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Cycling, hiking, rafting and kayaking in Slovenia
This multisport adventure tour is a perfect blend of hiking, cycling, rafting & kayaking amid breathtaking alpine scenery. The glacial lakes, Bled and Bohinj, as well as Triglav National Park, are just some of the outstanding locations for these activities. A fairly good level of fitness is required for this tour.
Tour highlights:
• cycle the alluring Triglav National Park
• hike into a breathtaking alpine valley
• take a gondola across to a fairytale island church
• swim in Lake Bohinj amid gorgeous mountain peaks
• raft and kayak on mountain rivers and lakes
tab=Itinerary}Day 1: ARRIVAL IN KRANJSKA GORA (3* hotel).
Start your tour in the fabulous alpine town of Kranjska Gora with the beautiful western Julian Alps as your backdrop.
Day 2: HIKING KRNICA VALLEY
16 km circular walk/ascent 400 m. (hotel 3*).
Your warm-up day-walk will take you out past the first of many beautiful lakes you'll visit on this trip: Lake Jasna. With the jagged peaks of the Julian Alps behind it, Lake Jasna is the perfect spot for relaxing. But don't get too caught up in the view because there's more ahead. Continuing on into the Jasna Valley, you'll be greeted by the beauty of the Prisank and Razor Mountains. The trail back is via the “Russian Chapel” dedicated to Russian POWs who died during WW1 building the military road over Vršič Pass.
Day 3: CYCLING KRANJSKA GORA – BLED
(40 km) (4* hotel). A downhill ride with one pass of 200 m / 700 ft.
Today's activity takes you alongside flowing rivers as they slice their way through lush valleys framed by towering mountains. At the village of Mojstrana, you'll head into the Krma and Radovna valleys. At the exit, take a short detour along the thundering rapids of Vintgar Gorge, before heading into the fairytale world of Lake Bled.
Day 4: CYCLING BLED - KROPA - RADOVLJICA
(35 km) (4* hotel).
Today you pedal to Slovenia's foremost blacksmith town, Kropa, and can visit an iron forging museum. Then cycle up the hill to the lovely hilltop church of Jamnik for a classic postcard view of Slovenia: church and mountains. On the way back, stop in the beautifully preserved old town of Radovljica and its interesting beekeeping museum.
Day 5: RAFTING LAKE BLED
(8 km) (4* hotel).
A three-hour rafting trip on the Sava Dolinka river (grade 2-3). This trip is suitable for all, no extra experience or equipment needed. With a free afternoon in Bled you'll have time to explore its lake, row yourself over to the island church, and hike up to the clifftop castle for a splendid view across the lake and valley, then end the day by treating yourself to Bled's famous cream cake.
Day 6: HIKING POKLJUKA – LAKE BOHINJ
12 km / ascent 200 m. (3* hotel).
Mountain meadows & treeline walk.
Starting in the pristine forest of the karst Pokljuka Plateau, you'll 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 for a glimpse into life as it was 150 years ago.
Day 7: KAYAKING OR CANOEING AT BOHINJ LAKE
A rest day or a gentle kayak on Lake Bohinj (3* hotel).
Lake Bohinj, the jewel of the Triglav National Park. Spend a lazy, tranquil afternoon on one of the hidden beaches, or take a circuitous walk around the lake, then the cable car up for a view of the lake and valley from Vogel ski resort (1532m high) or head to its source, Savica waterfall.
Day 8: BOHINJ LAKE End of tour after breakfast. You may wish to continue hiking onward over our Goldhorn Trail!
Price
Price: 730 EUR per person based on two people sharingHigh season supplement (May 7th to 1September 16th 2022): 40 EUR
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Price includes:
• accommodation in hotels 3*/4*, double rooms with WC and shower, on a bed & breakfast basis
• mountain bike hire on days 3 and 4
• half day white water rafting tour in Bled
• half day kayak or canoe rental in Bohinj
• transfers on day 6
• GPS data
• local tourist and other taxes
• personal welcome meeting and bike handover
• luggage transfer – one piece, max 20 kgs / 45 lb. Every additional item 10 EUR, payable on the spot
• information pack including text road notes (in plain English) and corresponding maps. One per booking, every additional pack 20 EUR
Optional extras:
• additional day MTB bike hire 18 EUR, electric bike 25 EUR
• transfer: Jesenice railway station to Kranjska Gora or Bled: please contact us for a favorable quote!
Single supplement:
• single room 130 EUR
Additional nights:
• in a 3* Hotel in Kranjska Gora 75 EUR per person in standard double room, BB. Single room 105 EUR
• in a 4* Hotel in Bled 55 EUR per person in standard double room, BB. Single room 150 EUR
• in a 4* Hotel in Ribčev Laz / Bohinj 75 EUR per person in standard double room, BB. Single room 105 EUR
Price excludes: flights, entrance fees, meals not mentioned in itinerary, drinks with meals.
Travel options
Starting point of this trip is Kranjska Gora in NW Slovenia, on the Slovene / Austrian / Italian border.Getting there...
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it (check connections here). From the airport you can travel to Kranjska Gora by bus (change once in Kranj, takes about 3 hrs) or book our transfer (faster - 45 mins): please ask us for a favorable quote!
By train: nearest railway station is in Jesenice, take a local bus (some 45 minutes) or order our transfer 20 EUR per person, two-person minimum.
By bus: Flixbus stops at Lake Bled, 42 km away.
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. Unguarded parking at first hotel for the duration of your trip costs 5 EUR per night per car.
... and away
By plane: need to get to the airport? Our transfer to Ljubljana airport: return to the airport from Bohinj - please ask us for a favorable quote!
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 Kranjska Gora, you can get there by local bus (change once in Lesce, travel time is about 2 hrs) or we can transfer - please ask us for a favorable quote!
