Family Active Slovenia

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Join us for a week of exhilarating activities in the beautiful Slovenian countryside. Based in Tolmin and the sparkling emerald Lake Bohinj, we enjoy the thrills of whitewater rafting, cycling and kayaking as well as the option to try canyoning in Triglav National Park. Enjoy a picnic on the shores of Lake Bled, try delicious local Slovenian dishes whilst cyc...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tolmin - Cycling through the gorges and valleys of northwestern Slovenia
    • Whitewater Rafting - Explore the beautiful Soca Valley from the waters of the 'Emerald River'
    • Lake Bled - Enjoy some time in the beautiful resort town of Lake Bled
    • Lake Bohinj - Kayaking and walking in Triglav National Park
    • Mount Vogel - Take the cable car up Mount Vogel and enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Julian Alps
    • Accommodation - stay in a characterful family friendly hotel right on the lake shore of Lake Bohinj with a large indoor swimming pool and a terrance overlooking the lake.

What's this trip about?

    Join us for a week of exhilarating activities in the beautiful Slovenian countryside. Based in Tolmin and the sparkling emerald Lake Bohinj, we enjoy the thrills of whitewater rafting, cycling and kayaking as well as the option to try canyoning in Triglav National Park. Enjoy a picnic on the shores of Lake Bled, try delicious local Slovenian dishes whilst cycling through picturesque villages and take a cable car up to the top of Mount Vogel for impressive views of the Julian Alps.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityLjubljana Airport

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Slovenia

Attractions

  • Ljubljana

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Join tour in Ljubljana, drive to Tolmin.

Description

Arriving in the Slovenian capital today, we drive out of the city and on towards the steep mountainous landscapes of the Upper Soca Valley. Our destination is a farmhouse on the outskirts of the historic town of Tolmin, lying at the confluence of the Soca and Tolminka...

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None Day 2 - Triglav National Park hike, Whitewater rafting on the Soca River.

Description

Our base for the next three days, Triglav National Park, incorporating the majestic Julian Alps is Slovenia's premier national park. Start the day with a farmhouse breakfast before heading out on foot to explore the village of Tolmin, taking a two hour long circular w...

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Breakfast Day 3 - Full day mountain biking, riding past rivers and waterfalls

Description

A full day of mountain biking, weaving our way through the scenic and cultural high-lights of the Soca Valley using combination of cycle tracks and local roads. Lying along the eastern edge of the Julian Alps, this picturesque valley is home to waterfalls, canyons, al...

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Breakfast Day 4 - Free day. Optional canyoning and high ropes course.

Description

Today is a free day, choose from a number of optional activities, relax at the farmstead or head out in foot to further explore Triglav National Park. Canyoning is a fun activity mixing adrenaline and natural beauty in equal measure. Negotiate narrow canyons, slid...

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Breakfast Day 5 - Lake Bled. Picnic lunch on the lake shore. Continue to Lake Bohinj.

Description

Bidding farewell to our farmstead base, drive 75km to Bled in the heart of Julian Alps . With an emerald lake, medieval castle and a backdrop of snow-topped mountains, Bled presents an almost perfect picture-postcard setting. Once home to the Yugoslavian royal family ...

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Breakfast, Lunch Day 6 - Kayaking on the Sava Bohinjka River. Afternoon walk to the breathtaking Savica Waterfalls.

Description

Lake Bohinj is a naturally preserved glacial lake, enclosed by a series of steep mountain cliffs on the southern edge of Triglav National Park. These landscapes form part of one of the oldest al-pine reserves anywhere in Europe and today we'll have a chance to explore...

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Breakfast Day 7 - Mount Vogel. Take the cable car up to Mount Vogel for impressive views over the Julian Alps.

Description

After breakfast take the cable car up Mount Vogel to the ski station at a height of 1535 m from where impressive views extend over the lake and the Julian Alps. After exploring the Vogel ski area centre soaking up the spectacular mountain scenery, start heading back d...

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Breakfast Day 8 - Transfer to Ljubljana airport, tour ends.

Description

After breakfast drive back to Ljubljana Airport, where our trip ends.

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Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,480
Price per day$185
Last Updated: 8/11/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

,Accommodation Notes Please note that some of the hotels used on this trip don't have air-conditioning.
Guides
An Explore Leader is an integral part of any Explore trip and your trip will be led by one of our experienced Explore Leaders who have been handpicked and expertly trained. We believe that our Explore Leaders are the key to the success of our trips; they are passionate travellers who are bursting with first-hand local knowledge which they love to share. Your Explore Leader will also take care of all the planning and organisation throughout your journey. Their passionate approach will make this trip fun and inspiring, bringing the destination to life whether you're travelling alone or with others.Tour Staff Explore Tour Leader, Explore Tour Leader
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Visa Information

Slovenia: Visas are not required by UK, US, Canadian, Australia and New Zealand citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. You should confirm all visa related issues with the relevant Embassy prior to departure.

Age Requirements
30 years and up
Optional Activities

Optional Excursions

A selection of optional activities are listed below to help you budget for your Family adventure. Whilst the basic tour price you pay before you travel includes a great selection of highlights, we have also built in free time to allow you the flexibility to choose from a carefully selected range of additional excursions and activities or take time to relax, the choice is yours. At certain destinations along the way there may be several options to choose from and it may not be possible to fit all the activities in; your Explore Leader will be able to give advice on which are the most suitable for your family. Tolmin Day 4: Canyoning (minimum age 10) €47 per person. Enjoy a chance to swim, hike and slide through the idyllic landscapes between Tolmin and Baska Grapa, as we spend a day canyoning through the gorges. Day 4: High Rope course (minimum age 10) €20 per person. Lake Bled Day 5: Entrance to Lake Bled castle, €5 per person Lake Bohinj Day 7: Mountain biking. Adult bike hire €16 per day, €12 up to 4 hours. 50% reduction for children. Day 7: Mount Vogel - cable car down the mountain for those who don't want to walk down €4 adult, €2 children

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