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A unique 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
• exquisite view of Lake Bled from your hotel
• ring the bell of wishes at the island church
• picnic beside Lake Bohinj in the Bohinj Valley
• raft and kayak on mountain rivers and lakes
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 round walk/ascent 400 m. (hotel 3*).
Your warm up 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 comfortable 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. (4* 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 (4* 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 a 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.
Price
Price: 710 EUR per person based on two people sharing
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High season supplement (17.8. to 20.9.2019): 45 EUR
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 days 2 and 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:
• half board 125 EUR. Includes seven dinners.
• additional day bike hire 18 EUR per bike
• supplement for electric bike 30 EUR
• transfer: Jesenice railway station to Kranjska Gora or Bled: 20 EUR per person (two-person minimum ). Ljubljana Airport to Kranjska Gora – 60 EUR. Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport – 55 EUR. Bohinj to Kranjska Gora 55 EUR. Bohinj to Ljubljana 65 EUR. All prices per person, two-person minimum, one way.
single supplement:
• single room 130 EUR
additional nights:
• 3* Hotel in Bled 65 EUR per person in standard double room, B&B. Single room 105 EUR. Half board 15 EUR (three-course dinner)
• 4* Hotel in Bled: 79 EUR per person in lake view double room, Single room: 135 EUR Half board: 25 EUR (four-course dinner)
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): 60 EUR per person, two-person minimum. Transfers need to be ordered and paid for 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-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 - 55 EUR per person, two-person 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 Kranjska Gora, you can get there by local bus (change once in Lesce, travel time is about 2 hrs) or we can transfer you for 55 EUR per person, two-person minimum.
