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Spectacular hiking and mountain excursions in the Julian Alps, Triglav National Park, and Lake Bled
Crystal clear water in river Soca, Triglav, Slovenia. Photo by Mjucha
We rate this trip as moderate. You should be an experienced hiker in good physical condition. You should be capable of walking 4-6 hours per day on good trails with some steep ascents and descents, averaging 1500 to 3000 vertical feet per day at an elevation up to 9000 feet above sea level. One day includes a vertical ascent of 2860 feet and another day has a descent of 4120 vertical feet.
After arrival in Venice, the group will meet at 12:00 noon in the Venice Airport. You will have a private transfer to Bovec, high in the Soca Valley. The group will meet on the first day at 4:00 pm in the hotel lobby for a casual meet and greet, orientation, and dinner in Bovec.
*Optional arrival at the Ljubljana airport is available and we will provide a private transfer to Bovec.
On the afternoon of Day 8 we will depart Lake Bled with an afternoon visit to Postojna Caves, followed by dinner. Your final night will be at the Marriott Courtyard near the Venice Airport. On the morning of Day 8 you will have transportation to Venice Airport for flight departures or onward travel
Our Alps experts can assist with recommendations for your pre- and post-tour travel arrangements. Simply call or email us your plans and we are happy to help make the best of your vacation experience. Consider combining your Slovenia tour with an Alpenwild vacation in the nearby Dolomites.
In Slovenia you will stay in independently-owned 4-star hotels with a superb restaurants and dining options nearby. On Day 4 we will stay in a comfortable mountain lodge with small dormitory-style rooms, bathrooms down the hall, electricity, hot water for showers, and a la carte dining, but with no cell service or internet. The final night will be in a 4-star hotel near Venice Marco Polo Airport.
The hallmark of an Alpenwild trip is our exceptional dining, including buffet breakfasts, picnic lunches, and many dinner options featuring a la carte dining for most dinners. All meals starting with dinner on the day of arrival, lunches, snacks, refreshments, receptions, and ending with breakfast on the day of departure are included. Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, and related gratuities are not included.
The services of an expert trip leader
All accommodations (7 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels. one night in a mountain hut)
All meals as shown (B = Breakfast, S = Snack, D = Dinner)
Ground transportation including shuttle from Venice or Ljubljana airports
All admissions
Fully supported with luggage transfers (except dormitory hut night)
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine) and specialty drinks with meals
Trip insurance (can be purchased separately)
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff
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