Austria, forming a picturesque backdrop, before descending to the source of the mighty Sava River.

Day 3: CYCLING KRANJSKA GORA – BLED (40 km).
A nice downhill ride with one pass of 150m/500ft (4* hotel).
Today's activity takes you alongside flowing rivers as they cut their way through lush valleys framed by towering mountains. From Mojstrana you will head into the Krma Valley and through the Radovna Valley. As you exit the valley, take a short detour to the stunning 1.6km Vintgar Gorge, carved 150m deep into the mountains by the Radovna River, before heading into Bled.

Day 4: RAFTING LAKE BLED (8 km).
A 3-hour rafting trip on the Sava Dolinka river (grade 2-3). This trip is suitable for all, no extra experience or equipment needed. (4* hotel).
With a free afternoon in Bled you'll have time to explore its lake, island church, and the castle on the cliff. We suggest you end the day by treating yourself to Bled's famous cream cake.

Day 5: HIKING POKLJUKA – USKOVNICA SADLE – VOJE – LAKE BOHINJ
12 km / ascent 200m. Mountain meadows & tree line walk (4* hotel).
Today you will be driven by car up to the Pokljuka Plateau from which you will begin your hike across mountain pastures and old farmhouses to a viewing point providing outstanding views into the Bohinj Valley. As you descend you can stop at the little historic village of Studor and see how people lived 150 years ago.

Day 6: KAYAKING BOHINJ LAKE
A day for rest or a gentle kayak trip on Lake Bohinj (hotel 4*).
Lake Bohinj, the jewel in the heart of the Triglav National Park. Spend a lazy, tranquil afternoon on one of the hidden beaches, take a circuitous walk around the lake, take the gondola and view the lake and valley from Vogel ski resort (1532 metres high) or head to the source of the lake, Savica waterfall. The choice is yours.

Day 7: CYCLING BOHINJ - LAKE BLED (25 km).
Flat one short ascent (hotel 4*).
Today you head back to Lake Bled, following the Sava Bohinjka River as it meanders its way through the lovely Sava valley.

Day 8: End of tour after breakfast.

> Price

Price: 680 EUR per person based on 2 people sharing
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price includes:
•    Accommodation in hotels ***/****, double rooms with WC and shower, on a bed & breakfast basis.
•    Two full days bike hire.
•    Half day white water rafting tour in Bled.
•    Half day kayak rent in Bohinj
•    Luggage transfer (one piece per person)
•    Information package including detailed route description

optional extras:
•    Half board 125 EUR. Includes seven dinners
•    Transfer: Jesenice railway station to Kranjska Gora or Bled: 30 EUR per person (minimum 2 persons). Ljubljana Airport to Podkoren – 50 EUR. Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport – 45 EUR. Bohinj to Podkoren 45 EUR. All prices per person, 2 persons minimum, one way

single supplement:
•    Single room 130 EUR

additional nights:
•    *** Hotel in Bled: 49 EUR per person in standard double room, BB. Single room: 65 EUR. Half board: +15 EUR
•    **** Hotel in Bled: 75 EUR per person in lake view double room, Single room: 135 EUR Half board: +25 EUR (4-course dinner)

price excludes: flight, entrance fees, meals not mentioned, drinks with meals.

> Travel options

Getting there...
Staring point of this trip is Podkoren in NW Slovenia, on the Slovene/Austrian/Italian border (google maps).
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it.  From the airport you can travel to Podkoren by bus (change once in Kranj, takes about 3 hrs) or book our transfer (faster): 50 EUR per person, two persons minimum. Transfers need to be ordered when booking the trip.
By train: nearest railway station is in Jesenice, take a local bus (some 45 minutes) or order our transfer 20 EUR per person, two persons minimum.
By car: take exit Karavanke on A1 motorway Ljubljana - Jesenice, Karavanke and then follow signposts to Kranjska Gora. On motorway Villach - Venice, take exit Tarvisio in Italy or exit Villach West in Austria. There is a free but unguarded parking lot in Podkoren.

... and away
By plane: need to get to the airport? Our transfer to Ljubljana airport: return to the airport from Bled - 45 EUR per person, two persons minimum.
By train: Bohinj has a railway station in Bohinjska Bistrica 5 km from your last hotel. It is on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica sideline, only a few trains a day.
By car: if your car is in Podkoren, you can get there by local bus (change once in Lesce, travel time is some 2 hrs) or we can transfer you for 45 € per person, two persons minimum.

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